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Chapter 2

I got back to the tavern. Jean Luc was still out. So now I decided to see what he had to eat. I raided his pantry and just chose to eat a loaf of bread. Colette's words still rang in my head. I wasn't really sure what to do if Jean did notice some was missing or even if he asked me what I thought. Jean Luc is a big man, not that I haven't gotten away from big men before, but still.

Flashback

3 years ago

"Again!" Chavelle yelled. He charged at me with his sword in hand. When we spared I usually had a sword, but this time he wanted to show me what to do without a sword. He jabbed the sword for my chest, but I put an arm up and grabbed the blade. I was wearing leather gloves so it didn't cut me. I released the blade.

" Good girl." he praised and tried again. He swung the blade at me and I ducked. He then swung his leg to kick me over but I rolled to the side and got back to my feet.

"Excellent, your evasion has truly gotten better. Now I want you to get this sword away from me." I thought he was crazy when he asked me that.

"W-what? Are you crazy?" I asked. He chuckled.

"Child you are still so timid. Do you doubt your skills that much?" he asked.

"But your so much bigger then me."

"Size doesn't always matter in a duel. Now come at me."

End flashback

"Anna!" I blinked a few times when I head Jean Luc's voice. I sighed and went back downstairs from my room.

"Yes?"

"I got a knew shipment in. I need you to tidy up around here for the rush tonight." he went into his back room before I could even answer. I really hope he doesn't notice anything. I grabbed my broom and started to sweep around the tavern. Then I set up the tables and cleaned the bar. There are others who work here but I have to get the place set up. Most don't come to work until six or so in the evening.

"May I go out? I am finished." I requested. Jean Luc did a look around to make sure I actually did something right.

"Fine girl, you may go."

"Thank you." I love every moment to stretch me legs.

"Anna!" I searched for the voice calling my name and saw Constance coming to me. With her was a man I've never seen before.

"Hello Constance. Who's your friend?" I asked.

"Oh sorry, I'm D'Artagnan." He smiled and extended his hand.

"Anna." I smiled and shook it.

"I wanted you two to meet. Your both stubborn." said Constance.

"Hey." we both said in unison. She just laughed.

"Sorry, I couldn't help it. So Anna, how are your friends? I heard Colette was ill."

"Yes, I gave her some money for a doctor."

"Were did you get the money?" she asked. I shrugged. "Anna." she started a little serious.

"They needed it." I shrugged again. I could tell Constance mentally slapped her forehead.

"You stole it." said D'Artagnan.

"Like I said, they needed it."

"Anna, Jean Luc will maim you."

"He won't find out."

"Well what if he does?" she asked.

"What are you, my mother?"

"Anna!" I smacked my head at that yell. I swear he can't give me five minutes alone.

"I told you." said Constance.

"He yells at me a lot, nothing new or different." I turned away from the two and walked back to the tavern.

"Have you been watching my safe?" asked the fuming man.

"Was I supposed to?" I asked. He gave me a swift slap across the face.

"Of course! I just counted the money and we are missing some. You should have been watching it and now someones stolen from it." he slapped me again.

"Forgive me, I should have watched it better." I smiled.

" You better do better or I'll take it out of your hide." he growled and walked back in.

"Are you alright?" I turned to d'Artangan and Constance.

"Yes, he doesn't know I took. But he does know someone did." I soon tasted something warm and salty on my lips.

"Anna your bleeding." said d'Artangan. I touched my lip and looked on my hand, there was a few drops of blood. I shrugged and licked the blood off of my lips.

"That will bruise in the morning." I smirked.

"Do you just enjoy trouble? That man beats you." said Constance sternly.

"He does?" d'Artangan looked concerned.

"Nothing I can't handle." I smiled.

"Urgh, you are so stubborn." said Constance. I just shrugged. I honestly don't know why she cares.

"Well I have to go and finish my chores. Have a nice evening." I was hoping they would take that as a hint.

"Please be safe Anna."

"Yes mother."

"It was nice to meet you Anna." said d'Artangan.

"Same to you." the two left. I didn't have chores, I just needed some time to think. I didn't think Jean Luc would notice the money was missing so quickly.

Flashback

7 years ago.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry." I cried. I laid on my side in my cage. "He" stood over me. I never knew his name. He was just my nightmare.

"Why are you sorry? I'm helping you girl. This makes you stronger." he gave me one final kick to the chest. All the air left my lungs for what felt like forever. I coughed to catch a breath.

"Take her from my sight." 'He' ordered. A man came in and drug me out the door. Next thing I know I'm in another cell.

"Oh Darling." Charmaine pulled me into her arms and I cried.

"I want to go home." I cried.

"I know honey, I know."

End flashback

Oh yes, I've had worse then a slap or two across the face. I've even had worse then a punch from Jean Luc. Do I like being beaten by an idiot? Absolutely not, but what else can I do?

Business started to pick up a bit more when the sun started setting. Jean Luc was still sulking that someone stole his money. Still blaming me, but thankfully he hasn't found out it was me, yet.

I went down into the tavern to work, if not I would have some nagging at me later. The smell of drunk men in a dirty tavern is something to get used to. Along with them trying to grab at you every time you pass by. I did see a familiar face though. D'Artangan was there, with three other men. I walked over to them.

"Hello stranger, stocking me now?" I mocked a little. I sat by him.

"Wouldn't dream of it. I wanted to see how you were, these three just wanted a drink. Anna this is Athos, Aramis, and Porthos." ah the Musketeers. I should have known that.

"Nice to finally see all of you." I said.

"I would be careful young lady. Your getting some looks from over there." Aramis pointed to Jean Luc. He was talking to a man I've never seen. Jean Luc was giving me the look of death.

"Breathe Anna." D'Artangan whispered. I didn't even realize I wasn't breathing.

"Is everything alright?" asked Porthos.

"Yes." I lied.

"Anna." said D'Artangan.

"It's fine." I said. Jean Luc was still glaring at me and balling his fists. "I need air." I got up and quickly walked out. He knows, he knows. Dammit how does he know?