The Year of Magic

The Year of Magic

Hey! The results are in! Thanx to everyone who reviewed and e-mailed me their answers. It's a dead tie between Ken and Yolei for FAV. character! Prowler came in second. Here's a big surprise, King Bartholomew is the most HATED character. Believe it or not Kari came in second on that one. I didn't know that many people hated Kari. I'm not a big fan of her myself (something about her attitude disturbs me) but I didn't think she would win second place for most hated character in a story. Oh well, on with the story!!!!!

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"We've picked up their trail, sir." Pepin said making sure not to make eye contact with his father. "How long until my sorceress is returned?" Bartholomew asked. His voice was calm but it would have scared even the bravest of men to death. "We should be able to close in on their camp in a day or two." Pepin replied with mock-courage. "Good. I will be accompanying you." The king turned and left the camber. His son gulped. This was the last thing he needed.

*****Meanwhile in Lionantha

"So it's true? The sorceress escaped from Bartholomew?" King Jonathan asked. "Yes your majesty. According to our spies, she is traveling with two men and a wolf." His captain of the guards informed him. "Send out an escort. Bring her here, unharmed." Jonathan ordered. "Sir, if I may?" Jonathan turned to the captain. "Of course, T.K. What's troubling you?" The blond man stood. "Sir, this girl has obviously been used by King Bartholomew. What makes you think she will come here willingly?" The young man was right. King Jonathan knew that he couldn't force her; she was a human being. That wasn't the only problem; the fact that he knew about her magic and what it could do to a man didn't help much either. "Alright, T.K., you've made your point. Offer her an escort here, if she refuses don't push it. Follow her and make sure that Bartholomew doesn't take her again." T.K. nodded then left the room.

*****In the forest

Davis leaned against a tree watching Yolei and Ken. Yolei was asleep in Ken's arms; he held her close as if, if he let go, she would disappear. Davis had returned to find them this way. He smiled; he knew how Yolei felt about Ken. He knew she wouldn't hate him. That's why he had told Ken to tell her. Suddenly, he heard some branches breaking not to far away. He looked to Prowler quickly. His ears were perked and Davis knew he had heard it too. The Timber wolf was at the other end of the camp when he heard strangers approaching. Davis whistled and Prowlers head shot around to look at him. Davis stood and motioned for the wolf to follow. They walked into the brush and crept toward the source of the sound.

They soon spotted a large group of men. They wore the light blue colors of Lionantha and were lead by a young, blond man of about Davis' age. The wolf and the thief moved closer so they could here what was being said. "Alright men, spread out. King Jonathan wants the sorceress found unharmed understand?" His men nodded. "Good. Return here immediately if you hear my whistle." The men dispersed. As soon as the troops were gone, Davis stepped from the shelter of the trees. "What are you doing here, T.J.?" The tall blond man whipped around. As soon as his blue eyes fell on Davis he relaxed. "I should be asking you the same question, Davis. And my name is T.K." Davis just stared at the other man icily. "Why are you wearing Lionantha's colors?" Davis asked his voice deadly calm. "I though you were the Prince of Adventura." T.K.'s eyes grew narrow. "I am. My brother was recently crowned King. Matt told me that he wants me to learn how to become a great leader. That's why I'm the captain of Lionatha's guards." T.K. replied slowly. "And Queen Sora agreed to this as well?" Davis asked. "Of course. My sister-in-law and my brother agree on everything." The prince spat. Davis almost laughed. He knew how much the prince resented Matt for marrying Sora. Sora was T.K.'s first crush, even though Matt didn't know it. "Alright, one more question." Davis began. "I don't have to answer any more of your questions, thief." T.K. sneered. "Ow, T.K., that hurt." Davis said sarcastically. "My question is, why are you are you looking for the sorceress?"

"That's none of your business." T.K. growled. "Oh, but I think it is. What do you think Prowler?" The timber wolf stepped out of the brush and into T.K.'s sight. Prowler growled at T.K. and bared his teeth. Even though he couldn't understand much of what was said, he knew it had something to do with his princess. "A WOLF!!" Suddenly the realization of the wolf's presence hit T.K. like a ton of bricks. "Your one of the men traveling with the sorceress, aren't you?" Davis just stared at him. "She has a name you know." He replied his voice was so cold it could have frozen a fire. "Take me to her now, Davis." T.K. half-shouted. Davis shook his head. "No, you might try to hurt her." T.K. almost exploded. "Why the hell do you care?!!! You never cared about anything else in your life and now your going to protect some stupid witch!!!!!!" Davis grabbed the collar of T.K.'s tunic and almost lifted him off the ground. "DON'T YOU EVER CALL HER THAT!!! DO YOU THINK SHE'S THE SORCERESS BY CHOICE?!!! DO YOU THINK SHE LIKES HAVING KINGDOMS CHASE HER AROUND TRYING TO CLAIM OWNERSHIP OF HER?!!!! NO SHE HATES IT AND SHE'S MISERABLE!!!! I'M NOT GOING TO LET YOU ADD TO THAT MISERY!!! UNDERSTAND?!" T.K. was stunned that she meant that much to Davis he just had to know why. "Again Davis, why do you care so much." Davis set T.K. down. "We grew up together, she's my best friend...she's m...like my little sister." T.K. could tell by the way Davis had stuttered the 'm...like my little sister' that he was hiding something.

"I don't want to hurt her, Davis. King Jonathan sent me to find her. My orders are to offer her an escort to Lionantha. If she refuses, then I am to watch over her." Davis shook his head. "She doesn't need you to do that. She got me, Ken, and Prowler over there." He said indicating the wolf. "Orders are orders Davis. Please just take me to her." Davis thought it over for a second and decided that it wouldn't do any harm if T.K. were the only one came. "Alright, but just you. Follow me." Davis led T.K. toward the camp with Prowler close behind.

*****Meanwhile back at camp

Ken watched Yolei sleep. He'd seen everything that had happened to her during her life and he couldn't help but wonder how such a fragile looking creature could have remanded so strong through all of her hardships. He liked the idea that she had formed a temporary connection between the two of them. He knew it was so she could be sure she could trust him, but he didn't think she had meant to let him see her past as well. Yolei stirred slightly in his arms. "Are you ok?" he asked. She smiled. "I'm alright. Just a little tired that's all." Ken pulled her close to him. "I was worried." He admitted. He kissed her lightly. Suddenly, they heard footsteps approaching them. A few moments later, Davis arrived with a tall blond man behind him. "T.K. this is Miyako Yolei Inoue and I believe you know Ken." T.K. nodded. "Yodels, this is Prince T.K. of Adventura. He's the captain of Lionantha's guards." T.K. stepped forward. "Sorceress, I bring a message for you, from King Jonathan."

*****A few miles away

King Bartholomew and his son were quickly approaching the group of young travelers. His mind was filled with nothing but thoughts of getting his sorceress back. He would stop at nothing to return her to his castle. Even if it meant killing her companions. He would have no problem with that.

TBC...

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So what did you think? Have you guys guessed what Davis is hiding yet? I know almost everyone is OOC but this is an A/U. Please review! Oh and for anyone who reads the Roswell High book series, you know where I got the connection thing from! Hopefully my next chapter will be out soon. If I get enough reviews(hint, hint, hint). ;)