Chapter 10

The carriage swung in a massive ark and I was thrown against its plush wall coverings. Well definitely one of my better landings I mused.

"So," I said calmly, getting back up and brushing myself off. "We're under attack." It was more of a statement then a question.

"So it would seem."

"Well, do we know who they ar-," I paused as the Hetwan saliva made its way through one of the walls of the carriage. "Well," I started again. "That answers that question." Christopher turned to me, gave me a cheeky smile and put his arm around me.

"Well, if your afraid you could always cuddle up closer to me, my fair lady, for I shall protect you with my life."

"Your insufferable. You do know that don't you?"

"My sweet girlfriend, you wound me."

"Well, on a more serious note. Should we be conserned?

"No, according to the captain of our little adventure its just a small band of Hetwan that we just happened to run across. We'll be through them soon enough." He said fining indifference. I could tell he was slightly worried though. Maybe he had just come to the conclusion that I had. I decided to voice my opinion.

"Do you think, well, maybe it's too soon to say, but do you think they've started work again on the tunnels again?" I asked nervously.

"I had been thinking that same thing." He said. "You know," He added with another of his famous smirks. "We could always just add that to the list of things large and crusty could help out. You know, a little pyrotechnics here and there and bam, our problems are solved. For a while at least." He had a devious smile on his face again. "Do you remember last time? They just sort of melted you know. Sounded a little like rice crispy cereal in the morning 'snap, crackle, pop'."

"I will never understand the male species." I said crinkling my nose in disgust. "I will never understand how you all can enjoy such gross stuff." He just smiled again. Rewrapping his arm around my frame and I leaned into him. The sounds of the small battle with the Hetwan had long since dissipated and we went back into a comfortable silence. The ride was pretty short form their. I was actually enjoying it. Please, please, if there is anyone listening don't let me run into Hel; I've been overly lucky so far. I don't think I'll survive another encounter with her. Christopher squeezes my hand comfortingly and guides me towards the entrance. As I approach I can't help but thing; 'aw Hel'.

AN: Well, that's all your getting for now. I'm really tired and my computer crashed the other day. I have to do this a work right now. I hope you're all happy with this chapter though. I'm going to try to start updating on a more regular basis form now on. Well, tell me what you think and review, please, please, please. Well got to go before I get into trouble with my boss. BTW I am looking for a bata reader. If you our interested in the position write me an e-mail at Thanks a bunch for everyone who faithfully reads my story.