Chapter... 4- The birds and a granden walk
Is it number 4? Can't remember! Heheh!
(AN/ WHOOHOO!!!!! SPRING BREAK!!!!!! *dances around happily*A whole glorious week off! So for that I am going to try and make an extra long post just for y'all! And now onto the thank you's...
Ketchupfiend- Sorry that this last chapter did no live up to your expectations! I apoligize emensly! Yeah I don't think Ozorne would actually say 'my dear' and mean it. Heheh, glad it made ya laugh though!
Jessica- Glad you liked it! I am planing on doing more chapters so don't worry! Is Nummy really only 15 years older? Ah well. And I hope I did not offend you or anything when I said that. I just thought that it might be cool for Daine to land with someone else!
Keita- YAY! You approve! *feels warm and fuzzy inside* I hope I am makoing up for the chapter you did not quite like with this chapter and the past one. Thanks for readin and reviewin!
Su- Hey! I've read some of your ficcys!! Heeh! Anyways I am glad you enjoyed it and I will try to slow down on the love thingy a bit. As for Numair telling her to stop he is now!
Ps. Just as a funny thing when I put Ouna's name in my spell checker thought I was trying to write Tuna! Heheheh That just amused me greatly and I thought y'all might think it was funny too!
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" What's wrong Numair?" Daine repeated, trying to see his face but he would not meet her eyes. She layed a hand on his cheek and pulled his face around so he had to meet her eyes.
" What is it?" Her voice was quiet and a bit trembling from all her crying, " Please tell me."
Numair sighed, " I just didn't want you to be hurt. And I... Well, I don't know how to help you. To be honest I don't know if I even can."
Daine wrapped her arms around her teacher and friend and hugged him.
" Numair, you've helped me already just by listening to me." Daine stood up and paced in front of the bench where Numair was sitting watching her.
" I wish I wasn't here any longer I wish... I could just go..." Daine spun around to face Numair her eyes shining, " But why couldn't I just leave? I healed the birds right? (AN/ At this point Daine doesn't know that they're gonna get sick again.) So there really is no reason for me to stay. We could make up an excuse so I don't insult the emperor like... Um... The king has decided to launch an attack on some immortals that only I can understand like um... Well, we'll find something and-"
Numair stood and put a hand to her mouth to stop her talking, his eyes kind.
" That would be the cowards way out, Daine. Besides the Emperor would know we were lying."
Daine knew he was right but she still wanted only to run and get back to her familiar home in Tortall. She missed Cloud her pony with her tart attitude, she missed Ouna, and Miri and a thousand other people that she had come to know and love. She looked into Numair's dark eyes and asked,
" Was Alanna right? Did I do the good thing when I told him... Told him no."
" I do think that Alanna was right when she told you that. And Daine we can't let you do this, as the ambassadors of Tortall, it jeopardizes our peace treaty. And we MUST have this treaty! I'm sorry Daine but... If anyone caught you two together, the small chance we have for peace would just wash down the drain. (AN/ did they have drains back in the Tortall era?) I am sorry Daine, I really am. There will be other men, better men for you."
Daine nodded but in her head she said, ' Yes but I don't want another man I want this one.'
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Daine flopped onto her bed after her talk with Numair had been cut short when I messenger reminded him of a peace talk that was happening soon.
Kitten whistle a concerned note. Daine smiled and reassured the dragon that she was ok just tired. Although Daine could tell that she did not believe her. And to make it worse Daine didn't believe herself. That night she went to check on the birds and found them sick again.
Daine frowned as she healed them trying to disern just what it was that was making the birds so ill.
She left the aviary frowning. She had healed them all but had yet to find what was making them ill. She had questioned the birds but they had not been able to tell her much.
She was so obsorved in her thinking that she ran straight into someone and looked up to find Kaddar standing in front of her his eyes dark and unreadable.
" Um... Please escuse me, your Highness." Daine mumbled and slipped past him quickly without meeting his eyes.
She had almost turned the cornor when she felt a hand on her arm. She spun around to find Kaddar gripping her shirt in a large hand. The moment she turned though he released her. He opened his mouth hesitently peering at her as if hoping that if he just looked into her eyes he would see the answer.
" Daine... We have to talk. Please?" Daine would have refused him except for that please sounded so sincere. She nodded reluctently and put her hand on his offered arm. Kaddar led her out into the gardens where only a few nights ago she had kissed him.
Daine took a deep breath of sweet air and looked at Kaddar only to find that he was staring off into space. They walked in silence for a bit and Daine jumped when Kaddar spoke.
