Yes, my friends. The end is here. I am also sad, but I can't drag this out any longer. It's getting boring to write, and I know it was getting boring for you all to read. They'll be coming back. I'm starting another book called "The Emerald Winglet" about Cliff, Auklet, and their winglet.

Anyway, thanks for reading!

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Although they were married before he left for Jade Mountain Academy, they didn't tell him the truth about his parentage until they got his letter.

Ruby passed the scroll to Ember. When he was done reading, he raised an eyebrow at her.

"I know, I know," she said, as if reading his mind. "We'll tell him."

"Through a letter?"

"Are you crazy? Of course not. We'll tell him when he comes home next."

"That won't be for a while."

"And are you proposing to tell him that you're his father over a letter?"

"No..." he said after a long time.

Ruby cocked an eyebrow at him.

"Yes," Ember confessed.

"He'll be upset if he learns from a piece of paper. We have to tell him in person."

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Dear Cliff,

How are you? Have you made any friends yet?

As for your question, it's a long story best explained in person. When you come home next, we'll tell you everything you need to know. It's a lot to take in, so a letter won't be best to explain. You should probably bring your IceWing friend, since this concerns her as well.

Love you!

-Ruby and Ember

Cliff looked up from the letter.

"Who's up for a trip to the Sky Kingdom with me?"

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I am so sorry about how short this is, but it is only an epilogue, after all.