OMG! Finally…sorry it took so long. These next two chapters are longer than usual but I wanted to get it done and get to the cute Todd/Nigale stuff. Please let me know what you think. Enjoy!

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I was still on Vas-ka's mount and in no rush to get off. I was here. After 70 years of isolation and over 2 months of capture, I was allowed to come home at least for a little while. I remembered all I had gone through, and glancing toward *Vita*. She put her trust in me.

I had lived and escaped a trial of my faith. My place among the wraith was challenged and here I was back home to set it right. .

Vas-ka dismounted his Teleri and helped me off.

Nigale:" I need to talk with the council."

Vas-ka: "The council and the queen wanted to see you as soon as you arrived but I believe there is another matter that needs to be addressed first."

I heard *Vita* fall to the ground and, turned to see *vita* and *spiked* following with warriors escorting them gruffly.

They saved me, they should not be treated so.

I turned to Vas-ka: "They saved me, they should not be treated like they did something wrong."

He had a grace of a smile on his lips: "Oh but they did do something wrong. The fact that they helped you withstanding, the fact that they could means that they were part of this rebellion we have been tracking. From his clothing and her unranked and unmating aura I can base that this is likely."

He leaned closer: "In the end, I was the one that rescued you, my chosen. Who knows where they would have taken you after they got you to the stargate. You are not a social chosen yet and do not know the how to tell an honored from a fallen. You should not trust them any longer. I will tend to them."

Vas-ka to his soldiers: "Escort the female to the holding cells, the male will be brought to the queen for his betrayal."

Nigale: "No! I do not want this. They helped me I insist that you stop."

Vas-ka did not move, he did not even glance my way. How could he?

No, he is my … I looked at *Spiked* and watched as he looked at me with that smile. He knew this would happen. *Spiked* knew.

I dashed to *Spiked*. I felt Vas-ka snatch my arm.

Nigale hissed: "Let go. You have no right to hinder me."

I did not look at Vas-ka's face or pay any attention to his aura as he released me.

*Spiked* didn't have to return me. He knew he would die if he did, but he did it anyway. His words earlier as he embraced me, skipped in my chest. I was a foolish young female, but I was wise enough to know what he meant. *Spiked* loved me, even when I could not love him.

I ran up to *spiked*. I tried to order the warriors to let him go.

They did not. Why? I was higher ranked then Vas-ka. By the social order they should listen.

Spiked: "It is alright, songbird. I knew this would happen. It is as I told you, the wraith you thought of have become corrupt and no longer live as they should."

I heard growling right behind me and knew Vas-ka was glowering at *spiked* over my shoulder. He was right though.

No, I don't want him to die. He is subordinate but he carried me…he loved me…more than any wraith has. Even Vas-ka would not be as faithful. I just continued to look at him.

Nigale: "Then I will change it. You are a loyal wraith and believe in honor, you should be allowed to live. The queen will see that."

Spiked shook his head: "In all the history you read, has there been any times that a subordinate has left alive when presented to the queen?"

No.

Spiked: "You belong here. Here you are safe. I promised to keep you safe."

I clenched the cloth around my heart: "You also promised you wouldn't die unless I wished it. I don't wish it."

Spiked smiled: "I'm afraid I must disappoint this last time, songbird. I'll wait for you on silver wings."

My heart clenched again in pain. Silver wings was the path of wings that lead one from death to a peaceful haven in the afterlife. To wait for someone meant they waited for something in the real world that was better than peace. Usually a loved one….

I wanted to cry, by every star in the sky, I wanted to cry. I didn't cry though it would have been dishonorable to him and every wraith in the kingdom. Instead, my heart just cracked. I could feel it. I felt my aura stiffen so still it felt like it was cracking.

I didn't want him to die.

I could only watch as he was lead away into the queen's audience chambers. I didn't look at anyone. No one else mattered right now. My heart was clouded as it was without whatever they were feeling.

I felt numb but managed to find my legs enough to start moving. I needed to get to my chambers. Get to my chambers. Walk.

I willed myself, begged whatever part of my body wasn't torn in emotional conflict. One step, two steps, I had to shut my mind down. One more step, another, a small flash thought that he was gone, and I had to stop and brace myself against a wall, but I didn't cry. Just one more step, another, my heart hammered in my chest but I kept going.

