A/N: Sorry it took so long for me to get the next chapter out! I've been really busy, I was in Toronto for 3 days, 4 if you count the day I left to go there. And I tutor four days a week, I'm on the student council, and I'm currently with the Drama Group in my school who are practicing for the Regional Drama festival! Not to mention the 3 online courses I'm doing... wait... You don't need to hear about me! Read the story already! Ika... I can't believe you read all that... Again, I'm sorry I didn't get this out sooner, I probably should have posted before I left for Toronto!
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"Memories"
Ch.6 - Situation
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"Mother if you would just-"
"Do not insult me you foolish child! I am Lady Kmioe! Queen of Ominu! I refuse to sleep in the same ...accommodations with... peasants." she spat the word out as if it were poison.
"Mother..." groaned Guire.
We sat around a small fire. 'We' being, Guire, his parents, Estyu's two generals and Niemo. Dilandau was off god know's where, and I suspected Estyu was with him. Meanwhile the fire burned bright. Magnificent oranges and reds dancing across the charred wood. I was anxious, the fire would attract attention to our location. But Dilandau had assured me that a stealth field was surrounding the camp, the only way someone would find us is if they wandered into the camp.
I sat on a blanket, digging my leather cased sword into the ground so that I could lean comfortably on it.
I'd been listening to Kmioe, the rabid beast that she was, complain about every aspect of her present situation for what seemed like an eternity. She'd started with the rations. And now she was complaining about the sleeping arrangements. Apparently only Dilandau and I had private sleeping areas. Which wasn't much of a surprise to me. He was trying to get on my good side after all.
"My dear Kmioe. I understand that you're upset. This is our second night outside the country, but we must accept the arrangement for now, things will become much better. Think of the future." replied Lord Hytiu, when Kmioe had finally stopped for a breath of air.
"The future?!" she screeched angrily.
"M'Lady!" I said loudly, interrupting her before she could continue. "If it upsets you so greatly to share 'accommodations' with the others than you and your family if you wish, may take my tent."
She stared at me with uncertainty, and confusion. "What do I owe you in return?" she asked cautiously.
I sighed shaking my head slightly. "What do you owe me in return?" I was going to tell her to shut the hell up for the rest of the trip, but my nice side got the better of me. "Nothing."
"Thank-you, Lady Kmioe and I are very great full." said Hytiu, looking somewhat relieved by my offer. "We accept your offer."
I smiled slightly, watching Kmioe get up and leave with a huff, she brushed by Dilandau, pushing him aside, and entering the tent which was formerly mine. I heard him growl something before he continued towards us.
"We're leaving early." he said as he neared us. "Get some rest." I noticed a Zibach soldier following close behind him, carrying a bucket.
Sand was promptly poured onto the fire. Dust flew into the air and sudden darkness surrounded us, the only light emanating form the few glowing embers that weren't submerged in sand, and the moon that shone down on us full and beautifully.
"Hey!" yelled Guire in surprise.
I wondered breifly about Estyu's whereabouts, and decided not to worry about him. He was a grown man after all, and hopefully quite capable of taking care of himself.
I got up reattaching my sword to my belt and walked away, catching a glimpse of Guire who was watching me curiously.
"Jade." I stopped, looking over my should at my sliver haired host. "I wish to speak with you."
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"Dilandau, this better be important." I growled, swatting away the flap of the tent as I entered his quarters. I was blinking rapidly, the dust from sand his soldier had put on the fire had made it's way into my eyes. Irritating them beyond belief.
"Your crying." he stated smugly.
"The sand you idiot." I hissed. "Now what do you want."
"Like I said we're leaving early. I need you to plot a course to Palace before dawn."
"Excuse me." I snorted. Looking at him in disbelief. "You want me to plot a 3 week trip in less than 6 hours."
"Exactly." he replied.
"We'll be heading into a battle zone."
"Mph." he grunted acknowledging the information. "Before dawn." he repeated in a growl.
"Strange you haven't taken care of this already?" I smirked, as his eyes narrowed.
"I have other matters to attend to."
"Very well... I'll need maps." I replied, shaking my head in amusement.
"There in the council room."
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A/N: Sorry this chapter was so short! But I'll posted another in a day or two!!! As soon as I finish typing it! Don't forget to leave a review!!! (Common! You know you want to!! ^.^)
Coming Soon - Chapter 7
-Phoenix