" I wish you would try to explain to me why it is such a horrid prospect of being with me. I thought when we kissed that you were willing and enjoyed it as I had."
Daine shook her head but could not find words to express herself to him. He continued.
" I am so sorry if I hurt you in any way. It was NEVER my intention. You must believe me when I say this."
Daine nodded and whispered,
" I know it was not, and I was willing. But I know that we cannot do this although I wish things were different for us."
Kaddar lead her to a bench and sat staring at his hands as though he was taking time to digest her words. He looked at her after a bit and said,
" It is getting late. There is not really all that much that I can say anymore. Although I wish you nothing but well. Perhaps we will meet again under different circumstances."
Daine nodded and they stood. Daine felt her thoughts whirl in her head and she said to him,
" I know that things have changed between the two of us but I wish for us 't be friends still if not lovers. Although it might be hard I would like to try, you are a good man Kaddar and I like you even though things didn't work out as we may have hoped."
Kaddar smiled at her in a friendly but rather sad sort of way and nodded,
" I to would like that, Daine. Friends then?" He asked and lifted his eyebrow in an inquiring sort of way. Daine had to fight back a giggle he reminded her much of her bird friends and how they cocked they're heads to once side. Fighting to keep a straight face Daine nodded.
They walked on for a bit even though they had said they were heading back to the palace. Because unknown to both of them niether of them wanted the night to end. Because at that moment they had all that they wanted.
When they finally did part Kaddar left Daine at her rooms. He smiled and kissed her hand softly. Daine fought to keep herself from blushing but knew she had failed because she saw a slight smile in Kaddar's dark eyes.
" Good night then Daine. I hope you sleep well. Perhaps we can do something in the morning. Maybe we could visit the university if you wish."
Daine nodded and smiled and said,
" I would like that. Good night." And then they parted.
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AN/ I am afraid that I did not really get a very long chapter like I had hoped but I tried my best. So Kaddar and Daine are friends although they both want more than friendship but it would not really work out. So.... WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN?!?!?!?!?!? I have NO idea!!!!!!! So email me at Hannirose56@yahoo.com or just tell me in the review. I hope you enjoyed it. Also PLEASE read my new Tammy ficcy. It's a slash relationship between Thom and Roger! *gasp* So far I have not gotten any bad reviews so don't give me any please?!? Anyway thanks for reading I love you all!
Is it number 4? Can't remember! Heheh!
(AN/ WHOOHOO!!!!! SPRING BREAK!!!!!! *dances around happily*A whole glorious week off! So for that I am going to try and make an extra long post just for y'all! And now onto the thank you's...
Ketchupfiend- Sorry that this last chapter did no live up to your expectations! I apoligize emensly! Yeah I don't think Ozorne would actually say 'my dear' and mean it. Heheh, glad it made ya laugh though!
Jessica- Glad you liked it! I am planing on doing more chapters so don't worry! Is Nummy really only 15 years older? Ah well. And I hope I did not offend you or anything when I said that. I just thought that it might be cool for Daine to land with someone else!
Keita- YAY! You approve! *feels warm and fuzzy inside* I hope I am makoing up for the chapter you did not quite like with this chapter and the past one. Thanks for readin and reviewin!
Su- Hey! I've read some of your ficcys!! Heeh! Anyways I am glad you enjoyed it and I will try to slow down on the love thingy a bit. As for Numair telling her to stop he is now!
Ps. Just as a funny thing when I put Ouna's name in my spell checker thought I was trying to write Tuna! Heheheh That just amused me greatly and I thought y'all might think it was funny too!
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" What's wrong Numair?" Daine repeated, trying to see his face but he would not meet her eyes. She layed a hand on his cheek and pulled his face around so he had to meet her eyes.
" What is it?" Her voice was quiet and a bit trembling from all her crying, " Please tell me."
Numair sighed, " I just didn't want you to be hurt. And I... Well, I don't know how to help you. To be honest I don't know if I even can."
Daine wrapped her arms around her teacher and friend and hugged him.
" Numair, you've helped me already just by listening to me." Daine stood up and paced in front of the bench where Numair was sitting watching her.
" I wish I wasn't here any longer I wish... I could just go..." Daine spun around to face Numair her eyes shining, " But why couldn't I just leave? I healed the birds right? (AN/ At this point Daine doesn't know that they're gonna get sick again.) So there really is no reason for me to stay. We could make up an excuse so I don't insult the emperor like... Um... The king has decided to launch an attack on some immortals that only I can understand like um... Well, we'll find something and-"
Numair stood and put a hand to her mouth to stop her talking, his eyes kind.
