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The Obelisk
-Epilogue-
“What do we do now?”
Forest swallowed silently, glancing around at his friends. They were back in the cave, the light of the portals sending vibrant light onto their feathers and scales.
His stomach churned as he cast his gaze over each of them, seeing his own thoughts and emotions reflected in their eyes. “I don’t know,” He said quietly.
“It’s over,” Spark whispered. “We did it. Jethezzar was the danger to Fjordur, and he’s gone now.”
Nyx blinked, her tail twitching. “Does that mean this is goodbye?”
The Five all stared at each other, before Spark pulled in Forest with her tail. Nyx stepped forward to hug them, and Forest glanced at Crimson, who sighed and stepped forward to join in. Rust dwindled at the back before being yanked over by Crimson.
Forest sighed and closed his eyes. “We’ll be able to see each other again. But for now, it’s time we all got back home.”
***
“Hello?”
He stood in the cave entrance quietly. The day was cold but bright and cloudless, sending rays of sunlight filtering through the familiar forest.
He scraped a claw against the rock under him, blinking anxiously. “I— I’m back,” he called.
Something sounded from down the tunnel, and Forest perked up hopefully. Then a bat chirped and flew past him and outside of the cave, its tiny wings flapping wildly. Forest turned his head and watched it go.
“Forest?”
Forest spun back around. His mouth opened slightly at the sight of a Rock Drake with plum and grey-brown feathers, her eyes staring widely at his.
“Ri?” Forest exclaimed.
“Oh my gosh!” She ran forward and jumped onto him, knocking them onto the ground as she wrapped her arms around his sides.
“I can’t believe—” Forest began—
“Guys!” Ri called, lifting her head to the tunnel. “Come on out! He’s back!”
There was a pause, and several heads poked out from inside the tunnel, blue and green and grey eyes glinting. Then one stepped out and ran forward, and the others followed.
“Haze!” Forest cried. “Crystal!”
“You came back!” Haze yelled, her blue and grey feathers fluffed up as she squeezed him tightly. “You survived, you crazy Rock Drake!”
He laughed breathlessly, smiling as he returned the embrace to his three sisters. He looked as happy as ever.
***
Forest sat out on a small ledge outside the cave, watching the stars. He breathed in the muddled scents of the ice-cold water and stone, the still air comforting him.
He glanced over at his bag, which was leaning against a rock a pace away. Forest blinked down it, then up at the moon.
A moment later he pulled the rune out. The small stone slid warmly in his talons. No light came from it now.
He hopped down from the ledge and stopped before taking one talon and scraping carefully at the soft ground with his claws, forming a small hole.
The rune was dropped inside.
He slipped the pile of dirt over and turned to go home.
Riddles of the Phoenixes series
The War of the Phoenixes.
Chapter twenty one: Cole the mole.
“What happened?” Tom asked, deadly. Josephina shifted her weight nervously. She took a deep breath and squeezed Jaquin’s hand. “Well, we’d been heading to see you father and..we got lost. We didn’t know it was the medallion room, father.” Jaquin said. Tom raised a eyebrow. “Is that so? Then how did you get through the locked door, and what happened to the guards, and where did all the medallions go?!” He asked. Jaquin swallowed.
“Father, we thought it was the throne room, so we asked the guards to let us in there-and…they wouldn’t let us in. So Jaquin uses his power to form portals under them to send them somewhere else. There was no medallions when we went in there. We didn’t know that wasn’t the throne room. We didn’t know father. I’m s-so sorry.” Josephina said sweetly, adding a tremble to her voice. Tom’s eyes softened and he nodded slowly. “I see. Well, next time you need me just ask directions from a guard. Now, what did you need from me?” Tom asked gently. Jaquin scratched his head. “I don’t remember.” He said. Josephina nodded slowly. “Me either. Sometimes it’s hard to remember things.” She said softly. Tom sighed. “OK. Y’all may go.” He said. Josephina and Jaquin left quickly. “I can’t believe that worked!” Jaquin whispered excitedly, once they were out of the throne room. Josephina grinned. “I don’t think he suspected a thing.” Brutus and Peggie grinned. “We never doubted you.” Brutus said. Peggie nodded vigorously. “Not even once!” She squeaked.
As soon as Josephina and Jaquin walked out the spy walked in. Tom glared at him. “What is the news?” He asked. The spy lowered his hood to reveal….Cole. Cole gave Tom a short bow. “Sir. The dark phoenixes are organizing plans to be ready when you strike them last. They’re allying with the other kingdoms and preparing for war.” Cole said. Tom stroked his chin. “Hmm…is that so?” He pondered aloud. Cole waited in tense silence. A grin broke out on Tom’s face. “Well then, I’ll geuss we’ll just have to surprise the Dark phoenixes, the most powerful(besides us) by attacking them next! We will send all our troops. Stay at their castle and learn more information. And DON’T get caught. If you do…it won’t end well for you.” Tom said. Cole bowed low and slowly walked out.
Later he lay in bed, Ralph by his side, old memories coursing through his brain…
-SunnyFox57
Procoptodon Chronicles (Ch 12)
Roody couldn't hide her excitement. Was Redwing back? Had the human revived him? The Argy landed on the beach and Roody's joy faded. This wasn't Redwing. The new Argent was a much younger and much colder bird. While Redwing wasn't the greatest at being social, he at least attempted to be friendly. Corvi had no intrest in such things. She was a sleek, black bird who was vicious and took everything seriously. Any attempt to greet her was met with a glare. One night Red made the mistake of trying to curl around the sleeping Argy's leg and was immediatly crushed. Roody had just kicked the bird off of her small friend when the human arrived and immediatly broke up the squabble. After treating Red's injuries, the human moved Corvi to the Aviary pen with Tango and the Peligornis.
Procoptodon Chronicles (Ch 17)
"Roody! Behind you!" shouted Red. Roody looked back to see a pair of allos dashing down the side of the mountain, snatching up terror birds as they went. The carnivorous duo was focused on the birds until one of them spotted Roody. A procoptodon was good eating. There was definitely no way out for her now, but she had one last idea. She moved a little to the left and lined the survivor up with the two cliffs. "Hang on tight, Red," she shouted. "What does that mean?" The otter shouted in confusion. With what little energy she had left, Roody charged at the human and gave the strongest kick she could muster.