I broke ten reviews!!! Yaaaay!! ^_^ I had a horrible writers block on this chapter, so it may not be as good.

This chapter is for thepenmage. Glad you like my story, here's your chapter! (BTW, don't you think it's mean that Shiara gets really mad at me because she's not in my story yet? I swear that fire witch is the most unreasonable person when she gets mad)

To FairySpirite: It's OK, it's kinda funny that we had the same name though. Hmmm should I change the title? I would, but I just don't know what to.... , any ideas?

To Cojas: After rereading that chapter, I think you're right. Hmmm... well I'll try to be more Suz like in the next chapters. However I must warn you, I'm having a bit of a problem with that lizards speech patterns in this one.



Chapter 3: In Which Gavin Finds a Place to Sleep and Meets the Rulers of the Enchanted Forest

As they approached the castle, Suz climbed onto Gavin's shoulder and told him to knock on the door. They were greeted by a short, elderly elf.

What can I do to help you? he asked politely, there was just a hint of doubt in his voice. Gavin realized how he must've looked, it was just past midnight, and not many visitors would come at this time.

We must see Cimorene and Mendanbar quick, quick, quickity, quick! exclaimed Suz.

I'm afraid their majesties are sleeping right now, please come back tomorrow. After a moments contemplation however, the elf changed his mind. He decided that the young man must come from some royal lineage and that it would be rude not to offer them a room to sleep in. Willin was the name of the elf, and he was a stickler for proper things and manners. Or perhaps you would like a place to stay for the night?

Gavin said immediately. He was smart enough to know that sleeping in an enchanted forest at night would definitely not be the best way to go. I would greatly appreciate that if it's not to much trouble. He pointed at the lizard on his shoulder, This is Suz, he helped me find the castle. My name is Gavin Lleldor, the son of Hugo.

A Prince. Willin said it more as a statement, not a question.

Sighing Gavin asked, How is it everyone knows what I am? I don't even say my name or where I've come from and all the people- and lizards- know what I am.

Your highness, this is the Enchanted Forest and I am King Mendanbar's steward! he said it a bit stiffly, as if he had been offended.

Gavin replied a bit forlornly. He wasn't very good with other people, he wished Remanan was here. The magician always knew how to make friends. Suz jumped from his shoulder and started to scurry back towards the forest. Wait! Where are you going?

To the castle, silly, the lizard said standing on his tail. Kazul will want to know about this. The Stone! Goodness, dearie me, Suz could be heard muttering as he crawled back into the Enchanted Forest.

This way, Willin motioned for Gavin to follow him. He was lead into a rather large spare room. In it was a four poster bed, a foggy, oval mirror, desk, chair and a wooden closet. I will inform their majesties of your presence in the morning, the elf said as he closed the door. Sighing for the second time, the prince sat on the bed, gazing at his surroundings. With nothing else to do, Gavin pulled out the Book of Spells that Remanan had given him. As he leafed through the old, crinkled pages, the Prince discovered that it was for sorcerers.

How to make yourself invisible, Gavin read off the page, Become endlessly rich, A thief's light, Summon a demon, Call forth The... squinting closer, he tried to see what the spell would call forth, but try as he might, it was smeared in.... in something he really didn't want to know. Shrugging, he put the book by his bedside and went to sleep.



The next morning Gavin was woken by a soft knock on the door. Prince Gavin? he heard Willin's voice say from the other side. Their majesties are awake now and when you are ready, shall be escorted to meet them.

Alright Willin, Gavin said. Sitting up with a large yawn, the prince rubbed the sleep out of his eyes. After dressing and checking to see that the Stone was safely in his pocket, the young man left his room. To his surprise, Willin was waiting just beside his door. Motioning him to follow, the elf walked briskly ahead. Since the elf chose to say nothing, Gavin was left alone to his thoughts. Obviously the Stone was much more than it appeared to be. He was rather miffed that his fairy godmother hadn't told him more about her gift. Who was Kazul? Was he some King or Duke of a nearby land? He must be very important since Suz left just to inform him of Gavin's presence.

The prince broke out of his thoughts at the smell of baking bread. Was that eggs an bacon too? His mouth watering, Gavin realized that he hadn't eaten since last morning. Willin had led him into the kitchen.

Your majesties, he said with a bow. May I present to you Gavin Lleldor, the son of King Hugo from the distant lands. He-

Thank you Willin, a man interrupted.

For the first time, the young prince got a look at the rulers of the Enchanted Forest. The one who spoke was a man in need of a haircut, but he wore a golden circlet which meant he must be the King. He looked it too, Gavin thought. Sitting by him was a boy, about his age- perhaps a year older. He had black hair, and looked quite like his father. At the stove, placing eggs on plates and pouring batter onto a pan was a beautiful woman. She wore her raven-black hair in two braids and sitting ontop of them was another circlet.

She is the Queen! Gavin realized in amazement. And she's flipping pancakes! Remembering his manners just in time, Gavin bowed.

A good morning to you Prince Gavin. I hope that you slept well. Our hero could only nod mutely. I am Mendanbar, that is my wife Cimorene and this is my son Daystar. Gavin bowed again. Really, you don't need to bow so much. Willin tells me that Suz brought you here.

Yes , your majesty.

And you seem to have a stone which is of importance?

Yes, your majesty.

Save the your majestying' for a formal occasion, please. I think that you will be here for a few days at least and all this bowing business can be quite tedious. Mendanbar will do.

Yes, your maj- Mendanbar. Gavin said with a little smile. He was starting to like these people. Perhaps they were different from all the stuffy royals back from where he came from.

The Stone thing, seems familiar somehow, Daystar murmured. I think I've read about it somewhere.... I just can't remember.

Have you had breakfast Gavin? Mendanbar's wife, Cimorene asked. Before he was able to answer a sharp ping rang through the air. Well the bread's done. Opening the oven, the queen brought out a large loaf of bread. It smelled delightful and to Gavin's embarrassment, his stomach roared rather loudly.

Grinning, Mendanbar stated, Take a seat Gavin, you must be starving. Smiling gratefully he took the seat next to Daystar.

Cimorene asked, how many eggs do you want for breakfast?


OMG I actually finished that chapter!! Thanks for all the reviews guys, keep it coming.