AN: well, I've had this done for a week or so but my beta is away I believe so although I sent it to her she hadn't got back, C'est La Vie. Anyway, I finally decided to finish this chapter so here you go….

-Siren

"alright I give, I give, untie me already!" Cori laughed and tried to wiggle away as the peacocks feather danced just under his nose. Siren laughed evilly, "But Cori I was just starting to enjoy this." he gave her a worried look as he continued to laugh. Finally she stopped, setting the feather down on the table next to the chair. She leaned over and untied his hands, then she stood and looked around, "Well, now well finally be able to get some sle-" she didn't get a chance to finish as she was thrown onto the bed, she struggled fruitlessly, Cori sat gracefully on top of her. "What are you doing?" Siren laughed and Cori pulled the feather from behind his back. With a evil smile he said, "Payback time!" Siren looked horrified, "You really don't want to do that, really you don't." she laughed uneasily and he nodded vigorously, waving the feather just before her nose.

Meanwhile, Kel lay happily asleep in bed next to a certain blond knight. Joren stared at the back of his captor, unhappy to be there and yet calmed by the moment, he smiled knowing well that he could easily get out of the room. then why aren't I doing it? he shook his head and laughed, Because you don't want t wake her up. Mithros she looks so peaceful when she's not trying to kill me. a unconscious thought made her turn over, her hair falling gracefully around her head. she ALMOST looks pretty. He chuckled quietly and turned over. Instantly falling into a deep sleep.

ISCK: Ch 19 - Caves and Castles.

His immediate reaction was to reach for a sword that wasn't there, Joren swore under his breath realizing that he had taken his sword off when he had been wrestling Kel.

Despite his efforts to conceal his thoughts he let some vulgar words flow off his perfect lips.

The man that stood before them was dressed in plain black clothing, but any one would be able to tell the cloth was of a fine make. His cloak dangled loosely over his left shoulder. Some how Joren knew the man was of bad intent. He already wanted to kill him.

Joren stared into black eyes and spoke in a strained voice. "Who are you? What do you want?" he knew the answers before he asked the questions. The man laughed, "Me? I'm Joshua White, King Joshua White of Gore. Now if you wouldn't mind terribly my men are waiting for you to stand up and come easily." he laughed, a sound that made the woods around them sound cold and forgotten.

He was a picture of pure terror, cloaked in all black, with black curls unfurling around on the top of his head. His eyes looked beady because they, too, where black.

Kel and Joren stood. Without a thought to it Joren took a protective step in from of Kel holding his arm out to stop the King from coming near her. A scowl crossed Joren's perfect features as he stared with venom at the King.

Josh chuckled and turned to face the waterfall behind them. "Gods! And to think you were so close to it all this time. Soon Siren will be mine forever, and no one will be able to stop me." any words he was planning on saying after that were cut off when something hit him, hurtling him into the ground.

Two of the big brawny henchmen ran to there masters aid and pulled a seething Cori off of Josh. "You stay away from her!" his attempt at struggle was met with a fist across his smooth face. He was jarred by the impact, but never the less tried to free himself from the men that held him. Josh laughed mercilessly, "I never did like you Steele. I really don't understand what she finds so appealing in you. All elf's are dirty half-men if you ask me!" he smiled as Cori lunged for him but was held back by the hench men that had never dropped his arms in the first place. "Come, we shall go grab ourselves the Gods Stone, and then, my friends, the world shall be mine."

Kel looked ready to hurtle herself at him and she almost did, but for Joren standing there holing her back. She glared at him, clearly wanting to do something, but what could they do?

They were shoved along, till they all stood near the water fall, Josh stepped out on to a ledge that couldn't have been more then a foot thick and slid till he disappeared, from behind the falls he called his men to follow and so without hesitation they did. When they got through the veil of water and fog they found a tunnel. Josh smiled and began to walk, no light to lead the way.

They walked through the nonexistent light, seeing only because their eyes had adjusted to the darkness. Joren was watching the back of the black caped man, while Kel was thinking over all that had happened in one day. why in Gods name did he Kiss me? Gods, as if I don't have enough stuff to sort out right now. Wait a minute! He never finished what he was going to say! She looked up -albeit not far up - at her blond knight master and sighed. Edging closer she said in a small voice, "What were you going to say before he showed up?" Joren looked at her, "Is this really the place?" When she didn't relent he sighed. "I was going to say, 'Kel I wish you would fix your hair because I feel like I'm kissing a boy'." Kel was trying hard to hide the anger that bubbled it's way to the top. She had to use all her will power not to shout, so under her breath, and close enough that Joren could hear, she growled, "You Jerk!" Then she moved bad and allowed her thoughts to flow. That Jerk! And I actually thought that he might have turned into a normal human being for a moment. The inconsiderate Jackass. Argh! As they walked a feint light could be seen coming from up ahead.

