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Maura and the "Swobets" had sat down for dinner at the castle of Dunlath when an eagle flew in

with a message tied to one of its feet.

(A/N: are bird's feet called feet?)

The eagle soared through the open window and perched on the back of Maura's chair.

Maura immediately untied the message and read the message to herself.

Dear Maura, This is Daine and Numair sending this message to you. How are you and

Dunlath faring? We hope all is well. The reason for sending this message is not urgent.

The king has allowed us 10 days leave and we have decided to visit you. We should arrive

at the castle of Dunlath around this evening. The wolves of Long Lake Pack will be with

us also. I hope that will not create a disturbance with your new guardians.



Sincerely,

Daine, Numair and co.

(A/N: I dunno how you're supposed to write a letter. I'm just guessing. Lol)

Maura folded up the letter and dismissed the eagle who had been Daine's messenger. She sat

for a couple of moments digesting what Daine had written. Lord Swobet/ Aeejah clearing his

throat interrupted her thoughts.

"Perhaps you may share with us what news the eagle has brought?" he questioned.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Daine and Numair have just sent me, or I mean, us, a message. It says that King

Jonathan has given them 10 days leave and that they are coming here to visit. They say they will

arrive here, at the castle, around evening time," she replied.

Lord and Lady Swobet looked at each other and exchanged satisfied looks.

(A/N: when they are with Maura, I'm gonna call them Lord and Lady Swobet. But when they

are together, without Maura, they are going to be Aeejah and Eurianne. Like they should be.

Sorry if thatz confusing.)

"If they arrive in time for supper, we should prepare some more courses for them. They will be

staying their 10 days at the castle, right, Maura?" asked Lady Swobet.

"Um, yes. I think they will be staying here. They also said that the wolves of Long Lake Pack

will be coming with them. Is that alright?" Maura asked hesitantly.

"Wolves!" exclaimed Lady Swobet. "Aherm, I meant of course. I was just a little surprised at

first. Will they be staying the whole time?"

Maura looked at her apprehensively.

"Well, I'm really not sure, milady. It all depends on their choice. But they are very nice wolves

and will not eat anybody despite what people say," said Maura.

Francine, the daughter of Lord and Lady Swobet, had been silent throughout the entire meal

with her head bowed down, as if in shame of something. She had not given up the long, hard

stares at her parents, Maura noticed.

I wonder what it is that she is mad at her parents for. They seem wonderful and they have

helped me a lot. Though, at times, they are a little queer, thought Maura as she remembered

the tour of the castle.

She seems like a shy girl. Maybe we can be friends and she can tell me what is bothering her,

Maura thought as she looked at Francine.

"I must excuse myself, milady. I will inform the cook of the coming of the Wild Mage and the

black robe mage, Numair Salmalin. She will want to know so she can prepare the courses,"

remarked Lady Swobet.

Maura couldn't help but notice how her lady guardian strained Numair's name.

And so the lady swept out of the room toward the kitchens.

"Well, I have some things to do myself. I will be in my office if you need me. Come, Francine. I

need you to come with me," said Lord Swobet.

"Um, well excuse me, Lord? I was wondering, if it wouldn't be much trouble, if when you have

no need of Francine that you could send her to me. I would love to get acquainted with her,"

said Maura a little nervously.

"Well," he replied, "I guess so. I'll send her to you, say, half an hour?"

"Of course, anytime would be good," answered Maura.

"Very well then," the lord said.

Maura waved to Francine as the two left and Francine shyly smiled back.

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Maura didn't know it, but Aeejah and Eurianne immediately went to their own private quarters

and met eachother, with "Francine".

(A/N: I only did that cuz I haven't revealed "Francine's" real name. Hehehehehehe)

"My dear wife, our Maura has requested the presence of Attillia here so they can get acquainted

with each other," said Aeejah, though not very kindly.

Indeed, he was mocking Maura.

"And....," replied his wife.

"I allowed her to go. How could I let her get suspicious of us, my dear? Besides, I think our

Attillia wanted to go. Though, of course, she won't admit it, will you?" asked the mage.

Attillia just looked at her shoes.

"But, she could accidentally ruin our plans by telling the girl something while they are together.

My sweet mage, we cannot take that risk," said Eurianne.

"Exactly the reason why I brought her here. I have already thought of that snag," he answered

smugly.

"Well then, what is your solution? We don't have all day to ponder on this. We must act quickly

while the two mages are here," she said hurriedly.

"For the first problem, I have decided to put a spell on our dear daughter. Now listen, dear,

what will happen when you mention, or even start to mention our plan here. The plan to take

over the entire world will not fail!" he exclaimed with a triumphant smile.

Attillia just looked at her father calmly.

His smile turned into a nasty sneer as he saw her reaction.

"Once you bring up the subject of our plan, your throat will feel like it is burning. And if you do

not stop there and keep talking, which of course is possible, though painful, that fire shall spread

down from your throat to your heart and consume it. You will die, assuredly, my daughter, if you

do not heed my word," he said.

Attillia just looked at her father calmly, again. (lol) But the only difference now was that there

was a fire in her eyes, a sure sign of rebellion.

But neither the mage, nor his wife noticed.

"It's your choice, Attillia. Make a wise one, and be in time for dinner or else, suffer the

consequences," said Eurianne.

Aeejah dismissed his daughter with a wave of his hand and turned away from her.

Attillia quickly walked away without looking back at her father or mother, and set out for the

chamber of Maura.

We'll see what I can do. this is wrong. Perhaps I can write a message, thought she as plans

flooded her head to help the Tortallans so as to get her revenge on her mother and father. (A/N:

for what she wants her revenge on, I'm not telling! I will tell later!!! )

As the footsteps of Attillia, now Francine again, faded in the distance, the mage wrapped an arm

around his wife.

She smiled at him and smiled suggestively at the bed. (A/N: ewwwwww....i just had to write that

though. It is night if you remember. Well evening.)

He shook his head and she pouted slightly.

"Well now, Eurianne, that later, but we have a start on our plans," said Aeejah maliciously.

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Well, that was it! sorry i took so long in getting it up. like i said, i was in flagstaff, az on vacation. hope you liked it and please, REVIEW!