Disclaimer: I do not own anything but the few made-up people and the plot, the rest belongs to Emily Rodda.

A/N: Luvable-Cutie thanks for the review, I thought i had put Nashira and Jarreds age into the first chappie but i guess not, well their 18-19 i'd say, is that too young to get married? meh oh well lol Also thanx to SUPERSEXY1 and PJ Blindclown for the reveiws.

"You know if we're lucky something might eat you before I'm to far from home" said Nashira smirking as she rode ahead of Prince Jarred who was looking a little annoyed, "maybe an Ol or a muddlet, I mean I know they eat grass and stuff but I bet if I dressed you in green-" "are we going to stop?" Jarred asked trying to change the subject of what could eat him, they had been walking along for a few hours now and the sun was all ready starting to sink. "Fine" said Nashira stopping so quickly Jarred and his horse walked into them "watch it" snapped Nashira turning in the saddle to glare at Jarred before she jumped off Blaze, landing on the hard ground with a thud.

Turning off the path and into the bush lands to their right they finally found a small clearing, perfect for sleeping in, having a stream nearby and trees full of fruit around them, "ok we're staying here" said Nashira taking her backpack off her back and dumping it on the floor before flopping down next to it. "Haven't you ever heard of graceful?" asked Jarred as he tried his beautiful white horse's rein to a tree, "no" said Nashira pulling out some fire beads "I'll light the fire" she said to no one as she got up, walking around as she gathered up some twigs and many rocks. Sitting down again Nashira put the rocks into a circle then placed the leaves and twigs in the middle, she then opened the tin of fire beads and threw a few into the circle, as soon as they hit the ground then exploded, a fire roaring in there place.

Nashira glanced at Jarred who was staring into the fire, he seemed to be lost in thought till "why are you looking at me" he asked tilting his head up to look at Nashira "I know I'm good looking but-" Nashira scowled "I was going to ask if you wanted more bread" she snapped before throwing the rest of the loaf to him.

Still scowling Nashira got up and walked out of the cleared "where are you going?" called Jarred standing up quickly "away from you" answered Nashira before the disappeared into the bushes. Sighing loudly Jarred cursed his parents for making him go with this girl, and she though he was a pain. Thinking of what Luka had said Jarred treaded off after Nashira, not that he wouldn't mind her being eaten by something it would make this ride a lot easier on him.

Jarred looked around, he had walked for a bit and still could see no sign of Nashira. Snap. Jarred stopped and frowned, then something jumped out of a tree and landed behind him, before he even had chance to turn around someone was holding a dagger to his throat, "your not very good are you" said a female voice into his ear before the dagger was removed and he was able to turn around, only to meet Nashira's smirking face "you know if I was someone else I could have killed you just then" she said knowingly, as she placed one hand on her hip, looking up at Jarred. "Yeah well even with it being you I could have died" muttered Jarred pushing past Nashira to walk back to camp; he didn't have time for childish games.

Nashira shrugged; maybe this wouldn't be such a bad ride after all.

Jarred put his hand behind his head and looked up though the tree tops at the clear sky, frowning, out of all of the classes his parents had made him take he'd never been in one where they taught you the names of the stars. Sighing Jarred turned onto his side and noted that Nashira seemed to be asleep. Slowly he pushed his blanket off and climbed to his feet, and he had nearly gotten to the edge of the clearing when "where are you going" Jarred slowly turned to see Nashira sitting up, very much awake "I have to use the bathroom, or do you need to follow me there too?" He smirked as Nashira wrinkled her nose.

"Get up" Jarred opened his eyes and groaned "what?" he snapped not ready to get up just yet "get up, were leaving" said Nashira giving him a kick in the side "its dawn" whined Jarred slowly sitting up and looking around "and its light, there for its ok for us to continue our riding!" Nashira threw Jarred's bag at him and stood up once more. "Don't think your going to get any sympathy from be just because your royalty, out here I'm the boss and you'll do what I say" said Nashira looking down at Jarred who couldn't even be bothered to answer back "yes miss" he muttered as he got up.

Nashira glanced at Jarred as he climbed up onto his horse and adjusted his backpack, well at least she didn't have to teach him to ride, and now that would be the end of the straw. "Are we going?" said Jarred rudely as he turned to look at Nashira who scowled "you know you scowl to much, your going to get wrinkles before your 30" Jarred flashed Nashira a smile before he started off down the track once more.

Growling Nashira climbed up onto Blaze and set off after the Prince, she'd have to kill her father as soon as she got back, but there were no promises that she wouldn't kill Jarred first.

"Hey look" Jarred pointed to a large group of men who seemed to have stopped on the side of the path for a rest "Ignore them" muttered Nashira darkly as they came closer. Just as Nashira and Jarred had nearly passed the men when a single word was muttered, causing the rest to laugh. "Something you wanted to say?" asked Jarred, having stopped and turned to face the group of men who chuckled "just noticed how fine your lady is" said one of the bigger men eyeing Nashira who sneered at him. Jarred climbed off his horse and approached the man "did you now?" he asked as he got closer "didn't your mother ever teach you manners" snapped Jarred as he stepped in front of the man who just grinned. Nashira sighed and got off her horse and followed after Jarred, all she need was him to end up with a black eye and a bloody nose "Forget it Jarred" she said grabbing his shoulder, ready to pull him away.

"It's the same with all of 'em" the guy carried on looking around at all of the other men "the prettier they are the more likely they are to leave, tell me fine sir where'd ya pick this one up?" he asked Jarred who made a move to pull out his sword but Nashira beat him to it.

A/N: i just noticed how short the last chapter was, ah and so is this one, oops oh well it'll do. thanx to the reviews again.

-Jessie (Mrs Padfoot)