When Josh stopped they all stopped, they stood in the center of a cavern. In the center of that cavern there sat a stone pillar. On that pillar sat the Gods Stone. "Really, it wasn't as hard to figure out as you would think. After I had it all mapped out I simply sent a man to each of the places to check it out, I would have missed this place completely, surrounded by as much magic as it was, but my trackers on you, they showed it to me. Naturally it was the only place unchecked and therefore the last place that the Stone could be." He smiled smugly as he stepped up and took the glowing stone off its pedestal.

He held it up and turned around, and was more then viscously whacked by a fist to the face. Kel stood there ready to fight, Joren tried to free himself from the armed men that held him, but it was impossible. "you little brat! You want to fight, fine!" Josh placed the small little stone into his hip pouch and drew out his sword. Kel had no weapon and so as they circled she had to keep back from him. Unfair was to nice a word for this fight. Even Joren's not that dirty Kel wanted to yell at the man, but she knew it would get her no were.

They pranced around each other, his sword out at a length. She jumped back to avoid becoming a human shish kabob. Josh laughed and continued the dance. Then, out of no were, he pulled a dagger. Kel didn't even have time to blink an eye before the dagger was embedded into her side. Joren ripped free of the hench men and grabbed Kel before she hit the floor. "what have you done to her?" her eyes fluttered and she twitched. Josh smiled, watching the pain come over the young Knights face. "Don't worry, get her to a Elven doctor and she'll be fine, it's just a bit of elven poison." he laughed again, but Joren sunk to the ground holding Kel, grief etched on his normally emotionless face.

Cori clearly wanted to do something, but Josh walked over and stared him in the face. Uttering some word that only he and Cori could understand, him and his Hench men disappeared in a light.

With the Stone gone the room was plunged into blackness, Joren sat on the ground, Kel in his arms, she had stopped moving and lay limp in his arms. His voice became a cracked whisper as he called her name… "...Kel?" his eyes began to water, and he couldn't stop himself as he began to cry.

How can this be happening? Kel…? Great and the last thing I really said to her was that she needed to fix her hair, Gods Kel don't you dare die on me! He shook her but she long since stopped moving. Time passed slowly, moments seemed like hours.

He hadn't even thought of what Neal and Cleon would do to him if Kel didn't make it, fore he was to busy praying to the Gods that she wouldn't die before he got her to the town, he wasn't sure he could bear it if she did. With tear stained cheeks he picked her up and carried her to her horse. Without words he got on behind her, an arm secured around her to hold her in place. Then, without so much as a look back at the camp, he galloped out of the clearing towards the Elven city.

***

The good news was she had found her sword, the bad new was that it was being guarded by more armed lackeys.

Okay well I have no weapon, and I don't think I can out charm both of these guys. she stood behind a wall not to far from the door guarded by the lackeys. how is it I manage to get into these things? she sighed, not loud enough to be herd but a sigh none the less. well in that case I think I might just have to use my powers on this one. Not something I like doing but it really cant be avoided. Her eyes became a mint green and she stepped out from behind the hiding place. "Hello boys, you look really tired. Let me help you sleep." her voice had taken on a singsong quality and with a wave of her hand the two liveried servants fell to the floor. "well, that was easy." some how it seemed to easy. She walked with caution to the door. Once inside she grabbed her sword and dagger. "Oh, how I've missed you my precious." she laughed and clasped her sword belt back onto her waist. Her dagger took it's place hidden within her right boot.

With that done she left the room and head off to find the study. If memory served her right it was located within the left tower.

Siren shivered as she recalled the last time she had been here. and to think, I swore that I would rather die then set foot in that tower room ever again. Truth be told, I would, but Kel and Joren are out there looking for that Stone because of me. The least I can to is stop Josh before he kills them, and when I do find him I'm not sure what I'll do but it won't be pretty.

She climbed a set of stairs that lead to the floor above. She knew she wasn't that far from the tower now. Her boots made little noise as she padded her way along the cold stone floor. She came to a set of stairs that lead the way to the tower room. Without hesitation she jogged up the stairs. She knew that Josh was out so there was no worry of him being in there. She opened the door and walked in. the room was dressed in dark velvets and woods. She stepped forward, walking straight to the desk that made up much of the room. Likes to be the center of attention. Arrogant jackass. she shivered again remembering the rooms past. If I ever have the chance I'm going to burn this room to the ground!

Unfortunately she had failed to remember that her stepsister still wondered the grounds. "I suggest you put your sword on the table, Princess." Michelle's rather haughty laugh followed. Siren turned and face the monster she was forced to call her stepsister. "Wouldn't want to have to harm you. Josh has come back with a little surprise, and if your real good maybe he'll let you talk to him before I take poor Cori away from your little hands forever." Michelle laughed harder then was humanly possible and Siren, still in numb shock, put her sword on the table. They have Cori! The evil psycho bitch has Cori! "If you harm him, so help me Gods, I will kill you!" she looked at her stepsister, her eyes a red hue that they had only ever been once before. The last time they were that color she had been standing this exact spot, so long ago…

***

Cori hung from chains in a rather dark room. One of many dungeon chambers if he was correct. Siren…Gods I can't let him get to her, but the pain. He moaned from the pain that raced down his back. He was pretty sure that he had a fever. from what? Cori wasn't the type to get sick easy. Then it hit him, poison he coughed and tried to hold back the darkness that threatened to consume him. must get out of here…Siren needs me… he thoughts faded as darkness over took him and all went black.

