An Unexpected Surprise

Once I recover from my wounds, I stand in front of the Queen and Rose in the throne room with Merry, Glenn, and Ralf.

“I’m glad you well Foster,” says the Queen.

“Good to feel fine my Queen,” I said bowing.

“Please you’re the Prince of Gripan. Call me Queen Ann.”

“As you wish Queen Ann,” I stand straight up, “Do you have an answer for my request?”

Queen Ann taps her fingers on her chair.

“My Queen,” says Rose. “What is this request he speaks of?”

“I’ve made up my mind,” Queen Ann says. “You may take Rose with you to defeat the Dark Lord Aamon.”

“What!” says Rose. “My Queen, my duty is here to protect you!”

“Rose!” says Queen Ann.

“Please reconsider!” she says as she holds Queen Ann’s hand.