Royal SeaWing prisoner

Chapter 21

"North, can I speak with Hail and BrightMoon alone for a little bit?" DarkStalker asked, his voice filled with urgency. "Yes, of course," the IceWing king replied, a hint of curiosity in his eyes. "Take your time." DarkStalker nodded gratefully and motioned for Hail and BrightMoon to follow him. Together, they stepped away from the bustling council chamber and toward the tranquil shores of the ocean. Once they were a safe distance away from prying ears, DarkStalker turned to face his companions. His dark scales shimmered in the moonlight, giving him an ethereal presence. "Listen," he began, his voice gentle yet tinged with sadness. "My father wasn't my best friend ever, which is why I killed him with my magic." Hail's eyes widened, and he swallowed hard. "I don't even know who my parents are," he admitted, his voice barely above a whisper. DarkStalker's expression softened, and he placed a comforting talon on Hail's shoulder. "Hail, listen to me. You are worth every breath to BloodWriter. He treats you like his own child." Hail's tears welled up, threatening to spill over. "But it's not enough," he choked out, dropping his head onto BrightMoon's shoulder. BrightMoon wrapped a wing around Hail, offering silent support. "It's okay," she said softly. "I love you, Hail. And we're here for you." DarkStalker nodded, his mind racing with powerful thoughts. "It doesn't matter how much you love them," he said resolutely. "But this spell...it's important for the both of you." Curiosity mingled with apprehension in Hail and BrightMoon's eyes as they watched DarkStalker reach into the snow. He retrieved two gleaming earrings, encrusted with ancient runes. "I enchant these earrings," DarkStalker whispered, his voice filled with a blend of determination and hope. "They will bind your souls together, allowing you both to live for all eternity." Hail and BrightMoon exchanged a glance, their own emotions mirroring each other. With a silent understanding, they took the earrings and carefully placed them in their ears. A surge of power welled up within them, a tangible connection that transcended the boundaries of time and space. Hail felt a warmth fill his chest, and his eyes met BrightMoon's, the intensity of their love echoing throughout eternity. DarkStalker smiled, a bittersweet expression on his face. "You both deserve happiness," he said gently. "And I believe this spell will give you just that." As the moon continued its celestial dance above them, Hail, BrightMoon, and DarkStalker stood on the shores of the ocean, united by a bond that could never be broken. They were ready to face the challenges that lay ahead, embracing their shared destiny with hearts full of love and courage. And so, their story unfolded, a tale of eternal love and the remarkable power that lies within the bonds of friendship. Together, they would navigate the storms of life, their spirits entwined for all time, guided by the light of the moon and the strength of their kindred souls.