A/N: odd chapter. I'm sorry but somehow this ended up more Siren/Cori the Kel/Joren. Next chapter will be in the morning so Joren will go to the doctor and well…read on and find out…-Siren
Disclaimer: I don't own TP character's I do own any that aren't.
Cori and Joren Pleaded through the metal gate of the cages they were both in. "Siren please, can we come out now, really we've been good." Cori was pleading and Joren nodded his head in agreement. Siren sighed, "fine, but only as long as your good." They both promised to be good boys and so were allowed out…for about an hour because that's how long it took them to be mean again.
ISCK: Ch 11- Roses are red…
Siren walked a pace or two in front of the lithe knight, now she fell back to match his slow step. "Cori, earth to Cori." She waved her hand in front of his face hoping to snap him out of his walk down memory lane. He shook his head to clear it.
He looked down at her with an eyebrow raised, "worried about me Princess?" She gave a short laugh, "hardly, I just don't know the way to the study." She smiled at his scowl and then uttered, "one for Siren, zero for Cori." She smiled wryly at him and continued to follow him to the Study.
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It wasn't long until they came to the hall that would lead them to the study. He really didn't want to be there, but he had little choice.
Every time he had come home in the last few years his parents had tried to marry him off to some ditsy lady or another. The last thing I need is a bubble-brained wife to look after. I already have to look after the Princess here…he sighed inwardly as they approached the door.
The princess walked up to the door and gave a polite knock. From within he heard his mother's voice, "So this is the famed Princess Siren?" Siren walked into the room and he followed like a sulking puppy.
Siren bowed to the royalty, "your majesties, what a honor." She took a seat across from his father on another big red velvet couch. Cori stood in the doorway.
He greeted them with only a nod.
Siren looked at him with eyebrows raised, but said nothing. The king motioned for the muscular knight to sit. Cori looked at the spot on the sofa next to Siren, sighing he walked over and sat down next to the bright haired princess.
She gave him her what-is-wrong-with-you look and then shook her head. It was the queen who spoke first, "Princess, as you know your parents have sent you here to find you a husband."
Cori's mind was riddled with questions, a husband? But Rey is already engaged to some proper princess from across the sea, and I don't have any other brothers, why would they send her here? Unless… he jumped up, startling everyone but him, "no, nononononono NO!" with that he headed for the door.
His brother had already burst into laughter and Siren just sat there utterly confused. His mother stopped him before he could leave the room. "Darling, come now she would make a good queen, would she not?" he looked at Siren, "HER!?" Siren exclaimed, "what's that suppose to mean?" then as the rest started to sink in she stood, "oh no…no nononono NO! I'm gonna shred'em when I get home." Her eyes were turning a dangerous red.
Alauren held up her hands, "please sit down, we can talk this through." Siren sat but her eyes didn't change color.
Cori walked over and sat, glaring at the Princess he had watched for so long.
Siren broke the silence, "So, that would make him the crown prince right?" his father nodded.
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Siren sat fuming over the arrangement that had been made. I'm gonna kill'em, rip them all to shreds, dirty little weasels. Argh. They were ready to marry me off to him! She looked at him as she thought.
She sighed and slumped back on the sofa. " Look I don't know what my parents have decided here but let me be the first to say, NO! No way, not a chance…" she continue on until she was satisfied that they understood her.
"Princess, you really have no choice in the matter. It's already been arranged. Besides what other man would allow you to carry your sword?" Cori gave a sly smile, "who said I would let her do that?" she whacked him. "If your gonna be a jerk don't sit near me!" she sighed "I need air, fresh air."
She stood and headed out the door for the gardens. The queen walked beside her for a moment. "At least think about it. Who else are you going to find to marry you? You're older then the average lady and from all that I've heard your rather aggressive for a lady too. Tell me Courtland isn't the only guy who would marry you?" with that the queen left. But you're wrong; he won't marry me either…
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Off in the Wandering Way a certain blond knight sat down in the tavern, a mug of warm tea in his slightly cold hands. The lump and me a couple hah.
A child, who should have been in bed, came up and gave Joren a picture he had drawn.
Joren smiled and took the picture. The kid took off and left Joren to his thoughts and the picture.
The picture was of him and Kel. Kel lay bleeding in his arms and the area around them was dark, black, it was nothingness. I tear was on his face, implying he would cry for the fallen girl.
Stupid picture, elves what do they know? He thought faintly of his heart's odd pace at seeing the picture of the fallen Kel, when the innkeeper Mari came up to the table. She looked at the picture.
"Joren, children know more then you think, it's said that an elf child could see into the heart and soul of a lost man and tell him his future." She pored him more tea then left him once again to ponder over the picture, his companion…and his heart trouble.
