Authors Note: I'm hoping this chapter will be somewhat better so lets just
see. I'm ignoring The it for now.One of the new characters is being based
upon my best guy friend, so laugh as hard as you can. His names Cheyne,
and its pronounced as Shane not Shay-knee. Have fun.oh btw...I'm sooooo
sorry it took so long. I wrote this really good chapter and my stupid
computer deleted it...damn comp!...anyhoo...
*Bell rings* All the characters walked in, laptops and cell phones in hand. (Must be modern class) The teacher, who happens to be me for some unknown reason, I mean who wants to teach some kids.. I wouldn't want to teach myself, that's for sure... anyway the teacher waits until everyone is seat before looking to the door where two boys are standing, looking at their feet. "Come here!" The teacher barks. "Everyone this is Cypress and Cheyne. They'll be joining our crew of main characters. Treat them like you want to be treated." Cypress and Cheyne sit down and Disclaimer comes along to say his stuff.
Disclaimer- Once again anything you have not read in any of TP's books belongs to Felix Da Kat... everything else belongs to her. Including fiefs.here we g0o0o0o..
And then Teacher starts to read a story.so lets begin.
Chapter tree Awaiting a name..
The next day dawned bright and clear, nothing like Rage's mood. She got out of bed, rubbing sleepy silver eyes. A maid had already set up a bath with warm water. Rage undressed and sank into it. Her personal maid, Dana, quietly came in and washed Rage's hair. Rage sighed, enjoying the head massage. "Thanks Dana." "Of course, Ragelin." Dana had learned a while ago to call Rage by her name and not My Lady unless in public. Rage sighed again when it was finished and she was expected to get out. She did so, just not very fast. After slipping into some nice woven breeches and blouse, she combed her hair and went in search of breakfast. She got her food and walked straight to their usual table. Becky, Chase and Andy were already there. She sat down next to Becky and started to munch away. "What's on the plan today?" Said Chase. Becky shrugged, eating a sausage. Rage and Andy looked at each other. "I don't know what your doing but I was thinking of going into town today." Becky looked at her, suspicion in her blue eyes. "Any reason?" Rage frowned at her, "No. But don't come with me. I'd like to be alone." Andy stared at her then shook his head. "Why don't we go to the practice courts right now." Rage opened her mouth to decline but Chase interrupted her. "He's right. We need to practice, including you. You can go to Town later. Lets go" Rage sighed and nodded. With that all four got up, put their trays away and went walking toward the practice courts. Becky sighed and looked at her feet as they walked along the halls. "It's so empty. Usually you can't walk through these halls without bumping into someone." Rage smiled at her, though it was forced. "I know what you mean. I once almost got pushed down the stairs because of that. I guess that's one advantage of the war." Becky nodded to her, a small smile on her lips.
As soon as they walked through the arch to the practice courts and through the gardens, Andy went strait toward the swords. He found his and then grinned. "Who's up for a match?" His brown eyes swept over them all and landed on Chase. "No way. I'm not gonna kill myself and lose my reputation because your taking advantage of me." Andy shook his head and muttered something that sounded awfully close to "poor sport" Rage raised her hand like she did in one of her classes. "I haven't fenced in a while. Nor have I challenged after you for a while. This should be fun." Andy's face broke into a smile, one that covered his whole space. "Good. Lets go." Rage walked over and inspected all the swords. After finding one she liked she immediately went into the guard position. Andy followed suit and then swiftly attacked. Rage quickly deflected it and thrusted her sword toward his stomach. He blocked it and did a half turn, his sword sweeping to her. Rage brought her sword down and blocked it just in time; she then attacked, giving him barely enough time to bring his sword up. Both swords met with a clash, ringing metal sounding through out the empty courts. Andy thrusted toward her and once again got ready to block it. But instead Andy trapped her sword, kicked a leg out from under Rage and she fell. In a second his sword was untangled and his at her throat. "That was good. Lasted longer then I expected to." Rage grinned up at him. "I'm so glad I made you happy. Can you make me overjoyed now by getting up?" Her voice was like poisoned chocolate right then, sweet yet deadly. Andy obliged and put the sword away. "What next then, oh friends of mine?" He looked to Rage, who looked to Chase who looked to Becky who looked back Andy. Andy chuckled and shook his head. "Why don't we go to the Archery Range and have a competition. Well see who's the best archer amongst us." Becky rolled her eyes and Chase just grinned slightly. "How fun"Andy looked at him and nodded. "I'm so glad I have your support on this" Chase smirked, "Oh but you dear mother of mine." Andy, for all he was a well brought up gentleman, stuck his tongue out at Chase. Chase averted his eyes and whistled, acting like nothing happened. Both Becky and Rage looked at each other and giggled out "men". Soon they were all walking toward the Archery range. As they did so Rage noticed that the moods had considerably lightened and she herself was not as gloomy as before. She would haft to thank Andy later, for now.Now she had to win a competition against him.
