*Sigh* I wasn't gonna update today, but than I thought of all of my adoring fans and if I didn't update they'd be devastated. No j/k, seriously I was j/k!

U probably already know, but the characters belong to Ms. Tamora Pierce and all the characters that aren't in the books belong to me.

Ch. 5

"It was amazin!" Paul exclaimed once they had returned home. "We made more money than we usually do in 2 months! All in one day!"

Rochelle grinned. "That is amazin!"

Philip turned to Daine, "I haven't heard from you yet since we returned from the ball." He saw her worried face. "Is there somethin wrong Princess?" He asked using her nickname the Silent Stormers gave her.

Daine hesitated at first, but than gained confidence. "Well, when I went outside to get fresh air, I met this man. He said I had wild magic and that I need to get it under control. I'm movin into the palace tomorrow."

"WHAT!!" Paul screamed. "And you believed that man? He's probably just trickin you so he can get money from you. Seriously Daine, I thought we trained you better than that!"

"No Paul, you don't understand!" Daine said impatiently. "He isn't makin me pay any money. All he said so far makes perfect sense!"

Frank looked a little upset. "So you're takin a stranger's advice and just leavin us just like that?"

"I am NOT leaving you! Your, well, I thought you guys would come with me."

Paul snorted, "Come with you? You've got to be kiddin me! Daine think about it, five thieves moving into the palace. We'd be dead in no time! C'mon now! Use that head of yours that the Gods gave you!"

"Paul aren't you being a little harsh?" Philip asked nervously.

"I AM NOT BEING TOO HARSH!" Paul screamed. "Now if she wants to move into some scummy palace to live the rest of her life, she can, but she will NO longer be one of us!"

"You don't mean that!" Daine yelled stunned.

"I do! And if you walk out that door tomorrow, we'll disown you!"

Frank and Rochelle tiptoed out of the room. They decided to leave this between Paul, Daine, and Philip.

"Paul, would you stop yelling at her!" Philip said his temper rising. "I'm going with her, and you should too!"

That was the wrong thing to say. Paul's eyes narrowed into two slits. "I want you two to get out now!"

"But Paul." Daine started.

"NOW!"

Daine and Philip knew he meant it. They hurried and gathered all their belongings. It was a quick task because they both didn't have much. When they were about to close the door, Paul yelled, "We are through! We are through forever! Don't you ever come back, you here me?"

Tears started streaming down Daine's face. She knew Paul wouldn't be too happy about the news, but she never expected this. She and Philip walked away from their former home silently. Daine thought back to when Paul and her were going on their first "outing" to try to steal. How happy they had been! Daine couldn't take it anymore. She collapsed to the ground crying. Philip knelt down beside her and hesitantly stroked her hair, "Shhh, it's alright, it's okay. He gently took her in his arms comforting her. She sobbed into his shirt a few minutes.

When she finally calmed down, she gazed up into Philip's kind eyes. "Thank you. You didn't have to come with me. You gave up your home and your friends for me, so thank you."

Philip cupped Daine's face into his hands and whispered, "Hey, you didn't think I'd let you go by yourself did you. I don't know if you've noticed, but I've grown quite fond of you."

Daine searched his eyes realizing he told the truth. "I've grown fond of you too Philip."

Philip smiled happily and leaned down to kiss her. When their lips met, they felt sparks of electricity set off inside them, leaving Daine breathless. Philip pulled away and cleared his throat. "Well Princess, I guess we'd better head to the palace." He stood up and reached for her hands. When she put her hands in his, she was pulled up and spun around in a circle. He released her, picked up his bag slinging it over his shoulder, and offered one hand to Daine. 'I am so lucky to have a guy like Philip' Daine thought grasping his hand. Together, they walked hand in hand towards the palace with the moon smiling down on them.

*Awww!!! Philip is so sweet! I hoped you guys liked it! Did you know, reviews encourage me to write more. (hint, hint) so please REVIEW!!! I'm hoping to get about..I dunno. a total of 40 reviews b4 I update. But if I don't get that much, then that's ok. So, hurry and review!! Thanx!! (ps-If u like this story, u'd probably like my other fanfic: Battle of Betrayal. So go read it!!