A/N: Chapter 13 of Will you accept me?. Enjoy!

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Chapter 13: Free at last

Deep inside Rahl's dungeon...

Almost...there...Yes! I did it! Krystal gleamed as she managed to pick at the lock. The successful clink of the chains allowed her to escape its clutches as the bindings fell to the ground, kicking up some dust. Rubbing her sore wrists, she looked at the door. Heavily bolted on the sides except for a hinge, the door itself swings in and not out. There was a window that could be use for a quick get-away but Krystal noted that using a door might be easier than climbing out of a window.

The full moon is waning tonight…...dinner is almost here. I shall prepare a greeting for the guard that usually steps through the door. Krystal smiled as she slunk into the shadows to play the waiting game.

Rahl's Bedroom….

"Well….I'm shocked." Kahlan spoke as Rahl ushered her into the glorious room.

"I'm touched my dear, but there is a lot more to see." Rahl purred lightly as he watched her calmly. Roaming around, she observed the luxurious silk curtains, the gold goblets that were lined up in a straight line, the coated walls that smelled of fresh paint and the little souvenirs that hung about.

"Where did you get these items?" Kahlan asked as she picked up a small figurine.

"Before I became Darken Rahl, I was a traveler..." Rahl started but Kahlan gave him a skeptical look . " You don't believe me?"

"...no, it's nothing. Please carry on."

"Anyway, I was a traveler. I toured the continents, dived to the underwater regions of the oceans, and experienced the wonders of others. I was really fascinated with these strange concepts." He picked up a piece of woodcarving and studied it with a smile. "This right here was given to me by a close friend." He placed it within her palm for her to see. "He was my traveling partner. Everywhere I go, he'd follow almost obediently but, we had a great time. One day, he died of a rare disease and I willed myself to abandon the life of travel. I started to settle with this temporary living style and so I became who I am today."

"But you can change back right?" Kahlan asked him. "You don't have to be this evil guy that wants the Stone of Tears to accomplish his goals. You can go back to the way you were."

"That's impossible and you know it." Rahl spoke as he looked outside the window, his hands behind his back. "Well, lets not fret about that. Have you thought about your future yet?" Caught with surprise with the question, Kahlan pondered her answer carefully.

"I– I haven't... I haven't thought about my future yet."

"Is that so?" Rahl smiled as he walked closure to her. "If you are undecided, may I interest you in staying here with me?" He leaned in closure, his breath tickled her ear as he whisper that last word. "Forever." Somehow that sounded quite seductive and Kahlan was quite tempted to the offer but a certain Mord-Sith popped into her head.

"I'm sorry, I cannot stay here with you forever. I have someone else in mind."

"I see..." Rahl sighed as he went to the door. "I can't change your mind but I cannot let you leave. Good night." With that, the door closed and the sound of a key locking it from the outside followed. As Rahl's faint footsteps disappeared, Kahlan sat on the bed, her eyes closed and she drifted off into slumber.

"HEY! HOW MUCH LONGER?" Richard yelled as he hugged the cliff, the wind was blowing really hard and it could dislodge him for good. They have been climbing for some time now and his arms felt like jelly.

"Not that much, we're almost there!" Cara shouted down as she continued climbing. "Our goal is just in sight, keep going!"

"Can't we take a quick rest?" Richard asked hopefully.

"No."

"Now's not the time to complain Richard." Zedd spoke as he reached up for a hold. "As Cara said, we are almost there so let's keep pushing."

I can't let this old man show me up. Richard clenched his teeth as he followed his comrades.

Inside the cell...

…...someone's coming to greet me...she's on time. Krystal smiled as her ears detected the sound of boots descended the stairs. The sound of keys jingling stopped and the lock clicked. "Dinner's here." the guard announced as she entered the dark room. Walking to the middle of the room, she placed the tray down, the aroma of the one-course meal wasn't too appetizing. "Eat up." Nothing moved to her calling. "Hey... you in here or what? Don't tell me you died already." Moving closer to the back, she noticed the shackles were on the ground, partly open for escape.

"M-M-MAST–" Before the guard could utter the full word, dark rags wrapped themselves around her and dragged her into the darkness. The sound of a neck being twisted and broken followed before the body slumped to the ground, dead.

Piece of cake...they won't even know she's gone if I hide her here...or rather... The rattle of metal being cuffed on the dead guard as she was chained against the wall. Treading lightly, the wolf backed off to examine its work. Looks about right, they won't suspect a thing. Noticing the tray of food, the wolf nudged it towards the wall, making the scene look like the captive was about to eat. Using a paw, the door opened slightly and the beast slipped out undetected.

There's not many guards around this area at this time...what a lucky stroke. Closing the door with a hind leg, the wolf took off down the hall silently and vanished.

A/N: Done with this chapter, I apologize for the late uploading.