Chase looked at all the Bows and then raised an eyebrow at Andy. "What kind? Long or Cross?" They all looked at Andy as he bit his lip in thought. "Long. Better challenge that way." He grinned, as Chase remarked "Aren't we lucky." Becky nodded at him muttering. "Oh yes. Very." They all grabbed Longbows and then went to the targets. As soon as they were straight line, straddling the board (1), and had their Bows ready did Andy speak? "All ready? Your arrows are fine? Well then let's begin. Shoot all of them then put your bow down and wait for the others. No talking. Begin" Rage shook her head as she thought once again that he should become a teacher. The though quickly disappeared as she heard the first arrow fly and land. She brought the bow up, aimed and then let loose. She couldn't tell if it landed in the red or blue (2) but decided just to keep going. She just kept aiming, shooting and reloading until she grabbed for another arrow and found them all gone. She sighed, put her bow down and stepped back. Andy was already done and gave her a quick smile before turning back toward Becky and Chase. Chase hit the bulls-eye and stepped back, smiling proudly at his work. Becky had a pretty good aim herself, at least from what Rage saw from here. Soon she too was done and stepped back, she looked to either side of her and then smiled sheepishly at them when she noticed she was the last one done. Andy smiled back her and then looked at all of them. "Well done. I'm impressed. Even from here I can tell we have some good eyes. Let's see who won. As they walked toward their targets Becky spoke up, asking a question that had been on Rage's mind a little bit ago. "What do we get if we win this competition of yours?" Andy look surprised at the question but grinned and answered. "2 gold nobles. That good enough?" Chase nodded his head. "That's wonderful. Mayhap I'll buy a new dagger if I win." He looked at his old dagger, shaking his head. "Mines getting old.Its gonna die soon." "Daggers die?" Becky and Andy chorused at the same time, the grinned at each other. Chase looked shocked, as if that was the stupidest question in the world. "Well of course. What doesn't." Rage raised an eyebrow at him. "And where exactly does it go?" Chase smiled at her, eyes full of hidden laughter. "Well the Realms of Weapons I'm guessing." "I should of known." Rage said sarcastically. Chase nodded his head proudly, his face now very much serious. "Well you should have." Rage rolled her eyes at him and was thinking of what to say when they came to their Target Rings.
"Don't pull the arrows out. Just count the result. I want to make sure none of us cheat." Said Andy. "Like we would" muttered Chase. Rage went to hers quickly and smiled. All eight of the arrows had landed on the target. She counted 4 in red, 2 inner and 2 outer. 2 in Blue, both in inner. 1 in Inner Black and 1 in inner Gold. That equaled 54. She nodded, pleased with herself. Andy, who's target was close to hers, also nodded in approval at hers. She looked at his and saw he had got a 50. They both walked over to Chase and Becky. Andy almost fell over in Shock as he saw Becky's target. Every arrow was in either the gold or the red. She did the math quicker then Andy and knew right away that she won. "Well if I'm ever surprised. Who taught you to shoot like that?" He asked, his voice calm for all his eyes were not. Becky looked at Rage and smiled. "Rage did. She said every girl needed to know to at least know how to hold a bow. I kind of liked it so I practiced a lot." Rage's eyebrows rose to her hairline. "Goddess bless. I never knew you got his good." Becky blushed; embarrassed at all this attention she was getting. She held hand out and they all looked at her strangely. "Well. I thought I get money?" she said it in a questioning way that seemed to startle Andy. He dug in his pouch and came out with two gold nobles. Chase sighed and shook his head. Rage laughed, knowing exactly what was on his mind. "At least it'll die happy and useful." Chase sighed again, this time deeper. "I guess so." He winced as Becky punched him playfully in the shoulder. "You big baby." Andy smiled crookedly. "Enough Children. Let's go eat. It's past lunch time." Rage's eyes widened in surprise as she looked at the sky. Sure enough the sun was well past its peak in the sky.
