A/N: Hello all! Well here you are another chapter:) edited by my beta reader Aric, it's because of her this piece makes sense and has less errors. Thanx Aric!!!
Ok well now I bring you to the story….
Discalimer: I own only the slightly insane characters/worlds.
Siren, Alanna and Kel stood over the Net, Joren and Cori lay under it. The men looked angry and pleased at the same time. "So, Siren, what do you plan to do with us now?" Cori looked at her, a wry smile on his lips. "You know if you let us out of sight we'll escape again." Siren growled knowing he was right…evil men, she knew the only other way to keep an eye on him would be to keep him in her bed room, gah…like I need him in my bed room…if it's the only way…*sigh* Siren looked at the men, then at the guards that had come over, "bring him to my room" she turned to Kel and Alanna, "do with him as you please" she waved a hand at Joren as Cori was brought to his feet and then to her room.
ISCK - Ch 16: Dealings in the Dark
The cold floor chilled her spine. Her head ached, making her dizzy. Darkness cloaked the room, leaving her with a bad estimate of how big the stone room, possibly dungeon, really was.
Siren sat up and looked around, but her eyes couldn't make anything out, it was too dark to see anything. Even her hand was shrouded by the blackness.
She leaned back on her left arm, bringing her right hand to her forehead. Gods, this is just great. Serves me right, I suppose. Note to self…don't piss of your guard when you have a nut after you. She sighed. There wasn't much she could do from in here, especially in a dinner gown. The one night I don't have breeches on under it. She gave a disgruntled snort.
Sliding back until she leaned on the wall, she lifted her right hand out in front of her, palm up. From it burst forth flames, the fire dancing on her palm. Ghostly red, yellow, blue, and orange patterns appeared on the walls. The room was empty, it was a dungeon room, cold stone on all the walls and floor.
Where a door should have stood there was none. She cocked her head in thought, How in Mithros name am I suppose to get out of a dungeon room with no doors. She knew from past experience that the room was magiced, she wouldn't be able to get out magically. Great, just great… she stood and began to inspect the walls and ceiling. Hoping to find something that would help her out of here, but finding none.
Behind her the wall shimmered and shook, Josh stepped through the wall, with calmness as if he was walking through a door.
She was facing one of the four walls when he spoke, "it's useless to try, or don't you remember, the only way to get out is to be accompanied by me. All you have to do is marry me, Siren. Then you'll be let out of here, and will join me in your rightful place, the Queen's throne." Josh laughed cruelly; at least that's how it seemed to Siren. The sound vibrated off the stone dungeon leaving Siren with a chill. "I'll never marry you. I'd rather face death himself then become your wife." Siren spit on the ground in front of her, it landed before his feet.
He gave a half-hearted laugh. "Is that the best you can do, the princess knight, and yet you can't fight. Humph. I expected better…you win some you lose some." He smiled and took a step forward, delicately he brushed his fingers across her cheek. She cringed, how in the name of the gods do I manage to piss of the good knight and enchant the evil villain. I really have to work on my social skills. She couldn't say anything to him, he might like her but that didn't mean he wouldn't torture her.
She took a step back into the cold stone wall. He laughed again, "I'm not the one you must fear darling," with that he stepped back leaving enough room for her to see past him, There, in front of the wall, arms crossed, stood Michelle. The smile she wore was anything but good.
***
He hadn't seen Siren since the dinner last night, and even though he was still angry with her, he was also worried.
She never slept in late when there was work to do, and these days she had much to do. Rey looked at him eyebrows raised, "Just go check on her, it is still your job…go, now, your driving me nuts with that look." Cori sighed then nodded, turning he headed for the Princess's room.
Since when did Siren start sleeping in late? Oh, I remember, never. Well, I'll just have to go wake her up. He hadn't even considered the thought that something may have happened to her. Siren was usually quite able to handle herself. He stopped outside her door, and lifting his left hand he knocked loudly.
No answer came from inside…that's odd. He knew she couldn't be anywhere else, no one had seen her leave, if they had they would have told him. Maybe she can't hear me. She may be relieving herself.
He knocked again…louder and a little more frantic. Still nothing came from within. Opening the door quietly he looked around, but could see nothing. The curtains where dark and no lamp was lit, leaving the room in total darkness. He walked forward and lit a lamp with practice eased. Looking up he almost dropped the lamp, where the princess should have been sitting, sat her stepsister, Michelle.
