Aerilyn was doing everything in her power to bring herself back to her calm and emotionless state, but it was easier said than done. Her mind was reeling and her heart rate had increased considerably. [i]Conceal your emotions behind an iron mask...[/i] she thought this in her father's voice, knowing that it would work better if she did. When she felt like she would be able to speak without snapping or revealing the stress that was pulsating through her veins, she looked to Thelma and gave her an appreciative nod. Then she turned and started in the direction that they all believed was the way that Cora and Will had gone. With Skyff flying above them, she was inwardly praying that the Vygorns hadn't done anything to either of them, but knowing their luck, something was going down already. [i]What possessed either of them to run off on their own?[/i] She tried to wrap her brain around the concept, but no answers came to her just yet. 

Soon, they would be overlooking the iron fortress where their friends were being held captive.