A/N: thanks to the reviewers! If you have any suggestions, tell me!
Jon tacked up Nightmoon (a/n that will be his steed for this fic), all the while thinking about Alanna. Do I still love her? he thought suddenly. With a shake of his head, he banished the prospect, and convinced himself that Alanna was only his friend, and one that he missed and worried about desperately.
As he was riding out, the King was approached by a frowning Gary.
"What's wrong with you?" Jon asked.
Gary's scowl deepened. "Where do you think your going without an escort?" he scolded.
"I'm going to see Alanna. And I'm a knight too. I can fend for myself!" Jon retorted.
"Alanna?" Gary raised his eyebrows skeptically, which, along with his frown, made his face very stretched. "I thought you two weren't talk--"
"Have a nice day," Jon said tightly, and nudged Nightmoon into a trot.
"What's so nice about it?" muttered Gary, and stalked off.
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Jon rode hard, stopping only once to sleep at an inn. The thought of seeing Alanna drove him. Finally, at about noon the next day, Pirates Swoop came into his view. He kicked night moon into a gallop. When he got close enough for the men-at-arms to recognize the guest, they all bowed deeply, muttering amongst themselves. They all knew Jon and Alanna had fought. When Jon finally came to the gate, the guards opened it and admitted him. George was waiting.
"'Lo, Jon. What brings you here?"
"Is Alanna around?" Jonathon asked.
George chuckled. "No, the Lass is off on some knightly adventure. Been gone for some time, actually. So ye want to make up with her, then?"
Jon sighed. "I miss her, very much. I need to apologize.
The Baron nodded knowingly. "Why don' ye stay here for a while, maybe she'll be back soon."
Jon smiled gratefully and dismounted. One of the servants hurried forward to take care of Nightmoon. George led Jon inside. Several miles away, a courier rode full speed towards the Swoop, the carrier of bad news.
A/n: well, there is the 2nd chapter! I'm kinda makin it up as I go, but have a vague idea of whats gonna happen. If you have any ideas/suggestions PLEASE REVIEW AND TELL ME! J