They all stared walking back toward the castle. As they neared its great stone walls Rage turned to go another direction, the one toward town. "I haft to go to town now. I'll catch you three later, around dinner." Chase looked at her suspiciously but didn't say anything; He just motioned the other two to follow him. Rage smiled gratefully at his back and turned around, walking toward the gates. Rage whistled a tune she had learned from Stanton as she walked down the long road toward the town (city?) She continued on the road until she neared a corner with an inn slash pup called the Dancing Dove. She had heard plenty of the soldiers talking about so she decided to go in. Luckily from her time spent at the Practice courts her breeches were now dusty and her blouse hem had come undone, she looked enough to be a merchants daughter. She opened the door to be overrun by sounds, smells and smoke. She found a small round table without an owner near, but not in, ac corner and sat down. A Barmaid came and looked her over she frowned. "What's a yung un like ya doin down 'ere?" Rage, being a pretty good actor, looked down at the table and bit her lip. "Family troubles." The woman nodded. "K then. Ill be getting ya sum lemonade then, missy." She left and walked toward the bar, flirting with the guys as she did. She quickly came back, a mug of lemonade in her hand. She gave a little smile to Rage before turning around and leaving.
Rage lifted the mug to her lips and took a sip. She sighed, content with the sweet and sour liquid that went down her throat. She moved her arm to put it down but before she could her arm froze in its place. Her eyes got wide and stared across from her. Sitting in the once vacant seat was a young man, perhaps a year or so older then her. He smiled, his Hazel eyes crinkling with amusement at her posture. He gently took her mug and put it down. Putting his hand on his arm he pushed it down until it was on the solid table. "Well Heylow there." Rage frowned at him. "You know it's considered rude to sit at someone's table without asking." She said this in very well spoken common, not even noticing. He had straight teeth that looked very white when mixed with his dark skin. "Maybe for ya nobles sure. But lady, ya on common ground now. Ya follow our rules." He spoke with a serious tone, even if his eyes were still laughing at her. "Humph" He chuckled and introduced himself. "I'm Cypress. You are?" She pursed her lips. "Why should I tell you? I know you're a thief. I've heard of Cypress the Shadow." He grinned, not the least bit afraid of her turning him in. "Remember our rules." She glared daggers at him. "Rage." He raised a black eyebrow. "Well princess, come here tomorrow and we'll get better introduced. Oh you might want to think of a story, a name and find some less.Quality clothing. We might be commoners but we know rich stitching when we see it. " Rage looked at him, surprise clear in her eyes. "You speak well for a peasant." Cypress grinned secretly but said nothing. Instead he stood up and turned away, walking away like nothing happened. For the rest of the night, even with eating with her friends, Rage pondered the strange man she had just met and what she knew of him.
Author's Note- ok ok...So it wasn't as good as it could have been I know. The old one was better and when it got deleted I didn't feel like totally rewriting for word for word and I'm sick...its still my fault I know...anyway.. For those who actually read this stuff. I think you're really cool and great. If you review this stuff. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!1 and you're my besets friends...YAY BABY!!! And for everyone.go try to find a place to try archery.its da bomb.I luv it.My class thinks I'm crazy though....I go to Renaissance fairs and I'm in in.I play two parts.A Noble girl and sometimes a Common girl. I've done Jousting, yes in real life. You can find places to teach you. I do Fencing and Archery too.very cool life I live.:-P well bye till next chapter.
1-If you've never done archery you wouldn't understand what this is...I'll try to explain but I can't really...go look it up if you still dun get it... Ok as you've probably seen in movies, pictures and TV shows your somewhat sideways when you shoot, that's to get better footing. When you first are shooting you stand straddling a board, therefore you learn to stand like that when shooting at all times...
