Chapter 20: Follow the Falcon

Fergal let out a loud screech before swooping down to land on Niamh's arm. Breathnach looked at her in surprise.

"You have an Ohta Fion," he observed.

Niamh reached back in her mind to her training in the ancient tongue of the Elves. He called Fergal a "War Hawk." She turned to General Aengus.

"I was told he was a falcon," she said quietly.

Lord Breathnach raised an eyebrow, "It is a name we give to the most honored of Birds of War. Having such a bird is only suitable for such a Queen."

He bowed reverently, and Niamh glanced at her general. She caught Aengus quickly rolling his eyes. Quickly she dipped her head to kiss Fergal's head so she could hide her smile.

Breathnach seemed to know how to flatter an elfmaiden, or at least win over a Queen. Any other Elven Queen may have been won over by the noble Elflord's charms, but Niamh was focused on her mission. The noble elf had impeccable manners, and his speech was clear and precise.

"This is a wonderful surprise," he said amiably. "Let