In Dallben's cottage, Creeper was currently living with his new friends: the "pig boy" named Taran, Princess Eilonwy, Fflewddur Fflam, Gurgi, and "swine"–Hen Wen.
Hen Wen had forgiven Creeper since he, too, knew what was like to be the next victim in line and they've been very close friends since the day he withdrew the times he'd spent when working for the Horned King. Curiously, Creeper watched Hen Wen dip her head in the water as Dallben stirred the water with his wooden staff. As of today, Hen Wen was still a magical pig as Creeper viewed it. In his eyes, it was interesting.
While Taran, Eilonwy, Fflewddur Fflam, and Gurgi were outside playing, Hen Wen and Creeper stayed inside with Dallben and his pet cat.
"Creeper," Dallben said, "Hen Wen says that today is a beautiful day to play outside."
The little goblin was dumbstruck by what he just said.
"You are safe from the Horned King's wrath," Dallben assured him.
"So does that mean Hen Wen and I can go into the woods with our friends?" Creeper asked.
"Yes, indeed," Dallben replied, "What's stopping you?"
"You're right," Creeper said as he stood up, "What are we waiting for? Let's go, Hen!"
The piglet lifted up her head above the bowl of water and gazed upon the goblin who called her name. They started to head for the door when Dallben added, "Creeper! Hen Wen!"
They stopped dead in the tracks and faced the man. "Taran, Eilonwy, Fflewddur, and Gurgi packed up to go camping. So, before you leave, why don't you start packing and give her a nice clean bath?"
"Yes, sire," Creeper said. He'd never gotten tired of calling him that. "I'll be back, Hen, unless you want to go in my room with me." Creeper sauntered to his room with Hen Wen following him.
In his room, Hen Wen peeked in curiosity as Creeper packed. When finished, he exited his room with her tagging along and put down his suitcase and headed outside to give her a bath.
"Ready for a bath?" Creeper asked.
Hen Wen nodded in advance.
"Okay, then." He placed her in the barrel of clean water. Then, he poured a bucket of water on her as he giggled. "Do you like that?"
Hen Wen smiled upon him.
"The pig boy says you like this part the best," he said, referring to the scrubbing part.
Taran, Eilonwy, Fflewddur, and Gurgi came over by them.
"Creeper, are you giving Hen Wen a bath?" Taran asked him.
"Have you two been getting along?" Eilonwy asked Creeper and Hen Wen.
Creeper nodded. "We sure have."
Hen Wen grinned up at them.
"Are you ready to go camping?" Taran asked them.
"Yeah, I packed," Creeper replied.
Eilonwy petted Hen Wen's head.
Creeper got the piglet out of the pail of water and she shook herself.
"Hey, Hen!" Taran scolded.
"Watch it!" Eilonwy cried.
"Great Belin!" Fflewddur shouted.
"Gee!" Creeper yelled.
"Gurgi help!" Gurgi offered. He was the helpful little monster, who helped Taran, Eilonwy, and Fflewddur find Hen Wen inside the pond, which lead to a cave filled with fairies. Having said this, Gurgi dried off little Hen Wen with a towel.
Then, everyone laughed over the mess the piglet had made. They found it cute.
"Are we ready to go?" Taran asked when they finished laughing.
"A Fflam is always ready for adventure!" Fflewddur replied excitedly.
"Yes," said Eilonwy.
"Gurgi's ready!" Gurgi chimed in.
"Yes, pig boy," Creeper said, then corrected himself, "I mean Your Majesty."
Before they left, they said goodbye to Dallben and his cat. They were off for adventure…
Author's note: So, what did you think so far? I'll get to the next chapter as soon as I can. I promise I won't leave you hanging. Until next time.