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Chapter 20

"I won't like it, being alone in my grief. I would like it, to be with you." He whispered. Susan looked at him astonished. Well, yes she knew he liked her. She knew he courted her and cared for her. But she had never expected him to make such confidences at such a time. She had really liked his kiss and as he kissed her again, she kissed back. He gently started to stroke her hair. He pulled her into a hug and continued to stroke her hair gently.

Gary stroked Susan's hair, it felt right to have her in his arm. He needed this feeling of a living person. He needed it to be reminded about life. After the death of Thayet and now George, life wasn't as granted as it had seemed to be before. He needed Susan's in her strength and fragility. He needed someone to show him something worth living for it. He would loose more friends in this dammed cruel war in which the gods were taking part. He wanted to protect Susan and take care of her.

Numair and Daine woke up again in the morning clinging to each other. They needed to feel the life of the other they were both shocked by the way George had died. They were comforted by the love they share. And comforting each other went into kissing and kissing into passionate kissing and from there it was only a small step to getting out of their cloths and make love to each other. [You are all able to imagine this part. So we leave them right here.]

Alanna and Jon were still crying together. After some hours they fell asleep nearly drained with exhaustion. [Right now, we will let them sleep.]

At the coast Raoul was informed of the events that lead to George's death. He was nearly mad with grief. Buri was crying. She had liked George, one of the first Tortallians, Alanna had introduced them to.

Seeing her cry, Raoul put his arms gently around her and hugged her, to comfort her and himself. His own tears started. He remembered old times, as they were younger, sitting at the dancing dove, drinking beer and pretending to be sons of rich merchants and being introduced to the court of rogues. He learned many things from George and he was a close friend.

In the evening Jon and Alanna were forced to wake up, by a Communication Spell from Numair, who asked them to attend a meeting. They still had to fight a war. Alanna and Jon get up and went to the Council Room.

In the Council Room, Alanna and Jon were meeting Gary and Susan, Numair and Daine and Angua and Carrot all paired up. All were clinging to their partner. Alanna sat down next to Jon. One of the Ministers started the meeting. "I know it is a hard task, but I suggest, we send some spies to find the body of Lord George. First to be sure of the things we saw and second to bury him properly." Silent tears were running down Alannas cheeks. She didn't pay attention to them, just letting them flow. "We have no men to spare. So we should found a solution to this." Daine had an idea "I could let the animals search for him. We would just have to send someone to collect the body, as there are no animals that could carry him back." Susan remembered that Binky was with them "I have got Binky, he can go wherever he wants, really quickly, without passing the forests and so on. He could go through the air in some distance from the ground. I just need protection against hurrocks, Stormwings and these dammed apes." "We could cast an invisibility spell on you and send a good archer with you" Numair said. "I would go with her" Carrot said. "It would be easier for you this way, I am none of your officials."

They decided that this would be the best.

They discussed some other matters and parted again. Again in pairs, even Jon and Alanna. They were just hugging and crying.

Carrot and Angua were a couple for some time and did other things. While Numair and Daine were just discussing things.

Susan and Gary went suddenly shy against each other. They sat in her rooms in silence.

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Okay, rather short chapter I know but I am tired it's late and I am in a bad mood. Please review.