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Chapter Four

Going Away

Anna stared up at the cat-queen trying not to feel guilty about what happened between her and the Prince. She had been too harsh, too mean, and she knew it. She knew she should apologize, but just because she should didn't mean she would; no she was far too stubborn to apologize.

Anna wondered if the cat-queen would be angry with her for being mean to her great, great, great, great grandson. Then again he had called her insane so she might not be too mad. The lady lives with cats! Why do you care what she would or wouldn't think? Darrow's right she's just some insane queen, Anna thought angrily.

She still couldn't push away the growing guilt she wondered if he had forgiven, then again she seriously doubted it. Anna heard Mischief give an impatient whinny and hurried down and out the window.

Darrow stood there with his fat horse; he looked as surprised as she felt.

"Hello Lady Anna, nice seeing you today," he said formally.

"I'm sure you're highness," Anna muttered, "I thought I told you to stay away from me."

"Well I didn't come looking for you if that's what you think!" Darrow defended.

"Would you like me to curtsey?" Anna snapped.

"Are you going to break my nose?" he retorted angrily.

"Maybe," Anna said icily.

"Brat!" he spat.

"Takes one to know one," she snapped.

"Perhaps, but you owe me an apology," Darrow sounded calm now.

"Sure, like I'm going to apologize to the conceited Prince of mood-swings," Anna murmured smartly.

"Get out of my sight; you're getting on my nerves!" Darrow snapped.

"Oh, and we don't want that do we?" Anna asked sarcastically, "Give me a reason to leave. I was here first."

Darrow just stood there looking at her, then he spoke, "I don't want to fight anymore."

Anna sighed, she didn't either, "Me too," she admitted softly.

"I suppose you're happy aren't you?" he asked abruptly.

"What should I be happy about?" Anna asked curiously.

"I'm leaving; I'm off to go help out at the border next week." Darrow said sounding a little proud.

"Oh? How long does that take?" Anna asked.

"Do you care?" Darrow had the cocky grin again.

"No! I was just wondering out long I'd be rid of you," Anna snapped.

"Well they think it'll take all year because ogres have been active lately," Darrow was still grinning.

"So you'll be fighting ogres?" Anna asked suddenly.

"Well, I don't know, maybe," He answered thoughtfully.

Anna wondered home with Mischief, she thought of how she had been dreading seeing Darrow at that ball. Now she was hoping that he wouldn't be gone long, she hoped he'd be back soon. She guessed that he was a good friend; no, she was knew he was a good friend. And honestly, she would miss him, as annoying and conceited as he was.

Then she wondered if she'd see him again before he left. Probably not, she thought regretfully.

Sorry it's a bit short, I hope you enjoyed it, R&R!

Ali