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A sad goodbyeI sat on the marble stair looking out towards the gardens where only a few days ago, Ptomley had shown me. I sighed and looked down at my claws, I knew that I would have to leave soon. But how could I tell the boy that I would leave soon? I noticed that I wasn't alone outside as I caught a glimpse of a small green figure crawling around near the granite statues. I sighed as I noticed that it was only Blinkey, I was hoping deep down that it was Ptomley. So I could tell him that I had to leave him. Blinkey finally realised that I was sitting on my own on the step and decided to join me.
"What's up?" He asked me.
I told him that it was nothing when I realised he wasn't listening, his eyes where fixed on a slug on the ground. Short attention span! We djinni don't have short attention spans like the lower types like imps. But then again I was glad that this brave, noble and sometimes disgusting, I still haven't gotten over the fact that Blinkey picks his nose and eats it, but then again who wouldn't? Imp had helped me fight Anun and his monster 'friend'.
I cleared my throat; "We should actually head back to the main hall for that feast in our honour!" I told him. The imp nodded and we left the gardens and into the main hall for our feast.
I wonder where he is? I had been sitting with my parents for almost a whole hour, I knew that Bartimeaus would probably leave soon but I wanted something to make him remember me by! That was a stupid thought, why would a great djinni like him want to remember a pathetic mortal like me? But truth be told I had realised that over the short period of time he had thought of me as a friend, as did I for that matter. I knew that I would miss him and our time together but would he miss me? I hoped he did. I glanced back at the door hoping to see them open at any moment, when I realised they would not I sighed. Bartimeaus were are you? Maybe he had left already. But that was stupid, he would not or would he? Thoughts kept welling and drowning my mind till I heard the doors open. I glanced back at the door and noticed that Bartimeaus as well as Blinkey had entered the hall. My father stood up from his place next to my mother and I and took his goblet full of wine.
"To the brave djinni Bartimeaus and his friend Blinkey!" He raised his goblet, his eyes sparkling with excitement and happiness, "if it wasn't for them my family and I would not be here now!" He finished his toast and motioned for Bartimeaus and Blinkey to sit down in their allocated seats next to my mother and I. I watched as the imp took his place next to my mother but couldn't reach the table, I snorted with amusement as I watched my father motion for the servants to bring a pile of cushions for the imp. When Blinkey was at least level to the table, Bartimeaus took his. He sat next to me and smiled awkwardly towards me. I thought about asking him what was the matter but decided against it, now was not the place or time to discuss these things. So I decided to wait till later to discuss what the problem was. My father motioned for the servants to bring the feast on the table and told us all to eat.
I listened as the Pharaoh did a toast for Blinkey and I but I wasn't really paying attention. My main focus was on my thoughts swirling in my mind, I had to tell him that I would be leaving now! I had decided that it was best to leave now so it wouldn't be hard to say goodbye to Ptomley and the imp, yes I had become attached to that annoying imp! But I decided to let the feast go under way so it wouldn't be rude to interrupt, that is what I would need to be rude! I watched as Blinkey took his seat next to the Queen, but as he failed to reach the table with his impish claws I had to suppress a laugh, imps are so helpless! I kept watching the little scene in front of me as I had to suppress my now laugh from turning into a fit of giggles as Blinkey was boosted up with chusions for height. With the little scene now over I decided to sit down in my place next to Ptomley. I smiled awkwardly as the thoughts about having to leave were welling up in my already flooded mind! The Pharaoh motioned for us to eat and soon we all tucked into the food set out before us!
I watched as everyone ate, they're sure hungry! I thought to myself but then again so was I, I begun to take a piece of bread with chicken when Bartimeaus cleared his throat awkwardly, everyone stopped eating and stared over at us. I shrunk down in my seat feeling slightly uncomfortable with the stares that were being thrown in our direction.
I hated to tell these people especially Ptomley that I had to leave. But I had already cleared my throat for attention and I had received it! I glanced out of the corner of my eye at Ptomley, he seemed sad and confused as well as embarrassed with all the people in the room stareing at us.
"I am very happy for you all honouring me with a feast." I paused for effect before continuing, "but I must tell you all now that I must leave!" everyone gasped.
Before continuing I glanced back at Ptomley, who was trying to stop the tears that were already welling up in his eyes, "but I am going to tell you all now, that I do not regret having to spend my time with certain young people." I gave Ptomley a look before continuing, "and the friends which I have gained during my time here!"
"and the friends which I have gained during my time here!" did he just say that? He did! I felt a great weight of happiness falling from me. I looked at Bartimeaus who at this present time was looking at me from the corner of his eye.
It was my turn to say something, "thank you for protecting me and my family, and it is a pleasure to have you as a friend!" I said boldly out to everyone in the room. Bartimeaus looked surprised but quickly recovered with a smile.
"Glad you won't be sad when I go then!" he said jokingly.
"ahem!" it was Blinkey.
"you want something?" asked Bartimeaus.
The imp looked slightly intimidated by the djinni but didn't mention anything to anyone in the room, "I would be glad oh Prince to become your friend!" he said to me.
I felt touched and nodded my head gladly, I wouldn't be alone. Blinkey looked pleased with my answer and walked over to Bartimeaus.
"I will miss you!" he told the djinni and hugged him. I laughed at the look on Bartimeaus's face. Shocked and surprised were the two right words!
Aaaaah, he was hugging me. That imp was hugging me! I glanced helplessly at Ptomley who was laughing at the look on my face. Blinkey let me go and I regained my composure and the little bit of dignity I had left.
"I'll miss you too!" I told him whilst suppressing a smile. The imp seemed happy with this and stepped back.
"Well I must go but REMEMBER me!" he said to them. I walked over to Ptomley and whispered, "I won't forget you!" as I hugged him.
He hugged me back whilst whispering, "I won't forget you either!"
I smiled and let him go, "Stand back!" I ordered. They stepped back and I disaparated into thin air or back home to my world.
I would never forget Ptomley or the short time we had spent together! He was the first human who I had became emotionally attached to. I know I would miss him and I know that he would miss me all the same!
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