-1Disclaimer: I own nothing. The Keys to the Kingdom series belongs to Mr. Garth Nix.

A/N. I got a few things wrong with last chapter, but nothing big enough me to go editing through it.

Chapter Two

Secondary Realms, Earth

Leaf stared as Lady or Dr. Friday walked in to see her. Leaf could hardly believe she was really centuries years old as she felt her eyes drawn to her. Lady Friday had the appearance of an extremely attractive and kind teenager. Leaf began to relax; how could she have been so anxious about her being dangerous? Lady Friday wouldn't be able to hurt anyone.

"You are Leaf, the friend of Arthur, right?" asked Lady Friday with all the sweetness of all-natural honey.

"Yes," replied Leaf, 'What a lovely voice!' she thought, 'This has to be a friend!'

Dr. Friday smiled, this mortal was already under her spell. Mortals were always so easy to bend to one's will.

"Listen," said Lady Friday with, if possible, even greater sweetness, "I need to know more about Arthur; you see, I wish to be his ally and I can be more useful if I knew more about him."

"He's really kind," Leaf said slowly as something in the back of her mind told her not to tell Lady Friday anything, though Leaf pushed that thought aside a second later, "He doesn't really want to have anything to do with this Rightful Heir business, but he would do what he has to do."

Lady Friday nodded politely and asked, "What are Arthur's friendships and relationships like?"

"Why do you need to know that?" asked Leaf.

"Superior Saturday and Lord Sunday might want to hurt those close to Arthur, I need to know who to protect," answered Lady Friday serenely.

"Oh," said Leaf as she felt herself yearning to do whatever Lady Friday wanted and a fading mistrustful though become muffled, "I think you'd definitely want to protect Arthur's family. I don't know exactly how many siblings he has, but there are plenty of them. I also think of myself as an unofficial sister of his. Arthur's dad is a rock star and his mother is a famous doctor if that helps. Oh, and don't forget about Suzy."

Lady Friday ears pricked up at the mention of Suzy's name, "Who is Suzy?" she asked though Lady Friday knew perfectly well who Suzy is.

Leaf giggled as Lady Friday's spell began to dull her senses even more, "I think Arthur and her like each other. You know more than in the friendly way. I remember when I visited the House and how Suzy seemed jealous of me." Leaf giggled again.

"I've also seen a slight blush on his face when he says her name," Leaf finished.

Now, normally Leaf wouldn't have revealed all that, but Lady Friday's spell was very strong, especially on mortals. Poor Leaf could hardly resist it.

Lady Friday smiled and told Leaf to go to sleep.

"The young lady needs some rest," Lady Friday told a nearby nurse (though not so nearby to hear Leaf's and Lady Friday's conversation), "She collapsed just now. Put her in Ward 7 on the second floor and notify her parents. Her parents would know her as Leaf and should be in the hospital. And I'm afraid I must leave now."

"But Dr. Friday," began the nurse, but was interrupted by her.

"I'm sorry, but my father is not feeling well."

"Sorry, doctor," apologized the nurse, "I hope he gets well."

"I aim to make sure he does," replied Lady Friday as she already began to leave for the House.

The House, Monday's Dayroom

After Arthur kissed Suzy, there were a few awkward moments which were broken when Dame Primus insisted on another formal meeting in Monday's Dayroom. After just a few minutes of Dame Primus giving orders things began to come back to normal. As normal as it can be that is. A day later Arthur found himself in Monday's Dayroom with as many people there as the last meeting. Arthur blushed a little as he looked at Suzy. It amazed Arthur how people in the House could heal so fast and be up and about.

"Lord Arthur," continued Dame Primus, "We have a small but urgent matter. There are two people outside from the Secondary Realms.

Arthur almost choked in surprise. How did two mortals come to the House?

A/N. Sorry it's short. To tell the truth this is only half of the second chapter. I meant to write more, but I'm having trouble. Does anyone have any suggestions?