"To be on a quest is nothing more or less than to become an asker of questions."

Sam Keen

The Queen of Serpents

Chapter Twenty-Two

Rousing the Lion

The man in Tokyo scowled, his red hair darkening as he gazed at the model castle sitting on its stand.

"So you really are back, aren't you," he murmured, large hands lightly stroking the turrets. "What are you up to Serpent-Tongue? What do you seek?"

It was time he found out.

The phone soared into his outstretched hand; the number swiftly dialed. "Hello, Unlimited Travel? I need one first class ticket to Britain..."

The Lion was going home.

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AUthor's Note: So, book two is done. Book three will probably start at some point during the coming school year. Expect a bit of a wait though - real life is waiting and I can't wait! Thanks for all the input! See you all in book three: A Grim Tale!