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"So Toni, you said you were an assassin? I hate assassins, But really I've taken an interest in your dealings, please tell me what errand you are on. I know you must be very frightened, in the company of the soon to be King of Tortall, the King of Thieves, And the First Lady Knight in history," Alanna gazed fiercely in Toni's direction, just daring him to not to answer.
"Well Lioness, umm I'm afraid that's a confidential matter. You must be aware of the Code Of Assassins?" Toni stammered.
Alanna jumped up and before anyone knew what she was doing there she had a knife at Toni's throat, "Listen, I don't have much patients, just answer the question. I am perfectly aware of the code, I am not a soft noble lady. If you don't feel up to telling me I assume you have a good reason for me not to kill you?"
"Alanna, I command you to sit down immediately!" Jon severely interrupted as she unwillingly sat back in her seat. Knife still close at hand.
Looking a lot less frightened the assassin's eyes glanced toward the doors and windows, realizing there was no escape he grudgingly answered, "I am an assassin sent from Sarain."
The wrinkles on Alanna's face deepened as she heard the familiar name of Sarain, Thayet's home country. Seeing this the assassin cautiously continued on, "I was sent by Zhir Anduo, the Warlord of Sarain. He was suspected of killing the last Warlord, by poison, but no one cared.
The daughter of the dead K'mir, Kalisan, and the old Warlord, of the Wilima house, her name is Thayet jin Wilima and I need to find her. There was rumor that she was traveling with the Lioness back from the Roof of the World, so I thought I'd check in and find out myself."
"I told him I knew nothing of this, but I hadn't heard word from you yet. Seeing as he is an assassin in the Tortallian capital of Corus, I thought it would be appropriate if he left immediately. Sorry lass, had no idea you might want to deal with him," George's eyes never left Toni, but through his voice Alanna could tell he was telling the truth and that he had missed her more than she would know.
"Its alright George, I always trust your instincts. They got you this far didn't they?" Alanna was struggling with what to do, this man was after Thayet and Buri. Both her good friends, although she knew Buri could probably take this man on she wasn't going to take any risks.
They sat in silence all having different issues on mind. Alanna, didn't know what to do with this assassin, kill him for doing his job or let him go with his word he would give up his life as an assassin. Jon and George however were very worried Alanna would soon lose her temper and jump on him in attempt to kill him. The Assassin saw all the confusion and realized it was the opportune moment. If he would ever get away, it was now.
He reached into his pocket and there threw a powdery substance onto the ground, hopefully this would work, and if it didn't he knew that this was the end for sure. Everyone was blinded in a suffocating, thick fog. Alanna and George leapt to their feet, Alanna tried to find her way to the door, but it was impossible. George was shoving himself towards Jon knowing exactly where he was and using his limited Sight to help him along the way.
Toni had his shirt covering his mouth and was hurriedly running towards the window. Looking back for a split second he saw Alanna, she was confused and dazed but doing all she could to reach him.
Her vision was clouding, but she just wouldn't give in. Not now, not ever, this was for Thayet and Buri. She concentrated on them and how much they needed this one, Buri a warrior with only limited skills, but with so much potential to do great things. And Thayet, so beautiful and brave, she had lost her family and home but she continued fighting for her own life. When Thayet had refused to stay with her she had been hurt, so much she wasn't sure if she would ever try to find them again, but now she knew how much she cared. It was getting so much harder to see, and breath, she felt like she was going to fall over for being so tired, just then she blacked out not knowing what would happen.
Myles had been quietly standing near the window, hoping that no one would remember he was here, he had been quite successful, it seemed that even the assassin had forgotten him. As the powder was thrown onto the ground he soon recognized it, this would knock a person out within a few minutes, after disabling them, that is if the fog was inhaled. He had ripped off a piece of his tunic (A/N sorry don't have a better word for it) and covered his mouth. With sword drawn, and in hand all he had to do was wait.
Soon Toni was at the window and preparing to open it, very short of breath and feeling light headed he could only hope that no one was behind him ready to attack. He felt a slight tap on the shoulder and full of dread he slowly turned around, with knife in hand. There stood Sir Myles of Olau, sword in hand, before he could respond a sharp pain was in his side. Shocked yet strangely relieved he fell coldly to the ground.
On opening the window, the fog flowed out leaving the large library clear of any gases. Lying on the floor were Jon and Alanna, with George over them trying to keep conscious, but as soon as he saw the trouble was gone he sunk to the floor.
As Alanna came to she heard voices around her and wondered where she was and what had happened to put her here in her bed. Quickly she remembered the past events, with Toni and how he wanted to be rid of Thayet for the Warlord of Sarain.
"Where is the assassin? Are Jon and George alright?" Alanna demanded furiously to the healer hovering over her.
