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It has taken two computer crashes, a total memory wash (Losing all saved files) and finally a new computer for me to start this chapter. Sadly as soon as I started it I was dragged to the middle of freaking literal nowhere to gorge on potato salad and listen to stories about the 'old days' while watching the Western Channel (all westerns all the time). But finally I have written this chapter and pray that I will have a new one out regularly. (I hate potato salad.)

No one spoke. Devon could see that Gary didn't believe her, George was skeptical, Alanna agreed and Hyacinth.... looked strangely calm.

"Devy, that's impossible. Roger is the King's nephew; I've known him for years. Why would he want to kill the queen?" Gary asked

"If queen Lianne was dead than that small risk of a miracle, that she would conceive another child, would be out of mind." Hyacinth murmured then the only King Rolad and Prince Jonathan would be in the way-"

"Of Roger taking the throne." George finished "I hate to say it but I think your right Ferrell."

"But... Roger is...." Gary fell short of an argument

"He's a powerful mage." Devon said gently

"The sweating sickness." Gary whispered, turning sickly pale "He was powerful enough to send it."

"And no one even thought to accuse him" Alanna muttered

"You do realize what this means?" George asked. When no one answered the thief shook his head "we just discovered a conspiracy against the crown."

Earlier in the courtyard

Francis of Nond (he didn't die) Watched with wide eyes as the brown haired girl signed to Alan. He wasn't sure but it had something to do with Gary and Roger. Francis frowned and made a mental note to watch the Duke and his friend. The brown haired girl looked around the stable, she didn't see him, hidden in the shadow, but she recognized her, he had seen her when they first met Alan. She shared the redhead's purple eyes. As the brunette slipped away Francis walked toward his room, deep in thought.

"I think we should tell Thom." Alanna said, "Maybe he knows something about Roger's magic."

"Beth and Noah should be aware as well." Hyacinth added

"Right, Alan and I will watch Roger and Jon." Gary said

"I think there is a way I can help." Hyacinth said softly "It will be even better if I can tell Colin what's going on"

Devon nodded and they watched Hyacinth leave the Dove.

"I'll keep an eyes open and my ears to the door. If any information about Roger comes around I'll get it."

"Alan and I need to get back to the palace." Gary said suddenly

Devon left as well, walking with slow steps back to her home. Trying to think of how to explain what was going on to her fellow Shang. students