***

Somewhere in the depths of the realms of the gods two young knights stood watching the scene unfold. Tain looked at his long-time elfish friend with slight exasperation. "Is there nothing we can do? He will have her killed and we shall sit by and watch? I will NOT!" Tain had been Sirens friend for far to long to let it end now. Tayo looked sadly at his friend. "My friend, she must find her way, as must the young Joren. But know that no matter what happens, Siren will fight to the end of time for her people, herself and love." he chuckled, "She may try to hide it but she its truly a loving person. The end is close Tain, it will all be over soon. I just hope that the good side wins." They were surrounded in a white mist that allowed nothing to be seen, staring into a pool of clear water, that showed pictures of their friends.

***

Phoenix had been worried about her sister, and after hearing of her abduction she had worked relentlessly to find Siren. Phoenix tapped her long green fingernails on the oak table. Ready to zap the next person who told her they didn't know where her sister was and that they couldn't get her even if they did. Phoenix was not usually the one to get angered easy, but this involver her sisters life. The door cracked open and the god-Cat Faithful walked in. With ease he jumped up onto the table and sat. Before Phoenix could growl at him he said, "She's at Josh's castle, but if you wish to help her you must move quickly. Michelle is also there." She jumped up and was running out the door before the cat could wag it's tail.

AN: well…it didn't turn out as I had hoped….but I still like it so that's ok. My mom has me watching Gone with the Wind…if I ever , ever act like Scarlet, I ask that someone shoot my . Ok well here goes my long list of thanx.

Lady Lake: Thanx for the review, I will try my best not to get to caught up with school and I Will update faster *at least that's what I tell myself.* Thanx again, TTYL -Siren

Mystic_Moon_Empress: I think I might turn out to be one of those writers that gives you hope then dash's it again, good Gods I'm as bad a Josh, lol well thanx for the review. -Siren

Hawiikel: lol poor alanna, all alone. But at least Kel and Siren have some one to keep them company. I think I'm really bad at leaving off at cliffhangers opps, lol. Well thanx for the review, *I do love long reviews from adoring fans* lol well thanx , till later -Siren

Intuition: they did kiss, lol : ) well this chapter was kinda gloomy again by never fear it will get better. Well thanx for the review, Talk later then. -Siren

Free2BMe: Thank you for reviewing, I tried to show that Siren has a rather comical side too, hopefully it will work. *sigh* well thanx for the review till next chapter -Siren

Shivohnsongbreeze: I'm sorry bout the errors, hope you don't mind too much. Glad you like the chapters and till next time -Siren

NiceDay: okay, well he hid his feelings well, lol but soon he wont be able to hide them any longer. Mwhahahaha. Well thanx for the review till later then -Siren

Jynessea Greenleaf: You love Cori and Siren *wipes tears from eyes* I don't mean to sound all sappy but, Yay so do I lol - ok given I have to love them since there mine, it's good to know there lives are not lived in vain and that other too , love them. Lol (sorry bout that emotional vent, I think I drank to much Pepsi- I shall never learn) well thanx for the review -Siren

Serenity: ok well your added to the list and I hope you like this chapter as much as the others. : ) till later -Siren

The Dark Goddess: I'm on your favorites list? I'm actually speechless *and anyone will tell you that is a very rare thing* than you ! Look it didn't take me a month this time, Yay lol thanx for the review, till next chapter -a rather silent Siren. Lol

Angel of the storms: hehe yeah, I loved that little Siren vs. The Macho male guard. It turned out better then I had thought *puffs out chest* lol Tomorrow school starts again, I hope that you don't get banned that would suck.: ( ah well, thanx for the review till later -Siren

Angel-goddess: I'm sorry I didn't send you a mail, forgive me? I won't leave you out this time : ) thanx for the review. Talk soon -Siren

Keita: : ) I'm glad you like the K/J action, lol and thanx for the review till later then -Siren

EvilStrawberry: I really like the name : ) *I love strawberries* well thanx for the review, I finally updated sooner, hope you like the chapter -Siren

Lilia: well here you are, hope you enjoy, much luv -Siren.

Cami of Queenscove: I just read your bio *ok sue me I have no real life,* and I realized that we like all the same tv/movie/actor guys, how odd. Lol granted lately I have more affection towards Orlando bloom do to Legolas *I saw the 2 towers twice( my friends made me go the second time) the 2end time was nice I sat and stared at Legolas every time he came on camera. Lol o man I have issues. Happy new years *seeing as how I missed Christmas* and thanx for the review

Till later - Siren

Authors Note: I have a new home page * I never stay in one place for long* and if you want to be added to the mailing list just let me know. Much luv all -Siren