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Chapter Four-

While Katara held Danae, Sparhawk had a strange feeling that something was wrong. He looked towards Katara and saw that there were tears running down her face.

"What's the matter Aunt Katara?" Danae asked, watching the tears run down her face.

Katara smiled through a haze of tears. "It's nothing to worry yourself over Danae. I want you to know though, that I'll forever protect you, ok?" Katara stared at Danae, willing her to answer.

"Ok." Danae said simply. "Why is she worrying? She knows that I'm a Goddess and nothing can harm me, aside from Sparhawk." Danae thought to herself.

Katara's face hardened under the tear marks, like she had made up her mind about something.

"Father, doest thou think that tis time to explain thy real reason for being here?" Katara asked Bhelliom.

Bhelliom stared at his daughter. "I shall explain why I am here, but afterwards, thou and I shall speak of what happened before." He said sternly.

Katara looked to the ground. "Yes father." She said meekly.

Bhelliom looked at Sparhawk. "I came to inform thee that Kæl hath returned to this planet. There is something about it that mine brother likes so much, that he won't give it up. He is powerful, true, but I believe that if mine children and I were to take arms against Kæl, we would be able to forever keep him from returning."

Sparhawk looked confused. "How could we do that? Blue Rose, thou art implying that we would need to have thine power. I didst have it once, but thou took it from me."

Katara laughed. "Sparhawk, haven't you yet realised that power, once given, cannot be taken away by anybody? Bhelliom's power still resides inside of you. It never left. You just buried it."

Sparhawk was shocked. "Is this true Father?"

Bhelliom nodded, and Sparhawk could have sworn that a blush graced his cheeks. "I didst lie to thee. I knew how much mine power did worry thee, and therefor thought that if thee believed that thee didst not have it, then thee couldst live peacefully."

"That's all that Father wants, Anakha. All he wants is for you and I to be happy. Of course, there are a few setbacks." Katara said, looking at Bhelliom. 

Bhelliom motioned to a side, and then walked off.

Katara nodded. "If you'll excuse me, it's time to be yelled at." Katara looked at Bevier, then she looked at Sparhawk. "It's not fair. You get to ride around and be in danger, and Father doesn't yell at you, but I have to stay out of danger." Katara then walked over to Bhelliom. No words could be heard, but Katara began to look sadder and sadder as each word was said. Finally, Katara walked over, Bhelliom a little further behind.

"I'm sorry to have been a bother to you all. My father has reminded me that there is always a down side to my altering of people's destinies. The down side of bringing Kurik back, was me being almost raped, and my being a burden on you all." Katara looked to the ground. "I'm sorry." Katara then turned and began to walk away.

"Where are you going, Katara?" Called Kurik.

Katara looked back. "I'm leaving because I'm such a burden. My father thinks it would be better if I travel to the site where we shall face Kæl by myself. I attract danger too easily and so….."

"But if you were to travel by yourself, wouldn't you be in more danger than what you would be in a group?" Ulath asked.

Katara smiled. "I will simply fly there."

Sparhawk frowned. He wanted to get to know her better. He stepped towards Katara. "Katara, wait."

Katara stopped. "Yes Anakha?"

With a look to Bhelliom, Sparhawk made up his mind. "Why don't you come with us? I'd like to get to know my sister who can change destinies." He placed a hand on her shoulder.

Katara looked hopeful. "I would like to join you, but it is Father's decision." She glanced at Bhelliom.

Bhelliom seemed to be having a war with himself. He loved his daughter dearly and didn't want to see her hurt, but if he didn't let her go, she would be unhappy. Finally he came to a decision.

"Katara, I shall let thee accompany thine brother," Katara gave a happy shout. "But only on the condition that Sir Bevier watches over thee. I shall trust no other, aside from thy brother, with thine care." Bhelliom looked to Bevier. "Art thou willing to do this, Sir Bevier?"

Bevier took one look at Katara's hopeful face and nodded. "Indeed I am, World-Maker."

Katara screamed happily, and it was Sparhawk's hand on her shoulder that stopped her from running over to Bevier and embracing him. She then looked to her father and embraced him instead. "Thank you Father, thank you, thank you, thank you."

Bhelliom looked at his daughter, a smile on his face. He was glad now that he had pleased her. His smile turned cheeky, as he looked at Bevier with a mischievous glint in his eyes. He wondered if Bevier actually knew what he was getting himself into when he agreed to watch over Katara.

Katara's smile changed into a glare as she looked at her father. –That's not very nice Father- she thought.

Bhelliom shrugged. "And?" he asked out loud, causing some to look at them with confusion.

Katara turned away from Bhelliom in disgust, a pout forming on her lips.

Sparhawk, noticing the pout, realised that his new found sister was much alike his wife and daughter.

Katara grinned at Sparhawk. "Nice to know that, Anakha."

Sparhawk looked shocked for a minute, then he too began to grin. This was going to be an interesting quest, he was sure of it.