Disclaimer: fable 3, Reaver , any other character , place and plot line dose NOT belong to me but to lionhead

Time seemed to pass slowly, our eyes locked in a silent bond. So many thoughts buzzed in my mind but the loudest, the most distinct was how perfect he looked and how handsome he was just standing on the balcony, his ruby red lips smirking down at me making my pulse quicken.

No. He was as perfect and as human as a porcelain doll. I felt Sir Walter gently tug at my arm.

"Sarah, we must go before you draw attention to yourself, the last thing we want is for your brother to know we're here."

I could only nod and let him lead me away. I had once read a poem about Reaver in one of mom's books:

'Beware the man who has a demon soul

For his trickery knows no bounds

Beware the man with a heart like coal

For his footsteps make no sound

Beware the man who speak only lies

For he was always a deserver

Beware the man with those bewitching eyes

For he is know as Reaver.'

It seemed to portray Reaver well. His evil manner, his clear lack of emotion and his eyes, eyes that burned in to my very being even from this distance. I watched as Reaver slowly raised his hat then bowed, his eyes not moving from mine. Great; so much for keeping low profile.

Finally Walter lead me around the corner and out of sight from that vile snake of a man. I felt Knight's wet tongue lick my hand, making me smile.

"All right boy, I know you're hungry but we're not in the castle any more. You can't have food anytime you want…" I looked down at my black and white collie dog who tilted his scruffy head and wined sadly. I rolled my eyes.

"Those puppy eyes don't work no more …. Ok they do." I took out a slice of meat from the food pack and tossed it to him. Happily he sat and devoured in in seconds then to say thanks he jumped up and gave Walter a huge wet slobbery kiss. I crossed my arms

"Hey, who gave you the meat? Where's my love?"

Knight jumped up at me and licked happily at my hand.

I looked at Walter and instinctively grabbed my sword.

He had his pistol out and aimed at something in the shadows of a dark alleyway. Sensing my sudden tension Knight growled and stood defensively in front, his heckles raised in a show of aggression. The person stumbled out of the shadows in a mess of blonde hair and chicken feathers. Suddenly my heart leapt.

"BEN!"

I quickly stroked Knight to show him it was okay then raced over to Ben and hugged him tightly.

Ben Finn smiled his heart melting smile and happily hugged me back.

"Hiya Sarah, you two seemed busy. What've I missed?"

Walter shrugged

"Oh not much-Knight found a key, Reaver killed another worker and I'm gasping for a drink."

Ben tensed slightly

"That bastard killed again? … Wait till Page finds out."

Knight barked in agreement, where as I merely nodded wishing to move the conversation away from Reaver. Ben smiled brightly again

"Ahhh, Page my love, my sweetest rose, when will thou admit thou loves me?" He put his hand on his heart and sighed.

My heart plummeted again as it always did whenever he mentioned his love for Page. I loved Ben dearly and ever since our fight with the hollow men he was all I could think about.

But that's not true is it? A little voice inside me whispered. He isn't the only man you think about. I mentally shook myself and looked at Ben

"Um…..Ben what's with the feathers?"

He laughed and tried to bat them away with his hand. I rolled my eyes at his pitiful attempts and took over, secretly enjoying the feeling of running my fingers through his hair.

"Well, some of the guys from the patrol squad dared me to climb over a fence and run across the back garden, which of course I did…Not knowing of the huge bunch of angry chickens that were nesting right in the middle." His soft charismatic voice soothed away any stress I had. I laughed at the mental image of Ben getting out numbered by a bunch of angry chickens.

"Come on, we can't keep Page waiting," Walter laughed and led the way down the narrow streets of bowerstone, me, Ben and Knight following right behind.

His flawless skin, his lush red lips and those dark green eyes…I shook myself again.

That little voice is gonna piss me off…I can feel it.

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