Chuck returned to the keep inside of the Kingdom, he was quite displeased that a woman could order him around like that. How did Alana even get this far up on the chain of command? Shaking his head as he turned the corner and was face to face with Bob, surprised and startled Chuck regained his expression and looked at Bob, "How was the expedition? Did you find anything on the whereabouts of Griffith?"
Bob folded his arms and looked at Chuck. "No. Unfortunately the woods are too far to do a good search in just one day. But I have received order from our fierce lady Alana that we will leave her tomorrow at Dawn. "He sniffed after saying this, and looked at Chuck to say, will you be ready to leave then? Bob new Chuck was much disorganized, and it often took both him and Alana to get him moving.
Chuck huffed before puffing his chest out as if he was proud of something, "I will be ready, in fact I and my field found something interesting in the right flank. A woman, she can shift into a wolf she might know something about Griffith. "Chuck said quiet happily.
Alana lifted Hannah's body onto Moonshine's back; the least I can do is get her clean and into a bed... She looks worn out. After balancing her on Moonshine's back she put the halter back on her horse, "Be gentle and don't tug okay? We don't need her falling off." Moonshine whinnied almost in a laughing matter. Hannah weighed a lot when she was knocked out. It was almost like she had passed away. At first she slipped right off the horse, but luckily Alana caught her.
Bob raised an eyebrow, assuming Chuck was kidding around, as usual. But then he saw the serious and proud look on his face. Had he actually found a girl like this? "Wolf?" He questioned. This must be the doings of Griffith. "Catch this girl and throw her in a cell." He said, assuming the worst. They couldn't just have one of Griffith's hybrids roaming around the kingdom. No way would he let that happen.
Alana almost buckled under the weight, by the light, what does this woman eat?! Being able to put her back onto the horse she sighed, guess it would be best if I rode on Moonshine as well, least then she won't fall off. Climbing onto of her horse she rode through the gates of the Kingdom, the guards did not question the passenger or why she had ears or a tail; they saluted Alana and let her pass. The town was busier than ever, Alana wished she picked another time to ride Hannah through here, stopping a short ways into the town Alana had an idea. Jumped down from Moonshine and took off her cloak, maybe this would keep people from staring at the she-wolf. Wrapping the cloak around Hannah while pulling the hood over her head, it prevented people from seeing the wolf ears and hopefully the tail. Thinking of it, Alana walked around to the other side and noticed the tail was still sticking out, eesh this is going to be fun... Alana climbed back onto Moonshine and attempted to wrap the tail around her waist, maybe people will think it's a belt? Shrugging it off she pulled the cloak down a bit over Hannah so people could not see where the tail was coming from. That will have to work; Alana thought to herself as she tapped Moonshine's side and continued through the city.
Chuck nodded, "Alana is handling the wolf-girl as we speak, I'm almost sure she executed her on the spot. She doesn't fall for the silly illusions of Griffith." Chuck continued to talk as he walked through the rooms of the Barrage; the soldiers were all in the great hall enjoying their dinner. Bob sat in his place and rolled up his sleeves, tucking in to a chicken leg. "I hope she hasn't." He said to chuck, chewing on the meat. "I would like to question this... thing first." Bob nibbled for a while before waving Chuck away. "Go and find Alana and see if the young wolf is still alive." He said, before sipping his drink. Chuck grunted for a moment before sitting down and cutting at the steak, "In a moment, I'm sure everything you wanted to ask her Alana has already asked a much more. No need for me to go and look for the chick. I'm hungry and I plan to eat. "Chuck spoke with his mouth full. Picking the mug of milk up and taking a large drink, clearing his throat before speaking again. "And I mean even if she didn't kill her I'm sure she brought her in for questioning. The she-wolf looked a bit strange in the clothing she was wearing; I bet she was something that fell from the sky. It wouldn't surprise me if she did, "Taking another bite of the steak before spooning a spoonful of mashed potatoes in his mouth.
Alana finally reached the inner walls, only a few more streets to go before she reaches the Castle; there she can find a bed for Hannah without people trying to question Alana's actions. As Alana was about to enter the massive gates of Redwater, she heard a light sound of something behind her. From what she could hear, it was coming towards her at a fast pace. She turned around to see a beautiful horse, ginger with wild patches of white splattered across its coat, galloping towards her. On its back, gripping to its mane with no tack to grasp was a girl. She wore her dark brown hair in two braids, either side of her head, which flowed behind her as the mare ran. When the pair was closer, the horse's hooves skidded on the stone floor, putting their movement to a stop. The rider swung elegantly off the horse and landed neatly on the ground. She saluted Alana jokingly. The girl had feathers braided in to her hair. Her skin was a little tanned, and unlike many people in Redwater, she didn't wear armor, but instead a light brown dress that had light brown fringing. Around her neck she wore a necklace, the string made of leather, and the pendant was a dream catcher, the feathers dangling off it being real. On her feet were what looked like uggboots, matching the dress and fringing. Her arms were painting with exotic tribal swirls and lines. Much like her owner, the beautiful mare had feathers plaited in to its main as well. Its mane flowed freely around its head, looking like it hadn't been cut for years. Being patient, the horse pawed the ground, waiting for its owners instructions. "Ello commander," The girl smiled, her wild blue eyes flashing.
