Meribabell writes:
Merlin was also confident that the decision would fall in Noralei’s favor. But as the day dragged on with no summons from her majesty we were increasingly uneasy.
To get away from our thoughts, Dunfallon and I went out to where Cluyjil and Willie were stabled. Willie and his cage were there, but not the dragon. The Wisp, grateful to see us, whined that he had been helpless to prevent Cluyjil from being led away.
We took him with us back to the palace where we were met by a contingent of the Queen’s guard and ushered into the throne room. The others were within already, having received their summons.
The Faerie Queen was not there. Her prime minister was. And he announced that she had departed on her scheduled trip, but had left it to him to announce her decision. She had accepted Noralei’s gracious offer to allow Rayjil to remain at the repository for now, and had added Cluyjil to her menagerie until such time as a breeding pair was provided in their place.
As the others gasped, I looked to the wizard, but saw no anger there, just a placid acceptance on his features.
Our dismissal followed and Merlin led us from the chamber to our suite where we packed our things and set out for Nonin-gal-dith.
Throughout all this I was left to wonder where was the High Fairy. And why had he not answered any of my communications via the scroll.
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