Disclaimer: I don't own anything that would be of any interest to you unless you are of course a ballet freak like me. That includes the Patriot and the awesome Colonel Tavington. (Sigh) I wish.

AN: Well, I know I've been saying this forever but I started school on Wednesday or 8/31. And to those of you who should, be reading these authors notes that mean little or no writing, for a while. I hate to stop writing, as it is one of my passions, but the Government thinks I need to study physics and Algebra. I don't mind school in fact I like to learn but now that it is disrupting my writing I'm really annoyed.

Ch 13

Elizabeth was standing out in the gardens with O'Hara happily conversing with his fellow officers, who admired her personality and charm. O'Hara smiled at her, she looked so beautiful in the soft glow of the light emitted from the mansion. They politely exited from the group of gentlemen when she turned to him.

" Is there somewhere more private we can go?" She asked.

He looked at her slightly shocked with her forwardness.

" Of course," He led her back inside to his room.

He shut the door and locked it.

" Charles, these past few weeks have been, just amazing, and I was wondering well, do you think- we might be taking this seriously?" She asked unsure how to word her question. Normally only the men would ever hint at a courtship.

" If you mean Courtship, I was considering that, but since you've mentioned it, will you permit me to do so?" He asked.

" Yes," She said happily.

" Elizabeth, we should be getting back, General Cornwallis will be expecting me." He said offering her his arm.

She looked at him and leaned toward him, pressing her lips softly against his. He was tense for one minute then gently returned it before they walked out of the room.

Meanwhile Cat and Bordon were standing outside when Colonel Tavington approached them.

" Well, Bordon it seems you have a new companion," He said.

" Well, if you needed one, there are decent women who I'm sure wouldn't mind being your so called 'companion'." Cat snapped.

" How dare you." He hissed reaching for his pistol.

Bordon found himself reaching for his as well, and then he realized what he was doing when Tavington glared at him.

" So Bordon your on her side?" Tavington said bitterly.

Cat looked at him for a reply.

" No sir, forgive me," He said.

Cat was really pissed off at Tavington for silencing James, the poo guy couldn't even talk.

" You little-" She growled as she tackled him. People turned around as they heard her shouting insults as she punched the colonel who pulled her hair trying to get her off of him.

James was to shock to do anything, besides he would rather not mess with either of them right now.

" You pathetic little bastard of a sorry excuse of a soldier!" She cried sending another punch to his nose. Tavington grabbed part of her sleeve and tore the lace off try to get up.People around them gasped at her language. Elizabeth saw the commotion and with O'Hara raced over to the scene.

"CATHERINE!" She shrieked pushing through the crowed and grabbing cat's waist and yanking her off Tavington with James' help.

O'Hara and Wilkins were trying to restrain Tavington who had a bloody nose and lip. Cat had a cut to her fore head, her hair was messed up and had half of her sleeve gone.

" WHAT IN GOD'S NAME IS GOING ON HERE?" Cornwallis demanded storming through the crowd.

He looked at Cat then at Tavington.

" Explain!" He snapped.

Then suddenly a loud explosion sounded the across the river and the supply ship exploded into flames and debris flew everywhere. Everyone gasped and stared on in shock.

" Uh Oh." Cat said.

Well someone's in trouble. Please review this chapter!