"Calm down miss, just let me make sure there was no internal damage done to your lungs and you'll be free to take your temper out on someone else." The young healer was clearly used to dealing with angry patients because she was hardly scarred by Alanna's sharp tongue.
Soon Alanna was given food to quiet her angry stomach, she ate it savagely. Although she was anxious to get out of her prison of a bed she waited for the healer's approval to leave. Against her will she fell back into a fitful sleep or worry, she dreaded to hear what had happened, she had failed her friends Thayet and Buri.
"Alanna, wake up, Alanna!" Jon shook Alanna fiercely, trying desperately to wake her.
Angry at being woken up from her dreams she glared in Jon's direction, but she saw that George was also there. "Jon! I was so worried something would happen to you, and George I'm glad you protected him sufficiently. Please tell me what happened, it seems that I blanked out."
George looked at Alanna out of pity, she obviously new nothing of the sad news. "Lass, we found Toni speared through the stomach, obviously he tried to escape out the window. Been searching the castle since, but theirs no sign of Myles, my mom's worried sick."
"Any idea of where he went? Did you ask Liam, he's a very skilled tracker and I know he liked Myles well enough to care to find him. Hold on just a moment and we can search in some less likely places, just let me pull on some decent clothes," Alanna was clearly worried, but confidant that she could find her adopted-father. Hoping out of bed she ran over to her dressing room she threw on a pair of tan breeches and a loose white shirt.
They walked all around the house searching it up and down, just incase they had over looked anything the first time. Alanna went to his less known places, the places that he spent time alone in. Jon was tiring of this game, it was clear that Myles wasn't here, but where could he have gone, just as he was about to give up hope he saw a rolled up piece of paper wedged into the crack of a closed window. First it seemed like one of Myles's research papers that he had forgotten to put back, but with a closer look he saw a series of dots. This had to be a code.
George and Alanna had been searching together and talking about how the last few months had been going for each of them. The conversation started out with the troubles Claw had been giving him, but soon Alanna realized that he looked at her like he desperately needed to talk to her about something she thought had gone.
"Look at me George, you've been their for me since I was just a Page, I know you thought you loved me and maybe you still do, but I need to know. I missed you while I was gone, everything about you makes me smile, but I don't love you. I can try to live a lie and be with you anyways, but that is unfair to you," Alanna knew that this would hurt, but she also knew it had to be said sometime or later.
"Like I said before Lioness, this is all your choice, I love you with all my heart and I probably always will, not many people know you as well as I so I guess luck has been on my side. We will always be friends, I couldn't let a redhead like yourself go unprotected by a King of Thieves."
"George I can well take care—"
He took her up in a passionate and loving kiss. Alanna tried to protest at first, but knew that this would never happen again and gave in. George deserved something for all he had been through for her and she knew it.
Jon had rushed through the large house searching for either Alanna or George, hoping one of them knew this code and could say where Sir Myles had gone. As he turned the door handle Alanna and George jumped apart like frightened rabbits, clearly ashamed and confused on whatever had just happened.
Having no idea what was going on he thrust the paper into George's hands. Trying to escape the embarrassment of the situation George sat down at the desk and furiously decoded the message.
Jonathan went to Alanna's side and gave her questioning looks as he wondered what had been going on, but she just got on her toes and whispered into his ear that she would explain later. This was quite a comical sight, seeing the small copper haired knight trying to get to Jon's ear, which was at least a head higher than hers. The servant in the corner snickered and Jon realized how ridiculous the whole seen must look and he took Alanna into his large arms and hugged her fiercely. She was the best thing that had ever happened to him, she kept him in line and loved him for him not for his rank.
"Alanna I think you might want to read this," George stood up from his seat several minutes later and handed her the note.
Dear daughter, I'm terribly sorry I had to leave without saying good-bye or even waiting for one of the three of you to wake, but it was not safe. As you must have guessed by now I killed the assassin when he tried to make a break for the window. It was knockout gas that he had thrown to the ground and it worked its purposes for you. But soon after, I found he had an accomplice that had been disguised as one of our servants, I had a suspicion that this man would go looking for Thayet and Buri immediately or would come after me first. I decided it would be best if I left to search for your friends to keep yourself out of danger.
Please beware, according to some of my spies Toni wasn't the only assassin looking for the former princess of Sarain, but it is a competition. The one to bring back her body, dead or alive wins 100,000 gold nobles. The best of them are out there and certainly will search for you first Alanna.
