Chapter 9; Running away from problems
Daine secured her baggage. "Perfect," she muttered. "Typical. Just like my life used to be."
Tears crept into her eyes. Even though it hurt so much to admit it, she was jealous of Varice. Jealous that Varice knew him so much better, that Varice could control him. If admitting it to herself was hard, Daine could only imagine the look on Varice's perfect face if she ever found out that Daine was envious of her. Which was why the easy option had come to mind. Run away. After all, she could hardly stay in the same city as that smug…With a deep breath, Daine controlled herself, and saddled Cloud.
-The stork-man will be angry- Cloud commented.
"Oh hush," Daine said crossly. "He won't even notice, after a while."
-If you say so. I thought you loved him-
"I do." She felt Cloud shrug, with her mind, not her body. Frowning, Daine pushed Cloud forwards with her knees. He would forget her. Probably wouldn't be able to remember her name, give or take a few months. Shame it had been Varice she had left him with. Not that any other court idiot would be better.
-Varice was his dream- Cloud said.
"Then dreams come true."
-So yours was to run away. Now why can't horses have dreams like that-
Sarcasm really doesn't suit horses, Daine thought.
-Only because it makes too much sense to you- Cloud prodded.
"If you don't stop that right now, I'll sell you to the man who makes dumplings! I really will!" Daine threatened.
-You'll get lonely. You left the dragon with the stork-man- Cloud reminded her.
"Kit needs company," Daine excused herself. "Now I think the man over there probably sells dumplings."
-Shame he won't be buying any meat- Cloud said cockily. Daine laughed, and settled herself more comfortably in the saddle. She could never have done this without her oldest friend.
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There we go. I have exams, and still I update. How nice am I? Please, don't answer that. No flames, cos it's my story I'll treat the characters how I like with or w/out your flames. Thanks for reading, please review!