The battle finished, Wilson and Ailith searched the castle. They found the Princess and Nan. As the friends were reunited, introductions were made between the Princess and Gristle. He nearly turned red when she thanked him. Then she turned to Wilson.
“Thank you, Wilson.”
Wilson bowed to the Princess. “It was my honor and pleasure.”
Nan, who stood by the Princess, looked at Wilson with fresh eyes. “It is possible, Princess, that I was wrong.”
Princess Variana laughed.
“May I introduce you to my Roc?” asked Wilson.
“You most certainly may.”
“Princess, this is Sherkal, Queen of the Roc.” Wilson motioned to the Princess. “Queen Sherkal,” he said aloud for the benefit of the Princess, “This is Princess Variana.”
“This is right,” said Sherkal to Wilson’s mind.
“What?”
“A rider who rides the Queen of the Roc should have a Princess for a mate.”
Wilson choked.
“What?” asked the Princess.
“Oh nothing,” replied Wilson.
“Wrong about what?” asked Wilson.
“What?” asked Princess Variana.
Ailith rolled her eyes. Gristle said nothing.
“Your Nan, she said she might be wrong. Wrong about what?” asked Wilson.
“Oh nothing,” answered the Princess.
The Black Oak Sword
Chapter 1: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Chapter 2: Part 1 , Part 2
Chapter 3: Part 1 , Part 2,Part 3
Chapter 4:Part 1,Part 2
Chapter 5: Part 1
Chapter 6: Part 1, Part 2
Chapter 7: Part 1, Part 2
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14:Part 1
Chapter 14:Part 2
Chapter 15:Part 1
Chapter 15:Part 2
Chapter 16:Part 1
Chapter 16:Part 2
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19:Part 1
Chapter 19:Part 2
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22:Part 1
Chapter 22:Part 2
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
**AUTHOR'S NOTE: You may notice I just substituted Ailith for Aella--I finally made the leap because I think the name fits her background and cultural heritage better.
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