"I do not know her name. I only know that she was the Fairy Queen, and the oldest fairy. It is said that she was already here when Avalon was first born." The blonde fairy paused. "Her consciousness has long since dissipated. Now, only an empty shell remains."
She had become a fairy later in life and knew little of such ancient matters. The Fairyfolk had no inheritance to speak of; after staying in the Fairy Fountain long enough, one would grow gauzy wings and transform into one of the Fairyfolk, gaining eternal youth and immortality.
"Are you the only fairy left in Avalon?" Matthew asked. "In the outside world's legends of King Arthur, there were three Ladies of the Lake."
The blonde fairy said, "There were indeed three fairies in that era. The witch Morgan, whom you fought, was one of them. But after she became a fairy, Vivian and I found her too evil and banished her from Avalon."
"Not long afterward, Vivian came into conflict with Merlin. Although Vivian successfully sealed Merlin away, she lost her life as a result. Now, I am the only one of the Fairyfolk left in Avalon."
Matthew nodded. He had heard a little of Fairy Vivian's deeds. In the legends of King Arthur, she had also been Merlin's lover.
Matthew touched the spring water. It was warm, like the temperature of blood, yet it lacked blood's metallic stench and instead carried an indescribable fragrance.
After finding no harmful effects, he placed Ravenclaw into the spring and stepped in as well to bathe in its waters.
Matthew asked again, "I have other companions. They should have landed on Avalon too. Can you see where they are and bring them here?"
Matthew wanted to gather his companions first. Morgan and Herpo had also