I just recently finished Graceling and figured I would make a fanfiction for pure fun.

The characters will be original (for the sake that I love to use originality) with references to the characters in the books.

The places will be pretty much the same except for the changes in the capitals' names because of new royalty.

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A cloaked figure sat hunched on a white horse that cantered in the pouring rain towards the stone walls of the castle. The person had been driven to the castle in need of shelter from the rain. "King's name…? City…?" a voice spoke from under the hood. The person seemed puzzled while trying to remember.

They suddenly gave a clap that made the horse run faster, even though the clap was more for suddenly remember. "Kyrilu City. Middluns. King Kyrilu. Right…" the voice said and the person's head cocked to the side a bit. They were still hidden under the cloak that wrapped around the body, the head hidden with a hood. "Hospitable enough to shield a homeless lady from the rain, I hope."

She slowed the horse when the beast clattered into the courtyard. Guards rushed out of the huge front doors to meet her. "What business do you have here?" one questioned, authority ringing in his voice.

The girl pulled back her hood to reveal drenched auburn hair. The rain droplets ran down the pale skin of her face. Her eyes… they were closed. "I was hoping that a blind lady may find shelter here." She turned her face in the direction of the guard who had spoken. Must be the captain, she thought. "I hope it's not too much trouble."

"You are not at an inn, Lady. You are in the courtyard of King Kyrilu's castle," another guard said and she turned her face in the direction of that guard, only to tilt her head to the side a bit.

"Please, sir. I just need shelter." Her voice filled with her plea. "I might catch cold soon. I also do not have any money for an inn"

"Very well. We will see what the His Majesty says," the captain grumbled and grabbed her hand. He helped her down from the horse and led her inside while a servant ran out to put the horse in the stables. The people who were gathered in the pathways above waited till the girl was inside then dispersed.

She was handed off to a servant only to be led to the throne room.

"Thank you, sir. I've been riding for quite a long time and it's good to be able to rest a bit."

"Yes, yes. I would like to know your name so I know who I am announcing to His Majesty."

"I believe people call me Psi."