Chapter Eight: A Sacrifice
“ What just Happened?” Dagney asked as she gazed in awe of the light which had replaced Bonnie’s body. “She’s been accepted by the Oak,” I said softly. Dagney’s wide eyes became even wider. For a moment I thought they might simply slip out of her head. “I thought we couldn’t be accepted by the Oak?” Hojan shrugged his shoulders and coldly said, “The Oak does what it wishes. We have no control over it.” I glanced at him, “The Oak has always accepted it’s heroes. Bonnie did not just sacrifice herself to save us, all of us, but she made such a decision so Bailey wouldn’t have too. She embodies a true Dog of the Oak.” Hojan softly scoffed, “She didn’t do anything special. Everyone here would have done the same.” I quickly retorted, “Then everyone here will be happily greeted by the dogs of the Oak when their time comes.” I could feel Hojan rolling his eyes, but before he could respond again we were interrupted by an unfamiliar voice....