Fablehaven: The continuing Story
Scene: 3 years after the ending of Keys to the Demon Prisoner. Kendra is now 18, Seth 15, and Bracken still visibly 18.
Kendra wandered the grounds of Fablehaven, early in the morning on the first day of June. Summer was here. She'd finally graduated highschool, having been homeschooled by her parents, and many many books. For awhile, Grandma Sorenson had tried to teach her to cook as well, but the classes were short lived. Ruth having taken ill, passing away soon after. Grandpa still wasn't the same.
Other than the loss of Grandma, the recent wedding between Vanessa and Warren, and Kendra taken over role as an eternal, everything remained fairly normal. The same as it'd been when the heroic group set off for Zzyxx.
The only troubling different thing, at least for Kendra, was the absense of Bracken. It appeared he'd lost interest in her, as she'd expected him to do so. Though that didn't mean it hurt any less. Kendra was tired of all the risking her heart, only for it to get crushed by some magical being. First Navarog, or Gavin, or whoever he was, and now. Now it was Bracken's turn to hurt her.
But no more, Kendra was swearing off magical guys. From now on, she was sticking to the normal humans. Less drama. Less chance of finding a prettier fairy. But that did bring her to another difference, the fairies had taken to ignoring Kendra completely, whether it be they were uninterested, or jealous of her previous closeness with their prince, Kendra had no idea. Maybe it was merely the fact she was related to Seth, who though he'd matured greatly, the fairies still weren't his number 1 fans.
CRASH! A noise could be heard coming from the immediate forest grounds, and Kendra ran towards it. There still were dangerous beings, but none that would come out at this time of the day. "Oww!" a stubby, vested satyr made his way through the bushes, rubbing his head, and all Kendra could do was roll her eyes. Speaking of magical creatures, it appeared Verl still hadn't picked up that he had no chance. No matter how politely Kendra put it. Spotting her, the satyr brightened, quickening his pace, and reaching for her hand. "Oh, fair maiden! I'm ever so pleased to see you."
Retreiving her hand, Kendra rolled her eyes. She was done being nice. "Verl." a curt nod in his direction, as the satyr pouted, but before he could say anything, Seth Sorenson and his two best friends appeared. Newel and Doran, satyrs in which Kendra could stand. But of course, it'd be weird if she couldn't, considering all they'd been through. The loyal friends had followed Seth all the way to Zzyxx when help was needed to save the world. Kendra admired both greatly for it. "Evening boys."
Newel pranced towards her, winking suggestively, "Kendra dearest! Sh, don't hurt dearest Verl by showing your obvious attraction for me." Of course this errupted a gasp of hurt from Verl, before he slunk away.
"Yes, because everyone knows I can't resist goat legs." She replied, adding an eye roll into the mix.
Doran snorted, slapping his leg good naturedly. "Careful, you did fall in love with a unicorn." But of course, the statement caused her smile to disapparate. Seth's own eyes widening as he looked from Kendra to the two satyrs. But before anything could be said, Grandpa Sorenson urgently called out for the kids. And both went running, Kendra ignoring the satyrs, and Seth giving a reluctant wave goodbye.
Thankfully, they made good time heading back, but neither was prepared for what Grandpa had to share.
He started solemnly, looking from one grandchild to the other. "The Knights of the Dawn need to collaborate again. There are some after the eternals." Kendra could feel her heart stop, as Seth pressed against her, slipping his hand into hers and giving it a squeeze. Immediately she felt better, Kendra and Seth had been through so much together, and she knew her brother would never leave her to have to deal with such dangers on her own. "That's not all. We have a few gaurds for Kendra. She needs to be transported."
Normally, this wouldn't be a problem, but Kendra didn't have the best luck with her protectors. Something always turned out wrong. And Grandpa Sorenson wasn't being helpful to calm her. Pushing open the kitchen door, he gestured for Kendra and Seth to procede him, Seth first with Kendra right behind.
"Bracken!" her brothers excited cry could be heard, and Kendra had to hold herself together, stepping into the room, and avoiding the white haired handsome boy, surveying the others. There was a gorgeous girl around Seth's age, sleek black hair and pale skin. She appeared to have blix blood in her, though Kendra knew not which one. Passing over her, her eyes fell on the remainder, and Kendra had to take a deep intake of breath.
It couldn't be...But he was dead...She'd seen him die herself, but why was he standing in her living room, under the pretense of protecting her again. Reaching for the wall to steady herself, Kendra's eyes filled with tears.
"Gavin?"