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Coryn woke up from his sleep during that day. Coryn called a nest-maid snake and told her to get him some milberry tea. Coryn promised himself not fall in love and not to have a mate. He never thought that he would fall in love with a beautiful owl. At that same time, Ilyanna can't sleep either. Ilyanna couldn't believe that his in love with the king of the Great Tree. Ilyanna never told anyone about what happened last night between her and Coryn. Why can't I take her out of my mind? Coryn thought. That's the same question Ilyanna asked herself. Ilyanna flew towards the royal hollow where Coryn was settled. Coryn saw Ilyanna entering the hollow. But Ilyanna and Coryn was now feeling the same thing in their gizzards.
"H-hello, Ilyanna." Coryn greeted "Would you like to join me drink some tea?"
"Sure, Coryn." Ilyanna walked towards Coryn Good Glaux! First the two of us danced last night and now I'm having tea with him? I must be a lucky owl. Ilyanna thought
"Can't sleep either?" Coryn looks at Ilyanna Wow, she even looks beautiful under the daylight. Coryn thought
"Yeah, I never would have thought that I can't sleep during the day." Ilyanna churred softly
"I use to sleep like this once." Coryn said
"Awake during the day and asleep during the night?" Ilyanna asked, Coryn smiled and nodded
"But, it was only temporary." Coryn said
Ilyanna looks at the scar that Coryn have across his face "How did you get that scar, Coryn?"
"It's a long story, Ilyanna, and I don't think you would like it." Coryn said
"Coryn," Ilyanna placed a wing over Coryn "you can trust me." Ilyanna looks at Coryn's black eyes
"Are you really sure, Ilyanna?" Ilyanna nodded, and so the story was told from the time he tried to escape the Pure Ones with his best friend Phillip and the time his best friend was killed by his mother. And to the point where Coryn retrieved the Ember of Hoole.
"I'm so sorry about the lost of your friend, Coryn." Ilyanna spots a tear coming out of Coryn's eyes
"And even now I can still remember my mother ripping out his heart infront of me." Coryn said
"Don't worry, Coryn," Ilyanna placed both of her wings over at Coryn to comfort him "I'm here for you."
"Thanks, Ilyanna." Coryn smiled and placed his wings over Ilyanna
After a while, Coryn and Ilyanna stated to yawn.
Coryn asked Ilyanna if she wants to sleep with him this day. Ilyanna was a bit shy sleeping with the king of the Great Tree. Coryn encourages her and as soon as they know it, Ilyanna and him are now nestled at the comfortable moss and downs of the hollow. Coryn placed his head above Ilyanna's so he could keep her warm and both owls closed their eyes and fell into a deep slumber. As time passes, the moon has now ascended from the distance and all the owls are now waking up except Coryn and Ilyanna. Soren wondered why isn't Coryn awake yet. Soren told Eglantine to wake up her nephew. She flew towards the Royal Hollow peered inside. Coryn was still asleep and beside him was another Barn Owl.
Eglantine churred quietly "How sweet." Eglantine looks at the sight once more "Well I think the king needs to wake up now." Eglantine shook Coryn with her talons to wake him up "Coryn, wake up, it's time to wake up."
"Just a couple of minutes more." Coryn said
"Coryn, it's me, Aunt Eglantine." Eglantine said
Coryn opened his eyes slowly "Aunt Eglantine?" Coryn's eyes suddenly sprung open "Aunt Eglantine?"
Eglantine churred "Yes, Coryn."
Coryn suddenly remembered that Ilyanna was still sleeping beside him "What are you doing here?" Coryn whispered
"Soren sent me here to wake you up." Eglantine replied as she looks at the owl beside Coryn "So who's your friend, Coryn?"
"Uhm," Coryn was speechless
"Raccoon got your tongue, Coryn?" Eglantine churred
"Uhm, she just needs some... some company." Coryn nervously said
"Oh Really?" Eglantine asked
"Uhm, yeah." Coryn said "Can we please forget all about this, aunt?"
"Why? I think its kinda cute, you having another owl inside your hollow and sleeping beside you."
"This is a bit embarrassing." Coryn said
"Oh alright, I'll forget about this." Eglantine walked towards the hollow's entrance "I'll tell Soren that your already awake."
"Thanks, Aunt." Coryn said, Eglantine nodded and flew away
Ilyanna slowly opened her eyes and sees Coryn already awake "Good evening, Coryn."
"Good evening, Ilyanna. Sleep well?" Coryn asked
"It was nice." Ilyanna replied
"Uhm, you can sleep here with me anytime you want, Ilyanna."
"Thanks, Coryn, but it's a bit embarrassing for anyone to see me sleeping with you." Ilyanna said
"Don't worry, Ilyanna, we'll keep this a secret." Coryn smiled at Ilyanna
"Sure, Coryn." Ilyanna walked towards the entrance of the hollow "Well, see you later, Coryn."
"See you later Ilyanna." Coryn said, Ilyanna flew out of the hollow
As Ilyanna flew back to her hollow, she couldn't believe that the king of the Great Tree is inviting her to sleep with him anytime she wants. But everything must remain a secret. Coryn only told his past but not his bloodlines. He was still afraid of passing it on to his future hatchlings. And what will she think if she knew that Coryn is half hagsfeind? Will Ilyanna still like him? Coryn didn't expect this feelings until now. for the first time his inlove. Ilyanna now suspects that Coryn is now in love with her. Everytime they talk to eachother,they always feel the weird feeling in their gizzards and the rapid beating of their hearts when they see eachother or if their together. Ilyanna never knew that from all the male Barn Owls of the Great Tree, her heart chose Coryn. Coryn promised himself that he won't have a mate, but he didn't expect to fall in love. Coryn decided that when the time is right he will tell the truth of his haggish blood. After chaw practice Ilyanna was alone in her hollow, she can't take Coryn out of her mind that she got distracted during navigation practice.
"Coryn has stolen my heart." Ilyanna said dreamingly "I really can't believe that I'm in love with Coryn. Maybe we are meant for eachother."
"Maybe I am destined to have a mate after all." Coryn whispered
"Maybe we can be together." Ilyanna whispered
"Maybe I can be a good father after this battles with the Pure Ones." Coryn whispered
"I can't sleep just yet! I don't want to be alone. I want to be with him!"
"I want to be with her until my life on earth cease to be."
"I will fly to him and sleep with him." Ilyanna stretched her wings and flew
Coryn hears the familiar wing beats of a Barn Owl that stole his heart "Welcome back, Ilyanna." Coryn smiled as he greeted
"Hello, Coryn." Ilyanna rushed towards Coryn and hugs him with her wings, but she just remembered something "Oops, I'm sorry for, uhm-"
"Hugging me?" Coryn churred "I don't mind, Ilyanna." Coryn did the same thing to Ilyanna with his wings
To Be Continued...
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