A/N: hey all! It's me; I'm back again! This is, in case you didn't read the summary, the sequel to A Circle Distorted. As of now it has no plot so I am open to suggestions. It starts right where the other one left off, at that thingy dude that was happening.  Ok, anyway, I wanted to make a list of "faithful reviewers" who have basically stuck by my story etc.  Either that or they left a lot of reviews. If I left anyone important out, I am SO SORRY!

The Honored, The Loved, The Faithful Reviewers

Panda (Co-writer of Enemaldae)

Lady Sandrilene

Bloodwood

Russetwolf713

Glitter Mage

Lady Of The Shadows

Free2BMe

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A Note To Free2BMe: thank you SO much for that suggestion for the sequel. It sounds really really good so I am going to use it. Thank you SO much. You ended my writer's block! –does happy dance and hugs Free2BMe-

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Disclaimer: I don't own any of Tammy's stuff. K? k. Hayden, on the other hand, is MYNE!

Shawna: SA! MUST we go through this again?

Sa: he's my SLAVE, just my one and only true love. Actually, maybe not. I have a bad case of O.W.D. (don't ask cos I m not answerin). Yeh, but still, HAYDEN IZ MYNE!

Shawna: no, you can't own a person. It's in the Emancipation Proclamation!

Sa: NO! You're WRONG! –holds one finger in the air and recites like a know-it-all- The Emancipation Proclamation stated that all slaves in the Confederate Territory were freed, and it changed the purpose of the Civil War.

Helga: -stares at Sa, awed-

Sa: I've actually been studying for THIS social studies test. How awful is that? A test the day before Christmas Break! Its tomorrow and I'm gonna fail but at least I know all about Gettysburg and stuff like that. . . I think . . . lol.

Shawna: I think it's great that you have been studying for your test Sa. And you won't fail. You'll probably just end up getting an 80 or so.

Sa: riiight. You realize that all I DO in social studies is fail tests? Well…last year at least. This year I do my homework . . . most of the time . . .

Helga: AH! YOU'RE TURNING INTO A NERD!

Sa: yeah right! I just figure that if I am a somewhat good student my home-life will be a lot less stressful . . . plus I get to hang out with my friends more when I have good grades.

Shawna: Sa, I think we have chatted long enough. I know you have no plot at all yet, but it will be easier to find one once you start.

Sa: fine. But Hayden is still myne.

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Briar stifled a yawn as he and his friends walked back into Discipline. They had just attended the Midsummer's Ball. It had been odd to have people forget that he was a street rat and treat him like an equal. Ever since he and his friends had killed Snakethread, people had seen him as something more than a thief. It was different, but nice in a way. He went into his room and sat on the bed. Lost in thought, he stared blankly ahead of himself. He didn't know how long it had been until someone knocked at his door. Opening it slowly he saw Sandry standing outside his room. "I can't sleep," she said softly. Briar hugged her and then let her in.

"What's wrong?" he asked quietly. He was just realizing that it was nearly midnight.

"I keep having nightmares," she replied.

"About what?"

"Snakethread. I dreamed that he came back." Sandry was pale and shaky. Briar squeezed her hand reassuringly.

"It'll be alright. He's not coming back Sandry. Not ever."

"But what about Mian? He got away, Briar."

"I don't know. But for now, let's try to forget about him, ok?" Briar acted confident and reassuring, but in reality he was quite worried about the fact that they hadn't caught Mian.

"Ok." Sandry agreed, trying unsuccessfully to suppress a yawn.

"Why don't you go back to sleep?" Briar suggested gently. Sandry silently obeyed, kissing his cheek and then going back to her own room.

          The next morning, Briar walked out into the garden and started weeding. Lowered voices told him that two certain someones were just around the corner. 'Evvy and Pasco,' he thought. No one knew for sure that the two students were "more than friends," but almost everyone suspected it. 'Sort of like me and Sandry,' he thought. In fact, their situations were fairly similar. Everyone suspected something, but no one but them knew for sure.

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          Sandry finished her weaving and decided that she needed some fresh air. She had heard Briar changing after a few hours in the garden. She walked out the front door and, after a short search, found that he had stopped to talk to his shakkan. During the warm spring and summer months, Briar let it sit on the window outside. It liked the fresh air, he had told her. Briar looked up. Seeing Sandry standing next to him, he smiled, his emerald eyes alight. She loved how he always looked happy to see her, no matter what. He kissed her quickly and a few minutes later they were riding through the woods together. Stopping by a small stream they dangled their feet in the water while the horses drank the cool, clear liquid. Sandry scooted closer to Briar, leaning against him and watching the stream flow smoothly over the rocks. The water looked like glass, clear and smooth.

          Briar sighed contentedly. He and Sandry hadn't had much time alone lately. He wrapped an arm around her and enjoyed the warmth and comfort he felt when he was with her. Looking down, he found himself staring directly into her eyes. He leaned down and kissed her softly. Suddenly one of the horses whinnied, startling them apart. They both stood, sliding their shoes back on while listening carefully for any intruder. Hearing hoof beats, they both froze. Tris rounded the corner and looked at them impatiently. "There you are! Sandry, His Grace has come on a surprise visit. Lark sent me to bring you both back."

"Alright, Tris. We're coming," Sandry said calmly. Mounting their horses, Sandry and Briar followed Tris back to Discipline. "Uncle!" Sandry greeted Duke Vedris warmly. Briar politely addressed the Duke and then excused himself. He would read until His Grace left.

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well, that's the first chapter. Not much plot yet. This chapter was basically to get everyone re-acquainted with what happened in the first story. If you haven't read it, then I suggest you do just so you'll have the background knowledge. It won't be a BIG deal if you don't, but still, it's like reading a book series backwards. Aaaanywaaaay, I am listening to Our Lady Peace1 my favorite band!

"And are you waking up slowly

Nothing but lonely

Are you waking up

Holding, holding your breath?

And are you looking for something?

I promise you one thing,

I promise I'll always, always be there

With all my faith

And all my heart

And all those simple things you are…"

Lol, mushy song. Not normally me-ish but hey…lol