Amy and Stripes: page 25

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Amy stood open-mouthed as the rose twisted and turned. Then before Amy could even blink, there he was – the King of Sugi. His purple satin cloak was embroidered with silver and gold. His golden crown glowed and the light winkled off the jewels that were adorned in it. His brown beard curled under his chin and his blue eyes sparkled.

"Well, hello there and welcome to Sugi!" The king said. "I'm Leonard and this is my wife Mary. Did you happen to see any Leecom birds on your way here?"

"Uh, yes," Amy stuttered. "I think so."

"That darn Philtaglio is always running off to go play with the corn! I'll lock him in his room for a month if I have to!"

Amy looked questioningly at Queen Mary.

"Philtaglio is Elizabeth's pet Leecom bird," Mary answered.

"Who's Elizabeth?" Amy asked.

"She is Corpse's sister," Mary replied.

"Corpse has siblings?!" Amy said, shocked. She had thought he was an only child.

"Oh, yes," Mary replied. "There's Elizabeth, Rachel, Ashley, Andrew, Cameron, Nathan, Michael, Nicholas, and we cannot forget little baby Susie."

A little two-year-old came toddling in through the door. She caught sight of the king and started toddling even faster, with a huge smile plastered on her face. "Daddy!" She shouted.

"There's my little Susie!" the king said as he scooped up the little girl and started swinging here around.

"Bet I know who that is," Amy said.

Mary giggled.

"Oh, dear. Where's Corpse?"

"He went to the sound room to wait for you," Mary Answered.