You might think Gylfie's bitter about this, but she's fine with it either way because Gylfie is always gonna be Soren's best friend. Here's how we end it.

Chapter 9: Acceptance

Mere moments after Soren's choice, Soren felt like he made the decision that he knew that it would be hard for him now that he chose Otulissa. However, he feels kinda guilty about not choosing Gylfie, because they've been through a lot together since they met at St. Aggie's and escaped from there. He knows that Gylfie must feel a little hurt about this decision and that he needs to comfort her.

He flies over to the Ga'Hoole tree to find Gylfie and try to ease her pain a little and hope that they'll still be friends no matter what. But he already sees her looking at the sunset by herself. He wasn't sure if he should wait until it's time or if she needs a friend. He flies over to her and lands on the other side, but Gylfie actually noticed him coming from behind. She didn't turn around and told him, "How's it going?"

"Fine. You?"

"I'm okay."

Soren sighed heavily and feels like she might be holding resentment over this and told him, "Gylfie, I'm sorry. You know I love you more than anything, but-"

"I understand, Soren."

Soren froze for a second and sees that she's okay with it. He looked at her with a confused look and asked, "You are?"

"Of course, Soren. I still have feelings for you and after you made that choice, I was brokenhearted at first, but then I realized that if this continues on, I would've still been upset with you, but if Otulissa makes you happy, I guess I should be happy for you too."

He realizes that she will still be friends with Soren, even if he falls for Otulissa. He blinked a few times and he said, "Nothing's ever gonna change that, Gylfie. We will still have adventures together, just me, you, Twilight, Mrs. P and Digger."

"Absolutely. All that matters is what makes you happy. And I'm sorry if I made you feel like you were gonna let me down for your decision."

"No, you didn't let me down. I felt like I let you down."

"You didn't, Soren. You never did. All that matters is that I will always be your best friend."

Soren smiled a little and said, "Always."

They both embraced each other and felt like they were still the same duo from day one. He turns around and sees Otulissa there and she flies over to both of them and she sees Gylfie and said, "Maybe we've gotten off the wrong foot."

"Maybe so." Gylfie replied.

"Listen, I actually came to apologize about fighting with you over Soren."

"I'm sorry too. The thought of losing my best friend would be tragic for me."

"Gylfie, you'll never lose me. I will always be right here for you, no matter what." Soren said.

"I realize that now."

"All that matters is what makes Soren happy. If you two are still gona be best friends, it's fine with me."

"And if you two are gonna be together, I should be happy for you."

"Wanna call a truce?"

"Of course."

They both shake wings together and they're starting off as really good friends now. Soren sighed softly as this is happening and Otulissa flies off, leaving both Soren and Gylfie alone to talk a little and then Digger and Twilight comes over and sees that everything's okay now.

"So, you both still friends?" asked Digger.

"Always." Gylfie answered.

"Splendid! This calls for a little song!" Twilight exclaimed.

He breaks out his lute and starts playing a song while Digger groaned in protest as he covers his head. Twilight starts singing and Digger was babbling incoherently while Soren and Gylfie started laughing.

Later that night, Soren and Otulissa were watching the moon rise up together and Soren looks at her and said, "You look beautiful tonight."

"Thanks. You too." Otulissa replied.

"Thanks."

Both of them laugh softly and Soren definitely felt like this will be his soul mate and will be able to do anything for both her and Gylfie. Otulissa asked, "Soren, if you had picked between me or Gylfie, which one you would've chose?"

"I would've chosen Gylfie, but my heart goes out for you. Gylfie and I will alwsys be friends no matter what and she's happy for both of us."

"All that matters is what makes you happy."

"Right now, I'm happy with you."

Otulissa chuckles softly and Soren lets out one chuckle as they both face the moon together. Otulissa looks at the moon and said, "The moon looks so beautiful tonight."

"Yes, it is...like you."

Looks like Soren and Otulissa are meant to be after all and Gylfie is gonna remain friends with Soren. Well, that's all for this story! Hope ya'll like it! Thanks for the reviews! Appreciate it!