Chapter 21 - Wings Of The Skies (1/2)

”So, I shout out its name? Then something would appear?” asked Ysabeau, rather reluctantly. She held a large feather and waved it around gently.

”Yea, we didn't make an incantation for you, so just the name,” said Gillian, trying to assure Ysabeau. It was rare for the High Queen to show trepidation.

”Well, here it goes. I call upon thee, Wings Of The Skies!”

The feather shot out of Ysabeau's hand and into the sky. The clouds above started swirl, and out came a creature. It was huge, loud as it made a huge squawk. But the worrying thing is the creature began to dive down.

”Take cover!” yelled Baldwin.

The group dispersed quickly as they didn't want to be killed by their creation. When they recovered, they had witnessed the creature in full view. It was then the group realized that it was the wrong creature.

”I'm so sorry, honey. We wanted to get a Griffin for you,” said Gillian, as he approached his wife.

She slowly turned towards him and gave a big hug. And a small kiss. Raiyen looked away in embarrassment. But all in all, they were still confused. How did another creature come out, when it was the feather of a Griffin? But it wasn't as confusing as what occurred next.

”Aww... Come here you little girl...” cooed Ysabeau as she tackled the creature's belly.

She then commanded it as if it was a hound. Raiyen looked at the creature and was a bit a further from it than usual. It made a squawk each time Ysabeau scratched its neck.

”That's a good girl...”

The rest were still in a bit of a shock. Gillian had mentioned she didn't like huge birds but was okay with a Griffin.

”It isn't any big bird. It's Rukh. The biggest flying bird within my universe. It is said that they are quite rare. I have ridden on every type of flying creature, but could never find these. Where do you get it from?” asked Ysabeau as she continued playing with the creature.

”Uh... From Z?” said Gillian, still not recovered from the confusion.

”Well, wherever it is from, I will still love it. Thank you so much,” said Ysabeau, smiling brightly.

”Well then, gratefulness session is over. Let's test the skills we have made,” instructed Gillian.

Ysabeau commanded the Rukh to fly as she slowly climbed on. It extended its wings and flapped once. One flap was all it took for the bird to start flying. But this time, Raiyen had already retreated into the shadows.

”So, how do I use her to attack?” she asked, steadily hovering above the group.

”Try channeling your power into its wings,” suggested Mavislin, as the two moved to higher altitudes.

As they vanished into the clouds, Mavislin saw fit to find her partner.

”Why are you so afraid of it?” asked the Valkyrie, looking at the boy beside the tree.

Raiyen peeked out and walked towards her.

”I hate birds or any form of transport...” murmured Raiyen, unhappily.