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Oh umm this is just the same as chapter 2 kinda but from Vans point of view- kinda sorta ionoo just read!

Chapter 3 - Following Pursuit

Van's POV

"Hey Get Up!!!! Don't make me go up there! "

"Gezzz…… what did I do to deserve this" groaned a half asleep Van

"Get up silly you have a lot of chores!" giggled a girl who had pounced on Van

"Hey come now give me a break, I was up all last night cleaning the stalls!' smiled Van as he put down the girl. "Now run along Jenny, before you get in trouble for associating with "rift raft" and plus you know your dad doesn't like you to get dirty, you're suppose to be proper, Member!"

"Yeah yeah I know! I'm not a little girl anymore ya know! I can make my own decisions! And your not rift raft!" exclaimed Jenny

"Right you can't even decide what ribbon to wear in your hair without assistance!" teased Van as he pushed the girl towards the exit. "Come on you gotta go to breakfast!"

"Okay, but when you are done with your chores you have to take me to the lake!" exclaimed Jenny as she dashed off towards the Kitchen

"Alright!" yelled Van as the girl ran out of view. Jenny was only 2 years younger then Van and she was very fond of Van, as children they would always play together, it was very hard to pry her away from Van.

After Van had gotten fully dressed, he started with the chores

Hmm I wonder what all I have to do… let me think…

Feed the animals…. Deliver goods to various customers….let the sheep graze umm what else! Am I missing something ah yes clean Virgil's room at his own request and take Jenny to the lake.

Everyday the same old thing! Chores, food and sleep… what an endless cycle of boredom… thought Van as he left his room and headed towards the barn. At least I don't have so many tedious obligations to abide by, poor Virgil, I think his dad overdoes it sometimes. Both of his cousins looked some what like him. They both had dark brown hair and brown eyes. Jenny with long hair and Virgil with short shaggy hair. All of them got it from Vans mother and her sister, Virgil was also the same age as Van as well, 18.

Van reached the barn with the lingering thoughts of vigils father.

Van had originally lived with his parents, naturally, but they had both passed away. He had a grandmother who lived with him as well but since his parents passed away they have been living with his uncle. (Its tradition that all women are to be taken care of or reside with a male figure in there household that can take care of them). Van had been very young when they passed away, about 7 or 8. They died trying to evacuate their city that was being threaten by a near by Volcano, and so it erupted and many died, including his parents, Van himself was sent to his Uncles away from the chaos that is nature.

"There you go bud. Oh and I am guessing you want one to? Ha-ha OKAY OKAY here!" grinned Van, as he hand fed the horse's grain and vegetables. He would also throw in a chunk of sugary substance, which was used to calm the horses.

"Hmm should I let the sheep graze as I clean his room or while I deliver the goods…. I guess I will clean and let them graze so I can keep a good watch on them through the window" Van said aloud as he headed towards the pin where all the sheep were cooped up. He opened the gate and in an instance Van was flooded by the many sheep. We really need to make this thing bigger, no I mean I should make this thing bigger…Vans smiled faded as he headed towards the house he called home. Van quickly cleaned his cousin's room and moved on to his next chores which were the basics things that needed cleaning in the house.

Now I am off to my daily deliveries…. Just on time too… wow the sun rise is so amazing today, that's a good omen, I guess.

Lets see first I have to drop off the daily goods that the palace request then Mrs. Lanlar wants me to stop by and pick up the pair of chickens she owes us and Mrs. Dawnry needs 4 pounds of Wheat and millet, I think that's all Oh and I can't forget Mr. Yon(Yawn)He needs his milk and the order of veggies he wanted ' Van then hitched the carriage, loaded it with all the supplies and goods and head into town. He arrived at Mrs. Dawnry's home first; he figured he would leave Mrs. Lanlar for last so that he wouldn't have to worry about the chickens. Mrs. Dawnry was a kind old lady with a good sense of humor she was about Vans height but she had a cane, she had dark hair, with hazel eyes and a thin face, she wasn't what she use to be and her wings where frail, Mrs. Lanlar on the other hand was much younger and hipper she always wore bright clothing and was always doing something, she was plumper and had light brown hair that she would always wear in a neat bud with a hat or bow. They both new Van since he was little and both at one point took care of him, you could say they where both like his 2nd and 3rd family.

"Here you are Mrs. Dawnry, do u think u will want anything that I can bring bye next time I make my rounds?"

"Oh thank you! And you didn't forget the millet this time! Hmm well I am running low on sugar, so a pound of sugar would be good, hmmm and maybe… no no I don't need that yeah I don't think I need much! But thank you very much"

"It's not a problem, Bye!" replied van as he hopped in the carriage and started riding again. After about 10 minutes of riding he reached Mr. Yon's house. He lived close to the Palace which was convenient for Van when he made his rounds. He had a whole system set up ("here you go Mr. Yon your goat milk, just the way you like it" "thank you") He would start with those nearest to him that he had to deliver merchandise to that had already paid, and he would then arrive to the palace and then return and either collect payment, take orders or take goods to others who pay on the spot. ("Good bye see you next time!" yelled Van) Van was now riding in the direction towards the palace and he was in a blissful mood.He was nearing the Palace and as usual he was in awe of its beauty. It had an elaborate entrance, full of flowers and hanging willows that were in full bloom and in every direction there could be seen statues of heroines or great philosophers or scientist. This was only the beginning; there were white columns that lead you to the entrance doors that were magnificent as well. The Palace was enormous, windows and towers everywhere

Man I would hate to clean that thing thought Van as his carriage rode ahead of himself and was already at the drop off area for the kitchen. Immediately a short and round cook came out and started yelling at Van, He had brown hair that was cut very short but was not seen because of the chef hat that he wore. He was a rather Humorous man…

"Where have you been?!?! Today is an important day! I have been waiting for at least 30 minutes!" exclaimed the cook as he wobbled his way over to the carriage and started to check all the produce and things that Van had brought

"I am soooo sorry I hadn't realized I was behind schedule! By the way why is today so special?" asked Van

"Well you see not many know yet but it's almost time for the princesses coming of age ceremony so preparations are going under way!"

"WOW really, already, when is it?" Asked Van out of curiosity

"Oh about a month" Replied the cook as he picked out what he wanted and received them from Van. The cook was now confused Van was just standing there transfixed in his gaze at something but what?

Wow who is that? She is so so beautiful….

Van could feel himself start to blush as he watched the girl run down a hall…

"Run along boy you have no reason to stare!" grinned the cook who scowled Mamoru, who was just standing there confused and alone.

"Yes sir sorry I didn't mean to" replied the boy as he dashed off through the same hall way the girl had gone through

"Thank you Van I will need you to come again! Without doubt! It's a busy week!"

"Don't worry I will" replied van as he accepted the payment and made his way back to his carriage still dazed.

I wonder if that was the princess…

Van rode along still thinking about that girl, he was so distracted that he even forgot to go to Mrs. Lanlars' to pick up the chickens. Half way home he realized what he had done and decided to go back and pick up the chickens. Its okay they won't need me anyways its still early. As he turned around he suddenly stopped the carriage

"You! What are you doing here?" asked Van in complete awed bewilderment

Authors rant : what do u think? Not to bad ionoo! But yeah sry about the cliff hanger haha! I like it! Your gonna be like so "WTFreak" neaxt chapter! Its not what u think!! Lol!

Well if you have any suggestions plz do tell and I am sry It took so long my computer was dead for like 2 weeks and we had to send it in to repair and I just got it back yesterday! sry!