2-I'm using the Score Rings we use these days. Hopefully they did also... Ok this is how you score... Gold (10-9), Red (8-7), Blue (6-5), Black (4- 3), White (2-1). Also there's two different point things cos there's "Inner Gold/Red/Blue/Black/White and Outer Gold/Red/Blue/Black/White.go looks this up on google if you want to understand it more...
*Bell rings* All the characters walked in, laptops and cell phones in hand. (Must be modern class) The teacher, who happens to be me for some unknown reason, I mean who wants to teach some kids.. I wouldn't want to teach myself, that's for sure... anyway the teacher waits until everyone is seat before looking to the door where two boys are standing, looking at their feet. "Come here!" The teacher barks. "Everyone this is Cypress and Cheyne. They'll be joining our crew of main characters. Treat them like you want to be treated." Cypress and Cheyne sit down and Disclaimer comes along to say his stuff.
Disclaimer- Once again anything you have not read in any of TP's books belongs to Felix Da Kat... everything else belongs to her. Including fiefs.here we g0o0o0o..
And then Teacher starts to read a story.so lets begin.
Chapter tree Awaiting a name..
The next day dawned bright and clear, nothing like Rage's mood. She got out of bed, rubbing sleepy silver eyes. A maid had already set up a bath with warm water. Rage undressed and sank into it. Her personal maid, Dana, quietly came in and washed Rage's hair. Rage sighed, enjoying the head massage. "Thanks Dana." "Of course, Ragelin." Dana had learned a while ago to call Rage by her name and not My Lady unless in public. Rage sighed again when it was finished and she was expected to get out. She did so, just not very fast. After slipping into some nice woven breeches and blouse, she combed her hair and went in search of breakfast. She got her food and walked straight to their usual table. Becky, Chase and Andy were already there. She sat down next to Becky and started to munch away. "What's on the plan today?" Said Chase. Becky shrugged, eating a sausage. Rage and Andy looked at each other. "I don't know what your doing but I was thinking of going into town today." Becky looked at her, suspicion in her blue eyes. "Any reason?" Rage frowned at her, "No. But don't come with me. I'd like to be alone." Andy stared at her then shook his head. "Why don't we go to the practice courts right now." Rage opened her mouth to decline but Chase interrupted her. "He's right. We need to practice, including you. You can go to Town later. Lets go" Rage sighed and nodded. With that all four got up, put their trays away and went walking toward the practice courts. Becky sighed and looked at her feet as they walked along the halls. "It's so empty. Usually you can't walk through these halls without bumping into someone." Rage smiled at her, though it was forced. "I know what you mean. I once almost got pushed down the stairs because of that. I guess that's one advantage of the war." Becky nodded to her, a small smile on her lips.
As soon as they walked through the arch to the practice courts and through the gardens, Andy went strait toward the swords. He found his and then grinned. "Who's up for a match?" His brown eyes swept over them all and landed on Chase. "No way. I'm not gonna kill myself and lose my reputation because your taking advantage of me." Andy shook his head and muttered something that sounded awfully close to "poor sport" Rage raised her hand like she did in one of her classes. "I haven't fenced in a while. Nor have I challenged after you for a while. This should be fun." Andy's face broke into a smile, one that covered his whole space. "Good. Lets go." Rage walked over and inspected all the swords. After finding one she liked she immediately went into the guard position. Andy followed suit and then swiftly attacked. Rage quickly deflected it and thrusted her sword toward his stomach. He blocked it and did a half turn, his sword sweeping to her. Rage brought her sword down and blocked it just in time; she then attacked, giving him barely enough time to bring his sword up. Both swords met with a clash, ringing metal sounding through out the empty courts. Andy thrusted toward her and once again got ready to block it. But instead Andy trapped her sword, kicked a leg out from under Rage and she fell. In a second his sword was untangled and his at her throat. "That was good. Lasted longer then I expected to." Rage grinned up at him. "I'm so glad I made you happy. Can you make me overjoyed now by getting up?" Her voice was like poisoned chocolate right then, sweet yet deadly. Andy obliged and put the sword away. "What next then, oh friends of mine?" He looked to Rage, who looked to Chase who looked to Becky who looked back Andy. Andy chuckled and shook his head. "Why don't we go to the Archery Range and have a competition. Well see who's the best archer amongst us." Becky rolled her eyes and Chase just grinned slightly. "How fun"Andy looked at him and nodded. "I'm so glad I have your support on this" Chase smirked, "Oh but you dear mother of mine." Andy, for all he was a well brought up gentleman, stuck his tongue out at Chase. Chase averted his eyes and whistled, acting like nothing happened. Both Becky and Rage looked at each other and giggled out "men". Soon they were all walking toward the Archery range. As they did so Rage noticed that the moods had considerably lightened and she herself was not as gloomy as before. She would haft to thank Andy later, for now.Now she had to win a competition against him.
