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A/N: Ok ok ok pleeeeeeeaaaaaasssssseeeeee don't hate me, I'm just not sure if this fic is goin anywhere so and I've been extremely busy for a really long time! It's crazy trust me. Once again I'm not sure if this is going anywhere but I'll post this chapter and let you decide, so u must review and tell me if you think I should stop or keep going.

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Disclaimer: All characters, places and such were created by the wonderful Tamora Pierce.

Chapter 6:

(The next morning)

Alanna crept through the hallways. She had snuck out of her room to get away from the evil embroidery. If the priestess or anyone found out she would be as good as dead. She started trying to think up a story in case she was caught. I know, she thought, I'll tell them that I promised Thom I would watch him practice. So she decided to head toward the practice courts. She saw who it was and shivered, it was Duke Roger.

"My apologies," he said absentmindedly, then he looked at her, "you're Trebond's sister, aren't you?"

"Yes your grace," she said politely, she would rather be anywhere but here right now. His hands moved inconspicuously towards a gem on his neck, realizing his trick she instantly looked away, Thom had warned her that the sorcerer might do just this to her and she had to be careful not to fall into hi trap. Out of the corner of her eye she saw a slight frown appear on the duke's face.

"Um, your Grace I should really be going now," she said quietly.

"Of course," he said, replacing the frown with a smile, "good day Lady Alanna." As he left Faithful crept up. What did he say, the cat asked curiously.

"Curiosity killed the cat you know," Alanna murmured. But satisfaction brought it back, Faithful countered.(I know I know Tricksters Choice, but I couldn't help myself)

"I'm not sure what he wanted she said honestly." Alanna said and they continued walking towards the practice courts. All of a sudden she stopped. Snobby prince would be at the practice courts, she really didn't feel like dealing with him today. Where could she go? She would go see George but she wasn't sure she wanted to face him just yet, she really wasn't into that whole romance thing, it kind of scared her. Not wanting to think about George and love she kept walking. She turned the corner only to find herself face to face with ( bum bum buuuum) Delia! (Ha I bet you thought I was gonna say Jon didn't ya?)

"Shouldn't you be working on embroidery?" Delia sneered.

"Shouldn't you go back to whoever's bed you crawled out of this morning?" Alanna inquired. Delia's face turned twisted with anger.

"You're just jealous because the Prince fancies me!" Delia snapped. Alanna laughed.

"No, no," she replied," I think you two are perfect for each other!" and continued down the hallway still laughing.

You'll pay for that lady Alanna of Trebond, Delia thought menacingly, no one makes fun of me and gets away with it.( I know I know a little dramatic but it is Delia, and why in the world did Alanna run into Delia right after Roger? Hmmm) Alanna was once again heading down the hall, deciding to go to the practice courts and just ignore Snobby Prince. After running into no one else she arrived outside. Suddenly the barn caught her eye, I haven't ridden Moonlight for ages, Alanna thought and headed there instead. She groomed Moonlight and ripped the bottom of her dress to reveal breeches. She would be murdered if anyone saw the ruined skirts. She led Moonlight out and mounted her. Hmm, where to go? Alanna thought

Eventually she decided to head to the Royal Forest. She nudged Moonlight into a working trot. Then she cantered to the edge of the forest. Without a second thought they walked in. It was dark in the forest. Alanna took in the peacefulness of it all. Suddenly she stopped and listened. Nothing. That was odd. She listened carefully and placed her hand on her sword hilt. There what was that noise? There was a low growl. She turned Moonlight unsheathing her sword at the same time. It was the biggest wolf she had ever seen.(I know I know it's like the book but I needed something to move it along a little in the direction of evil Duke Roger) Moonlight reared. The wolf leapt toward her. She struck it just as it's claws cut into her shoulder. Then it fell, lifeless, to the ground. Alanna unconsciously fingered her ember, suddenly an orange glow surrounded the wolf. Now she knew someone had tried to kill her. She decided getting back to the palace would be a good idea right about now and left.

(dining hall)

Jon glared at Gary. Gary glared at Jon. Thom glared at Jon. Jon glared at Thom. Alex and Raoul fake glared at each other, trying not to laugh at how stupid everyone looked. It was a glaring party! Suddenly the door flew open and a ver angry Alanna strode in.

"Thom I need to talk to you now!" Alanna snapped. Thom's eyes flew from the scratch on her shoulder to her snapping eyes and scrambled out of his seat.

"What happened to your arm?" asked Raoul. She looked at her arm as if noticing the scratch for the first time.

"Nothing," she said quickly.

"Looks like a scratch," said Alex.

"Well aren't you a sharp one," she snapped, "Thom I need to talk to you right now!"

"Yeah Thom, your little sister needs your help," Jon said snobbily,(I know I know a lot of snobby's I'm trying:( )

"For your information," Alanna said coldly, " I am one minute older than Thom so I suggest you keep your big nose out of other people's business!"(I totally just mad that up, I have no idea)

"I would but you're yelling so loud I can't tell who's business is who's," Jon replied with a glare.

"Well then unless you're Thom, have red hair and purple eyes, or look like me than this isn't your business!" Alanna shouted. Thom grabbed her arm and began to lead her out of the dining hall.

"Shall we?" asked Raoul. The others nodded and snuck out after Alanna and Thom. Alanna lead(led? Lead?) Thom to her room.

"Thom I was attacked by a wolf," she told him nervously.

"Well the wolves are pretty bad right now," Thom said not really knowing where this was going.

"That's not all," she snapped, "there was orange fire glowing around it when I touched this." She fingered her ember. Thom's eyes grew wider as he realized the importance of this information.

"You think he tried to kill you?" asked Thom/

"No I don't, I think wolves normally have an orange glow around them when they die," she snapped sarcastically.

(outside the door)

"What are they talking about?" whispered Raoul. The others shrugged. Suddenly the door swung open to reveal a very, very, very angry Alanna.

"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING!" Alanna yelled!

"Um cleaning the floor?" Raoul suggested.

"All of you right outside my door?" Alanna asked angrily.

"It's um clean the floor outside Alanna's room day," Gary suggested in a desperate attempt to save their lives. She stuck her thumb in her mouth at them(jk that's just some Shakespearean insult that my friend wanted to put in here)

"What are you using to clean?" snapped Alanna, "your tunics?"

"Well you know using old rags is out so we thought we'd use new ones," Alex explained hopefully(hopeful she was too amused by their stupidity to kill them). She wasn't.

"I am going to kill all of you!" Alanna yelled, "If I had wanted you to know what we were talking about I would have told you!"

"We, um, thought that by saying you just wanted to talk to Thom you really meant, um follow us and listen outside my door?" Raoul said in a weak voice, which would have been funny seeing as he's huge, if it wasn't such a bad situation.

"YOU ARE ALL DEAD!" Alanna burst out!

"Now Alanna while you have every right to be angered I would truly prefer you not kill my friends especially since one of them is my knight master and the crown prince of Tortall," Thom rushed in, then lowered his voice, "you don't want to help him do you?"

"Fine, but if I ever catch them eavesdropping again they are all dead." Alanna snapped and slammed her door in their faces.

"Um that was close." said Raoul.

"Yeah but let's talk about that in my room?" Gary said, "I'd rather not get caught by Alanna." And so they headed to Gary's room.

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