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Alanna sighed, her fiery wisps of hair dancing in the cool salty breeze, purple eyes gazing

at the lapping tongues of inky blue water that swarmed the sea. She was leaning against a

heavy stone balcony, cool and grey like most of the Swoop's buildings. For one the few

times in her life Alanna was hopelessly happy. After a few months of fix ups and

renovations pirate's swoop was a splendid fief, a stony grey mountain lying by the edge

of the sea. George had given up his rein as King of thieves, giving Marek the position;

the court had not given him much trouble with that choice. Maude had also come, happy

to once again be with her 'Family". As for Myles and Eleni they now stayed at Olau,

quite in love. Coram and Rispah had also come to live at Swoop, along with their year-

old daughter. Jon and Thayet had happily married; they had a son and daughter, just as

beautiful as the royal couple.



Alanna had been thinking a lot about children lately, almost puzzled by the

thoughts that constantly churned in her mind. She did not know if she could

handle being a mother, though she had no doubt that George was ready to be a

father, he had this hopeful glint in his eyes whenever he held the young prince or

princess. George and her had been married nearly three years ,their days filled

with weapon practice, court meetings or dealings with the locals, they had not at

first even thought about having children,but now it was different , at least for

Alanna .A small knot of angst tied itself in her stomach, her happiness and



serenity faded , Alanna turned her attention once more to the restless waves.