Sitting in the twisted root tavern and inn..                                    

It was a hot and bothersom day as the two young blood brothers rode up to the ever present Twisted Root Tavern and Inn.  After tying up Silvermane to the pole outside, they entered the bar as business stopped for a moment as all the patrons looked at them.  Helga approched them, " Can I be a helpin ya youngins?"  She said

" Hello Helga, it is good to see you again."  Aonian said

" Have I met ya's before?"  She studied the young elven ranger for a moment before she said, " Well bless the hammer of the dwarves, little Ian? Is that you lad?"
" Aye Helga, it is me."  He stepped and pointed behind him, " And this is my friend Shawn." 

" Shawn, the brother of that priestess that passed?  It is an honor to have known your sister."  Helga said in respect.

" Thank you kindly milady."  Shawn said as he bowed gracefully.

" Well bless my soul, please come in.  Your usual table is still there lad, go sit, I will bring drinks."  Helga said as she went off, almost like her day was alittle brighter knowing that Aonian was back in town.  Shawn sat across from him at the table, " Is she always like this?"  He asked

" No, usually alot meaner." Ian joked as they laughed. 

A few moments later, Helga came back and set down two glasses.  She knew what Ian liked, and she gave him it.  He had an elven berry wine, just like his god mother, but only one, as he didn't drink much.  Shawn got alittle of it, as he didn't drink at all, and a water to go with it.  " OH you boys must be famished, I will go make food.  This is on me boys, don't you sweat it."  Helga said as she practically skipped off.

" So, where are we going to go now?  I mean your home was destroied, and Sky Castle doesn't exist any more?"  Shawn said

" What about the oaken circle?  It wasn't destroied, and I am sure that Lita's old cabin still stands there." 

At that moment a shimmering ball of light came into the room, and landed on Shawn's shoulder.  Appering out of the ball of light, was a baby fairy dragon.  " I remember you."  Shawn said, " How did you find me?" 

" The dragon is linked to Lita and her reletives, I am sure she saw you in her thoughts."  Ian said.  " I think her name is Ky, but I am not sure."

< My name is Ky, and I am now your pet and guardian.>  Ky said to Shawn in his thoughts.

< You know my name.  I am honored that you chose me to take you in.>  Shawn replied in thought.

< It is only fitting.>  With that, Ky nuzzled up against Shawn's head in an affectionate rub before saying, < Can I expect you back at the house.>

He looked at Ian and then nodded.  " Well, I guess we can stay in the cottage. I have a new guardian." Shawn said as the little dragon became a ball of light and went back to the oaken circle and waited.

The boys sat at the table as Helga brought the food, they ate and talked until....

(Tbc by anyone)