AUTHOR'S NOTE: This maybe a little boring but you have to understand that it leads to something being established in the next couple of chapters If you thinks it's that bad let me know I can change it if I get to many negative reviews.
DISCLAIMER: Here we are again stating I"M NOT TOMERA PEIRCE if you think I am please refer to the past 10 chapters disclaimers.
THEY KNOW!
Tory was woke with aloud rap on her door. Wearing a nightshirt she jumped out of bed expecting Alan, she had so much to say and he was to leave in two days. She almost ran to her door flinging it open hoping to see a tall strawberry blonde butwas greeted by the familar face of a short red head and the unknown one of a tall red head. Tory could barely hold back the dissappointment in her face "Good morning Tory, this is my eldest, Thom, he is a mage at the university." The lioness stood aside presenting her son.
He was as tall as Alan but he wasn't as muscular. He also held that same twinkle in his eye as his father, brother, and sister. He had a mix of his mother's hair and father's eyes but he seemed to have his own intellectual air about him. Tory dipped a quick curtsy as Thom gave a bow," How are you Mage Thom, I am Lady Torrianne Lumbershot of Larstspur"
"I am quite well kind lady but I'm Lord Thom I inheirit Olau my brother get's the swoop."
"Oh knock off the formality you two and Thom you don't need to introduce yourself as a Lord all the time your grandfather and I aren't dead yet" Alanna put her hands on her hips staring at her son. "Well mother you ruined all my chances of atleast attempting to act sophisticated" "Sorry any way Tory I came to speak to you when this tag along found me" alanna looked at Tory's attire then at Thom and continued ,"Perhaps you should go and let Tory dress"
"Very true ma I'll hopefully see Lady Tory after" he gave a quick bow and left.
Tory stood out of the way to let The lioness into her room. "Now Tory a meeting will be held in two bells time. I'll be by to show you there and don't worry about formality it's only Jon's closest advisors, other than me it's my husband, father and two of my best friends so don't worry." she was now sitting on one of tor'y chairs.
"I apologize for not being by this week to see you. I know you don't know many people and still i was just so busy. I could only get away once to see Alan but he wasn't in his rooms or any where else for that matter. So hopefully you found someone to keep you company." a small blush was creeping up Tor'y cheeks"I t wasn't my fault i practically had to throw him out at night so i could sleep."
Alanna let a smile spread over her face,"Don't worry he get's obbsessed over things he cares about." tory didn't even have time to reply to that comment, Alanna was walking out the door "see you in two bells."
Alanna led Tory througha door to a room with a long rectangular table that was scattered in parchment quills and ink pots. The room was dull though, no paintings, no color, just the place for meetings. Jon sat at the head of the table on his left sat Sir Gareth of Naxen, next to him was Sir Rauol of Golden Lake and Malories Peak. On the kings right was an empty chair that Alanna slid into next to her husband and father Sir Myles of Olau.
"Hello Lady Torrianne it seems we have a problem." The knig stated bluntly. he laid a map out on the table.
Alanna's eyes followed every inch of the map,"Oh gods what are they doing?"
tory spoke before anyone else could, "Thay know"
"What do you mean Tory" Alanna's brows were knit together.
"They don't know that I know this much but tha is their attack position. they know I'm here and Aly's not dead . They'll attack any way soon I'm guessing." Tory spoke as her eyes widend at the thought she knew what was coming and she who would have to be killed.
Rauol cleared his throat disrupting Tory's thoughts " Jon we should go with the original plan."
"Prepare for all out war?" myles asked to be answered by nodding heads.
"That's not necessary" Tory broke the silence "One man runs this entire mess, take him out and the rest crumbles." she pointed to marker on the map " He 'll be there near New Hope"
Jon traded an awkard glance with george who nodded. Jon looked at Tory trying to find the right words, "Tory--Lady Torrianne you know these people far better than we do. You know this game better than I or my spymasters do would you consider becoming Tortall's ---official political assasin" tory's jaw dropped but she said nothing only thought, It would put an end to his school and to him but it will also make me continue my actons but still.
"Tory?" Alanna looked at Tory withdeep concern.
" Yes, I'll help as much as you need me to." she had that look inger eyes like looking into the abyss once more but this time it also held determination.
"You don't have to do this tory we can find someone else." Jon was about to interrupt Alanna but was cut off, "No Jon, I have personal reasons for not wanting her to do this."
"I said I will because I also have personal reasons for WANTING to be in this." Tory and Alanna both were staring eachother down daring the other to defy once more. Tory waited untill she knew Alanna wouldn't stop her, "He trains the best, he knows what you'll be doing , you can't send an army in after him, you need some one to get in and out without a single bit of evidence anywhere near there, you need to think about this, you need the best, you need the abyss". Tory's eyes were still those of the AByss, her voice was stern and threatening but it was true.
Untill they met Tory The Abyss scared them, she may have only made political kills but it was the fact that she could get into and out of anywhere no matter what. It was simple they all knew this seventeen year old girl in front of them was indeed the best, The Abyss.
Jon looked at the girl "Thank You, is there anything we could do for you just name it?"
"A pardon--I want people to someday know they shouldn't fear The Abyss anymore." she looked settled at this.
"I was already talking to Gary--Sir Gareth about that we were planning on having that done by midwinter, Now Alanna Rauol I know you will be upset with me for going around the both of you but, I needed those reports right away when i saw this" he motioned to the map.
Alanna watched Jon with fierce eyes as he continued, "Isent Seargent Domitan's squad out with Alan this morning"
"Jon!" Alanna jumped to her feet
"Tory you don't have to be here for the rest of this enjoy your day" George leaned over to whisper into Tory's ear. Without a second glance she bowed her head and left the room,
Alans gone I really might not see him again There was a tightening in her chest as she almost ran to her rooms only to here the crash of swords.
A/N: Sorry I really planned on updating by well atleast two days ago. Like I've said before I have the nex two chapters wrote I just need to type them. But PLEASE tell me what you think with a review or PM
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