Chapter 63: Preparation, Part 3

"Kirlin," Seth began, looking deeply into his eyes. "You can't go, boy. You are the hope of Cambria! You came here to give us all hope. If you die, what good would your death serve? And if you go along and Dracon captures you, Cambria will be lost for sure. With you alive and here, we have hope. Cambria has hope. You give hope to us all. You reassure us all that there is still good left in this world. Please, boy, don't go. I couldn't bear it if anything happened to you."

Kirlin looked hesitantly into Seth's eyes, and then fluttered his wings in the double sized stall. Seth unconsciously stroked the head of the vast animal without thinking. Kirlin leaned into it and closed his eyes, giving in to this simple pleasure.

"That's it, boy," Seth cooed. "Just relax. I'll bring her back home safely tomorrow. I promise."

"You mean we will," a voice sounded behind him, breaking his reverie. Seth quickly turned to see Colin standing just inside the door.