I felt bad giving you guys such a short chapter, so I wrote another one. This one kinda ends abruptly, so I apologize in advance. Sorry. By the way, thanks, Emy, for giving me a clue as to what to write about while I'm waiting for a brainwave. Oh, and Keladry of Mindelan, thanks for reading. As for the people who told me what they wanted to happen, thanks. The suggestions help. Well, enough oh my ranting, here's the next chapter. Enjoy!
I just realized I haven't put a disclaimer in for awhile, and because I don't' want to be sued, I don't own any of these people, just the plot.
Alanna woke up and stretched. She looked down at her bed. Gary was no longer in the room. "He must have woken up early and left already to Jon's room," she thought. She quickly got dressed and heard a knock on the door. She opened it and was net with Jon's grinning face.
"What?" she asked sleepily.
"Just wanted to let you know Gary left from my room this morning," he replied.
"I hope you don't mind," Alanna responded.
"Of course not," Jonathan answered, ruffling Alanna's hair. "Well, I'm off to say good morning to my parents. What are your plans for today?"
"I think I may go visit George…with Gary. At least this time, Gary will know he's riding with a girl."
Jon grinned. "Have fun!" He left the room. Alanna sat down on her bed. As Jonathan closed the door behind him, Faithful slipped in.
"Hello. I didn't even know you left," Alanna informed him.
"That," Faithful replied, "was obvious."
Alanna sneered at him, and started doing her morning exercises.
"Are you ever going to contact the Goddess?" Faithful asked her. Alanna stopped dead."
"I like it like this. So much, in fact that I want to stay here as long as possible," she answered, a serious look on her face.
"Well, you know you have to contact the Goddess sometime. Do you really want to fight Duke Roger all over again?"
"Not especially." Alanna was saved from thinking over her dilemma further by a knock on her door. "Who is it?" she called. The door opened. It was Gary.
Alanna stood up. "I wanted to see how you were doing," Gary told her, closing the door behind him. "Jon told me you wanted to go to the city. We can leave in a few minutes if you like. I just have to go see…" Gary was silenced abruptly by a kiss from Alanna.
"Enough talk," Faithful said, voicing Alanna's thoughts.
Alanna ended the kiss and asked, "So who do you want to see?"
"Duke Roger. I have a question to ask of him." He saw the sour look on Alanna's face. "What's wrong," he asked.
"Duke Roger."
"What? What do you mean?"
Alanna desperately wanted to tell him her thoughts, but remembered that she had no proof. Besides, she wanted to have fun with Gary today. "Well, can't you ask him later? I really want to go to the city now."
"Okay," Gary answered. Alanna remembered how good-natured he was. "We can leave right now. It is the weekend, so I don't think Father will mind."
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Alanna and Gary pulled up in front of the Dancing Dove, and went inside. They immediately found George. After making small talk for awhile, George stood up and said, "Alan, I have somethin' for you in my chambers. Do you want to come? It'll only take a minute."
Alanna looked over at Gary. "Sure," she answered, when Gary gave a small nod. She followed George.
"So, how've you been, lass?" he asked.
"Just fine, George."
"I can see that. I see Gary and you have gotten together?"
"Yes," Alanna answered happily.
"Lass, you know that was is meant to be will happen. I know you're in love with Gary, but I just want you to know that I love you just as much, and I will always be at your command." His voice was oddly gruff, as he enveloped her in a hug.
"Of course, George." Alanna was painfully reminded of her life in the future. Who was she going to end up with?
Well, thanks for reading! Then next installment should be out within the next week depending on homework. Tata!
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