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Avi awoke on her leaf bed with a start. Sighing she looked over to see if Rumor was still asleep. To Avi's surprise, when she looked up he was standing over her, just staring. He fell back, surprised at her sitting up so quickly. "Well, your finally awake." Rumor said gaining back some of his composure." Yes I am, but,,," Avi stopped herself from asking about the night. "Come, we must hurry Avi, the other knights will be anxious to meet you." Rumor shouted over his shoulder as he started to walk. "Wait, we have not even eaten yet!" Avi shouted back to him. Rumor laughed, not looking back. Avi had no choice but to follow. After many minutes past, Avi had the courage to ask about the night before. "Rumor, may I ask you something?" Avi spoke softly. Rumor just nodded his consent. Avi closed her eyes and heaved a sigh. "Well, I was awake last night and you were talking to a stone, was that your legion master speaking to you?" Avi question carefully. Rumor stopped so suddenly Avi bumped into him and fell. "You were awake Avi, I thought you were asleep!" Rumor was saying this to himself, more so then Avi.
There was a long pause, and Avi realized her stupidity for asking that question. "That was my legion master, yes, she was just telling me to bring you to the knights court!" Rumor sounded sincere, but answered the question reluctantly. He began walking once more, but faster this time round. Avi jogged to catch up, wondering about the mysterious woman in the purple stone. Rumor did not speak to Avi at all, he was to deep in thought
They traveled a long while, and finally came upon a small city on top of a huge hill. Stone walls traveled all around the hill, for protection. They climbed the stone steps "We will stop here for supplies, and then be on our way." Rumor stated, staring straight ahead. Avi just nodded, this had been the first time Rumor had spoken to her since they started. "Who goes there?" a rough looking man growled, once they arrived at the top of the stairs. "We come to rest here, I am Rumor of Frell, and this is Avi of Tarkena." Rumor shouted "We mean no harm, let us pass!" The gruff looking guard nodded, and the gate started to rise. Rumor stepped in, followed closely by Avi. Avi stared in wonder, there were merchant carts everywhere. Colors flew at her, greeting her cheerily. People shouted and scurried everywhere on the brick road,looking for a good deal in one of the merchants carts. The sweet smell of bread wafted in the air, as did some foods Avi did not even recognize.
As instructed, Avi stayed by Rumors side. Though, she was tempted to observe a merchant stand every once in a while. "Hey Rumor, how have you been doin!" a handsome young man, with curly brown hair, shouted coming toward them. "Hello Maverick, I've been doing fine, how have you been fairing?"Rumor asked. Maverick laughed' This is not a good place for conversation my friend, come let us go to my house!" They walked along the brick path, to a small cottage,with a roof made of hay and the foundation stone. Come in, come in!"Maverick said smiling, and gesturing for them to follow. The cottage was messy, and sloppy, but to Avi that made it more comforting. "Who is this Rumor?!" Maverick shouted pointing at Avi. "I thought you loved Phineas, and here is another young lady, what is going on!?"
"She is not my girlfriend Maverick, I am just escorting her to safety!" Rumor whispered frantically. "Oh, that explains it, because I have a surprise for you Rumor!" Maverick exclaimed, relief etched in his face. Then came down the stairs, a beautiful women, her black hair reaching her waist, blue eyes that seemed as deep as the sea, and a dazzeling smile. "Rumor!" was all she managed to say, as she flung herself onto him in a bone crushing embrace. "Phineas, I am so glad to see you!!!!" Rumor shouted gleefully as he hugged her back. "Come we have so much to catch up on, my darling!" Phineas squealed, leading Rumor out the door. The door closed behind them, and Avi had not felt so alone and abandoned in her life.
"Were do you come from, my lady?" Maverick questioned, looking Avi up and down, but smiling all the same. "Tarkena, my lord, and you may call me Avi." Avi sighed. Maverick nodded, grinning fom ear to ear. "You may call me by my name also, if you don't know already, it's Maverick!" he said. "Do you have a sweetheart, at home Avi?" Maverick questioned. Avi was taken aback by this question, how could someone be so straight forward like that. "No Maverick, and I have no means of having one anytime soon!" Avi stated, her voice cool and collected. "I did not mean I wanted you for a long while, I just want you for right now!" Maverick cooed, as if Avi was a baby. He grabbed at her, but missed by inches when Avi started up off the chair. He growled in frustration, and tried grabbing at her again. He would have been successful,if Avi had not punched him square in the nose, sending him on the ground, and blood everywhere. "You shall never touch me again, you understand you sicko" Avi screamed at him, all he did was moan. He started to rise, Avi took this chance to run.
She ran down the street, all she could think is she had to find Rumor. Avi's leather shoes made no sound on the brick walkway, and her plain tattered skirt made her blend with the crowd. She ran till she could run no more, collasping on the ground she cried hard. All that had happened to her was to much, she could not take it anymore. Her feet took her far into the outskirts of town, she was by the woods located on the edge of the wall. Avi did not know this, for she was blinded by her tears. She also did not notice the figure watching her from the woods, it stepped out of the shadows and drew its sword. Avi turned at the sudden noise, and screamed at what she saw.
Before her was a man, clothed in all black. He had his sword drawn and over her head. "What are you doing!!?" Avi screamed loudly. The man laughed harshly. "I am finishing the job, this should have been done long ago!" the coarse voice hissed. At that moment Avi knew, this was the man sent to kill her. She kicked him in the groin, right before he brought his sword down on her head. Grunting, he went down to one knee. Avi jumped up, but not in time to evade the punch thrown at her face. His fist made contact with her nose, with a scrutinizing sound,blood fell to the ground. Avi screamed, and before she could think, she threw a punch at his face. A successful hit sent him to the ground. Avi took this chance to run, blood running freely from her nose.
She ran and ran, not knowing were,not seeing anything. While sprinting, she fell back when she hit something. "Avi, what happened!!!" Rumor's voice resounded in her head. She looked upand saw Rumor leaning over her, a look of worry on his face. That was the last thing she saw, for at that moment she blacked out.
Hey, how did you like it. As promised Maverick means Wildly Independent and Phineas mean Loudmouth lol. Well, another chapter up. What you think you can do for me, REVIEW OF COURSE. I love writing this story, it is just so fun. I have been writing stories since I was ten, and I love it. Plus, I know that if you realy enjoy a story, you want them to update quickly. Well, I hope thats what you do, Enjoy The Story, so tell me if you do ok. hehehe enough with my blabbing. Thanks for readin. Review