" That would be the cowards way out, Daine. Besides the Emperor would know we were lying."
Daine knew he was right but she still wanted only to run and get back to her familiar home in Tortall. She missed Cloud her pony with her tart attitude, she missed Ouna, and Miri and a thousand other people that she had come to know and love. She looked into Numair's dark eyes and asked,
" Was Alanna right? Did I do the good thing when I told him... Told him no."
" I do think that Alanna was right when she told you that. And Daine we can't let you do this, as the ambassadors of Tortall, it jeopardizes our peace treaty. And we MUST have this treaty! I'm sorry Daine but... If anyone caught you two together, the small chance we have for peace would just wash down the drain. (AN/ did they have drains back in the Tortall era?) I am sorry Daine, I really am. There will be other men, better men for you."
Daine nodded but in her head she said, ' Yes but I don't want another man I want this one.'
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Daine flopped onto her bed after her talk with Numair had been cut short when I messenger reminded him of a peace talk that was happening soon.
Kitten whistle a concerned note. Daine smiled and reassured the dragon that she was ok just tired. Although Daine could tell that she did not believe her. And to make it worse Daine didn't believe herself. That night she went to check on the birds and found them sick again.
Daine frowned as she healed them trying to disern just what it was that was making the birds so ill.
She left the aviary frowning. She had healed them all but had yet to find what was making them ill. She had questioned the birds but they had not been able to tell her much.
She was so obsorved in her thinking that she ran straight into someone and looked up to find Kaddar standing in front of her his eyes dark and unreadable.
" Um... Please escuse me, your Highness." Daine mumbled and slipped past him quickly without meeting his eyes.
She had almost turned the cornor when she felt a hand on her arm. She spun around to find Kaddar gripping her shirt in a large hand. The moment she turned though he released her. He opened his mouth hesitently peering at her as if hoping that if he just looked into her eyes he would see the answer.
" Daine... We have to talk. Please?" Daine would have refused him except for that please sounded so sincere. She nodded reluctently and put her hand on his offered arm. Kaddar led her out into the gardens where only a few nights ago she had kissed him.
Daine took a deep breath of sweet air and looked at Kaddar only to find that he was staring off into space. They walked in silence for a bit and Daine jumped when Kaddar spoke.
" I wish you would try to explain to me why it is such a horrid prospect of being with me. I thought when we kissed that you were willing and enjoyed it as I had."
Daine shook her head but could not find words to express herself to him. He continued.
" I am so sorry if I hurt you in any way. It was NEVER my intention. You must believe me when I say this."
Daine nodded and whispered,
" I know it was not, and I was willing. But I know that we cannot do this although I wish things were different for us."
Kaddar lead her to a bench and sat staring at his hands as though he was taking time to digest her words. He looked at her after a bit and said,
" It is getting late. There is not really all that much that I can say anymore. Although I wish you nothing but well. Perhaps we will meet again under different circumstances."
Daine nodded and they stood. Daine felt her thoughts whirl in her head and she said to him,
" I know that things have changed between the two of us but I wish for us 't be friends still if not lovers. Although it might be hard I would like to try, you are a good man Kaddar and I like you even though things didn't work out as we may have hoped."
Kaddar smiled at her in a friendly but rather sad sort of way and nodded,
" I to would like that, Daine. Friends then?" He asked and lifted his eyebrow in an inquiring sort of way. Daine had to fight back a giggle he reminded her much of her bird friends and how they cocked they're heads to once side. Fighting to keep a straight face Daine nodded.
They walked on for a bit even though they had said they were heading back to the palace. Because unknown to both of them niether of them wanted the night to end. Because at that moment they had all that they wanted.
When they finally did part Kaddar left Daine at her rooms. He smiled and kissed her hand softly. Daine fought to keep herself from blushing but knew she had failed because she saw a slight smile in Kaddar's dark eyes.
" Good night then Daine. I hope you sleep well. Perhaps we can do something in the morning. Maybe we could visit the university if you wish."
Daine nodded and smiled and said,
" I would like that. Good night." And then they parted.
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AN/ I am afraid that I did not really get a very long chapter like I had hoped but I tried my best. So Kaddar and Daine are friends although they both want more than friendship but it would not really work out. So.... WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN?!?!?!?!?!? I have NO idea!!!!!!! So email me at Hannirose56@yahoo.com or just tell me in the review. I hope you enjoyed it. Also PLEASE read my new Tammy ficcy. It's a slash relationship between Thom and Roger! *gasp* So far I have not gotten any bad reviews so don't give me any please?!? Anyway thanks for reading I love you all!