The princess had a difficult
time continuing their song. She kept giggling at the knight's “Tra
La La's.” Sir Diego had gotten so into the song that he was now
standing in the middle of the boat with one hand extended to the
shore and the other pressed against his heart. He continued his
melody for a solid 5 minutes after they had reached the dock.
“A fine song,” the seahorse
proclaimed. “Your fare has been paid in full.” With that the
vessel departed the shore and returned downstream.
“Well, milady,” Sir Diego
said as he turned to face the fairy,
“What do you recommend we do
now after our successful escape?”
“I think...” The princess
cut off as a wave of shrieks fell upon the pair. The adventurers
were surrounded by armed creatures of every kind: centaurs, wolves,
eagles, minotaurs, pixies...even fairies. Spears, swords, teeth and
claws were pointed threateningly as the circle closed in.
“Hello, my friends. Has it
been so long that you have forgotten me?” The knight spoke clearly,
looking each creature in the eye.
A griffon was the first to
speak. “It is the Liberator! The knight who battled the mage to win
our freedom! Stand down, every one!” Weapons were sheathed,
smiles replaced snarls and stories were exchanged. The princess and
knight were hailed as heros and treated to an extravagent
feast...highlighted by Sir Diego's singing.
“Tra Laa Laaaaaa...”
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