Chapter 10

Karigan left Corsa without looking back. She was beginning to treasure every time she left a city alive. Amberhill rode beside her on Goss. He had slight remnants of bags under his eyes, but he seemed to be in mostly good spirits. They had arranged before they left that they were going to take the Kingsway for as long as possible, which was about half a days rider. They would then reach Aeryon's Road, the main road traveling east, along the Courtrie/D'Ivary boarder, to west, to Aubry Crossing. They would follow this road through Adoline. Amberhill knew that the Berry Sisters were traveling to Rhovanny so they set their heading for Aurbry Crossing.

Karigan always felt antsy when taking the main roads, but if they got caught in the snowfall between rider lodges the result could be fatal. So they had about a days ride to the Kingsway, a half days trip to Aeryon's Path, from there the trip would solely depend on weather conditions. No less then five days to Rhovanny's boarders.

The morning was crisp and cold. Karigan could see her breath rise in the front of her. Condor snorted and shook his mane in the chilling air. Karigan tugged her great coat a little tighter around her. Corsa was behind them but the salty smell of the sea was still lingering. The aroma was just as comfortable as the line of tress on their left. But just before the line of trees was an devastatingly low shoulder. It had become a tradition that wagon trains always drive on the opposite side in attempt to avoid the tiny fissure. And luckily the was big enough, largely due to the G'ladheon Clan having it's residence in Corsa.

A small group of wagons just passed the two. The wagon leader had been pleasant. He waved and they had exchanged a few pleasantries, but no one wanted their wagons out in the cold longer than necessary.

"So, how did you know how to find me? How did you know I was here and not on an errand run or something?" Karigan asked as she watched the cardinal birds flitter from branch to branch.

"Well, I defiantly heard the meeting between you and Captan Mapstone." Karigan smiled remembering how she had gone off about not needing a vacation. Amberhill went on, "I left, then, because I didn't want to interrupt. I came back the next day and the large Green Rider... What was his name, again? G- something."

"Garth?" Karigan helped in monotone, annoyed that his aristocratic air was starting to come through, again.

"Yes, that was it. Rider Garth said that you had already left for your hometown Corsa." He finished, satisfied with his own answer.

"And you were dressed as the Raven Mask...Why?

Amberhill hesitated. "I don't thing I was intentionally trying to resemble him. I just put on some black clothes and..."

"Climber through my window." Karigan finished.

"Excuse me?"

"You put on something some black clothes and climber through my window." Karigan repeated the statement smartly.

"Well," Amberhill started.

"Why didn't you just come during the day? Or through the front door?" Karigan persisted. She might not be Beryl Spencer, but she sure as hell going to get some answers.

"I needed to speak to you as soon as possible in private. As soon as I got there I went to find you."

Karigan sigh. She didn't really know what kind of answer to expect, just something more. Karigan didn't entirely trust Amberhill still.

Another wagon train dragged by. This was going to be a very long trek.

A/N

Hey everybody,

Sorry i think I got some of the provinces' names wrong, but I promise I will double check them on my next post! I already have a kind of spoof my friend, Austen, and I put together. I'm not sure if I want to post it right away because it will take away the feel of the characters and the mood. It's pretty funny It just wont fit in at this point in the story. I'm not sure when I'll put it in. When do you guys think? It's about how Cadoon tries to help Alton become 'one with himself'. Men are men, what more can I say! Again a thousand thanks for reading and a thousand more for those who read and review! Keep me inspired, readers!

Shine on and may writing

always be worthy enough

for you,

Key4ana