We leave at sunset after they pack and take horses to ride on part of the way through the forest. Most magic can't be used inside. We get to the edge of the barrier at sunrise and we pause there to stable our horses.
"When we get there. Please let me do most of the talking and don't respond in any way to a jibe the King makes. He's just as cruel as the stories say."
"If you think we must, so be it." she says. Her attitude is starting to get on my nerves. I smooth down my ruffled feathers. A price to pay for your love. Eventually I will get you to love me.
"Of course Princess. Minnie?"
"If you think so then I will do as you ask." she says smiling at me.
"Good. Then lets go." Philia uses her magic to teleport us to just outside the capitol and we put our hoods on. The guards begrudgingly let us in and as we go through the streets the citizens stop and stare, giving us a wide berth. At the castle gates the guards tell us to halt but I simply use magic to move their halberds.
"The King has been waiting for me to return." I simply say and we keep going. Some of the guards split off and follow us through the castle to the throne room where he is making merry. He turns in surprise.
"What a surprise. Dignitaries from the elf kingdom. My guards will escort you to another room and I'll be done in a minute.
"We will speak with you know father." I say and throw off my hood. He stares at me for a minute then stands slowly.
"Holland my boy what a surprise to see you. I thought you were dead you've been gone so long." he says.
YOU ARE READING
The Land of Penama
FantasyHolland is the charismatic main character of this story and is loved by most in the main capital in the Kingdom of Morning but little does he know that he will embark on a great adventure due to a chance encounter.
