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It was almost noon when Coram and Alanna arrived at Corus. It took quite a while to get to the palace because for some strange reason the roads were busier than usual. As they passed through the palace walls, the guards were staring as they saw the Lioness coming back. Alanna pretended not to notice as they went pass. When Alanna got down, she was almost suffocated as someone large and bulky lifted her up into a hug.
It was Raoul Alanna realised and was soon hugging back just as tightly. "You've come back! Finally! You do know that you have been away for about two years and we haven't even received a letter or anything? What were you thinking?" asked Raoul.
"I've been busy and where I was you couldn't just pick up a quill (a/n did they use pens?) and some paper and write are 'how are you note'. I did try to send you something though. Can I have a look at your new bow?" retorted Alanna. Raoul stared at her in surprise. How did she know about the bow that he had received from an anonymous person……unless "It was you! You sent me that bow, didn't you? Where did you get it? Gary and Jon are real jealous." Gasped a shocked Raoul.
"All I am saying is that I got it where I was staying for the past year and don't ask anymore questions" snapped Alanna as she saw Raoul's mouth open.
"Fine but you have to tell me later. Come on. Let's go to Jon. I think he's been getting too arrogant lately. He needs someone like you to put him back in place." At that Alanna paled with anger but still followed the retreating knight back to the palace.
Do you like it? I think that the heralds will be coming in the next chapter or so. Please read/review and if I have it only on signed reviews, could someone tell me? I've got to do my homework now.