A few days later, a commotion was raised near the Earth temple. Rumors saying someone stole something valuable and were caught in the act. These rumors made it to Discipline temple and the wondering ears of the four young mages. Daja looked at Briar after Lark had told them about it. "I know you've kind of repented your old ways but," she said giving him a wide grin, "you wouldn't happen to have anything to do with this would you?" Briar looked over at his housemate and returned her grin with a mirth filled one of his own. He swallowed his piece of bread he had been chewing and answered her. "No it doesn't, but thanks for being so kind to ask me first. I wouldn't have been caught anyways," he said, going back to devouring his midday.
Tris stayed quiet for once. She would have normally wanted to know everything from what was stolen to how they would be punished, but now she was silent. Now she just toyed with her food, staring at it from behind rimmed glasses. Sandry watched her friend with a concerned eye. She didn't mention it though, not wanting to embarrass her friend in front of anyone if it was something personal. Instead, she stood, gathering her dishes and those of who was done. She put them in the sink and ran some water. She looked over at Tris. "If you're done, would you mind helping me?" she asked, smiling a little to be inviting. Tris snapped out of her daze and nodded slightly, gathering her plate and shaking out her skirts. Briar continued to stuff his face. Daja handed her plates to Sandry and Tris then went to her room.
Sandry stayed silent for a few moments, rather wanting her red headed friend to speak up about what was bothering her. Basically reading her mind, Tris sighed and spoke. "Something is weird here," she said while scrubbing a spot from a plate. Sandry smiled an eyebrow at her friend and continued working. "How so?" she asked. "Well, the wind keeps picking up a voice that I haven't heard before. A voice that seems lost and somewhat afraid, yet it holds a strength that I cannot pinpoint. When I ask the winds for more, they can't give more but if they bring scent, it's laced with magic. Whoever this person is, they're pouring out magic," she said, a hushed tone crossing her voice. She didn't really want to express her notions to anyone else. Sandry understood most of the time.
The young noble frowned curiously. Dripping magic? Now that was a dangerous thing. "Niko needs to know," she said finally, "Have you told him yet?" Tris shook her head and dried her hands. "I figured it was just something of small importance. Nothing to worry him about." Sandry turned to her friend after putting down her towel. "Tris," she said, concern in her voice, "you know Niko would want to know. He's told us a million times over that uncontrolled magic is the worst thing in the world. It could bring down whole cities if not contained. We were lucky to find Winding Circle. Why not do the same for this person?" she asked, her cornflower blue eyes searching stormy ones. Tris huffed and turned to walk away. "I have to go meet Niko now. I'll think about it," she called, walking from the cottage while smoothing her dress. Sandry looked at her retreating back and said, "I hope you make the right decision.
So do we, chorused the two missing friends, Briar and Daja.
Eavesdropping is not very nice to do. Especially to friends, the noble retorted.
Well, you both were thinking extremely loud, so we couldn't help but here the chatter, was the Trader girl's reply.
Sandry laughed and shook her head so that her pigtails swung. "Okay fine. Next time I'll think softer. Now come on, or we'll all be late for lessons!" she called, running from the house with her two companions close behind.
Author's Note: I will update soon! I promise. I work on it bit by bit every day. Don't worry. Just keep the reviews coming and any tips would help. I will keep writing if you want me to. And if you give me an idea (like "Oh I think it would be nice to hear about a Sandry/Briar pairing or an Alanna/Jonathan pairing story") then I would be glad to write the fic! Just saying. .