*Hey everybody this is my first Tamora Pierce fic.  I've done a few other fics of newsies so if it tickles your fancy to go look, then by all means……………GO

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            Why are they calling me again?  I haven't visited the wolves in awhile but they are constantly invading my brain lately.  I wonder if something is the matter, the call seems urgent.

"Numair, I'm afraid I need to cancel our date for the night, I need to make an urgent trip to Dunlath," said Daine curtly.

"Is something the matter," asked Numair.

"That is what I need to find out, the wolves have been constantly calling me the past few hours.  But maybe this could be a good thing, and besides I haven't seen Maura in ages, I miss her."

"If you must.  I will arrange for a carriage for us."

"Numair, I need to go alone, you have work need to be done here."

"Okay are you going to shape-shift?

"No this is a formal meeting with the court of Dunlath, I will ride my horse.  I will see you shortly darling."

"Yes, sooner rather then later please," he pleaded.

             Daine was received warmly by the court of Dunlath; they all seem almost relieved to see her.  Maura's hand-maid escorted Daine to Maura's quarters, "Malady has been temperamental these past few weeks, please be careful," whispered the hand-maid.  Daine thought this was strange; Maura had always had a sweet demeanor.   She walked in to Maura's quarters assuming to find Maura and her husband Vincent.  She walked into the quarters to find a disheveled (more then normal) looking Maura.

"He is dead, the wolves killed him," Maura solemnly stated.

I really hope you guys like it.  I know it is short but it is late and I have to go to bed.  Please read and review.  Tell me if I should continue the story.  Waffles to all reviewers!!!!!!!!!!