Her mother and father had approached the subject at dinner, realizing there was no way to stop Sarralyn once she got an idea in her head. They knew she was incredibly smart, and well aware of how people judged her, a life of a Shang warrior would do her good.

Of course, they didn't believe that Sarralyn would actually stick with it, her parents were sure that once the group stopped back in the capital she would stay behind. This was of course, if she actually did get picked. The chances were rare and she was becoming a little to old to be a Shang warrior.

Sarra had received this news with great joy and had eagerly started preparing for tomorrow. She got out the plainest shirt and trousers she could find that were still in good condition. She was really happy that the Shang warriors accepted the men along with the women, she would hate to have to cut her long brown locks and become a boy like her adoptive aunt once did. If she was going to do this she was going to do this as Sarra.

The birds had not yet started to sing when Sarra got out of her bed eagerly racing for the door. She had slept in her clothes last night and was excited to be going this morning. Quickly she ran through the halls and once she reached the palace gates became a small hummingbird eagerly flying away. She knew where the Shang warriors would be and hid as her bird form in tree until she spotted other kids making their way towards her.

Sarra recognized the two boys from the hut she often spied in. Thomas and Kriger were walking towards her quickly kissing their mother behind before standing next to her not paying attention to her in the least.

Sarra didn't mind, as she acted somewhat as a spy anyway it didn't bother her, no one noticed her until they heard her title. Then she didn't want the attention. It was nice listening to the others talk. It allowed her to forget her worries, after all the Shang warriors didn't pick on titles, they picked on abilities and what potential they saw.

Other then her there was Thomas and Kriger, two girls who appeared to be best friends as they didn't look alike, a young boy who was three standing by his mother who appeared to be from one of the Bazhir tribe.

Now she noticed a small group of people, three men and one woman who seemed to carry themselves confidently as they made the way over to the tree where she sat. The dressed to blend into the streets of Corus and Sarralyn had no doubt in her mind that these men and woman were Shang warriors.

They stopped the small group and each sat down in a single column. Quietly they asked to introduce themselves.

One of the two giggling four year olds went first.

"My name is Katherine."

"My name is, erm, Josephine."

Confidently the twins went next not as shaky as Josephine, after her the little boy proudly stated his name, Jamair, before running back into the clutches of his mother. Slowly Sarralyn stepped out.

"My name is Sarra."

Nodding the four Shang warriors all stood up in one uniform motion.
"The life we lead is difficult, we always strive to put others before ourselves."

"We train hard and all our lives."

"We don't take anyone who has the gift or doesn't have their parent's consent."

"We can't tell if your lying even if we can't use magic."

The five children nodded and all stated that they didn't have the gift (though Sarra left out her wildmagic) and that they had their parents consent.

Nodding the four looked at the six and smiled kindly.

"We have already seen your abilities, and know where you come from. We shall only be taking Sarra, Kriger, and Thomas. You are to follow us closely until we stop. Is that understood?"

Meekly the three chosen ones nodded their heads.

Author's Note: Hello everyone. I don't much like this chapter. The response I got to the last chapter was amazing. I thought that since Tamora Pierce didn't seem like a very popular category I would be writing to an empty audience, but instead you guys have been reviewing like crazy. It isn't as good as the response to my Forbidden Forest story but it is certainty better then my Myrtle story.

Anyway I am getting off track, I just wanted to say thank you. School is going to be difficult, but fun and my project with Desipoplover13 may take awhile to get off the ground. So I hope you enjoy this chapter and once again I thank you.

Sage Twilight: Thankyou so much for putting me on your favorites list! That's really exciting and I am thrilled that you are enjoying this story.

Destiny Hunter: I admit, I had my doubts when your first review appeared in all capitals but you appear a most excellent reviewer. I am glad you are enjoying the plot, and as you can see, I did remember that Daine's baby was a shape shifter. As I have said before, though she is only five (I needed her young to be a Shang warrior) she is somewhat of a genius and already has a good idea of the social world.

Um, I am pretty sure that I did not read that scene somewhere on this site. I am almost positive that it was in Trickster's Choice seeing as I have not yet read any Tortall fanfiction, I was much to busy reading updates.

Imogenhm: I will update as soon as I can, however you must understand that first comes school, then comes my untitled fic with Desipoplover13 (its still in the planning stages) then comes this. I will update as soon as I can though. Thanks for the compliments.

Dragonshadows: I liked the fly on the wall part as well, I think it is an old expression. Oh well, I never could remember these things. I will try updating as soon as possible, thanks for putting me on your favorites list!

Caidre: Thanks! I know what you mean about original concepts, if I see one more HP fic with a transfer student in it I will burst! Honestly. You don't have to worry about me stopping my writing, it will take a lot.