I didn't even realize that I had unconsciously made it to my chamber door. Suddenly it was in front of me and suddenly it opened as if to invite me. I just walked in. I didn't comprehend how or why just that it was.

I felt the door close and knew I was alone. I stood in the center of my room at the Capital. It took a moment but reality finally came back like an arrow through glass. I crashed to the floor and tears burst through my eyes. I cried out, I wailed in agony. I clenched at my own heart begging it to stop hurting. I cried out till my throat didn't let out sound. Instead my face just continued to cringe in agony and the tears took all of my body had.

He…he was…..all he did was for…..I loved *blackness*

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I woke to water on my face. I was in a bath. The water flowed around me, repelling and cascading on my form.

I still felt numb but I wasn't in pain. I just lingered in what little universe was aware to me.

Yellow Elder: "Pain is a hard thing, heartache is worse. But both are teachers that will forever be retained."

I heard her from above me, but continued to melt and not let feeling linger to any of my body.

Yellow Elder: "He isn't dead.."

I was suddenly aware of everything all at once but could only mutter a, "wha?"

I managed to look at her though I felt the sore pain in my throat and stiff sore feeling in the rest of my body.

Yellow Elder was on a ledge above me looking out to the rest of the bath: "The queen was going to, but she questioned him first and he spoke truthfully that he did conspire against our people but that he changed. When she asked him why, he simply replied that he found something perfect in the corruption. Something perfect and beautiful that he couldn't help but give his life to."

Yellow Elder paused for a moment and I just continued to look at her in my star stuck awe: "She was disgusted with his emotional attachment but I believe that to be cover, I believe she was actually moved by it."

She looked down at me: "He loves you and is completely devoted to you. I don't know how you met him or all the details yet but somehow this *Spiked* is smart and capable of protecting you. A subordinate that is capable of protecting you and does it without a moment's hesitation. The queen was even talking about punishing you, but he insisted he was to blame and your heart was never tainted."

Yellow Elder looked back to the far wall: "Your Vas-ka was quite angry during the whole thing and was trying to sway that he be killed. The queen has decided to wait till she has the full facts before making judgment."

She huffed a laugh: "You let your heart crush too soon. I understand it and you held yourself well, but you must not let your heart be consumed. It is a poison as well as a blessing."

What she was saying finally hit me. He was alive. I tried to stand but found that I was too sore and weak to.

Yellow Elder: "Heartbreak is a poison as I just said, it affects the mind and body of wraith. If you had been mated and he died, this is similar to what you would have felt. Any fertile eggs or seeds would have been destroyed and your body would become gripped with agony.

(I figure the anatomy of male and female wraith must be a bit different; so as for the females I'm going with this: )

I felt myself go back into my memories as my Mota explained a female's body: "Females can hold additional male genetics in stores in their bodies to fertilize eggs as they wish. The egg, only one at a time, is stored and grows in the womb for 2-3 months and is birthed to a safe nesting area of the female's choosing. The male provides safety and provides anything the female requires while she attends to the egg. When it cracks open, of its own accord, it immediately looks for the female and she nurses it. This continues till it can eat child-food, than continues to remain known as a "youngling" till 20 years of age."

The additional storage is how it is possible to have drones, but they are forbidden and so the extra storing is for when the male is on long journeys and the female wishes to continue producing in his absence. I remember my books talking about the mating rituals of exchanging hearts and that if the male dies, the female's heart is hurt and she remains broken for 2 months to a year depending on the severity of his death, distance of when he died, and her condition.

The exchanging of hearts and minds is the 4th step out of five in the mating rituals. It is a permanent connection to the mates. They can close it off when they wish but the male can always find her, even in her dreams if she let him. Should she die, then he feels his heartbreak and dies. Should he die, she feels a poison of her bleeding heart in her body that leaves her in pain, but eventually recovers to continue lines of stronger wraith.

Nigale: "I haven't done the rituals with him."

Yellow Elder smiled: "Yes, which is why you aren't broken. The feeling is SIMILAR but far worse when it is a connection."

Worse? I dreaded such a possibility.

Nigale: "I must feed but my body isn't moving."

Yellow Elder: "Your body is dehydrated and sore, I have just placed you in there only moments ago. Your body will start to feel again and then you will feed. After which you will rest more and the following day we will go to the queen and you will explain yourself. "

Yellow Elder looked stern: "The queen is angry at you. Should she wish it you will die tomorrow. You and your *spiked*. I suggest you think of how you will tell her your story."

