To Find Answers

Coming down from the tree Damon picked up Iona. As soon as he does so Fanella comes down. Saundra stands there silent while Iona wriggles down and walks over to Fanella. She puts her hands up to Fanella to which she picks her up.

"You are real." Saundra places her hand to her head. "It all makes sense now." Saundra picked up her head again and just stared in awe.

"I like your ears." Iona pokes them.

"Thank you."

"My name is Iona."

"Fanella."

"She is the princess of the light elves." Damon informed her, to which right afterward was rewarded with Fanella shaking her head.

"You are so pretty." Iona looks at her markings on her neck.

"You should probably have a cloak or disguise." Iona looks around.

"She had a pretty human looking one. It looks like the curse was undone?" Saundra put everything she had gathered together.

"What curse?" Iona asks.

"Well… light elves made a bad call. And to make other species feel safe the dark elves cast a curse. I think I just broke it, but it make me look like a human."

"Wait! A human, but really an elf? The ogres were talking about someone like that. They thought it was me because I smelled like Damon, but what if its you?" Iona smiled.

"Ogres? They have answers?" Fanella contemplated what had to be done.

"Fanella, your people." Damon mentioned despite knowing that was the first thing that had to come to her mind as well.

"Ogres seem like an interesting species. Never had to mess with any though." Saundra tries to stay in the conversation.

"Damon? Can I bring Iona back and you go talk to the ogres about my curse?"

"I don't know how good of an idea that is… I mean now you don't have a cape and traveling with a kid?" Saundra brings up a good point.

"I like the idea. But whats wrong with your people?"

"They are starting to grow much hatred for humans. I made a deal. If I found a human who could pass as an elf, my people would try to get along or at least not hate them so much." Fanella explained.

"And you think I am this human?" Iona asks with a bright smile. Iona shivers and the fire otter around Fanellas neck moves over to Ionas shoulders to which she giggles.

"Most certainly." Fanella smiled.

"Ok. I like this plan. We can meet in Housen Sea Village when we are done." Iona nods.

"Great! The 2 year old is agreeing with the plan!" Saundra sighs.

"I am 6. And if I can help then I will." Iona clings tighter to Fanella.

"Alright. We will follow your plan." Damon nods.

"A terrible plan!" Saundra shakes her head.

"Let me go back into town and get some supplies. Some food and a cloak."

"You got money kid?" Saundra laughs as to put her down, but after seeing the money in her pocket Saundra sighs again.

"That buffoon, such an idiot! Who in their right mind gives money to a kid." Saundra mumbles.

"Why is she with you guys?" Iona asks Fanella.

"She was helping us track Jurgen."

"And what is she gonna do now?" Iona asks.

"I think she wants to meet an Ogre." Damon says loud enough for Saundra to here.

"Yes please." Saundra takes a deep breath ad rejoins.

"Though I wish I got a better payment for all I am doing."

"I have an idea." Iona smiles and wiggles down to go to Damon.

"What is it?" Damon smiles picking up Iona.

Iona then whispers something into his ear as a big smile comes on his face.

"It would be worth a lot. I guess… Saundra come with me and we will get you a pretty penny for your efforts." Damon gestures Saundra along.

"Damon, can I borrow the wooden bear?" Fanella felt bad asking, but if she needed pure energy in an emergency it would be of much use.

"Of course." Damon immediately took it out and handed it to Fanella who smiled as a goodbye.

"Ok I'll go grab stuff from Ingram. Can you get us a fast ride?" Iona asks.

"Verywell I will try. Hurry back though we have delayed long enough."