Sorry, I've got writers block.
Alex rose: Thanks for reviewing! Yes, it was getting interesting. Now it's gonna get a little more boring until the big, um, ending. Unfortunately, somebody's going to, shh, die.
I leave you with that teaser!
Ni'aa's POV
Three years later, Ni'aa stood before Maria, "I don't want to do this, Maria." Maria cocked her eyebrow dangerously, "I don't care. You've been talking to that human again haven't you?" Ni'aa's face went white; she had been going and listening to stories of Tortall that Alex told. Looking at her, Maria was quiet for a moment, thoughtful. She strode over to the window. The sunset was alight with colors that took the breathe away, "Humans are such fragile things, so breakable. Especially that nice little Alexander. It would be so sad if for some reason he fell asleep and didn't wake up." Her barely concealed threat made Ni'aa quiet. Maria only threatened if she could carry though with the threat, and Ni'aa knew she could carry though on this one. "Fine," Ni'aa spat out, "I'll do it, but not for you. You b----." Maria had a cold, dark look on her face, "Yes, I am, but only when it is absolutely necessary."
As Ni'aa left, she made her way to the dungeon, that's where Alex was and Alex knew Tortall. "Alex?" she asked quietly as she knocked on the cell door. She heard the deep inhale and exhale of breathing. "Alex?" This time she pushed the door open. Alex was lying on his back on the thin sleeping mat. Ni'aa hesitated, then stopped and sat cross-legged next to the mat. Easily, her breathe fell in sync with his. Her eyes closed in the familiar way to meditation.
~*~
Ni'aa sat meditating long into the night. Her meditation was broken by Alex's awakening. His now familiar voice said, "Oh Gods. Ni'aa, how long have you been there?" Ni'aa ignored him for a moment, rapping up her meditation. Opening her eyes she noted Alex was looking at her darkly, "That depends on what time it is." Ni'aa bit back a smile as Alex said a lot of words that were quiet impressive; to the usual lowlifes in taverns. "Alex relax, I just came for one last story before I leave."
Alex looked around and replied, "You're leaving?" Ni'aa nodded mutely. "One more story then, I have just the one. One night, the prince, Jonathan, and his now squire, Alan, snuck out of the Bahzir city we were staying in. Jonathan wanted to go and see the Black City, home of the Ysandir." The name sent shivers down her back, "Jonathan didn't know of the Ysandir at the time. He and Alan walked up to the temple. When they got to the temple the Ysandir appeared from the alter. The Ysandir were gods at one time, but were cast out for there eating of souls." Ni'aa's eyes widened, "Jonathan and Alan were badly out numbered, but somehow they managed to beat the Ysandir and save the Bahzir for eternity." Ni'aa smiled, "Thanks, Alex." As she got up to leave, Alex caught her arm and pulled her back, "Ni'aa, whatever happens; I love you." With that said he leaned forward and pressed his lips to hers. Ni'aa leaned back into him, pressing herself against him. Then she realized she loved him too, but right now his life is what mattered most. She pulled away, "I don't and never can love you. I only came for the information. I used you Alex."
As she walked out, she felt tears trickling down her cheeks. Ni'aa would never tell Alex that she loved him. It was impossible for them to be together, it wasn't meant to be.
Yeah well. I suck at kisses. Some one review and tell me how much.