9 A Duet

CHAPTER 9

A Duet "What do you mean, you need my help?" Lucas asked. "Aiyeeee!" The creature screeched again. Lucas squirmed uncomfortably. "Hold still," Will said. "We're going to play the lullaby I just taught you." "But I can barely play it with my eyes open!" Lucas complained. "You can do it," said Will calmly. "Now get your lute in position." Lucas knew he had no choice. Their lives depended on it. "Okay," he said reluctantly. Will lifted his hands from Lucas's eyes. The prince quickly swung his lute into place. Will grabbed his pipe.

The beast's claws scratched the ground as it slowly came closer. Lucas gulped. "Don't think too much," Will said. "Just play the chords." Lucas put his fingers in place. A bead of sweat rolled down the side of his face.

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Will began to play the lullaby on his pipe. The gentle notes calmed Lucas down. He took a deep breath and strummed along on his lute. They played the whole lullaby. Lucas didn't make a single mistake. Then they sat still and listened. It had become very quiet. Will nudged Lucas. "You can open your eyes," he whispered. "It's safe."

Lucas slowly opened his eyes and gasped. There, on the ground before them, lay a very strange creature. It sort of looked like a rooster, except for its monstrous size —and serpent's tail. It had emerald green feathers with