Tommie didn’t care what they looked like as he hugged his father back, the two reunited at last.
“Gunnar, Katrine, good to see you,” Anthony said.
“At least this time you’re not standing over an unconscious elven maiden,” Katrine said.
“Anthony?” The cloaked woman not wearing a Guardian emblem turned to him.
“W-wait a minute, Claire! I can explain!”
Chapter: Does the Adventure Ever End?
Claire, Anthony, and Tommie stood on one of the large balconies of the Guardian Tower.
The atmosphere grew heavy as the red sunlight of the lowering sun colored the tower, making it take on a softer red glow, a late summer sun that greeted home the farmers harvesting their crops after long months of work.
“Where will you go now?” Aila’s hands turned into fists as tears filled her eyes. “We still need you!”
“This is not our generation anymore. A new force of Guardians stands with you and behind you, Aila Wranoris,” Claire reassured her.
“There are others out there who need our help. This is not the end.” Anthony pushed Aila’s chin up. She looked into those burning flames, not flinching away. “This is just the beginning of a new adventure.”
He patted Aila on the shoulder and he waved his hand. A golden and red light appeared as Penelope and Dave appeared at the top of the Guardian Tower.
“The path is long and hard, but it’s worth it in the end!” Anthony yelled as he turned and walked away.
Aila wanted to chase after them, to join them on their next trial.
Tommie patted her back, standing next to her.
“Who knows what a gnome and an elf could do if they put their minds to it. They might just change the fate of the world.” Anthony’s words were soft. Tommie and Aila grit their teeth as water appeared in their eyes. Remembering their journey that had spanned Dena.
“Till we see one another,” Tommie said.
“Till then! And you’re buying the beer!” Anthony looked at them both.
“Good luck!” Claire said.
“I think I should be the one saying that—you’ve got Anthony!” Aila laughed through her tears.
“Hey!” Anthony complained before smiling. Claire waved good-bye and Anthony gave them a two-finger-salute.
Bruce, Wendy, and Solomon appeared alongside them, all of Anthony’s familiars smiling and waving good-bye.
“Come on. You two going to wait all day? They’re getting ahead of us!” Penelope complained.
“Phoenixes, always want to be the fastest—it’s endurance that counts!” Dave said as Anthony got on his back and Claire got on Penelope’s.
Penelope rolled her eyes and jumped off the tower as roars and yells could be heard below.
Dave waved his wing in good-bye and then flapped them, throwing himself into the air and sending a breeze over the others.
Aila and Tommie moved to the edge of the tower.
Through the streets and the city, there were men and women riding on familiars, running through the streets, laughing and joking. The undead Guardians who had come back for Dena had saved it not once, but twice.
They saw an ox kin with a war axe riding a massive bedar, a dwarf with her pistols and hammer on a boar, and a werewolf upon a wolf with a massive hammer on his back.
Aila and Tommie waved to the group. A hammer, war hammer, and war axe were lifted high.
“We’re heading out! See you again!” The Guardians raised their weapons, leaving their chant behind.
They moved on, not looking backward, always moving forward.
As the sun was setting, the skies and road filled with Guardians, passing Dena to the new generation as they sought out new adventures, new beginnings, and new mischief.
“Well, we’ve got work to do, Tommie.” Aila turned and walked away.
“Ah, great. Can’t I get one day off?”
Aila didn’t say anything as she continued to walk away.
“Just one day! Come on! I’ve got a new project I want to work on!”
“You just want to work on that new still with your father!” Aila yelled back.
“It’s for research!” Tommie complained, running after her.
Thank you for your support and taking the time to read A Lich’s Love.
This is the end of the Death Knight Series. I had a ton of fun with the series and I hope that you have enjoyed the journey across Dena. Things might not be as black and white as they appear on the surface.
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