((Deivineone - The reason Sandry said that was because she is still sore at Trisana about Tristan and Briar. Otherwise you're right, she never would have said anything like that. Sir James of Howell- The overall plot is something along the lines of I have got no clue yet. I just wanted to introduce everyone and set down a few basic things before I planned out the plot. Maybe I'll make another story with the characters here now. Coolcatjenny- You're welcome and thanks for the ideas. White-wolf- Thanks for the constant reviews. Oh just as a side-note the title makes no sense so any ideas for a new one or for one for a new story would be VERY welcome.))

Disclaimer: Tristan, Lissien, Numair, Copper, Steel, Silver, Gold, Bronze, Platinum and Padkar are my original characters.

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The day after the large storm that Tristan had brought up Sandry was a nervous wreck. Lissien was missing, she had absolutely no idea where her daughter was. "Briar," she cried when he walked in the door. She threw herself at him. "Did you find her? Please tell my that you found her safe and sound!" Her cornflower blue eyes were pleading.

Briar looked away. "No Sandry," he said quietly. "I did not find our daughter. She's still missing and no street rats have seen her as of late. I'm sorry love, but she's missing."

Sandry let out a wail and clung tightly to Briar, sobbing. She had not seen her daughter since Briar had sent her with Trisana to calm Tristan down. They had managed to do that somehow but neither Trisana or Tristan would talk about it. Indeed Tristan refused to look Sandry or Briar in the eye.

"I think she knows," Sandry said when she had at last calmed herself. "I think that Trisana told her and Lissien must have overheard it. Or maybe Lissien was... no, I will not think about that!"

There was a quiet knock on the door and Briar called out, "Come in."

The door opened and Trisana stepped into the room. Her eyes were red and her face puffy, from crying. Sandry couldn't help but smile. "You look so much like you used to," she said. "When we were growing up at Discipline. Those were good times and we all were such good friends."

~That we were~ Trisana said. Sandry and Briar looked slightly shocked. It had been so long since they had used their mind-link. ~We need to talk in secret~ Tris explained. ~You know that the very walls have ears and may use the words we will say against us~

~Yes we do know that Copper curls~ Briar replied, smiling. ~Now what must you speak with us about?~

~Is it about our daughter?~ Sandry asked eagerly. ~About Lissien?~

Trisana glared at Sandry. ~It's about Tristan. I told her to stop the storm. It worked, the storm stopped. But I think that she is very angry with the three of us right now~

~What of Lissien though?~ Sandry demanded. ~What happened to her?~

~Your daughter ran off when she heard what I said. She kept yelling No! No! No! I think the truth hurt her more then any of the things that actually struck her~

~Ran off?~ Sandry asked, her eyes going wide.

~Yes run off~ Tris snapped. ~But pay attention to me. Tristan is in a lot of pain right now and she's confused. She's only thirteen and her magic isn't very well controlled. She can't keep it under rein and when she is in pain whether physical or emotional things happen. But I never made things like that storm happen. You need to talk to her Briar~ Tris turned her eyes on Sandry and her face softened. ~But you first and most my sister. She's hurting and I think you know what caused it. Explain things to her. Tell her why it happened and tell her why you raised her instead of me~

Tears filled Sandry's eyes. She remembered the reason that she had taken and raised Tristan. She had just gotten married to Briar and Trisana bore him a daughter. In a fit of righteousness Briar had claimed the child and Sandry had decided that they should raise her. She had loved her as her own until her magic became like Trisana's and Lissien's like hers. Then for some reason Sandry had felt jealousy at the redheaded child. ~I will speak to her~ Sandry promised at last.

Trisana smiled and squeezed her foster-sister's arm. ~Be kind please, my daughter is as fragile of feelings as I once was. When we were younger and good friends~

~I remember~ Sandry replied. ~The time Niko yelled at you and you cried because he frightened you. Don't worry; I know how frail she is. I did raise her for quite a few years, remember?~

~Of course I do~ Tris replied. ~Just saying it in case. I worry~

Sandry threw a smile over her shoulder as she left the room. ~Oh, while I'm talking to Tristan will the two of you get Numair and try to find Lissien? I don't think you checked around Daja's house Briar. She likes it there~ Then she was gone and Briar and Tris exchanged a look before going to look for Numair and get down to the city.