His eyes narrowed, he didn't trust her, nor like her. "Where is she?" he didn't move for fear of what he would do to the fragile faker. Michelle faked ignorance; "I don't know what you're talking about? Isn't she here? In the castle? Who cares anyway? She could never please you…" she stood and placed her crimson covered fingertips on his chest, walking around until he was rapped in her silk covered arms.
In a soft whisper, she continued, "...like I could, forget about it. The only way to save that little –twerp- is to get the Stone before Josh and the likely hood of that is well…none." She laughed and he threw her off and to the floor. "You disgust me, I could never like you." He said, as if to justify himself.
She landed with a yelp and he was already out the door when she yelled, "you can't save her, no one can…"
***
Joren had been watching Mindelan eat, she hadn't as of yet notice his staring. His heart still beat at that funny pace…the doctor had been right, it was getting worse.
He noticed the little things about her…the way her hair fell into her eyes, and how the color green looked really good on her. He didn't understand it but he knew he didn't hate her anymore.
He wouldn't admit that though.
He thought back to this morning, he had been a brat and had slept in only his loincloth, an urge had overtaken him, he had wanted to see her blush again. It had worked. She had sat up just as he was waking up. When he had stood, her eyes had gone wide and she turned a bright red, he had smiled his cockiest smile and walked into the washroom.
Now he couldn't figure out why he had done it. Even worse was the question of why he had liked doing it. I need help…when I start to like making Kel blush instead of cry…something is wrong with me. He was interrupted by the door banging open.
Cori stood in the doorway, Sebastian at his side, together they headed for the table where Kel and Joren sat. Kel looked up and with eyebrows raised asked, "What's going on?" Cori looked shaken, he was mumbling something about it being all his fault, it was Sebastian who spoke. "Sirens been taken, we have to find the Stone, and fast, or the Siren we know will be history." He looked at them waiting for some sign that they understood, Kel had already jumped to her feet, she looked back at Joren and said, "Come on Sir Stone Mountain, we have a stone to find and a Princess to save." He nodded and stood.
All understanding the urgency of finding the stone.
***
Rey had been sitting alone when his brother had found him and told him of the Princess's disappearance, now he sat with Phoenix, Siren's half-sister and best friend. "Do you think he will kill her?" her question made him shiver, "Not yet, he wants her power, and we can all pray that he won't get it. I'm sure she's doing just fine, Siren's strong and can handle herself, she will make him work for anything he wants." They both smiled knowing that Siren would probably be pissing of the King of Gore about now.
However, she was anything but fine.
She lay on the floor where her stepsister had left her hours ago, she could only guess the time.
Pain filed through her body, the bloody whip marks on her back stinging from the cold air.
The darkness didn't help and she hadn't eaten since last night, whenever that had been. She had no weapon and was getting colder be the minute.
Gods I hate the cold, I won't be able to fight in this condition. She had tried to heal herself, but it never worked when she did it herself, she needed someone to heal her wounds and feed her…food would be really nice…her last thoughts where of food before she drifted off into a uncomfortable sleep.
A/N: well thanx go to…
Kitten: thanx for the review and encouragement, hope you like this chapter, till later- Siren.
Bbolnd07: Inside Joke hmmm? Lol well Josh is evil as ever…of course. Thanx for the review, till later- Siren
Angel-Goddess: Well I got a Beta reader now so my grammar and spelling should improve. Hope you like this chapter…thanx for the review, till later –Siren
Aric: Thanx sooooooo much for beta-ing for me. As far as what happens next…I don't know exactly, *shrug* till next time then (or later anyway)
Can't wait:) thanx for the review as well –Siren
Niceday: your always welcome, thanx so much for the review, hope you enjoy this chapter-Siren.
Tasha: Beta reader is the person who checks your spelling and grammar lol, well I got one now. :) Hopefully there will be fewer mistakes now. Thanx for the review:) – Siren
Angel of the Storms: No food…maybe…lol. I look forward to hearing from you in future. Till later then –Siren
Shivohnsongbreeze: Joren in a bathtub is a good thing, Josh has major issues, and Cori will …do something. Thanx for the review –Siren
Silverthorn: your very welcome, thanx for the review, here you go –Siren
Lady rose: borrow them? Ok just don't forget to return them. Lol well thanx for reading and review, till later- Siren
A/N: well there you go, if you want me to email you tell me and I will. Don't forget to give me your email addy. Till later all.
