Legend Of The Guardians: Kludd's Son
Chapter 14: Setting Demons to Rest
Finally a happy ending is here! So now, enjoy!
Kludd, Carlos, Nyra, and the entire army eventually arrived back at home. All the Pickers, the guards, and all the other owls gasped in shock when they saw the prince that was assumed dead! They cheered for the prince's return as he and his parents, followed by their army, landed and crowded the prince as they began to rejoice at his return. After long hours of celebrating his return, his heart was filled with joy as the sense of belonging came to him. Once the celebration was over the prince himself returned to his hollow, but then he sighed knowing what must be done. He left his hollow and paid a little visit to his parents.
Kludd and Nyra were standing on their perch in the throne room, watching over their kingdom. Nyra herself was happier than she could ever be, happy to have her son back, and their family were back together. But there was something troubling her as she began to think about what had transpired three nights earlier. Nitsla, her best friend and loyal servant, sacrificed herself to save her from the evil hireclaw, all because she had cherished her friendship with her so much...and then there was Nyriss, the owl that was killed by Thana. Thanks to the brilliant snowy owl, that evil owl would not hurt another soul, and her family can rest in peace. Her thoughts were interrupted when their son entered the throne room. Immediately, Kludd and Nyra approached their son to greet him.
"You wanted to speak with us?" Kludd asked his son with his soft grin.
"Yes, father..." Carlos replied. Kludd nodded as he and his mate and their son return to the perch, as the family observed the view of the St. Aggies. The three stood in silence, when suddenly, Carlos begin, "Father, I'm so sorry..." Kludd looked at him oddly, "I'm sorry that I ran away from home...and for all the other things I did before.".
"No, son," Kludd sighed, shaking his head. "It is I who should be sorry," He turned to Carlos, and frowned, "Carlos, I had wronged you in more ways than one...but the worst I had done is when I said you were my son...and for putting you through hagsmire. For so long, I had thought of you as a failure...when in reality, it is I who failed you."
Carlos shook his head, "No, da. You are many things...but failure is not one of them. You were only trying to be a good father...that is all I could ask for...and somehow...under all that grudge...over those sixteen years I was alive...I always knew there was good in that cold heart of yours. When I was all alone...being exiled by the Guardians...I almost began to hate everything..." Carlos shuddered at the painful memory, "I thought everyone hated me for what I was...but then I realized something...I couldn't hate you..." He turned to his mother, "Especially you, mother. I had realized that revenge and hate was a poison that would lead us to destruction. That's why I had to stop this war before it could begin again." Silence pervaded the room once more, as the prince let out a sigh and gave a smile, "But I know that there is still hope for all of us. If we band together...we can make amends for our sins and right all the wrongs we made." Nyra looked at her son with a bit of uncertainty...but then she began to think that maybe...just maybe...her son was right. Maybe it was about time that they let go of all the anger they held over the death of her late husband...and that her mate was as mad as the others made him out to be. And what Soren did...was to simply protect everything he cherished from his madness...an effort that was far more noble than theirs. It was simply without question that killing Nyriss could not be avoided, as she would (and almost) succeed in sparking a war that would kill them all...
But all that was in the past now. Metal Beak is dead. Nyriss is dead. She is now with her new loving mate, Kludd, and is a mother to a kind and brave barn owl known as Carlos. The time had come for a change...possibly for the better.
"Carlos…" Nyra said. "I am so proud of you...proud to call you my son. Not only have you saved us...you saved the entire kingdom..." Nyra shared a loving look with Kludd, who returned with a soft smile, "And we will always love you...no matter what." As soon as those words were spoken, Carlos felt tears strike his eyes, his heart lifting with joy. Samuel was right all along...his parents do love him. The three shared a family hug, basking in the clear moonlight. The road to redemption was going to be a long one...but no matter how long it takes...no matter where it takes them...they will reach it...and when they do...maybe then will they bring honor back to the Pure Ones' name and rebuild their culture and bring peace...just maybe.
Finally its over! And now... onward to the sequel! Thank you for all your reviews and it means so much to me and I like to thank Shen's General for helping me for his advice and plans to help me to finish this story, and now, time for me... to make the sequel! The sequel will be named as 'Legend of the Guardians: Metal Beak's Returns' and let me know what you think of the sequel and also Animations and Pictures of my story is most appreciative and share me to see how well you do and thanks for reading and review!