Disclaimer: I own Mizu, kaji (her horse), Ukiyuu (her mum) and Samurai (her dad). The rest in this chapter is owned by Tamora Pierce. The Decision

King Jonathan sighed thoughtfully. He had received a letter from Mizu of the Yamani Islands wanting to become a Page. He wasn¡¯t to sure how Lord Wyldon or Alanna would react.

¡°Sire, you called us?¡± Jonathan¡¯s thoughts were interrupted and looked up to see Alanna and Lord Wyldon. ¡°Yes, sit down please. Well Mizu of the Yamani Islands would like to become a Page.¡± Alanna¡¯s face turned delighted but stopped half way through as Lord Wyldon sat there with no expression. Alanna spoke first, ¡°she will be. Right?¡± Lord Wyldon nodded. ¡°I guess so after all, Keladry of Mindelan has proved me wrong of woman warriors.¡± Alanna¡¯s purple eyes stared up into Jon¡¯s. ¡°I will be able to see her, ok? Its not like im going to aid her magic or¡¦.

Jonathan cut her off, ¡°but you don¡¯t see? Im sorry Alanna but she¡¯ll not get much respect, still people think you will and theres no way changing everyone¡¯s mind. Sorry Alanna, you may not see her until she is a Knight.¡±

Alanna was now furious. First she couldn¡¯t meet Kel and they put her on probation and now I won¡¯t get to see Mizu? ¡°That¡¯s not fair! Jon, first Kel and now Mizu! What do you expect? I have to go off again?¡± Jon just started to open his mouth when Alanna cut him off. ¡°Fine than, be that way I¡¯ll go as far from Corus again, you¡¯ll see.¡± Alanna barged out of the door leaving the King and training master alone. Jon sighed.

In the Yamani Islands, Mizu was extremely delighted. She had received a reply back from the King accepting. She ran down to her stables full of glee. ¡°Kaji!! Kaji!! Im allowed! We¡¯re going off to Tortall, yay!¡± She hugged her beautiful white coloured horse. The horse grunted in reply, oh great, we¡¯re going traveling again. Mizu grinned, ¡°its going to be great!¡±

Mizu¡¯s mum, Ukiyuu and dad, Samurai were glad for her. They grinned slightly as Mizu ran around. ¡°Mizu, now be good,¡± her mum said in a fake tone of sternness. Mizu had forgotten for even a true Yamani, she bit her gleeful face back. ¡°I will mum, I will.¡±

Heh, hope you liked it and im sorry this chapter is short .