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as part of my exam revision for English: Writing. At least I have an excuse
to add more.
Chapter 6- Explanations and Dares
Alanna was sitting in the Entrance Hall when Kel walked in. Alanna beckoned to the younger knight to come and join her and Kel accepted the invitation.
"Was the Jon I just heard being yelled at by my daughter?" asked Alanna, smiling wryly.
Kel nodded. "She really gave him a good telling off. I've never seen anyone with that much guts before. She's really brave standing up to the King like that. I've never seen him so angry, even when Raoul finds a way to miss a ball, not that he does that much any more since him and Buri got together."
Alanna laughed and then glanced questionably at Kel when a look of thoughtfulness and a slight frown came over her face. Kel noticed the look that Alanna gave her and answered her silent question.
"I'm just a bit confused when it comes to Liz. I mean, she has all this power and she's really strong but how come no of had heard of her. If the conservatives made such a fuss over me surely they made a big fuss over her too. How could she just be forgotten?"
Alanna considered the question and sighed.
"I guess it's only right I tell you. You see, a big fuss was made over Liz especially when Jon let her take her ordeal four years earlier, but once she got her shield she did not want a big fuss made over her. Using her extensive Gift she put a type of veil over the world. Only a few chosen people were allowed to remember who she was and what she achieved. She liked to keep a low profile. She is very solitary when you come down to it."
"I still don't get it thought. If she is so powerful and dedicated to Tortall, where was she during the Immortals war? What about the war against Scanra? (It comes up I Lady Knight.) As far as I've seen, she has the power to stop the war all together so why didn't she?"
"It's hard to explain. You don't know the whole story but trust me, she helped a lot. Just ask Daine if you don't believe me."
The sound of chatter interrupted the rest of the conversation. A group of page's walked in the Hall, surrounding one page in particular.
"Thom," murmured Alanna and walked over to the group. When she saw what they were all excited about her eyebrows shot up.
"Please don't tell me that was what Liz came up with when she got you a sword." Thom grinned and nodded to his mother. Kel gave a low whistle of approvement (is that a word). Alanna held out her hand and Thom passed the sword to her. She took it, surprised at the weight and the power within it. Carefully she probed its limits with her Gift, searching for the secrets hidden within. A sudden gust of wind startled her out of her concentration. Liz had appeared out of no-where, still looking very disgruntled.
When she saw Alanna holding the sword she sighed,
"I thought our Thom had already placed his swords into the wrong hands when I felt the magic being probed. I should have known it was you." She glanced over to the group of pages around her brother. "I thought I told you not to brag," she said pointedly. "You know I don't want a lot of questions about where it came from." Alanna raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything.
Thom pouted. "I don't see why I can't show my friends your present. It is mine you know. I can't help they might want to see it."
"You know very well you are not to show off with it. There is a deal attached to that preset and don't push it, brother or you may not see it again."
"Awe, come on sis. What are you so tensed up about? You just remembered that tomorrows Beltane and there's a ball."
"Actually, it completely slipped my mind. But thanks for reminding me. I need to plan a long ride for tomorrow night." She gave a wry smile.
"Oh. Is the big, strong Knight scared of actually being nice to people and having a pleasant conversation?" taunted Thom.
"I am not. I just dislike social occasions, just like you."
"Nice excuse. How about this then? I dare you to go to the ball."
"Fine. I dare you to kiss Princess Kalasin," retorted Liz.
Thom looked aghast at the proposal. Alanna, who was listening intently to the conversation, had a sudden burst of inspiration. She bent down and whispered something into Thom's ear. A grin lit his face and Liz knew she would regret the words that were about to come from his mouth.
"I dare you to kiss Prince Jonathan. Mouth to mouth!"
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Ooooh. I just had to stop it there. What will happen? Will Liz swallow her pride and decline the dare. Or will she accept and will romance blossom. It could just blow up in everybody's face. Only I have the power to decide and to find out you need to review.
