Disclaimer: Ok everyone, I'm sure you've already heard this a million times, but none of these characters belong to me. They all belong to Tamora Pierce, except for Lillian. Of course, I wrote this chapter, so please don't copy my work without my permission. Thanks!

[A/N: Hey everyone, I decided that if I posted the second chapter maybe more people would read it. I know no one wants to read a story with only one chapter in it. But please review!]

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"I don't know what has gotten into him," Daine fumed as she paced back and forth,"He's never been like this before!"

"What am I going to do Kit!" She wailed to a blue scaled dragon to her left. Kitten chirped reassuringly, and Daine felt a little better. Daine heard a knock on her door, and Kitten ran to open it. In stomped a red-faced Numair.

"Daine, why were you so mean to her! I've never seen you like this!" Numair yelled. Daine felt a burst of anger at how blind Numair was to Lillian's actions.

"Why are you blaming me, she was the one being mean!" she yelled back. Daine could feel tears gathering, and she blinked them back. Finally, after a long awkward moment of silence, Numair sighed.

"I don't want to fight with you, I just hope you get along better in the future."

"Alright," Daine agreed,"I don't want to fight with you either, not when we're getting married!" Numair laughed and leaned closer to her. He caught her lips in a passionate kiss, and held onto her tighter. Then………….*KNOCK KNOCK* Daine frowned and Numair kissed her briefly again, then went to open the door. As Daine expected, Lillian stood there. "She had this all planned out!" Daine thought angrily,"She doesn't want to have me alone with Numair." Then to her annoyance, she heard Lillian's shrill voice say sweetly,"I'm soooooo sorry Numair, I didn't mean to interrupt!! I came to invite you to a picnic with me, but I guess I'll leave…." To Daine's horror, she heard Numair tell Lillian it was ok, then eagerly agree to go on the picnic with her! She didn't even mention Daine.

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Daine sighed as she thought about what a wonderful time Numair must be having with Lillian. She was still lost in thought when there was a knock on her door. "Maybe it's them!" Daine thought happily. She ran over and threw open the door. Then she tried to hide her disappointment as Tkaa slithered in the door.

"Why so disappointed to see me, are you expecting anyone else?"Tkaa asked, sounding a little hurt. The jealous girl sighed again and told Tkaa all that had happened.

"Oh, so you're jealous….."Tkaa began in a teasing tone, but stopped when Daine punched him lightly. Then there was another knock on the door. Tkaa opened it and Daine heard an ear piercing scream.

"EWWWW!!!!! GROSS!!! There's a snake in your room Daine!"Lillian screamed for the whole tower to hear.

"It's ok, stop screaming, that's only Tkaa,"Daine said resentfully.

"IT has a Name!"Lillian screeched, then wrinkled her nose in disgust.

"Well anyways,"Lillian began, trying not to stare at Tkaa,"Numair went to look at scrolls with Sir Myles. Also, I think that you should stay away from Numair. He obviously thinks you are annoying. I had to save him from a boring afternoon by taking him on this picnic. You should thank me." Daine couldn't believe her ears.

"YOU want ME to stay away from NUMAIR!?"she screamed,"We're getting married!"

"That will be taken care of, he will marry me instead,"Lillian checked each perfect fingernail,"You are only a little obstacle in my path." Daine felt fury mounting as she said each word. She tried to control herself for Numair's sake, but failed. She slapped Lillian as hard as she could. Just then, Numair came in the door holding a scroll. When he saw what had just taken place, he dropped the scroll and ran to Lillian's side.

"I was only trying to be friends,"Lillian cried, sobbing into Numair's shirt,"I didn't think I would be so unwelcome. I'll just leave!" She got up and ran out the door, Numair following her.

"Lillian, wait!"

[A/N: ARG!!! Isn't Lillian just evil!! Well just wait, I'm just going to make her even more evil!! *grins* Well anyways, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE review!!! I guess since I didn't meet my goal of 10 reviews I'm gonna make it 10 now. I'll let u read more if you review! Bye Bye for now!]