Disclaimer: Aww don't looked so depressed… I mean did you really expect me to say out of the 1000's of stories on here that my pitiful writing was actually TP in disguise snorts TP would never ruin Alanna like I have g
Chapter 4: Talk, Talk… and One's Worse Fears
Alanna turned to the mages who were staring at her strangely and took a deep breath, 'Now to figure out what's going on here.' She thought to herself. Alanna smiled unsurely taking in the two nobles and said, "Well I guess I can bring you down to Master Johorn's shop. It's just down this hall and past the training yards."
Numair was the first to speak, "That sounds lovely Alan" Daine felt like hitting the tall mage for being so sure of himself. She still had a hard time believing that was Alanna… The lioness… one of her closest friends and legends, throughout the known world. And here she was staring at Daine in shock.
Daine shook her head trying to
clear her thoughts, "Well that's what you told Sir Myles anyway."
"Alright then. Follow me." Alanna took wide steps leading
the two mages down the hall's berth.
Daine quickened her steps and grinned seeing the cat jump onto the Squires shoulder, "So umm, what did you name your cat again? He's a mite unusual with those beautiful purple eyes. I've never seen such a fine specimen of a feline."
Faithful purred by Alanna's ear, but to the squire's surprise didn't answer as he usually did, "Faithful. He's been my companion for quite a while now, and proven his worth of the name. But everyone always notices his eyes first." She put on a stone face and tried not to look unnatural. Her nerves reeled with the two strangers. Not in fear exactly, but some other feeling.
"Understandable" said Daine with a smile.
They walked in silence for what
seemed to Alanna to be eternity until the man finally spoke up, "So you're the prince's
infamous squire."
Alanna kept down a blush, "Well I wouldn't say infamous. My accomplishments in Tusaine were for my kingdom and my Prince. It really wasn't much."
"So you
say… Others might think differently. What year are you again lad?" Numair
changed the subject smoothly almost causing Daine to laugh. She had no idea
what the squire was chattering about. She could remember a bit about a war in
Tusaine during Alanna's time, and while she had heard one or two of
her friend's earlier tales, she didn't remember all she had spoken of dealing
with her years as a squire.
"I'm 16, another year before I
take the ordeal."
"Ah… I have no doubt you'll pass" said Numair nodding.
Daine almost broke down in laughter. The whole situation was too hilarious. Here she was talking to her mentor, who at the moment was the same age as her and nervous about taking a test that she'd already passed. The whole situation was beyond her comprehension.
Numair caught sight of Daine's look and stepped near to her, thinking, "Magelet… I hope we'll get through this… if anything should happen to you-" he shook his head and stared at Alanna, "I can't believe that young squire is the lioness" he muttered.
Alanna turned eyes wide, "Did you say something Milord?" Faithful made what sounded suspiciously like laughter in her ear.
The tall mage coloured slightly, "Um no. Sorry I-"
"He has a habit of talking to himself when he's thinking. It's most annoying when working with new spells" said Daine grinning.
Numair gave her a grateful smile, "Yes. Its one of those university quirks many find so annoying."
"Ah..." said Alanna looking at the two of them curiously and thought, "Something's defiantly going on here…. As long as they're not a threat…" she bit her lip and led them out into the sun.
Daine and Numair both blinked various times as the bright light of the noon sun shone onto them. The reflection against the patches of white made by snow glistened into they're eyes.
Alanna gave a shiver as she stepped out into the cold and both Daine and Numair gave a knowing grin.
"Don't like the cold much Ala- Alan?" said Daine mentally cursing herself for the slightest mess up.
Alanna looked over in surprise, "Yes. I absolutely loath this weather. Its so darn cold" she quickened her step sulking.
Numair gave a mental laugh promising he would give Alanna a nice big blanket if he ever got back just as Daine spoke, "Yes, Numair here hates the cold too. I swear whenever we have to go on trips in winter you wouldn't believe the precautions he takes… Thayet actually-" here she stopped and blushed realizing she spoke a bit too much for her own good.
"What my dear student is saying is… I loath winter too" he gave Alanna a wink which promptly made her colour for some odd reason and go back to hurrying towards the tailors hut.
As they neared the cottage Daine watched the shop with a growing sense of dread. While she didn't mind wearing dressed when the occasion called for it, and sometimes even liked wearing the pretty things, this was a bit different. Her heart fell as she saw more and more ladies walking by wearing the long flowing, bulky, heavy and worse of all fluffy dresses she absolutely loathed. Numair and Alanna may dislike they're winter but nothing seemed more horrific at the moment then being stuffed into one of those gowns. And while she still had a small hope of keeping a pair or two of breeches, she knew in her heart exactly how stubborn Numair could be… and her insights told her this would be one of those times.
So with the two mages and the young squire all looking sincerely unhappy and miserable, they walked into the warmth and chatter filled hall of Tailor Johorn.
To all those who review/read: Thank you so much… sorry I haven't updated in a month… had a long stroke of writers block.. this chappy isn't the best however I'll give you the next chapter as soon as possible (within a couple days) This is one of those ya gotta get though it before you find the good stuff. So hope you stick with me… glad you liked it so far.
Simi: I'm glad g hope you liked the last bit of this chappy… I myself am a dress fan, but most of my friends wouldn't wear one if you tried… Thanks
Fuzzfurry: Yeah!!! g
Aleena: Glad you do. Thanks.
Karakin: Thank you muchly.
The amazing colour: Heheehhe glad you like it…
Narms: Sorry I didn't update sooner
WOX: giggles glad as always you read my things
Equestrian: Sorry blushs been a bit busy… but here's the next chappy…
Jadestar: No problemo… loved it winks glad you took time for mine
Rurouni: No blender!!! No!!! see I updated (largly in thanks to your last review giggles) glad you enjoyed it so much