Chapter 21. Crossed Path

"Where are we?" Isaac asked.

Elijah gave him a quick glance. "Heading west."

"I know that. I mean our position."

"I don't know."

Isaac took a long breath and savored the apple as he watched the morning sunrise. The two sat on the damp ground after a short two-hour nap.

"We have to get to New Castle," Isaac said. "Our main goal is to get there anyway."

"All right," Elijah nodded.

With only the compass to guide them, there was no telling what kind of trouble they might encounter. But at least Elijah wasn't alone.

"Let's go," Isaac said. The young man stood, picked up his pillowcase and reached inside. Isaac tossed Elijah an apple. "Eat it. I don't want you holding up the trip because you're starving."

Elijah chuckled. "Thank you."

"You should still find food for yourself, Eli. Don't be my burden."

"Yes, of course."

In the distance they heard something in the sky, like the sound of a propeller. When they looked up