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A/N: Yes, I did do it again, how many months this time? Two or three? But I have an excuse. I'm actually taking Physics and I have a test every freakin week, not to mention chemistry tests, maths tests, French tests, English essays and Biology exams…Grrr….
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Anyway, on with the show!
Duke Roger stood proudly at the front of the ancient church with shone with light of the dawn sun. His raven haired cousin stood silently beside him, watching his newfound brother kneel infront of the King and Queen who were beaming proudly as the mithran priest laid a silver circlet in his midnight black hair.
The whole court burst into applause, though still reeling from the unexpected announcement, they were already becoming quite fond of the young prince who bore a disturbing resemblance to the heir.
As everyone filed out of the ancient marble church, Duke Roger rubbed his temples in a vain attempt to stop an oncoming migraine. Just as he thought his final plans were coming together, this…this boy had to show up and foil them again. Now he had one more possible heir to get rid of without suspicion.
The conte duke squeezed his eyes shut in deep frustration. Suddenly a small honey coated voice interrupted his racing thoughts "Your Grace, is anything the matter?" Roger looked down to find a very beautiful chestnut haired, green eyed creature who smiled falsely at him the duke shook his head "This complicates matters significantly, but not to worry little one. How is our plan proceeding with Jon?" The small brunette bit her lip carefully "I'm sorry your Grace, but Jon has been avoiding my presence, but I swear, I had him in the palm of my hand. I just don't understand it, there must be someone else, and after all, you did cast that spell on Jon did you not? He should've fallen for me! I'm sorry for my failure."
The duke's eyes flashed dangerously, Delia was right, Jon was wrapped around her little finger, but suddenly he just broke free. To her he simply muttered "Do not fret, I will find a way to get rid of the newly reunited royal family and that troublesome squire Alan, then I will rule and you shall be my cunning little queen. Delia beamed at this promise and quickly scurried away to find her cronies. The Duke followed her back to the palace, carefully calculating his next move as he rebuilt his shattered plans.
Little did they know, a shadow hidden in the forest heard their incriminating conversation. Gary slinked out of the dark trees and stared after the two figures who were rushing up to the palace to change for the festivities that were to be held in honour of the new prince.
With a determined look, he quickly rushed up to the palace, bolting towards the royal apartments.
Alanna patiently held Jon's sword belt as he tightened the laces on his tunic. She sighed as she stared out at the blue sky through the opposite window. As Jon reached across to claim his sword, the door of his rooms burst open and a very flustered looking Gary bolted through breathing hard. Jon stared angrily at his cousin and opened his mouth to demand an explanation, but Gary cut him off impatiently "I have no time to squabble now; I have just overheard a very interesting conversation that you might like to indulge me in telling you."
Gary did not wait for an answer and simply turned around and bolted the door. Alanna, picking up on his actions, shot a ball of purple light at the ceiling which covered the room and seeped into the walls. Jon shot Alanna a questioning look; she simply shrugged "Just soundproofing the room.
Gary sat himself down on one of the luxurious couches and watched as Alanna settled onto the window seat. Carefully, Gary recounted what he heard to the silent pair and waited for a reaction.
Jon looked positively appalled that Gary could think up such a lie. Alanna on the other hand did not look surprised; she simply seemed grim and sad. She looked up from her reverie and said "Yes, I'm sure Daemon has thwarted his plan to some extent, but that won't stop him, according to Thom some big magic is being worked at the palace, something evil seems to be just around the corner."
Jon looked furious, he stood up and grabbed Gary by the shirt and glared at the other boy who simply looked frustrated rather that scared. "Don't you dare lie about such…such a despicable thing, how dare you accuse Roger, he is one of the best people I've ever known, I grew up with him! He's a powerful wizard! He would never desire to harm us for power. How dare you lie about my cousin!"
"I'M YOUR COUSIN TOO!"
Silence stretched in the room. Both boys looked ready to skin each other alive and were just about to start brawling when a small hand reached up and pried their hands away from the material fisted in their hands.
Alanna sighed, finally losing her patience when both boys refused to back down. "Gareth! Jonathan! Let go this instant or so help me goddess, I will lose my temper."
When the two fighting boys still did not move, Alanna's hold of her temper snapped.
"BRATS! HOW OLD ARE YOU. YOUR ACTING LIKE CHILDREN. LOOK AT YOU! THE WHOLE KINDOM IS AT STAKE AND YOU'RE HERE TRYING TO KILL EACH OTHER BECAUSE OF A PATHETIC SQUABBLE. DON'T BE SO BLOODY SELFISH. YOU CAN KILL EACH OTHER AFTER WE DEAL WITH THIS THREAT FOR ALL I CARE!"
Purple flame engulfed her hands as she yelled, amethyst flames danced in her fierce eyes. Jon and Gary seemed to sense the danger and quickly stepped back. Alanna, took a shaky breath in and clenched her fists, evapourating the deadly flames within her hands. "Good, now, we will discuss this like civilized people after we attend the celebrations. We will meet here tonight. For now, we will go on like nothing happened" she glared pointedly at both "and this is not to be mentioned to anyone else until we can confirm our suspicions and do something to thwart any plans if they exist."
With that she stalked out of the room leaving a two boys staring wearily after the fiery tempered redhead. Both glared at each other one more time before following her out of Jon's chambers.
A/N: Well there's another chapter finished. Yes I know, it needs to start picking up soon and maybe put in some fluff for all you romantic obsessive types. I'll try in the next chapter for you guys. But believe it or not, things are actually coming together…soon, very soon….mwahahaha cough, cough, choke….(clear my throat and try to look innocent) Anyway sorry bout not updating again…oh yes…my dear reviewers, thank you so much, luv you all!
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