So I did. The queen needed to know. Even if it was embarrassing that I left the sanctuary of my own accord, she needed to know of the rebellion. The fact that it was far more organized and dangerous than what they knew. About the drones and of *Captain*.

I would tell her. Even if what *Moren* said about the council being corrupted is true, I must tell her.

After I could finally move, *Yellow Elder* helped me get to the feeding grounds. Vas-ka was outside the bathing area and escorted us quietly the whole time. We left to my room and Vas-ka entered without a second thought and when *Yellow Elder* was about to ask him to leave,

Vas-ka:"I will speak with her."

Yellow Elder: "Later."

Vas-ka: "Now."

*Yellow Elder* did not argue further and just left. What was going on. My all the social orders and female/male interactions he should obey her and leave.

After the door closed, Vas-ka moved toward me and I moved back. He was starting to concern me. Everything seemed different now.

Nigale: "Vas-ka perhaps you should leave for now. I must rest."

He continued to stare at me. Examining me like he had never seen anything like me. His eyes were being embarrassingly detailed as they journeyed up. I suddenly felt like pray.

Vas-ka: "The day your Moto and Sire died, you changed. You had to in order to ensure your own survival. After the queen deemed you a chosen you became filled with ideals and changed again. Shortly afterwards, your brothers deemed me worthy of being your Vas-ka and you accepted me with a shaking blush. I helped you become stronger and you changed to fit the ideal parameters of a great queen. My voice and my hand were a means of comfort to you, and then while I was gone on a mission you were suddenly gone. I received a message the next day while still on the hunt. I ran back and all the Elders and I could find was a vile of liquid that decreased telepathic callings and a map with your scent on it up in the mountains."

He reached into his pocket and pulled out the folded map.

Vas-ka: "It was all I had left of you. I felt like I could just reach out and touch you only to realize we had no other options but to consider you taken by some rebellious subordinate."

He moved toward me more and I fell on my bed. He just continued forward and kneeled before me.

Vas-ka:"Did he harm you?"

I knew whom he was referring: "No *Spiked* has never harmed me, if anything he has shown devotion to me as an honored warrior."

Vas-ka: "Did anyone else harm you?"

I hesitated. I raised my hand to my cheek: "They were not kind, but it was nothing I could not handle. I am wraith, we do not coware to our enemies. We show no-"

Vas-ka smirked: "That is a warrior's vow. "

I relaxed a bit. He was starting to act normal.

Nigale: "*Vita* was the one that helped me through most of it. She was there to help me. She told me why they did this…"

Vas-ka: "Why the rebels were rebelling?"

Nigale: "Yes, and I will present my full story before the queen and the council. You will be there yes?"

Vas-ka: "Of course, I will not leave your side. You are safe now."

I reached my hand out and ran my finger along his face:"I will not leave again."

He purred:"You will not be given the chance to leave again."

I felt sad at that but I had learned my lesson. I had been reckless and unwise, almost died from it. I should listen to what the wraith need, than what I need.

Nigale: "I believe I owe you a favor-token."

Vas-ka nodded: "I have some pelts for you on your table and your getta was brought here though I'm sure he just left to get some food."

He reached back to his hair and I just noticed that he was wearing my colors.

He had tied it to his hair. I remember when I gave it to him. It was only 4 days ago to me but I have been though much since then.

Nigale: "It seems I owe you two favor-tokens."

Vas-ka: "I look forward to using them soon."

He reached for my hand and kissed my palm. Though I did not have a feeding slit it was still a tender soft spot and it tickled.

Vas-ka:"I will watch over your window sill tonight. Rest well, my nightingale."

I did. The next morning, I woke up to my getta, then*Yellow Elder* and Vas-ka escorted me to the queen's chambers. It was a large beautiful room with webbings and trees alike adoring its splendor. There was a soft mist that constantly lumed here and parted as I approached her. The council looked down from either side of the high seating around me. I recognized some of them and noticed that some must have been replaced by challenges or death.

The council not only contains former lords and queens but also higher ranking males of great power. Any male can challenge them but the failure dies. The former lords can also be challenged but it is less common since it would affect the former queen as well.

I walked the aisle to the middle and bowed by pulling my arms to my chest and then spreading them to expose my heart to the queen in respect.

