The Exiled Princess (sequel to Esther)

Chapter 19

We changed into birds an hour ago. Now, we're flying over the edge of Giant's Keep. We saw the fight, but Isis told us not to get distracted and that they'll be fine. Our mission is important. But if you ask me, I'd rather fight in battle thank do what we're doing now.

The plan is, we'll sneak into Cordialis, find as many loyal subjects as we can and lead them out and break into the castle. Amia and I will search for Awry, while the others have to bring as many servants as they can, out of Cordialis. Isis said that if we can't defeat Awry, we'll need to bring down the fortress. And the only way to do that is to use daraene bombs.

We finally reached Ibis' island around 2 in the morning. We land on the beach and changed into humans and walk to where everyone was staying. We open the hidden doorway and walk inside.

Amia tackles me with a hug and Altri embraces me as well. Yera gives a sideways hug and we all stand there for a while. "Ready?" Amia asks me. "Yeah. I guess." I say shrugging. She gives me a small smile. "Where's Andrew and Brandon? And Sophia?" Altri asks. "They were still in the fairies realm last time we saw them." Ashley replies. "Good. Now you need your sleep. We'll leave at 6:00 am." Amia states. We climb up to the room we once occupied and fall onto the bed and sleep. We didn't even change.

The next morning, or later on, we wake up and meet with the others in the living room. We repeat the plan and set off. Ibis and Isis along with Altri would wait for the boys, Jenia, and Sophia.

We ate a quick breakfast, then left. "So, that's the final plan right?" I ask. "You mean the most simplest plan to defeat the greatest witch of all time?" Ashley asks. "Then yes. That's the final plan." She says nodding. I give a small laugh while turning my head away. "I know what you girls are thinking. Don't even try to hide it, Esther." Amia says. "Okay." I say turning my head back to look at Amia. Ashley does the same.

We stay silent the whole time. We land in a clearing. "Let's hunt. We need a lot of energy for what we're gonna do." Amia says. We nod and start hunting. After a few minutes, we bring in all we caught. I caught a vole, Ashley caught a rabbit and so did Amia. It may seem weird and disgusting, but at the moment, we're birds. So we eat.

"So, are we near?" I ask Amia. "Just beyond those trees, and then we'll reach the city." Yera says pointing her wing towards where the city is located. Ashley and I get up and follow her as she flies off towards the city.

"So, umm, we're not going undercover or anything? Like a bird or an animal?" I ask. "Sorry, we can't. It might be a bit suspicious having animals flying or running around the city going to the castle." Amia explains. "Why don't we go as sparrows or robins or something? Small ordinary birds that always fly around the city and in the castle?" Yera suggests. "Well, we could try." Amia says. We change into sparrows in midair, as we reach the city.

We fly over the gates. My nerves are starting to get all nervous. Well, duh. The most simplest plan in the world has been given to us to defeat a great and powerful witch. Who wouldn't get nervous?

I look over at Ashley. She's shaking. Amia's flying like she's done this a lot. Guess she has done this, once. But that's not rely reassuring. Yera is just gliding through the air like nothing's happening. We reach the castle. "Ashley. Stay on guard. On that tree. We'll look for Awry." Amia says. Ashley nods and flies to a pine tree and perches. Cocking her head when she needs to. Amia, Yera and I fly in. It's time to bring Awry down. I hope we can do this. I don't master all my powers yet. I just know how to use them a bit. And also, I get tired easily using my big powers. Like in Dragon Lair.

We fly into the greenhouse which is the nearest place. There she is. Watering her plants. Okay, that's weird. An evil witch watering her plants when she could be planning evil stuff has got to be a weird sight. We perch under a fern plant and watch. She lifts her head. And she looks at us. We cock our heads and lift into the air. She gives her evil smile. "Well, well, well. Seems like we have visitors." She says grabbing her wand.