Chase looked at all the Bows and then raised an eyebrow at Andy. "What kind? Long or Cross?" They all looked at Andy as he bit his lip in thought. "Long. Better challenge that way." He grinned, as Chase remarked "Aren't we lucky." Becky nodded at him muttering. "Oh yes. Very." They all grabbed Longbows and then went to the targets. As soon as they were straight line, straddling the board (1), and had their Bows ready did Andy speak? "All ready? Your arrows are fine? Well then let's begin. Shoot all of them then put your bow down and wait for the others. No talking. Begin" Rage shook her head as she thought once again that he should become a teacher. The though quickly disappeared as she heard the first arrow fly and land. She brought the bow up, aimed and then let loose. She couldn't tell if it landed in the red or blue (2) but decided just to keep going. She just kept aiming, shooting and reloading until she grabbed for another arrow and found them all gone. She sighed, put her bow down and stepped back. Andy was already done and gave her a quick smile before turning back toward Becky and Chase. Chase hit the bulls-eye and stepped back, smiling proudly at his work. Becky had a pretty good aim herself, at least from what Rage saw from here. Soon she too was done and stepped back, she looked to either side of her and then smiled sheepishly at them when she noticed she was the last one done. Andy smiled back her and then looked at all of them. "Well done. I'm impressed. Even from here I can tell we have some good eyes. Let's see who won. As they walked toward their targets Becky spoke up, asking a question that had been on Rage's mind a little bit ago. "What do we get if we win this competition of yours?" Andy look surprised at the question but grinned and answered. "2 gold nobles. That good enough?" Chase nodded his head. "That's wonderful. Mayhap I'll buy a new dagger if I win." He looked at his old dagger, shaking his head. "Mines getting old.Its gonna die soon." "Daggers die?" Becky and Andy chorused at the same time, the grinned at each other. Chase looked shocked, as if that was the stupidest question in the world. "Well of course. What doesn't." Rage raised an eyebrow at him. "And where exactly does it go?" Chase smiled at her, eyes full of hidden laughter. "Well the Realms of Weapons I'm guessing." "I should of known." Rage said sarcastically. Chase nodded his head proudly, his face now very much serious. "Well you should have." Rage rolled her eyes at him and was thinking of what to say when they came to their Target Rings.
"Don't pull the arrows out. Just count the result. I want to make sure none of us cheat." Said Andy. "Like we would" muttered Chase. Rage went to hers quickly and smiled. All eight of the arrows had landed on the target. She counted 4 in red, 2 inner and 2 outer. 2 in Blue, both in inner. 1 in Inner Black and 1 in inner Gold. That equaled 54. She nodded, pleased with herself. Andy, who's target was close to hers, also nodded in approval at hers. She looked at his and saw he had got a 50. They both walked over to Chase and Becky. Andy almost fell over in Shock as he saw Becky's target. Every arrow was in either the gold or the red. She did the math quicker then Andy and knew right away that she won. "Well if I'm ever surprised. Who taught you to shoot like that?" He asked, his voice calm for all his eyes were not. Becky looked at Rage and smiled. "Rage did. She said every girl needed to know to at least know how to hold a bow. I kind of liked it so I practiced a lot." Rage's eyebrows rose to her hairline. "Goddess bless. I never knew you got his good." Becky blushed; embarrassed at all this attention she was getting. She held hand out and they all looked at her strangely. "Well. I thought I get money?" she said it in a questioning way that seemed to startle Andy. He dug in his pouch and came out with two gold nobles. Chase sighed and shook his head. Rage laughed, knowing exactly what was on his mind. "At least it'll die happy and useful." Chase sighed again, this time deeper. "I guess so." He winced as Becky punched him playfully in the shoulder. "You big baby." Andy smiled crookedly. "Enough Children. Let's go eat. It's past lunch time." Rage's eyes widened in surprise as she looked at the sky. Sure enough the sun was well past its peak in the sky.