Alana stopped Moonshine in his tracks; the large horse seemed to have no problem stopping unexpectedly. Alana wanted to smile but instead she glared at the woman, "That is General Commander to you, Whispa I thought I've told you this a good hundred times now." Alana spoke calmly, as if she was talking to an old friend. Moonshine whinnied towards Alana, almost in an annoyed matter, Alana turned towards her horse and then to the passenger. "We'll have to catch up later; I have something important to do."
Whispa chuckled at her best friend and started walking beside her and her... luggage. Flamingo, her stunning mare, immediately followed her, "You the delivery girl now, Alana?" She snickered, trying to stir up the "General Commander". Although they were both equal in rank, Alana liked to think of herself as higher, which didn't annoy whisper, because, let's face it; she never did her job anyways. Flamingo trotted around Whispa, almost knocking her over, to greet the beautiful stallion. "Seriously, though. What the heck is that?" Whispa asked, jogging now, to match Moonshines pace.
Alana looked straight ahead, not allowed Whispa's presence to bother her, "I am not a delivery girl, I am simply making sure this 'thing' as you so carelessly call it, finds a safe place to sleep." Alana was not bothered by her friends nosy reactions, Moonshine bobbed his head around attempting to get Flamingo's attention.
Chuck picked up his mug of milk and walked outside, it was dusk now, and the sun was hiding behind the waves of Red water. It was a pretty sight if you were into living your life in the moment. Chuck sighed, he seriously needed to act more his age. Turning around and looking towards the gates out of sheer boredom he noticed two riders, they were too far to tell appearance but he was hoping that wasn't Alana and the she-wolf. She would be crazy to bring her inside the Royal gates.
Whispa chuckled. "Why are you so serious all the time?" she asked. She ran up to Flamingo, and with one swift move she swung on top of the mare, with only her mane to help her get up. The horse, startled by the sudden weight on its back, did a small whinny and walked in a circle, before trotting back up to Moonshine. Alana looked at her friend, why was she so serious? What sort of question was that? Shaking her head as she looked forward again, "I am serious because I take my job seriously. I take the lives of everyone living in this city seriously, without protection; Griffith would have already taken this kingdom over and rocked it to its base. If I was as carefree as you, I would have already failed in my duties." Alana spoke bluntly as she tapped Moonshine's sides, telling him to speed up a bit.
Chuck's thoughts were right, the two riders that were coming through the gate had indeed been Alana, but who was the chick beside her? No time to worry about that, she was gorgeous. Chuck walked up towards the two, noticing the body on the back of Moonshine, "General, did you-" Chuck had started but was rudely interrupted.
Whispa's smile disappeared. She halted Flamingo and watched Alana ride forward. She's probably in a bad mood. She thought to herself before whistling to Flamingo to continue walking. As she caught up she noticed an unfamiliar face eying her. Alana glared at Chuck, "What are you doing here? Aren't you on gate duty tonight?" Frowning at the sight of Chuck, just what she needed was to see him again. Chuck saluted, then quickly pointed at Hannah, "What'd you do, kill her?!" Alana sighed, yep... Just what she needed, "No I did not kill her, Chuck. Go to your duties, this is an order." Chuck frowned unhappily, "You and the orders, sheesh woman can you let up on people for once?" Chuck walked past Alana and caught the eyes of Whispa, "Hooohohoh, who is this lovely lady?" Chuck stopped and smiled brightly, as if he was trying to impress her.
Whispa smirked. She looked at flamingo who gently nudged chuck with her long face. Even though it was just a light nudge, it sent Chuck staggering back, and he tripped over the steps behind him, landing on his backside, which sent the two girls laughing like lunatics. "At a girl!" she said to flamingo, rubbing her neck. Alana let out a cough, stopping herself from the uncontrollable laughter she did not intend to let out. "As I was saying, Chuck. To the front gates and no more flirting with women, you seem to not understand how to properly impress them." Moonshine whinnied to catch Alana's attention. Looking back at her passenger, that is right.
She needed to get her to a quiet place to sleep. Looking forward and towards Chuck and Whispa, "Enough with this, I have to leave." With this said, Alana trotted forward leaving the both of them behind. Chuck regained his footing and frowned, damn horse... Looking towards Whispa before looking towards the gate, "Yeah... I guess I've got to get going, don't miss me too much beautiful." Chuck winked his eye and flashed a smile before walking off to start his shift on front gate watch. Flamingo whinnied at Chuck as if she understood cheeky comment. Whispa frowned, watching the man walk away. She sighed and turned, leading Flamingo back to the stables.