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Kel lay sleeping peacefully in the bed given to her by the crude knight, dreaming of a battle with an evil man and a beautiful clear glowing stone…
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Siren stood in the garden next to a patch of red roses. Thinking deeply of her life and where she wanted it to go.
As much as she hated to admit it, the queen was right. There weren't to many men lined up to marry her, not that she had ever cared before, but she didn't want to end up living off her sister or any other family member. Or alone…
Why me? I didn't ask for life to treat me this way, it just did. Marry Courtland Steele? Me? Her thoughts were interrupted by a voice from behind her, " A coin for your thoughts?" she turned to face the one man that was causing her so much trouble.
She said "Hello." And then she abruptly turned back to the rose she had been so fascinated by before.
Cori walked forward. Coming to a stop beside her. "Siren, I think we have to talk?" his voice seemed unsure.
She turned to face him, "Siren, since when have you called me by my name?" he smiled, "since now" before she had a chance to rebut to that, he leaned forward and took her head in his hands, ever so gently he brought his lips down to meet hers.
Could she be more shocked? Siren stood quite still. A tingly feeling working it's way from her lips to her toes. Oh my Gods… she didn't even know what to think. Finally she gave in and placed her dangling arms on his shoulders, pulling herself a little closer. He was warm, she had never thought much of it in the past but now it seemed to be the only thing to occupy her mind. Warmth…nice…very nice…He pressed his lips to hers a little harder, she didn't resist. By now she was more then a little relaxed in his arms. He has really soft lips…oddly enough she didn't' want it to end. His long dark hair fell around their faces, brushing her cheek ever so slightly.
Finally he pulled back, both their hearts and heads now racing. Siren was the first to comment. "Well, that was unexpected." He laughed still holding her in his strong arms; little did he know that if he had let go of her, she would have crumpled to the ground.
Taking a deep breath she composed herself, " I think…I should …go to bed…now" she stepped out of his arms and quickly disappeared down the garden path leaving him to stand there and think about what had just happened…
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She was more then glad when she had found the room appointed to her. Did he? Did I? Oh my… she didn't know what to think, now she was just confused.
Yet I though things couldn't get any more confusing. She smiled to herself, hey, looks like I have two guys who want to marry me now, one I started out liking and now hate (a/n: King Josh) the other I started out hating and now…and now…I… don't know how I feel. I don't hate him that's for sure… she sighed heavily and changed for bed. Sliding under the cool covers she fell into a deep sleep, al her thoughts of the day would just have to wait till morning…
A/N: ok well let me just add, it's now midnight and I am more then a little tired…oh well…what I do for my fans…:) your all the best.
Keita: I'm glad you gave me a second chance. Hope you like this chapter…thanx for the review-Siren
Sovereign: glad to hear you love it, thanx so much, till next time –Siren
Christine: :( not to much Joren here. I'm sad. Didn't realize it till I was done. Hope you still like this chapter though. Till next chapter-which will have much more Joren. Thanx for the review-Siren
That Girl: hope you like this…I think I got a little too emotional though. *Sigh* oh well. Next chapter will be more plot like, less sappy kissy happy love trouble stuff. Thanx for the review –Siren
Kitten: thanx for reading, as always. I love Joren too; next chapter there will be more Joren. :) Till next chapter –Siren
Larzdinn: (Edi) don't worry, yours is still the longest though :) argh I know school starts in a week. Nooooooooooo!!! I won't be able to write as often then :( hope you like this chapter, ok so I got a little mushy…I'm sorry it's late and I just kinda went with it. Hope you like it. Sorry Joren didn't see the Doc yet. He will next chapter. This morning I had no clue where I was going with this and now I do *claps hand together* so next chapter he will see the doctor and we'll finally see some talk of that dratted poem. :) Well till then and thanx again-Siren
The Dark Lady Adrienne: me too. Sometimes I hate being small (I'm 5'4) every guy I know is like 6 feet tall or close to it. I always have to look up to talk to them. :) Well till next chapter, thank you for reviewing-Siren
Angel-Goddess: ok so I kinda ended up getting mushy…I swear I didn't mean to it just kinda happened. Thanx so much. Till next time-Siren
EireVerde: well I hope you like this chapter. The prince and princess are betrothed. And to think Siren also has an evil king out to get her hand…who will win? :) Thanx for the review-Siren
Jynessea5: I'm glad you like it :) ok this chapter is kinda weird so sue me (not really I don't have any money) hope you still like it, thanx for the review-Siren
Faithful: I'm sorry I didn't get to Joren and the Doc. Trust me it will be there next chapter with a lot of awkwardness and some working out of the poem…till then, thanx-Siren
A/N: ok well this isn't one of my best chapters but it gave me inspiration for next chapter. Please don't hate me for the mushy scene. Next chapter will more then make up for it. And all the boys will be *kinda* back to themselves. I know I got mushy, I am sorry. It just kinda happened…don't hate me :) -Siren
