A Quirky Queen

"A bird?" Elys blurted out as the giant birds flapped their wings, hovering above them as if deciding whether they were worthy to be considered a healthy meal.

"That's not an ordinary bird," Aleksander commented, "that's a fucking humongous monster!"

The blue feathered bird with a red crest that hovered above them tilted its head to the side. Its beaks were curved and sharp, its talons just the same, but probably deadlier if it hooked them. Its wingspan was around double the width of their carriage.

The bird opened its beak and chirped, the sound it created enough to blow one's eardrums with how loud it was. The others birds joined in and they chirped one after the other, a cacophony of avian screeches that made everybody's ears bleed.

"Who called Lawin a monster? That's not a nice thing to say to this beautiful creature," a wispy voice said with an indignant tone. "Lawin is a magnificent bird with a lot of talent and a great personality!"