DISCLAIMER: I own none of the characters in this story that appear in the books.
A/N: Sorry for not updating for so long but I have been swamped with school work, evil teachers, I hope to be updating more soon.
Pursuit
Talen looked nervously around as he entered the city of Zemoch, it had changed since he had been there, so many years ago. He was thankful that he did not have to go to the Temple/Palace. The headquarters of the Pandion order were in the North West quarter of the city. He reined in his horse as he reached the inconspicuous building. An Older Pandion walked out to meet him.
"Sir Talen, Welcome to Zemoch."
"Thank you Sir Olen. It is ... different to be back here, never thought I would see this place again."
"I've been informed of your experience here Sir Talen and I will do everything in my power to make your stay more comfortable."
"Thank you Sir Olen."
"Now I'll show you to your room and you can settle in before I show you the duties, you will be in charge of the general supplies and keeping an eye on the running of the city, enough of that now. Here's your room, settle in and come have your evening meal with me and we will discuss your role further.
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A month later
Talen stirred, his breathing quick, his rolled over, a dream haunting his sleep. Ever since he had gotten here he had not had a good nights sleep. There seemed to be some sinister shadow that followed him. He closed his eyes. In the distance he almost heard the faint eco of shepherds pipes. "Flute" he mumbled. No reply. He thought he must have been dreaming. The sound became louder and suddenly he felt as if the shadow had left him, he fell quickly into a deep sleep. The sound of the pipes continued to play over him as he slept.
In the palace Danae smiled, even though he wasn't around she could still check up on him. She went to bed a contented feeling surrounding her.
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There was a visitor to the palace, An elderly Stryic woman and a teenage girl appeared at the palace one day. They walked into the council room, the guard blustering at them. Sephrenia stood up.
"Nerissa, what are you doing here?" she cried as she ran to hug the other woman.
"Wasn't my idea, the thousand sent me here with a message for you." Nerissa replied
"Would someone please introduce me?" Queen Ehlana asked
"Sorry Your Majesty, This is Nerissa, one of the thousand and a very dear friend of mine for many years."
"Any friend of Sehperina's is welcome here."
"Thank you Your Majesty, may I present my daughter Kayla."
"It's lovely to meet you Kayla." Kaylia made a sweeping curtsy but said nothing. "Perhaps I should introduce you to my daughter Princess Danae."
"That would be lovely." she replied softly. Just then Danae walked into the room.
"There you are Danae" her mother said
"May I introduce you to Nerissa and her daughter Kayla?" Sephrenia asked
"You may Sephrenia." Danae replied with a smile on her face.
"Princess Danae, I would expect better manners from you." Queen Ehlana scolded.
"Yes mother" Danae replied submissively
"No offence was taken Princess." Nerissa replied.
"Perhaps you could take Kayla to the guest suites Danae, I'm sure Sephrenia and Nerissa will appreciate the time to catch up.
"Let's go" Danae said to Kayla. Sephrenia and Nerissa also made their departure.
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In corridor outside the Chambers
"So what is this message from the thousand that is so important that it could not wait another few weeks?" Sephrenia asked Nerissa.
"There isn't one, Kayla wanted to come and see the capital, why I don't know, but figured that visiting you on the pretext of a message would be the best way for two Stryic women to enter the city.
"Well while your here you can help me fabricate a message so that I can pass it on to Sparhawk, he is not going to be happy that you came here on a whim, particularly not Kayla's whim."
"Children are so frustrating sometimes."
"I've had none of my own but after raising Pandion's for a long time I understand what you mean."
