Ok, I have to say that this fic is not based on Ali. It is mainly about Alanna and Kel, Ali is just another example of history repeating. It will be based on Alanna and Keladry's life and how their lives can sometimes repeat the past, even Alanna's life can and probably will repeat itself. It's just showin' ya that not in only our fav main characters have that influencing their lives, everyone does. I just that I like Alanna then Kel best, therefore basing my fic on them.
This is Tortall my way, so don't complain about facts gone wrong, kay? All characters belong to Tamora Pierce.
Toodles!
Niki
THE 2nd LADY PAGE?-hISTORY REPEATING 2
His startled, sapphire-blue eyes glanced up and filled with relief to see it was his ex-best friend (hopefully soon he could remove the "ex" from that title). Jon looked deeper and he was filled with the worry that Alanna obviously felt. THAT was something that had never and could never change; his knowledge of what Alanna was feeling from her eyes. Also the way that, most of the time, he could predict her reaction. If only he had known the reaction about his decision on Keladry. Jon asked, "What's wrong, Alanna?" She grinned wryly, "How do you always know what I'm feeling, Jon?"
"Exactly the same way that you know how I'm feeling."
"Oh."
"Sit down and talk." Jon demanded.
"Yes, Sire." Alanna answered cheerily as she plunked herself on the seat next to Jon behind his desk, in his study. She was reminded of her purpose and her mood changed, she knew she would have to compromise. "Jon, I have a problem. Well it will only be a problem concerning Lord Pain-In-The-Ass (Wyldon), because you owe me one, a big one." Jon had to admit that he did owe her one, after all they were best friends yet he forbid her from Kel, whom he knew she was desperate to meet.
" I know I do. Let me see what I can do, tell me." He urged.
"Ali wants to take after her ma and be a Lady Knight."
"What?"
"Yeah, I know. I'm willing to compromise, she can be on probation, it would be unfair on Keladry if she wasn't but…"
"You want to be able to contact your daughter."
"Exactly."
"Let's talk to my lord Wyldon." Jon suggested and got off his seat to tell a servant to fetch the training master as he debated the situation with himself. The problem was that he did feel guilty about Keladry and now Alanna was giving him a chance to partially redeem himself. He decided that he was too weak and would allow it, Alanna's friendship meant everything to him, even though he hadn't realised that until she had left him for 4 years. It disgusted him that he, a King, needed his friends so badly that he would strike up a fight with the blue-blood nobles of Tortall just to please her. Alanna, in the mean time, had already accepted his permission and she was worried, what if Wyldon would have nothing to do with Alanna's daughter?

Ali was thinking about trying to convince Myles that she should be let out to the market by herself when the shutting of the front door in such a way let Ali know that her Ma was home. Racing down the stairs Ali grinned at her mother's business-like face. "Well?" she demanded.
"Well what?" the purple eyes gave no indication of what the King or Lord Wyldon's decision was. Grinning because she didn't really need that question answered Alanna continued, "You'll be on probation for a year, just like Keladry. BUT you also get the other sour slice, I won't be able to contact you without being I public view with an escort until you have proved yourself worthy by passing the big exams." Although her mother didn't know it Ali was overjoyed, she thought that she wouldn't be able to see her ma for four years. And now she was going to be the third Lady Knight!

Alanna looked at her daughter's face. Ali was obviously excited on the prospect of being a Lady Knight but Alanna knew that certain boys and nobles would make her life hell if they knew that not only would she be training as a girl page but that her ma was the only lady knight. Alanna loved her daughter dearly and didn't want the training to be any harder than normal so she would have to tell Ali that she was now of Trebond again and must keep this secret until her knighthood, just like Alanna. While Ali trained both Alanna and George planned to stay nearby in their Corus rooms, George to watch over Ali but Alanna also wanted to meet Keladry and to continue the slow, painful task of mending her friendship with Jonathan. He was her King but she was his champion and as Duke Gareth always said, "A champion must always speak their mind, even when others lacked the courage." Alanna had always expressed her opinion and these times would be no exception. According to her mental calendar she was due in the king's study for a talk and game of chess. They were both very stubborn and aimed mend the broken relationship and knew that talking was the best way to begin. They're friendship had been a very strong one, built through decades of knowing each other; it had taken a mighty blow to knock it down and now was the time to fix it. Alanna left house Olau and trotted up to the King of Tortall's palace on Darkmoon.

Keladry of Mindelan walked throughout the busy corridors of the palace. For the past few days she had enjoyed walking around and viewing the castle when her mind wasn't preoccupied with other matters. Her parents were staying in Corus again because of the Yamani delegations she had managed to convince them to send her to Mindelan after the first week of the holidays. "Hey, Mindelan!" a loud boisterous voice called from behind her. Turning Kel saw Neal rush up behind her. She grinned slightly. "Hi Neal. What's got you in a flutter?" Another lady? She thought bitterly. "You won't guess what." After Kel's silence he continued, "Lady Alanna's at court!" "What?" Kel demanded as she silently kicked herself for leaving Corus so soon. "You heard me. She's trying to mend her friendship with the King about the you-know-what fiasco. She'll probably see you after the first few weeks of summer." "Um, Neal, I'm leaving Corus after the delegation are settled, that's in about a week." Kjel whispered as her heart sank to the bottom of her stomach.
"Oh. Maybe you could see her before you leave." Hopefully, Kel thought. She'd give anything to see her hero.


Alanna arrived back at the house just before dinner. George was seated and in deep conversation with Ali. "What are you two mischief-makers talking about?" Alanna demanded as she sat on a chair next to George and gave him a peck on the check. "We was think'in 'bout a trip t' the city. Ye know, t' show Ali the other sites."
"Oh. Can I come?" George and Ali exchanged glances then George replied, "Course ye can come. We woul' b' d'lighted." The three left house Olau the next day.

Keladry roamed around the market place, alone and depressed. Why can't I meet the Lioness? She thought. It's as if some gods were trying to punish me or something. Kel walked over to Raven Armory to take a look at the weapons displayed there, they had always interested her and she wanted to drown her sorrows by planning her future weapons, it always cheered her up.

Ali wanted to go everywhere. "She looks jus' like ye when ye firs' came t' Corus." George mumbled in Alanna's ear. They had walked to the market because of traffic, George with a tight hold on Alanna's waist ever since that morning. Without consciously knowing it Alanna and George acted as if they already knew the future, in fact their bodies did. "What's that like?" Alanna asked even when she already knew the answer. "Ma! Da! Come look over here!" called Ali, ruining her parents' romantic daydream. She was standing near the Raven supplies shop, gawking at the weapons displayed there. Ali turned to a stranger next to her and began talking about something or other. Alanna sighed; her daughter was way too talkative. She definitely didn't get it from Alanna's side of the family.

Keladry was more than surprised when a little girl about the age of eleven turned to her and began talking as if she had known Kel all her life. "Anyway, what are you doing here? Most noble ladies go on fancy trips with their parents and what not, not hang around Raven Armory?"
"I have my reasons" Kel explained and excused herself as the girl turned to beg her parents, a lady with copper hair and a Baron with brown, if she could have something. Kel began to walk home. She was leaving earlier than expected but what would it matter? The Lioness probably hated her by now, she would have realised that there was now another Lady Knight, and that it was be much better being the only one. Kel thought. When Kel arrived at her parents' house later on she was even more depressed and went to Mindelan in a huff.

Oh dear. Will Kel ever realise that she just saw her hero? La di dah. Dunno. neway, please review!