Children Of Myths, Act One: Scotland

Separate Ways

Bakhur and William had checked the bags twice before the young man left and determined that Fadi would go with him while Isra would stay with the blacksmith. That way, messages would be sent if the man was unable to go in person. Furthermore, the Banshees had taken care of informing the two Major Sovereigns of what had happened, and they had promptly arranged accommodation for their guest, already provided with furniture and made as comfortable as possible.

Meanwhile, Brendan had written the response for the captain with the request for help, obviously omitting the presence of the Egyptian boy to avoid problems. Under his niece's suggestion, he remarked to be wary of any body of water large and deep enough, especially those close to the sea. For this reason, it would have been safer to meet on the opposite side of the mountain.
After this, the head of the Neivers household went to the guardhouse to give the letter to the soldier to gallop to Aberdeen with it and deliver it to Evans.

Artica had filled a bag with the bare minimum, given that it was more than likely she would leave the same day or at least organize a squadron with Saraide and Riannon.

"This time I will try to come back earlier" The girl hugged her Aunt tightly "We decided to do things quickly and we already have a plan"

"Please, remember" Arianna put her hands on her niece's cheeks "I only ask you to come home alive"

"I have to stay alive, Aunt" Artica nodded bitterly "But be careful too, after what happened, I'm terrified something bad might happen to you while I'm away."

He patted his leg a couple of times to call Gigi back "Stay alert, if you need to, don't hesitate, do like last night"

The little goat nodded decisively. By now he was no longer a simple lamb, he had become familiar with this gift that the fairies had granted both to him and to Artica. He didn't deny that he was a little scared by all this feeling of constant danger, being the equivalent of a child anyway.
However, he had to be strong and do his duty as a Familiar and protect the house he belonged to.

"I am ready to gather every animal in the city if they return"

"Good boy. Kick, bite, headbutt. Even if you don't have horns, do what you can. But don't get into trouble."

Brendan interrupted the conversation with a cough "That goes for you too. Don't throw yourself headlong into dangerous situations."

"I know, Uncle" The girl slung her bag over her shoulder "Unless I have to distract the enemy or force majeure, I'll stick to Swift-Blade's plan"

She gave the couple a final hug and then headed towards the stairs to talk to safie Safie, who was still shaken by the situation. However, she found her cousin come down with two packages.

"What is that?"

"The apron for Riannon... I finished it so I couldn't think of anything else."

"I understand..." Artica nodded "Do you want me to bring it to her?"

"No, I'm going with you to the Kingdom of Neighbors..." she bit his lip "I want to give it to her in person. But there is also another reason."

She was interrupted by the younger girl with a wave of her hand, inviting her to come along. Anyway, Maeve was there to act as a guide in the woods to bring everyone back safely. The latter was already on the threshold of the shop with William and Bakhur.
Connor was also there; he had joined the group to accompany his friend and not make him feel uncomfortable.

"My father didn't make a fuss about it" The boy cracked a smile "I carry a rifle and sword with me, for safety."

"You don't have to" Bakhur ventured timidly.