Title: Tapestry of Challenges
Author: Kitty
"..." Talk
'...' Thought
italic Dream
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters or creatures from Tamora Pierce's books, however, I do own those I have made up for this story. I also own the plot. If you want to use names of my characters or any ideas based from my story, get permission first.
Summary: A new time is upon the kingdom of Tortall; a young woman who has gone against the rules of being a noble woman is in power with no suitor by her side. The age of darkness has begun to fade, but conspiracies are being born. Can Kalasin trust anyone but herself, or is everyone deceiving her?
Cyril of Tierney gazed at those before him, his dark eyes flashing dangeriously. Rising from his seat, the man towered over his companions as silence spread around the room. Grinning wolfishly, Cyril spoke, his voice commanding everyone's attention.
"It is time we take control. The Conté line has been weakened for centuries, and now a female rules over us all. Because of her, our kingdom is in ruin! Kalasin is not fit to be in power." He paused when whisperes errupted amongst the men.
"My fellows," he said calmly, demanding silence once more, "soon we will have enough power to take over. Soon we shall be Tortall's new rulers. Kalasin has no mages by her side, and few guards that can protect her against us. The throne is ours for the taking-"
"Cyril, that's obsurd! Kalasin is in the favor of hte gods! it won't only be treason to the crown, but treason to the gods as well!"
"My friend, it is not treason to the gods that we are helping set things right."
"The task will be more difficult than you make it out to be-"
"No, it won't be. A ceremony is to be held for the promotion in rank of Merric of Hollyrose, is that not so Merric?"
Merric's blue eyes darted from one man to the other as everyone in the room turned to look at him. "Aye, a ceremony will be held, and I will become the girl's head soldier, the one who is to remain at her side until death takes one of us."
Cyril chuckled. Merric could be the perfect pawn in winning the throne, so long as everyone else played their parts exactly as planned.
AN: Sorry about the wait everyone. My computer crashed on me, and school has been a real pain. I have not even one week left, however, so expect updates soon :)