I love leaving you hanging.
StarFire
Chapter 6- Explanations and Dares
Alanna was sitting in the Entrance Hall when Kel walked in. Alanna beckoned to the younger knight to come and join her and Kel accepted the invitation.
"Was the Jon I just heard being yelled at by my daughter?" asked Alanna, smiling wryly.
Kel nodded. "She really gave him a good telling off. I've never seen anyone with that much guts before. She's really brave standing up to the King like that. I've never seen him so angry, even when Raoul finds a way to miss a ball, not that he does that much any more since him and Buri got together."
Alanna laughed and then glanced questionably at Kel when a look of thoughtfulness and a slight frown came over her face. Kel noticed the look that Alanna gave her and answered her silent question.
"I'm just a bit confused when it comes to Liz. I mean, she has all this power and she's really strong but how come no of had heard of her. If the conservatives made such a fuss over me surely they made a big fuss over her too. How could she just be forgotten?"
Alanna considered the question and sighed.
"I guess it's only right I tell you. You see, a big fuss was made over Liz especially when Jon let her take her ordeal four years earlier, but once she got her shield she did not want a big fuss made over her. Using her extensive Gift she put a type of veil over the world. Only a few chosen people were allowed to remember who she was and what she achieved. She liked to keep a low profile. She is very solitary when you come down to it."
"I still don't get it thought. If she is so powerful and dedicated to Tortall, where was she during the Immortals war? What about the war against Scanra? (It comes up I Lady Knight.) As far as I've seen, she has the power to stop the war all together so why didn't she?"
"It's hard to explain. You don't know the whole story but trust me, she helped a lot. Just ask Daine if you don't believe me."
The sound of chatter interrupted the rest of the conversation. A group of page's walked in the Hall, surrounding one page in particular.
"Thom," murmured Alanna and walked over to the group. When she saw what they were all excited about her eyebrows shot up.
"Please don't tell me that was what Liz came up with when she got you a sword." Thom grinned and nodded to his mother. Kel gave a low whistle of approvement (is that a word). Alanna held out her hand and Thom passed the sword to her. She took it, surprised at the weight and the power within it. Carefully she probed its limits with her Gift, searching for the secrets hidden within. A sudden gust of wind startled her out of her concentration. Liz had appeared out of no-where, still looking very disgruntled.
When she saw Alanna holding the sword she sighed,
"I thought our Thom had already placed his swords into the wrong hands when I felt the magic being probed. I should have known it was you." She glanced over to the group of pages around her brother. "I thought I told you not to brag," she said pointedly. "You know I don't want a lot of questions about where it came from." Alanna raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything.
Thom pouted. "I don't see why I can't show my friends your present. It is mine you know. I can't help they might want to see it."
"You know very well you are not to show off with it. There is a deal attached to that preset and don't push it, brother or you may not see it again."
"Awe, come on sis. What are you so tensed up about? You just remembered that tomorrows Beltane and there's a ball."
"Actually, it completely slipped my mind. But thanks for reminding me. I need to plan a long ride for tomorrow night." She gave a wry smile.
"Oh. Is the big, strong Knight scared of actually being nice to people and having a pleasant conversation?" taunted Thom.
"I am not. I just dislike social occasions, just like you."
"Nice excuse. How about this then? I dare you to go to the ball."
"Fine. I dare you to kiss Princess Kalasin," retorted Liz.
Thom looked aghast at the proposal. Alanna, who was listening intently to the conversation, had a sudden burst of inspiration. She bent down and whispered something into Thom's ear. A grin lit his face and Liz knew she would regret the words that were about to come from his mouth.
"I dare you to kiss Prince Jonathan. Mouth to mouth!"
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Ooooh. I just had to stop it there. What will happen? Will Liz swallow her pride and decline the dare. Or will she accept and will romance blossom. It could just blow up in everybody's face. Only I have the power to decide and to find out you need to review.
I love leaving you hanging.
StarFire