The queen was a beauty with bright red hair and a dark purple skin tone. She wore a grand dress that spread out in a show of her power. She looked down at me with a queen's gaze. Elegant as ever she spoke.

Queen: "Welcome home little nightingale. The wraith have missed you on your journey. Though it would appear that you became misguided and committed a forbidden act without consulting your Elders. This resulted in your capture and likely would have been your death had it not been for your social training and your Vas-ka. What do you have to say?"

Nigale:"My queen, I was foolish in my actions. I thought it would benefit my position as I have not been allowed to see anything beyond the capital and the sanctuary. Should I pass the trails then still I have no idea or experience of where I send our people. It was not meant as a defiance but merely a harmless experience that would last one night and I would be back by morning before anyone knew the wiser."

Queen spoke with distain:"You trusted that…subordinate to take care of you. Do you no longer see your current Vas-ka as a means of protecting you? Has your heart found another male that is better suited to you?"

Nigale: "No my queen. My heart belongs with my Vas-ka and my desire was only for the good of the wraith. My experiences are limited and I only sought to experience one night as the great queens did in exploring our worlds. The world was far more dangerous and closer than I thought. I am ashamed at my judgment and naturally will accept any punishment you deem worthy."

Queen looked me up and down:"Tell me of your experiences."

I told her of waking up to wraith yelling at the ideas of highborn and that I was to be trained as a subordinate wraith. I spoke of the ill treatment that *Conell* exposed me to, about making me into a subordinate female to mate for their cause, and about *Vita*'s and *Moren*'s story. That he was their warlord and that they had developed a higher form telepathy and we should change our ways or they intended to make us. I told them about the promises I made to speak to the council about changing it. I told them of the thousands of drones and then finally of *Captain*. The council and the queen had remained deathly silent this whole time, even when I spoke of *Captain* admitting to me that he was part of the rebellion. I then told them of my escape and running into Vas-ka.

After I was done I stood before the council in silence, thick silence among the stilling fog.

Nigale: "My queen, we should talk to them. Surely this can be resolved. They are strong wraith and should become one with us once more. They are just misguided and the situation not as clear as before. To stay divided this way is-"

Queen: "I knew about it."

I looked at her. About it? The rebellion?

Queen:"I remember one of the subordinates coming before the council of this power and stated that others knew as well. This threatened our way of life and had to be dealt with. I thought the message was quite clear but I see that a new punishment must be given. As for *Captain* he will be found and killed for his betrayal and his mate killed before him. I had not realized highborn might have been involved. This brings about new concerning facts. You have done well little chosen. You are worthy of being a future queen."

I could not believe what I was hearing. She ordered the silence. What *Moren* said was true.

Queen:"Most of the other chosen have been killed in assassinations recently. I suspect this is from the rebellion as well. Because of this incident and the fact that the rebels have figured out where the sanctuary is, I am having the rest of your training performed here in the capital."

My mind was rushing but I bowed again:" Yes my queen."

Queen: "As for your companions, the male and female should be tortured and their minds extracted for information-"

Nigale insistently:" Please my queen, the female was only acting out of rage for the death of her offspring and the male knowingly sacrificed himself for my wellbeing. They do this because they are strong wraith."

The Queen gave a sharp hiss but I noticed a slight quirk in her lips after: "What would you suggest I do with them?"

I thought of all the judgement books and former decisions made to such situations.

Nigale: "The female should remain with me, she is not well training in being wraith but she is loyal to me and can help my training to know about the coming decisions on dealing with the subordinate wraith. The male…he is highly loyal though he did fight with the rebellion. He should be banished for a time. Judgement should be postponed to see if his actions are because of young feelings or true reflections of what we are."

Queen smiled and looked to her lord for a moment:"You are becoming quite pleasing. I look forward to your day you enter the trials. I agree. The male will be questioned but then he will be banished for 130 years. The day you are allowed to begin your trials he will be brought before us again for rejudgement. As for the female, she will be questioned as well and she will remain as a means for you to understand subordinate wraith."

I bowed, that was as good as it would get.

Queen: "Now for your punishment. You have done well but you must realize that this is not something that can go unpunished. Since you have been missing, many wraith have been scouring the worlds for you. As a repayment to their dedication and a blessing to their continued honor in our people, you will sing to them."

Nigale: "Yes my queen."

Queen: "Now leave, *Yellow Elder* and your Vas-ka are to remain, we are to discuss what you have told us."

