Epilogue: Another Happy Ending
Once everything was back to normal, Ecks formally apologized to the entire kingdom for his actions. Much to his surprise, and relief, everyone, including the Rainbow King himself, was willing to forgive Ecks for his actions and invited him to join the festivities at the quincentennial celebration, an invitation which Ecks accepted with a wide smile. In addition, Ecks was also invited to cut and serve the first piece of the cake, which he also accepted. It took a while, but in no time, everything was re-set up for the party, and soon enough, the Rainbow City Square was filled the sounds of revelry, and Filarion, who actually turned out to be a good friend of the Rainbow King, his family, and all the elves were also invited to join the celebration. At a table, Zee formally introduced Ecks to True, Bartleby, and Grizelda.
"It's so nice to finally make formal introductions with you at last, Ecks." Grizelda smiled.
"It sure is." agreed True.
Just then, a cloud of white smoke appeared, and when it dissipated, there stood Agithar.
"Agithar!" Zee called as he waved.
Agithar smiled as he went over to the table Zee, Ecks, True, Bartleby, and Grizelda were seated at, and Zee introduced True and Grizelda to his old teacher.
"It's very nice to meet you at last, young True." greeted Agithar.
"You too." nodded True as she and Grizelda shook the older man's hand.
Agithar then turned to Zee.
"Well done, Zee." he praised.
"Thank you, Master." Zee thanked.
Agithar held up his hand.
"Please, that's no longer necessary." Agithar pleaded. "Just call me by my actual name now. Your training is complete, Zee."
Zee gasped.
"Seriously?" he asked.
"Seriously." Agithar nodded.
"Wow, congrats, Zee!" True congratulated.
True then kissed Zee, who blushed.
"Aw, shucks, True." Zee bubbled.
Everyone had a laugh, and Agithar then left to join the others. Bartleby then held up his glass.
"A toast!" he said. "To celebrating another 500 years of the Rainbow Kingdom's existence and new friends!"
"Here, here!" agreed True, Ecks, Zee, and Grizelda as they clinked their glasses together.
Eventually, the festivities began to die down and everyone went home. Zee offered Ecks to spend the night at the Wishing Tree, which the later agreed to. In addition, he also asked the Rainbow King if Ecks could stay and live in the Rainbow Kingdom, and the King happily agreed. The next day, the King issued a decree that Ecks was to become Prime Minister of the Rainbow Kingdom, and Ecks was given a home inside Rainbow Castle as well as a new outfit, which was a gold-threaded version of Zee's outfit and a white cape with the Rainbow King's crest on it. Ecks settled into his new job and home very easily.
"This is really great." Ecks smiled as he took a seat at his new desk. "A new home, a new job, and the chance to see my brother and his friends all the time. Who could ask for more than this?"
The End (for real)