Disclaimer: I own all the characters, but Tortall belongs to that
unreachable idol, Tamora Pierce.
Chapter 16 has arrived, and I actually have an excuse this time. I've been
home for two days in total during the past month. Lady Knight's coming out
in 4 days!!!! ~leaps with excitement~
Bubba's Revenge!
Kerry and I just stared at each other for long moments. Several attempts were made to speak, but all failed miserably. Finally, after about 5 minutes of open-mouthed gaping, I spoke. "WHAT are you doing here!? Why are you in a dark alley? Why do you look like a hollow-eyed murderer? And how." Kerry closed a hand over my mouth before I could finish my tirade. Her hand still locked on my mouth, Kerry of Serenitatis introduced herself as such to my two conscious companions, Erin and Anya (Caitlin was still in a dead faint on the ground). Then Kerry once again addressed me. "Hello Arianne, it's nice to see you too. And no," responding to my muffled yells, "I was not looking for you."
I glared at my sister. Was this the end? Would I never avenge Bubba? Was Kerry going to drag me home by the scruff of the neck, like a bad dog?
Not if I could help it!
I wrenched herself out of Kerry's grasp and faced her. "Why are you here?" I asked through clenched teeth. Kerry didn't answer right away, but averted her gaze as if she felt guilty about something. By then, Caitlin had awakened and was demanding an explanation. Anya and Erin couldn't seem to get over the fact that I was on such frank speaking terms with a noble. If only they knew.
After a while, Kerry answered slowly, as if each word was painful for her to speak. "I'm in hiding."
I stared. What could she possibly be hiding from? While I was examining the possibilities, I caught a glimpse of a square of embroidery behind her back. Suddenly, it was like a sub-conscious puzzle had just been completed before my eyes. Kerry was the Serial Killer everyone was talking about. The one who had killed Keladry of Mindelan at Serenitatis.
Perfect.
Bubba's Revenge!
Kerry and I just stared at each other for long moments. Several attempts were made to speak, but all failed miserably. Finally, after about 5 minutes of open-mouthed gaping, I spoke. "WHAT are you doing here!? Why are you in a dark alley? Why do you look like a hollow-eyed murderer? And how." Kerry closed a hand over my mouth before I could finish my tirade. Her hand still locked on my mouth, Kerry of Serenitatis introduced herself as such to my two conscious companions, Erin and Anya (Caitlin was still in a dead faint on the ground). Then Kerry once again addressed me. "Hello Arianne, it's nice to see you too. And no," responding to my muffled yells, "I was not looking for you."
I glared at my sister. Was this the end? Would I never avenge Bubba? Was Kerry going to drag me home by the scruff of the neck, like a bad dog?
Not if I could help it!
I wrenched herself out of Kerry's grasp and faced her. "Why are you here?" I asked through clenched teeth. Kerry didn't answer right away, but averted her gaze as if she felt guilty about something. By then, Caitlin had awakened and was demanding an explanation. Anya and Erin couldn't seem to get over the fact that I was on such frank speaking terms with a noble. If only they knew.
After a while, Kerry answered slowly, as if each word was painful for her to speak. "I'm in hiding."
I stared. What could she possibly be hiding from? While I was examining the possibilities, I caught a glimpse of a square of embroidery behind her back. Suddenly, it was like a sub-conscious puzzle had just been completed before my eyes. Kerry was the Serial Killer everyone was talking about. The one who had killed Keladry of Mindelan at Serenitatis.
Perfect.