Your affectionate adoptive father,
Sir Myles of Olau
**I know this isn't quite as good as it could be, but I'm not exactly what you'd call good at getting the point across. Please review and tell me if you want AJ or AG. Personally I love both of them, but I'm not exactly a fan of Thayet so I don't know. Feel free to help me out with suggestions!**
Disclaimer: Nope it's all Tamora Pierce brilliant characters
"So Toni, you said you were an assassin? I hate assassins, But really I've taken an interest in your dealings, please tell me what errand you are on. I know you must be very frightened, in the company of the soon to be King of Tortall, the King of Thieves, And the First Lady Knight in history," Alanna gazed fiercely in Toni's direction, just daring him to not to answer.
"Well Lioness, umm I'm afraid that's a confidential matter. You must be aware of the Code Of Assassins?" Toni stammered.
Alanna jumped up and before anyone knew what she was doing there she had a knife at Toni's throat, "Listen, I don't have much patients, just answer the question. I am perfectly aware of the code, I am not a soft noble lady. If you don't feel up to telling me I assume you have a good reason for me not to kill you?"
"Alanna, I command you to sit down immediately!" Jon severely interrupted as she unwillingly sat back in her seat. Knife still close at hand.
Looking a lot less frightened the assassin's eyes glanced toward the doors and windows, realizing there was no escape he grudgingly answered, "I am an assassin sent from Sarain."
The wrinkles on Alanna's face deepened as she heard the familiar name of Sarain, Thayet's home country. Seeing this the assassin cautiously continued on, "I was sent by Zhir Anduo, the Warlord of Sarain. He was suspected of killing the last Warlord, by poison, but no one cared.
The daughter of the dead K'mir, Kalisan, and the old Warlord, of the Wilima house, her name is Thayet jin Wilima and I need to find her. There was rumor that she was traveling with the Lioness back from the Roof of the World, so I thought I'd check in and find out myself."
"I told him I knew nothing of this, but I hadn't heard word from you yet. Seeing as he is an assassin in the Tortallian capital of Corus, I thought it would be appropriate if he left immediately. Sorry lass, had no idea you might want to deal with him," George's eyes never left Toni, but through his voice Alanna could tell he was telling the truth and that he had missed her more than she would know.
"Its alright George, I always trust your instincts. They got you this far didn't they?" Alanna was struggling with what to do, this man was after Thayet and Buri. Both her good friends, although she knew Buri could probably take this man on she wasn't going to take any risks.
They sat in silence all having different issues on mind. Alanna, didn't know what to do with this assassin, kill him for doing his job or let him go with his word he would give up his life as an assassin. Jon and George however were very worried Alanna would soon lose her temper and jump on him in attempt to kill him. The Assassin saw all the confusion and realized it was the opportune moment. If he would ever get away, it was now.
He reached into his pocket and there threw a powdery substance onto the ground, hopefully this would work, and if it didn't he knew that this was the end for sure. Everyone was blinded in a suffocating, thick fog. Alanna and George leapt to their feet, Alanna tried to find her way to the door, but it was impossible. George was shoving himself towards Jon knowing exactly where he was and using his limited Sight to help him along the way.
Toni had his shirt covering his mouth and was hurriedly running towards the window. Looking back for a split second he saw Alanna, she was confused and dazed but doing all she could to reach him.
Her vision was clouding, but she just wouldn't give in. Not now, not ever, this was for Thayet and Buri. She concentrated on them and how much they needed this one, Buri a warrior with only limited skills, but with so much potential to do great things. And Thayet, so beautiful and brave, she had lost her family and home but she continued fighting for her own life. When Thayet had refused to stay with her she had been hurt, so much she wasn't sure if she would ever try to find them again, but now she knew how much she cared. It was getting so much harder to see, and breath, she felt like she was going to fall over for being so tired, just then she blacked out not knowing what would happen.
Myles had been quietly standing near the window, hoping that no one would remember he was here, he had been quite successful, it seemed that even the assassin had forgotten him. As the powder was thrown onto the ground he soon recognized it, this would knock a person out within a few minutes, after disabling them, that is if the fog was inhaled. He had ripped off a piece of his tunic (A/N sorry don't have a better word for it) and covered his mouth. With sword drawn, and in hand all he had to do was wait.
Soon Toni was at the window and preparing to open it, very short of breath and feeling light headed he could only hope that no one was behind him ready to attack. He felt a slight tap on the shoulder and full of dread he slowly turned around, with knife in hand. There stood Sir Myles of Olau, sword in hand, before he could respond a sharp pain was in his side. Shocked yet strangely relieved he fell coldly to the ground.
On opening the window, the fog flowed out leaving the large library clear of any gases. Lying on the floor were Jon and Alanna, with George over them trying to keep conscious, but as soon as he saw the trouble was gone he sunk to the floor.
As Alanna came to she heard voices around her and wondered where she was and what had happened to put her here in her bed. Quickly she remembered the past events, with Toni and how he wanted to be rid of Thayet for the Warlord of Sarain.
"Where is the assassin? Are Jon and George alright?" Alanna demanded furiously to the healer hovering over her.