I turned and left on my own. My brother greeted me and was to escort me in my Vas-ka's absence. He was happy to see me but did not talk much as he escorted me. I walked steadily to my room and reflected what I had just heard from the queen.

For a brief moment I thought about leaving and helping the rebels. NO! I have to help them come together. They are both fighting for the same thing but neither can reason for the sack of their own principles. Oh what should I do? I cannot ask an Elder…..my brother? Perhaps...*Vita* is one sided, Vas-ka is one-sided. *sigh* I do not have the skills yet to do anything. I must wait for the right time and continue my studies to ensure that I will be ready when the time comes.

I reached my room and began my work on the 2 favors I would make Vas-ka. I practiced my voice a little and started to think of a song to sing for the faithful warriors that looked for me. Read a book I had left at my capital chambers and thought of *Captain*. His mate would be in danger because of me.

After a time I decided it was best to sleep. Slipping on a night dress I laid in my bed and watched the moons and thought about *Spiked* as I fell into slumber.

I was so warm, I glanced my eyes open and saw beautiful green wraith eyes looking at me.

Vas-ka was on top of me. His naked chest bare for me to touch and examine, but so was mine. He held me in his arms just above the bed and proceeded to kiss and nip down my bare neck.

I could only gasp at the sensations. Pleasure rippled through me at each touch. From his mouth to his bare legs touching my inner thighs as he gently spread them apart.

He glided one of his hands down my back and around my thigh to…*ahh-uh*

I woke with a start to someone's hand on my forehead. I was breathing heavy. It was the most intense dream I had ever had. It was so real, so desirably feeling.

Vas-ka whispered above me: "Just a glimpse of what is to be."

I looked up at him, the blush was uncontrollable.

Nigale sat up: "Vas-ka? What are you doing here?"

I had my night dress on but it was still improper so I tried to cover myself with my bed coverings but Vas-ka pushed them down.

Vas-ka: "You belong to me. No matter how that subordinate has affected you, I will always be the one that protects and provides for you."

His eyes were so…hungry.

His face moved very close to mine and he smelled deeply and hissed out: "These two months have been a torment. I needed to give you a glimpse of my own pain."

He raised his hand to my cheek. His thumb rubbing close to my facial slit.

Vas-ka: "I will be your lord, to serve you as my queen. Together we will serve our people as no other has before. You must work hard to study for the trials."

He leaned forward and touched his forehead to mine and moved his arms around my form.

This is not prop-…The vision of us enthralled in pleasure rippled through my mind and body.

Vas-ka hissed softly: "After which, I will take you as a female should be. Desire and pleasure shall be yours at last. You will bare eggs for our cause and be loved as a queen."

Nigale shakey: "Vas-ka this….you should not be showing….*gulp* I-"

He brought one of his hands from my back to my lips: "Shh, I know. I needed to show you my desires. *sigh* I must leave your side for a time. With knowing this, I hope to gain your favor back from whoever has distracted you from me. You will stay within the capital. Stay among the Elders. If I hear you have even stepped one foot outside the safety of the Capital…"

His arm still around me gripped harder and he hissed down into my neck. I could feel his breath through the cloth.

I knew what he was saying…he could take me and I would become a highborn female, his mate, instead of a chosen.

Vas-ka: "You will obey?"

I just nodded slightly, not daring to trust my voice.

He withdrew himself from my form and gently pushed me down with his hand. He brought the coverings to my shoulder, and brought his hand to rub my cheek again.

Vas-ka: "Sleep well, Nightingale. Trust that I will return soon."

He walked to the window sill and leaped out. I just laid their staring at the window with the still moons glowing where he was.

Did that just happen?

I sat up slowly and touched my neck and cheek. He really just did all that. He has never done anything like that. And the vision…I did not even know wraith could do that! My mind was racing and my cheeks blushing a pure black. I was dizzy with embarrassment.

I could not sleep after that. I woke up and calmed my raging heart beat. My getta was not here or he would be in a similar state. I walked to the window sill and glanced down. Below were rocks and water that fell all around the high chambers. I only saw two guards that were standing guard some ways away. There was some fog but not as much as in the sanctuary.

