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I knew that the Daoine were unimaginably powerful, that they were disdainful of
humans and our way of life, and that they thought themselves the keepers of nature. Still,
I had never imagined any Daoine with wings!  But & but & you have wings &  I
blurted out on a hushed tone.
He laughed as he flapped his wings, and I held on to him for dear life. His chest
expanded and he said proudly,  I do. I am the last of my kind. I am all that remains of the
House of Sluagh. He sighed.  But it is not for lack of trying &  His rainbow-colored
eyes looked at me intently, and I squirmed.
He laughed and then sobered.  So, you have found what Gaiscioch ordered his
blackguard drone hide for him. I am pleasantly surprised in you.
 Are you?
 Indeed, child. My Queen Mab sent me to guard it from all but you. She said Gais
would be coming for it. My mission was to watch over you whenever you leave Bantry. I
was most happy to comply with her wishes. It allowed me to serve my queen and my
need to foil any and all of Gaiscioch s plans. We have a bad history, Gais and I.
 Do you? I thought that if I kept him talking perhaps I would survive this day
(remember in the air).  May I ask why?
 There is a Seer, a Druid priestess & who is now someone I call friend. An odd thing,
for I am Daoine after all and she but a human. However, Maxine is worthy. Gaiscioch
came to me in Daoine not so very long ago. He needed my assistance, and in exchange
for my help, he promised Maxine to me. When the time came for him to deliver, not only
was he unable, he was lowly enough not to come to me and offer his apologies. He did
not hold up his end of the bargain, and he offered me grave insult. That was unwise of
him, don t you think?
I sure did. I nodded vigorously.
 You and I & we & are simpatico, Shee Willow. That bodes well.
I nodded again and thought that perhaps I could ask,  Is there a reason why & you
and I & are & up here?
He laughed.  Indeed. Your scent will be in the cave. The human in you is strong, but
the Fae is as well. Even if you shifted, it would leave trace amounts of your scent behind.
I do not want Gaiscioch to track you back to Bantry Manor. The Sluagh smiled broadly.
 He will be baffled, and he will be angry. He needs this Relic. It is only a piece, one of
four pieces, but he could have used it, and now, he can t.
 How do you know Gaiscioch will come for it?
 He must, and he has found a way to leave the Dark Realm for a very short span of
time.
 Then, will you take it to Tir and Queen Aaibhe?
 No.
I was surprised.  Why not?
 My queen does not wish her to have it, yet. They have matters to work out.
 Then, are you taking it to your queen?
 No. She does not wish to directly withhold it from Queen Aaibhe, who is her aunt
and dear friend.
 So, the rumor is true. Queen Aaibhe is Daoine, I said thoughtfully.
 Of course how else could she have such unlimited powers?
 Then where are you going to take the Relic, and could we have this discussion on the
ground? I looked down at the passing scenery and wondered in fact if I were dreaming.
Maybe I had fallen and hit my head?
He laughed and stopped in mid-air. His wings were whooshing, and he maintained his
hold on me as he arranged me in a dance position. I had my arms clenched around his
neck.
He was smiling. I don t think I was.
He had his hands around my waist, and we descended to the grass below. I assumed
we were cloaked with invisibility otherwise a hiker or two was getting an eyeful.
 Is that better, Shee Willow? he asked softly.
He had me in his arms, and I was pressed right up against his body, which was quite
masculine even in his white short toga skirt. His upper body was naked except for the
gold and silver torque around his neck. His hair was nearly white, streaked with gold, and
I could see he was looking at me with seduction on his mind.
Males are the same in every race!
With all their aloofness Fae are very lustful beings, and it would appear that even the
higher caste of Daoine were charged with sexual hunger. I tried to keep him in check
with a friendly smile as I pulled a little out of his hold. I still clutched the Relic to myself
as I asked,  Okay, then Daoine Sluagh,  I had no idea how I should address a Fae of his
status  what are we going to do with the Relic?
 I like you, Shee Willow, so I will allow you the liberty to question me. To answer
you, I must first point out that it is dire that you realize how important this find is. Do you
realize that?
I nodded.
 So then, you must also realize the Relic chose you?
It did call my name, and it did purr to my touch. However, I thought it best to just wait
for him to continue. He seemed to like my reticence because he took my chin and
murmured,  Beautiful Tuatha Dé child. He sighed.  Aye then, so you must feel its glow
between us & yes, I see that you do. It will be just fine with you in your personal care.
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