A/N: Tell me think and if you like it, I'll write more.

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters you recognize.

Bounty

Lorein stood crouched behind a tree, trying to make no sound. She brushed a strand of golden blonde hair out of her face, her emerald green eyes fixed on the scene that lay before her. Two men hustled around a campfire, preparing for sleep. These two men were the only survivors of the group of 10 men who had ambushed Lorein and her mother the pervious night. They had attacked in the middle of the night hoping to gain an advantage. But they underestimated the strength of Lorein's mother, the Shang Unicorn. Ellesmine easily defeated eight of them before an arrow had found it's way into her heart.

At the sight of her dead mother Lorein had run. After she calmed down, she had begun tracking the killers, ashamed by her fear. Soon, she thoughtwith an evil smile, soon I will hale my revenge. (A/N: Murhahaha!!)

Lorein watched them for a couple of minutes (A/N: sp?), and then she silently crept to a safe distance. She sighed. She wouldn't be able to attack until they were fast asleep. The killers knew she was still alive and obviously expected an assault. Attacking now, while they were alert would be suicide, and Lorein knew it. She would have to wait until they were asleep and even then she would have to be careful.

Lorein lay down on the grass. She gazed at the sky and watched as the stars started to appear one by one. She was growing tired; she hadn't slept for a day. Her eyelids started to close promising comfortable sleep. Lorein jerked her head up and opened her eyes wide, fighting to stay awake. Now was not the time for sleep! She had work to do! But her body had other plans, and slowly exhaustion overwhelmed her, and Lorein fell asleep.

Lorein's eyes flew open two hours later. She silently cursed her self for being so careless and thanked the Goddess that she hadn't slept too long. She stood up and brushed the leaves off her clothes and hair. Lorein strung her bow and then checked to make sure her sword, Envy, was securely buckled on. Then Lorein began the walk back to the clearing were the killer's made their camp.

When Lorein came upon the camp she quickly hid herself from sight. She carefully watched them for a few moments searching for any sign of wakefulness. When she was assured the killers were fast asleep, Lorein stepped from behind her hideout, so the murderers would be able to see her clearly when they awaken.

She continued to watch the sleeping figures as she absently summoned an electric arrow into her hand. Summoning these arrows from another plane was a trick Lorein taught herself when she first started archery. Lorein wasn't sure how she did it or where the arrows came from, but they were extremely affective. They would send electric shocks flowing through whatever they pierced.

Lorein noched the arrow and took careful aim. She loosed and the arrow buried itself deep into a man's leg. The man awoke instantly, and then screamed as electricity went flowing through his body making every hair on his body stand up. At the sound of the blood-curdling scream, the other killer awoke with a start. He took one look at his companion and then glanced at Lorein who stood before them both. The uninjured killer began to reach for his sword.

"Stop!" commanded Lorein, "Or you will die!" She had an arrow aimed right at his heart. Slowly, reluctantly the killer sat back down.

He glared daggers at Lorein then asked, "What do you want?"

"First, your names." Answered Lorein coolly.

"I am Miguel and this is Shawn." Miguel answered hastily.

"Why were you after my mother?" questioned Lorein. When he refused to answer she shouted, "Tell me! Now!" Before he could reply Shawn threw a stone at Lorein, which hit her squarly on her arm. She ignored the pain and shot at Shawn, instantly killing him. Lorein turned back to Miguel and found that he had retrieved his sword while she was distracted. He lunged at her and Lorein jumped back narrowly misseing his blade. She quickly dropped her bow and unsheathed Envy as Miguel lunged again. This time she blocked him. Miguel was a poor swordsman so Lorein was able to disarm him in a manner of seconds.

Miguel drew out a dagger and hurled it at Lorein. She didn't move fast enough and the dagger pierced her rib cage. Automatically Lorein swung her sword around and chopped off Miguel's arm. He fell to the ground shrieking in pain.

"This is for my mother," whispered Lorein her voice shaking with fury. Again he swung her sword and beheaded Miguel with one stroke. She stood there for a moment fuming.

Lorein looked down at the mess she had made. She quickly turned around and was sick. (A/N: a.k.a. she blew chunks) Lorein walked over to Shawn's body and began searching for clues. Finally, she found a scroll. She opened it and read in the moonlight:

'Let it be known to all who are unlawful that a bounty of 4,000

gold crowns is placed on Lorein Draka. She must be brought

alive. There will be no award if she is dead. Be warned, you will

suffer if the authorities are notified.'

The bounty notice continued to describe what she looked like and where she was last seen.

Lorein was extremely confused. Who wanted her and why? Why were they willing to pay so much? What was so special about her? And why did they want her alive? Lorein sighed. This was way too confusing to figure out by herself. She would need help to figure out who had placed the bounty on her. But who would help her? Maybe she could see if spies could be sent to figure it out. She was sure the spymaster in Corus would be curious about why someone wanted her so much. The only way she would find out was to go to Corus in the morning, which is what Lorein planned to do.

A/N: So what do you think? Will it be easier to read if I doulb-spaced it?