--Ummm so thanks for those of you who put yourself through the horror that was my story so far! I'm working on making it better so we'll see! Thanks for the support! --
P.s I guess I should have a disclaimer ...
I don't own any of the characters or places sigh Those are all from the wondrous mind of Tamora Peirce.
--Anyway Enjoy Chapter 2 ! --
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Sighing Numair picked himself off the ground and dusted the dirt off his knees.
" I'm getting too old for this." He commented while he stretched out his tired muscles cracking a few bones as he did so.
"Your not old..." the stifled comment came from behind him causing him to turn and see Daine still on her knees looking at the dirt. Suddenly, by no mind of his own, Numair found that a scarlet tinge was working it's way up his swarthy face. Embarrassed, Numair started to clean up the learning material making sure to not face Daine till he was sure his body would not give his unruly desires away.
"Um..." Numair commented stifling a cough, "Why thank you Magelet." As he said this he all ready knew he was just over reacting. There was no way in this wide, forever reaching universe, Daine could feel the way he did now. She was young, bright, strong and trusting. There could be no way she would ever be ment for him. His thought were soon interrupted by the calling of his name. He looked up to see the face of the castles most annoying residences, Perin.
"Hey," He called, much too casual for Numair's taste. "I was told to come get you oh, master mage." he continued, mocking Numair, "You and Daine are needed in the common room for a meeting. King's orders." He added when he saw the look he was receiving from Numair. Unbeknownst to Perin the look he was getting had very little to do with the kings orders. In fact it had nothing to do with anything other than the not so innocent look he was giving Daine all through his little speech. 'It would make sense' Numair told himself sternly while trying not to glare at Perin walking ahead with Daine, 'I mean they are the same age and I hear they have something going on.' Though he told himself this over and over again, that she would be better off with Perin, he still couldn't get the aching feeling deep inside his chest to disappear.
A short time later they had reached the castle where Daine and Perin had to separated much to Numair's short lived relief. Right as Daine was turning to enter the large oak doors Perin grabbed her by the arm and pulled her into a kiss. Suddenly, and with surprising force, Numair was hit with blistering rage. It was irrational and he knew it, but he couldn't stand there and watch or he feared he may just go to far and end up hurting Daine.
Still steaming he made his way to the common room while thinking of ways he could possibly become distracted, thinking of only one. To bad that one just happened to be occupiedat the door. 'Your acting foolish' he scolded himself when he noticed people were starting to stare, 'It's not like she was yours to begin with.' and though he ment it to make him feel better he was suddenly overcome by a feeling of grief. 'Never yours...'
Just as the meeting was getting started Daine flew into the room catching Numair's attention immediately despite his despair. Even though he knew it was wrong of him he couldn't keep from staring at her. Though Daine didn't know, he hoped, Numair realized that almost his whole life had somehow change to revolve around this one simple star. During the past few months they were rarely separated and even when they were he found himself thinking of her. 'Oh, thats a horrible mess i've gotten into isn't it?' He asked himself as the meeting was called to order.
"Glad you could join us, Daine," King Johnathan stated as Daine blushed and lowered her head, " We have a very important mission on our hands. Though I originally believed this issue would clear itself up it appears it has only gotten worse. I regret to inform you the 6th rider group has gone missing." A sharp gasp near the corner pulled Numair's attention away from the king. Near the door sat Daine, her face etched with worry. Thats when Numair realized that she was very close to the riders and could possible have friends in that group. Pulling his lanky body out of his chair he went to her, sitting on the arm of her chair.
"Oh, Magelet." He said purposefully using his private nickname for her, "It's okay." And though he knew he would only ever be a friend he tucked her under his arm and allowed her to lean on him.
"Now I know many of you haven't had much of a chance to recover," the king continued oblivious to the little show in the corner," but I desperately need you to find out the cause of this horrible incident. So, Alanna you will be going pirates swoop to see if you can find any hints and Numair and Daine I will need you to go to a small town called Snowsdale."
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