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Chapter Seven


Evelyn continued to stare out the window watching the night pass slowly and without any more incidents. She didn't flinch when someone knocked on her door. "Enter."

"I'm sorry to bother you at such an hour Lady Evelyn."

She turned, looking directly in Murata's eyes. "It's fine. What can I help you with?"

"Hm?"

She gave a soft scoff. "It's nearing dawn so this isn't a normal house call, it's got to have some importance."

"Yes you got me there." He rubbed the back of his head. He sighed and stepped forward. "You had a guest earlier. But I figured you would be too tired to see them. She left you a letter." He held it out for Evelyn.

She glanced at the letter. It didn't appear to have been opened but there was the possiblity that it was compromised. "Thank you." She walked toward him and took the letter.

"Of course. I guess I should be leaving now." He turned to go. "Oh Lady Evelyn, I don't suppose you have anything of value on you do you?"

"Of value, like what?"

"I don't know." Murata shrugged. "Maybe something like a ruby amulet."

"A ruby amulet?" Her eyes were calm and even; watching Murata's movements. "Never owned something that pretty. Why?"

"Oh just wondering. There was word that theives and such were around and I didn't want something of yours stolen while you're here."

"Of course not. Thank you for the concern."

He bowed and closed the door behind him.

"Are you sure about this your Eminance? Will she fall for it so easily?" Yozak questioned.

"I don't know. She's suspcious and has a right too be." He continued to walk on. "All we can do now is wait to see what move she makes."


Evelyn shook her head. "That's just like you Stven to go overboard." She dabbed water on one corner and the paper split. She carefully removed the top sheet to reveal a thinner layer of paper within. This letter was from Lia. "That'll a girl." She pulled the candle closer.

-Lady Evelyn. Forgive me for read Lord Stven's letter, as I was curious. He probably already suspected me to do so before leaving. He probably knows I'm writing this also. Please take care of what he says, he is serious. I know he has a temperment but he does worry about you and your safety. I'll be waiting on the north ridge until dawn. I pray to see you then. Lia-

"Figures he'd pull something like this. A battle with the demon tribe is not called for." Evelyn looked to the window. "An hour til dawn." She blew out the candle and hurried to the courtyard.


/Kale paced the kitchen floor. Natalia sat quietly at the table. He stopped and glared at her. "Do you see now, how much trouble he has caused?" Kale growled. "Not only are the villages being attacked but Lette's been hurt too. How much more are you willing to sacrafice before you stop this dreaming."

Natalia shook her head. "It isn't dreaming Kale. He can change this world. He can destroy the Originators."

"Do you hear yourself, destroy the Originators? Have you seen what they've been doing lately?" He slammed his hands on the table. "They cannot be destroyed."

She stood up. "We have to try Kale." She looked away. "I'm...I'm going to join him, to join all of them. I've come to be fond of those in his services and I know he will conquer all that comes his way."

"You wouldn't dare," Kale shook his head. "You can't betray us, he is the reason our kind live in fear, we are the ones being hunted by him."

Natalia narrowed her eyes. "We are not them anymore Kale. They have lost their way. The Great One..."

"I will hear no more of this. If you leave this house with the intention of giving aid to that man," He turned away." you will not be welcome back."

Tears sprun in her eyes. "Kale do you know what your saying."

He stumbled away toward the counter and glared out the window.

Natalia held her breath before breaking her gaze. "Alright then Kale." She licked her lips. "I'm going to go get medicine for Lette. If she wakes before I return, tell her where I went."

Kale gave a short nod./


Yozak narrowed his eyes. /Just as his Eminance said it would happen./ He ducked lower in the bushes as Evelyn rushed out of the yard on a horse.

Murata watched from his room. "What will you do now, Natalia." He glanced toward the temple.