"Calm down miss, just let me make sure there was no internal damage done to your lungs and you'll be free to take your temper out on someone else." The young healer was clearly used to dealing with angry patients because she was hardly scarred by Alanna's sharp tongue.
Soon Alanna was given food to quiet her angry stomach, she ate it savagely. Although she was anxious to get out of her prison of a bed she waited for the healer's approval to leave. Against her will she fell back into a fitful sleep or worry, she dreaded to hear what had happened, she had failed her friends Thayet and Buri.
"Alanna, wake up, Alanna!" Jon shook Alanna fiercely, trying desperately to wake her.
Angry at being woken up from her dreams she glared in Jon's direction, but she saw that George was also there. "Jon! I was so worried something would happen to you, and George I'm glad you protected him sufficiently. Please tell me what happened, it seems that I blanked out."
George looked at Alanna out of pity, she obviously new nothing of the sad news. "Lass, we found Toni speared through the stomach, obviously he tried to escape out the window. Been searching the castle since, but theirs no sign of Myles, my mom's worried sick."
"Any idea of where he went? Did you ask Liam, he's a very skilled tracker and I know he liked Myles well enough to care to find him. Hold on just a moment and we can search in some less likely places, just let me pull on some decent clothes," Alanna was clearly worried, but confidant that she could find her adopted-father. Hoping out of bed she ran over to her dressing room she threw on a pair of tan breeches and a loose white shirt.
They walked all around the house searching it up and down, just incase they had over looked anything the first time. Alanna went to his less known places, the places that he spent time alone in. Jon was tiring of this game, it was clear that Myles wasn't here, but where could he have gone, just as he was about to give up hope he saw a rolled up piece of paper wedged into the crack of a closed window. First it seemed like one of Myles's research papers that he had forgotten to put back, but with a closer look he saw a series of dots. This had to be a code.
George and Alanna had been searching together and talking about how the last few months had been going for each of them. The conversation started out with the troubles Claw had been giving him, but soon Alanna realized that he looked at her like he desperately needed to talk to her about something she thought had gone.
"Look at me George, you've been their for me since I was just a Page, I know you thought you loved me and maybe you still do, but I need to know. I missed you while I was gone, everything about you makes me smile, but I don't love you. I can try to live a lie and be with you anyways, but that is unfair to you," Alanna knew that this would hurt, but she also knew it had to be said sometime or later.
"Like I said before Lioness, this is all your choice, I love you with all my heart and I probably always will, not many people know you as well as I so I guess luck has been on my side. We will always be friends, I couldn't let a redhead like yourself go unprotected by a King of Thieves."
"George I can well take care—"
He took her up in a passionate and loving kiss. Alanna tried to protest at first, but knew that this would never happen again and gave in. George deserved something for all he had been through for her and she knew it.
Jon had rushed through the large house searching for either Alanna or George, hoping one of them knew this code and could say where Sir Myles had gone. As he turned the door handle Alanna and George jumped apart like frightened rabbits, clearly ashamed and confused on whatever had just happened.
Having no idea what was going on he thrust the paper into George's hands. Trying to escape the embarrassment of the situation George sat down at the desk and furiously decoded the message.
Jonathan went to Alanna's side and gave her questioning looks as he wondered what had been going on, but she just got on her toes and whispered into his ear that she would explain later. This was quite a comical sight, seeing the small copper haired knight trying to get to Jon's ear, which was at least a head higher than hers. The servant in the corner snickered and Jon realized how ridiculous the whole seen must look and he took Alanna into his large arms and hugged her fiercely. She was the best thing that had ever happened to him, she kept him in line and loved him for him not for his rank.
"Alanna I think you might want to read this," George stood up from his seat several minutes later and handed her the note.
Dear daughter, I'm terribly sorry I had to leave without saying good-bye or even waiting for one of the three of you to wake, but it was not safe. As you must have guessed by now I killed the assassin when he tried to make a break for the window. It was knockout gas that he had thrown to the ground and it worked its purposes for you. But soon after, I found he had an accomplice that had been disguised as one of our servants, I had a suspicion that this man would go looking for Thayet and Buri immediately or would come after me first. I decided it would be best if I left to search for your friends to keep yourself out of danger.
Please beware, according to some of my spies Toni wasn't the only assassin looking for the former princess of Sarain, but it is a competition. The one to bring back her body, dead or alive wins 100,000 gold nobles. The best of them are out there and certainly will search for you first Alanna.
Your affectionate adoptive father,
Sir Myles of Olau
**I know this isn't quite as good as it could be, but I'm not exactly what you'd call good at getting the point across. Please review and tell me if you want AJ or AG. Personally I love both of them, but I'm not exactly a fan of Thayet so I don't know. Feel free to help me out with suggestions!**