I decided a walk would help. After roaming the higher part of the capital, I calmed down a bit. Various Elders came to see me throughout the day and finally *Blue Elder* came. He was angry at me but conveyed that he was proud that I had held myself so well in danger. I discussed with him the form the rebels were using and he demonstrated. *Red Elder* came later and told me that I was strong enough now to learn to speak to spirits. He would start teaching me later and continued my lessons as if I never left. *Yellow Elder* came while I was finishing the second token for Vas-ka and it passed her approval. I asked her about *Spiked* and she said he would be taken to the gate tomorrow. I was allowed to come but must not show weakness. She also warned that Vas-ka would be there.

I felt guilt for Vas-ka feeling jealous of *spiked*. I loved *spiked* but it was due to his devotion. He could never love the wraith and that alone makes him objectionable.

I did drift away and thought of *Moren*, he was a good male. Very strong and I now understand that he knew better than I what was going on.

I had learned that *Captain*'s mate was nowhere to be found and was actually glad for it.

My mind continued to on and back to Vas-ka, Vas-ka that held my heart. He was a model of strength and devotion. He will continue to hold my heart.

It was almost the end of the day when *Purple Elder* arrived. I could immediately tell he was disappointed in me.

Purple Elder: "I understand young desires to explore. It is natural, but I….you should not have left little chosen. The danger you put YOURSELF in was avoidable."

Nigale:" But good did come out of it. I learned much about the rebellion and what they are pursuing. I still believe there is a way to stop this before more wraith must kill other wraith. There is no reason for it."

Purple Elder sighed: "I had hoped to keep you from this till you were ready. It seems you did hold yourself well, the wraith responsible for offending you will be killed and the female that helped you escape will be honored with forgiveness."

He paused for a time. I just glanced at the garden we were talking in and cradled the book in my hands I had been reading before he came up to me.

Purple Elder: "The morning you were first gone was full of confusion. We found the vile and *Blue Elder* volunteered to take it. It acted almost immediately and….our immediate assumption was that you had been forced it and that you had tried to call out to us and we could not hear you."

Nigale: "Actually, the vile was given to me by *Spiked*. He said for me to keep it in case a rebellion came to get me and I had to escape. Ironic it was thought of as the opposite."

Purple Elder: "How long have you known that male?"

Nigale:"A little longer than a month before I left. He had come across the sanctuary by accident and was using that vile substance to stay hidden. I should have said something but he seemed interesting, I was yearning too much for something new and lost my way."

Purple Elder: "It is easy for someone like you to lose their way. That is why we isolate chosen for 100 years. It gives them time to concentrate on their studies and helps keep away young desires that would distract and tantalize your young yearning mind. In a way it is we Elders that have failed you child. Though as a reflection, it is pleasing to know that you can handle yourself, you will make a great queen. It is time to sleep now. You have much to do tomorrow."

Yes I did. All through the night I thought of *Spiked*. He would have been questioned and information gathered. Today he would be exiled through the gate. I would not see him again till I was eligible for queenship. Time passed quickly in general for wraith but it would still be a long time to survive on his own. I believe he will make it.

I woke early and bathed. I dressed in a beige, gold, and green dress. I would be there when he left. I walked to the courtyard and did not even realize Vas-ka was back till *Blue Elder* nodded to the figure right behind me. I turned and nearly jumped. He was looking straight at me with that same look of longing. I remembered the visions he gave me and turned away to watch the soldiers gather with *Spiked* in the center. He looked hungry but well. He was alive.

We all walked to the blue gate. *Spiked* kept looking at me as much as he could get away with. I wanted to talk to him but he was under Vas-ka's gaze as well. We both were.

We reached the gate and it's code was pressed.

Spiked:"I have something for *Nigale*. It is simply a stone I promised to give her."

I did not even wait for Vas-ka and walked over to him.

He held out the brown-orange stone he had found on our treasure hunt.

Spiked whispered: "Hold onto this for me. I swear to return for it and be at your side faithfully."

Nigale whispered back: "I believe you. I still do not wish you to die."

He nodded with a smile and walked to the glowing gate.

Just before he entered the key to his chains was put around his neck and he was allowed to go through. As the gate closed I half expected him to just be on the other side. He was not. My heart clinched for a moment but I reasoned he was stronger than I, he would survive.

The world seemed less full. Vas-ka walked infront of me with an angered look.

I just smirked at him: "My heart still belongs to you."

He nodded and escorted me to my lessons.

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^_^ I have the next chapter all ready for Friday. One more and then we see Todd ^-^ yeah!