The Siege of Ga'Hoole
Chapter Seven: Epilogue
In the days that followed the siege, the Guardians slowly rebuilt. Kludd's fate bore heavily on Soren's mind, but he refused to let the guilt consume him. He focused on what he still had, rather then what he had lost. Eglantine had started branching, and was well on her way to being an accomplished flyer. Otulissa was a pillar of strength, offering Soren all the support she could.
Digger and Sylvana had come through their little scare with their relationship all the stronger; They were more inseperable then ever. They were currently down in the dining level, feeding each other beak to beak.
"I believe I shall never get used to that." Twilight groaned.
Gylfie arrived with Ivar in tow. Impressed by Ivar's courage, Gylfie had been giving him a lot of "private tutoring" sessions, which had brought them closer together.
"You did well today, Ivar." Gylfie noted.
"Not surprising, considering I have such a good teacher." Ivar smiled. "Good-looking, that is..."
"Oh, stop." Gylfie blushed, giving Ivar a playful shove.
"Oh, please." Twilight rolled his eyes. "Will I ever be able to keep my lunch?"
"You're one to talk, Twilight." Soren, smirked. "Don't think we haven't noticed how you've been spending so much time with Strix Struma."
"W-we discuss battle strategies, and... combat techniques, that's all!" Twilight stuttered.
"Suuuuuuure you do." Digger rolled his eyes.
"Just admit it, Twilight." Sylvana smirked. "You're in love."
"Preposterous!" Twilight blustered.
"What's preposterous?" Strix Struma asked as she landed by Twilight.
"Oh, nothing!" Twilight gasped.
"Mind if I join you?" Strix Struma sidled up to Twilight.
"N-not at all." Twilight quivered.
The others rocked with silent laughter.
After dinner, Soren bumped into Otulissa, who had been mysteriously absent for most of the day.
"Soren, can I talk to you... in private?" She asked nervously.
"Of course." Soren said, a touch mystified.
Finding a quiet corner, Otulissa continued.
"I've just been to see Holly." Otulissa declared.
"You're not ill, are you?" Soren asked, his voice full of concern.
"Not exactly." Otulissa smiled. She leaned forward. "Holly said... I'm carrying eggs."
"Y-you mean..." Soren whispered.
"Yes." Otulissa grinned. "You're going to be a father!"
"That's... that's wonderful!" Soren whooped, embracing Otulissa. "Oh, just wait until we tell everyone!"
The soon-to-be new parents left their private spot, ready to break the news to their friends and family.
Meanwhile, many miles away, the remaining Pure Ones had made refuge in a small cavern.
"The Guardians think they've won." Nyra seethed. "They think it's all over. They are wrong."
Nyra entered a large cranny. Within lay a nest, containing a single, recently laid egg.
"You will be avenged, my love." Nyra smirked as she climbed into the nest and sat atop the egg. "And your miserable brother will suffer for taking you away from me, as will all the Guardians. We will see to that."
The End... For Now.
Coming Soon: Sins Of The Father
(Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole and all associated characters are the property of Kathryn Lansky, Warner Bros and Village Roadshow Pictures.)
