Speedo Down by Winnie Winkle

Author:Winnie Winkle
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781732905085
Publisher: Winnie Winkle

Flitana, Queen of the fae herd, surveyed the assortment of shifters standing in the fairy ring, and sighed.

“Not optimal,” her number two, Glissande murmured. “Other than squabbles over hens, I’ve never seen a pelican fight.”

“They don’t have the right feet,” Flitana agreed. “Still, they can power dive better than any option we have.”

Glissande stepped toward the gathering. “Greetings, fellow magicals, and thanksgiving for answering the call. Our Queen shall now address you.”

Flitana fluttered her wings, rising above the group with a bright smile that eased no one.

“The large forest shifters walk a doomed path; one the fae refuses to follow. I seek alliances with each of you. The Keeper’s effort to include the dragons, sharing space on Earth as an equal — not enslaved or a lord, is the best way forward. The fae knows the proposed war is not pure. We leverage our assistance toward the path to enlightenment.”

A large owl hooted. “I, Wayho, lead the owls. The Queen speaks to our consensus. The lost stories of flight within the creation are at odds with the lore. We seek truth before bloodshed. The Keeper moved forest land under our wings. We support her.”

“We pelicans do too,” Bingo added. “Although we aren’t fighters, Pook and I know the Keeper well. She works for peace and isn’t afraid to defend it for every race.”

“I have seen this,” an elegant osprey shifter added. “The Keeper is genuine, unlike many other humans.”

Flitana eyed the bald eagle standing in silence at the edge of the fairy circle. He shook his feathers and paced, his yellow feet placed in precise steps as he circled.

“We’re unimpressed with Loboli’s offer, but we don’t want to engage in this war.”

“But you’ll feast on the dead?” Flitana’s eyes narrowed.

The eagle cocked his head. “We’ll not be damned for following our nature.”

“Damned? Try shunned for landing on the wrong side of the balance. Loboli boxes his power; it lessens with every move and his irrelevancy rises. Are you seeking the same fate?”

Flitana’s teeth bared, and in sizzling zip, she closed the space between them before the eagle unfolded his wings. At the point of contact she twisted away, while the eagle, braced for annihilation, flopped in an awkward flight attempt. Flitana gripped his wing joint, staring at the wide-eyed group.

“The fae fight, and well. Those we trust,” she shook the eagle, “receive protection. Choose now and do not waiver. Traitors to the fae die.”

“We are with you,” a chorus of voices answered.

“Well?” Flitana cocked her head, eyes locked on the eagle.

“We join the fae,” the eagle replied. “There’s food, regardless.”

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