Ok, I know that you will all hate me because this isn't a very romantic chapter, Rogan wise, but I didn't want to rush things. Don't worry, it will get romantic soon, but if you have an suggesions or ideas, please tell me


Noticed


"Will someone please tell me where we are going?" Rory begged for the millionth time in the last hour

"No matter how many times you ask, we still won't tell you" Stephanie laughed from her seat next to Colin by the other door

"I can tell you, Ace" Logan whispered, coyly, his hand still tracing patterns on her leg. Stupid day to wear a mini skirt Rory thought

"Besides, we're here" Colin said, looking out of the tinted window

"Where?" Rory asked. The others ignored her. The car slowed to a halt, and Finn reached over and opened the limo door. Four friends piled out of the car, followed by a stumbling Rory directed by a smiling Logan.

"Can I take the blindfold off now" Rory whined

"Yep" Finn said. Logan reached over and untied the blindfold. As soon as he was done, Rory immediately was five feet away from him

"Uh, so, where are we?" Rory asked, looking around. They seemed to be in the middle of nowhere, as if the car had just dropped them off on the side of the road. All around them were trees. Trees and nothing else

"You're gonna find out soon enough" Rosemary said, smiling. The group walked along a small dirt path, barely visible to someone who didn't know it was there. After a few minuets, the path widened, and Rory found herself standing in a clearing, littered with white tents. All around her, were other people of about her age wearing white shirts, and looking like they were a century behind

"What year did I just step into" Rory said, laughing slightly

"This, is an LDB meeting" Finn said, proudly. Rory stared blankly at her brother.

"You know, the Life and Death Brigade" Steph said, looking at Rory, "founded by our parents and grandparents"

"You never heard of it before? Well thats not surprising, it is a secret" Rosemary told her, "Its like a club, but exclusively for the, shall we say, higher class of students"

"Its a party for the rich kids" Finn said loudly. Rory didn't doubt that some way or another, he had already found alcohol

"Everyone seems to be in costumes, we look out of place" Rory glanced around again at the other people

"Thats all taken care of, luv. Your tent is that one over there" He motioned to a tent five tents away from where they were standing, "go change and meet us back here in thirty minuets" the group split up and began to wander off. Rory walked into her tent and saw an outfit, similar to the ones the other girls outside had been wearing. It was just a simple white and brown ensemble, but Rory was grateful to get out of her miniskirt

"Looking good Ace" a voice behind her said, once she had finished changing

"Logan! How long have you been standing there?" Rory asked, very self conscious

"Oh don't worry, I gave you ample time to get dressed. I just slipped in a few moments ago" He gave her one of his signature smirks

"What do you want?"

""Just to see you"

"Don't give me that crap"

"What should I say? Here, how about you tell me why you left me at the party last night. I believe you said something about ruining everything"

"Logan, listen. Your cute, but looks aren't everything. I hate how your treat all those other girls, as well as anyone who doesn't have the money you do. Plus, your my brothers best friend"

"You still didn't answer me"

"I said you ruined everything, because you did. This was suppose to be a fresh start. I was suppose to go off to college, get settled in, then find a suitable boyfriend who would let me do my studying. I had a plan. Now, I'm known as the girl who thought so highly of herself, that she turned down the hottest guy on campus, when it wasn't anything like that"

"I knew you thought I was hot"

"I can't believe you"Rory pushed passed him and left him standing, once again alone, in the tent

"Rory" Logan said in an exasperated tone, as he followed her out of the tent, nearly bowling over Stephanie

"What was that about?" Rosemary asked as she came over to Stephanie

"I don't know. I was just coming to see if Rory like the outfit. I heard her say "I can't believe you" then she stormed out without noticing me. The Logan rushed after her saying "Rory". Do you think that somethings up?" Steph looked after the pair disappearing behind a row of tents

"What do you mean?" Rosemary didn't quite understand what Steph was implying

"You know. Do you think that shes going to be his flavor of the week?"

"He wouldn't dare. Would he?"

"Only if he has a death wish. That poor girl. Anyways, I'm going to see Finn. By the way, Colin was looking for you" Rosemary walked away, and was soon followed by a thoughtful Stephanie

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"Have a good night?" Rory jumped at the noise, by turned to see that it was only Steph

"Oh sorry, I didn't know that you were in my tent. You surprised me" Rory sighed, thankful that Logan had listened to her when she told him to stay away from her

"You never seemed to be the nervous type"

"I... I'm just not use to being in the woods with a bunch of people I barely know"

"Really?" Steph looked sceptically at Rory, "Anyways, I stopped by to tell you that everybody is being sworn in tonight instead of tomorrow. That dress you were suppose to wear tomorrow, wear tonight. A different dress will arrive for you tomorrow. Kay? Bub-bye" Steph got up walked out

"Could this day get any worse! I almost got away from talking to anybody today. Now I'm going to have to talk to everybody! Even Logan. Ahhh!" Rory exploded

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"Looking good Ace" Rory didn't have to turn around to see who it was, she just kept walking through the trees towards the designated meeting place

"Hello Mr. Huntzberger" Rory said coldly

"What, formalities already? I'm hurt" Rory sped up her pace, "Your going to have to talk to me eventually"

"Not if I can't help it"

"You clearly don't know about being sworn into the LDB"

"Your trying to make me talk to you. I won't"

"Fine, suit yourself" Logan walked past Rory, not letting her see his smile

Rory almost stopped in her tracks when she saw what was in front of her. It seemed to be a large meadow, that had been cleared out. All around her was flat, green, land, empty save for a stage and a growing group of a hundred or so people. Rory made a mental note to come here in the future to read

"There you are" Finn said, running up to his sister, "Your going to miss everything. Those being sworn in can't be late"

"One question. What does being sworn in involve?"

"You'll see. Ah, its starting. I got to go, see you soon"

"Good evening to all of our members, and welcome to those about to become ones" A very put-together looking Stephanie said to the crowd from the stage

"Now, we," Colin motioned to Logan, Finn, and Steph, "Are the children or grand children of the founders of this wonderful group, and therefore, your leaders. We meet every so often and preform stunts of daring and bravery, hence our title. Now, there are rules, so after you are sworn in you will be given a copy to keep with you at all times. Make sure you read them"

"Without further to do, we will start. Everybody being sworn in, please line up next to the stage. Now as you are called, you will come forward. Each of us will ask you one question, just to get to know you better. We will ask you completely random things, and you must answer truthfully. Ok, now first we have... Carrie Lee Applegate" Logan said, as a smiling brunette mounted the steps to the stage, but Rory didn't even notice. She just realized what Logan had ment. She knew that he wasn't going to let her get out of this

All to soon, those three words rang out. "Lorelai Leigh Hayden" Logan called, smiling at her. She knew exactly why he was smiling, though it seemed so innocent to any bystanders. As Rory glanced over at the other descendants of founders, she realized that Stephanie worn a smile that looked even more smug than Logan's. Rory's heart sunk as she mounted the stairs to the stage.


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