Chapter four
Dr. Barlow turned to face the message lizard that had came in her office.
It started to talk in Deryn's voice, "Dr. Barlow, I'll go there right now."
Dr. Barlow nodded and the message lizard scampered off.
Within a few minutes, Dr. Barlow heard a knock on the door to her office. "Come in Mr. Sharp."
Deryn stepped inside, and Dr. Barlow asked her to take a seat.
Deryn began to talk after she sat, with a nervous tone in her voice. "So... you wanted to talk to me Dr. Barlow?"
"Yes." Dr. Barlow replied. "Your transfer was completed. You are now excused from your duties on the Leviathan, as part of you joining the Zoological Society of London. Oh! And one last thing Deryn, could you please tell Alek that he has also been given permission to join us, he seemed quite unsure if the Admiralty would let him go, but since he mysteriously renounced his claim as hier... anyways... you are dissmissed, Miss Sharp."
Deryn began to speak as she left the room. "Thank you, Dr. Barlow."
"So... whats the news?" Alek asked as Deryn closed the cabin door.
Deryn looked at him, then ran staight at him and hugged him.
Alek looked confused for a second, then Deryn looked at him with a huge smile on her face.
She had got transfered. They could finally be together.
Alek's confusion turned into a smile, and Deryn said "The Admiralty approved my transfer, and they're letting you and Volger come with us. It's... it's perfect Alek."
Deryn began to cry tears of joy, and Alek hugged her again. "So..." Alek began to quietly talk, a bit nervously, "Does this mean..."
Deryn looked at Alek like he was cracked in the attic "Yes?"
Alek sighed and said "Does this mean you can stay?"
Deryn looked confused, then asked him "What are you tal... oh... you mean... yes, yes I can... I am free of my duties"
Alek smiled. He went up to the door to make sure it was locked.
He didn't want anyone walking in on them and finding out Deryn's secret.
He walked back to Deryn, and said "Deryn, this has been the best day of my life... but now that we're together... it can only get better."
Deryn smiled, and kissed Alek. She felt his lips form a smile.
And Alek only had two thoughts... I'm in love... and this day's already getting better...