They all stared walking back toward the castle. As they neared its great stone walls Rage turned to go another direction, the one toward town. "I haft to go to town now. I'll catch you three later, around dinner." Chase looked at her suspiciously but didn't say anything; He just motioned the other two to follow him. Rage smiled gratefully at his back and turned around, walking toward the gates. Rage whistled a tune she had learned from Stanton as she walked down the long road toward the town (city?) She continued on the road until she neared a corner with an inn slash pup called the Dancing Dove. She had heard plenty of the soldiers talking about so she decided to go in. Luckily from her time spent at the Practice courts her breeches were now dusty and her blouse hem had come undone, she looked enough to be a merchants daughter. She opened the door to be overrun by sounds, smells and smoke. She found a small round table without an owner near, but not in, ac corner and sat down. A Barmaid came and looked her over she frowned. "What's a yung un like ya doin down 'ere?" Rage, being a pretty good actor, looked down at the table and bit her lip. "Family troubles." The woman nodded. "K then. Ill be getting ya sum lemonade then, missy." She left and walked toward the bar, flirting with the guys as she did. She quickly came back, a mug of lemonade in her hand. She gave a little smile to Rage before turning around and leaving.
Rage lifted the mug to her lips and took a sip. She sighed, content with the sweet and sour liquid that went down her throat. She moved her arm to put it down but before she could her arm froze in its place. Her eyes got wide and stared across from her. Sitting in the once vacant seat was a young man, perhaps a year or so older then her. He smiled, his Hazel eyes crinkling with amusement at her posture. He gently took her mug and put it down. Putting his hand on his arm he pushed it down until it was on the solid table. "Well Heylow there." Rage frowned at him. "You know it's considered rude to sit at someone's table without asking." She said this in very well spoken common, not even noticing. He had straight teeth that looked very white when mixed with his dark skin. "Maybe for ya nobles sure. But lady, ya on common ground now. Ya follow our rules." He spoke with a serious tone, even if his eyes were still laughing at her. "Humph" He chuckled and introduced himself. "I'm Cypress. You are?" She pursed her lips. "Why should I tell you? I know you're a thief. I've heard of Cypress the Shadow." He grinned, not the least bit afraid of her turning him in. "Remember our rules." She glared daggers at him. "Rage." He raised a black eyebrow. "Well princess, come here tomorrow and we'll get better introduced. Oh you might want to think of a story, a name and find some less.Quality clothing. We might be commoners but we know rich stitching when we see it. " Rage looked at him, surprise clear in her eyes. "You speak well for a peasant." Cypress grinned secretly but said nothing. Instead he stood up and turned away, walking away like nothing happened. For the rest of the night, even with eating with her friends, Rage pondered the strange man she had just met and what she knew of him.
Author's Note- ok ok...So it wasn't as good as it could have been I know. The old one was better and when it got deleted I didn't feel like totally rewriting for word for word and I'm sick...its still my fault I know...anyway.. For those who actually read this stuff. I think you're really cool and great. If you review this stuff. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!1 and you're my besets friends...YAY BABY!!! And for everyone.go try to find a place to try archery.its da bomb.I luv it.My class thinks I'm crazy though....I go to Renaissance fairs and I'm in in.I play two parts.A Noble girl and sometimes a Common girl. I've done Jousting, yes in real life. You can find places to teach you. I do Fencing and Archery too.very cool life I live.:-P well bye till next chapter.
1-If you've never done archery you wouldn't understand what this is...I'll try to explain but I can't really...go look it up if you still dun get it... Ok as you've probably seen in movies, pictures and TV shows your somewhat sideways when you shoot, that's to get better footing. When you first are shooting you stand straddling a board, therefore you learn to stand like that when shooting at all times...
2-I'm using the Score Rings we use these days. Hopefully they did also... Ok this is how you score... Gold (10-9), Red (8-7), Blue (6-5), Black (4- 3), White (2-1). Also there's two different point things cos there's "Inner Gold/Red/Blue/Black/White and Outer Gold/Red/Blue/Black/White.go looks this up on google if you want to understand it more...