Evening My Lovelies

Loving the reviews I've gotten so far, can't wait to see what you all think of the story when we really start to get into things... I have such deliciously evil plans for all our boys :D

It'll take a little bit before we get to it so just hold on a little but I promise it's coming!

Notes On Reviews:

pallysd'Artagnan: Thanks for the review - Hmm it might be Rochey... might be someone completely different (I'm devious like that) we'll have to wait and see :) Enjoy the new chapter! x

Jmp (Guest): Thanks for the review - I'm super happy you seem excited for this :D None of our inseparables in tonight's chapter I'm afraid but we'll be checking in on them very soon, promise. Enjoy the new chapter! x

Issai: Thanks for the review - Our lovely inseparables are indeed travelling with Aramis right now. As for who's plan this all is... we'll find that out later on. Enjoy the new chapter! x

beeblegirl: Thanks for the review - Peace? My evil side doesn't know the meaning of the word lol XD I hadn't initially planned to go straight into part 2 of this story as I usually like to have a few chapters already written before I publish but it was Christmas and pretty much since I started publishing on here I uploaded a new story on Christmas day as a bit of a present to all my lovely readers such as yourself and couldn't break my own little tradition :D Hopefully laziness/writer's block won't hit me so hard with this story so it won't end up as drawn out as part 1 did but I digress and now I'm rambling lol :) Enjoy the new chapter! x

Debbie (Guest): Thanks for the review - Yep I'm back :D Almost wasn't going to publish so quickly but who am I to break my own self created tradition of uploading a new story on Christmas day? :D It was SO tempting to have the King be his usual pompous self but I quickly realized I needed him to be on Treville's side (at least for now) so serious he had to be :) Enjoy the new chapter! x

WelshEssex: Thanks for the review - I'm loving the ideas you want to see in this story... Some of them I was planning anyway, such as D'Art whump (as I do love it :D) So you can be sure to be seeing pretty much everything you suggested appear at some point :) Enjoy the new chapter! x

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Chapter Two: Making Plans

If he was being honest with himself Treville would say that he was surprised it had taken as long as it did for the pair currently standing before him to barge into his office.

Being both frustrated and irritated the musketeer Captain did not take kindly to the unannounced intrusion. "I know these are trying times gentlemen but surely you both remember the concept of knocking?"

Ignoring the ire in his Captain's words Issac surged forward and all but threw himself into a chair, staring firmly at the Captain, silently daring the man to brush him aside. "We want to know what the plan is Captain," demanded the obviously angry musketeer and had it been any other situation Treville might have even been impressed with the aura and command the man was radiating, but as it stood he was having none of it.

"I wasn't aware you had been made Captain Issac," he mocked as he poured himself a hearty helping of brandy. "After all that is the only way you would be able to demand anything from me."

Sensing things were quickly getting out of hand Favier stepped forward, the man having a tighter hold on his simmering anger. "Please Captain," he spoke quickly, placing a hand on Issac's shoulder, squeezing it tightly in warning as he addressed their superior. "I apologize for our rudeness but given the situation…"

His own anger calming at the man's calm tone Treville took a moment to collect himself by taking a deep drink of his brandy. "I appreciate that Favier but you both need to be careful making demands of those who outrank you."

Both men were shocked at the coldness in Treville's voice, although Favier was the only one calm enough to see that it was the Captain own anger at the situation leaking through.

Issac, on the other hand, felt his anger spike at the unsubtle dig and jumped up from his chair, slamming both of his hands down on Treville's desk.

"We have the right to know what is going to be done to catch the scum who butchered our sister!" roared the musketeer, tears unknowingly building up in his eyes as he spoke. "I don't care if you 'outrank' us," spat the musketeer as he glared at the Captain with a surprising amount of contempt. "We are far more involved and invested in this then you will ever be!"

Unable to help himself Favier found himself staring at Issac in shock, his brother was typically mild-mannered and was not one to raise his voice or question their Captain so the fact he was doing both just illustrated how deeply this was affecting him.

"Watch. Your. Tone. Musketeer," warned Treville as he looked up at the man from behind his desk. "I'm willing to overlook it this once given the situation but keep it up and I will see to it that both of you are completely locked out of our investigation." The clear threat in Treville's voice prompted even Issac to calm slightly.

Seeing this Treville continued, "My first priority has to be to protect my men," this got the attention of the pair. "Athos and the other should be arriving at the village tomorrow and have already agreed to stay the night to ensure Aramis is fully situated before leaving, this gives us time to get word to them. Aramis was specifically targeted before, I won't leave him with only priests, villagers and a physician's assistant as protection."

Both musketeers nodded, they had their own fear for their friends so knowing their safety was Treville's first priority was immensely comforting.

"What of the others?" asked Favier, thinking back to their other two friends who had been sent out on solo missions, much to Treville's reluctance, some days earlier.

Treville nodded, "Both Henri and Corbett should be on their way back to the garrison now but that means there is a greater chance of our mysterious author, or those in his employ, finding them on the road."

"They're both strong fighters but it wouldn't take much to overwhelm them," stated Issac guilt beginning to fill him as he realized how selfish he had acted whilst his Captain, a man he deeply respected, was wrestling with how to protect all of his men without putting them in further harm.

Nodding again Treville let out a long sigh and took another deep drink from his glass of brandy, pausing only to refill it and to pour two similar glasses for his companions. "I'm going to have to send men out after them, Henri in particular still has several days ride ahead of him to get back to us if he's making good time, there's too much potential for an attack to let him continue the mission solo."

Both musketeers could see the regret on Treville's face and knew he hated himself for the decision he was forced to make which resulted in sending the two musketeers out of their own missions.

Wanting to make up for his earlier actions Issac stood once more from his chair, although with much less dramatics this time. Straightening his posture the musketeer looked his now curious Captain in the eye. "Captain, with Aramis out of the garrison both myself and Favier have the fastest horses among those who remain… I would like to volunteer to ride out after Henri and escort him back to the garrison."

Treville raised an eyebrow at the overly polite/respectful offer before glancing at Favier who, at first seemed somewhat amused at his brother's actions considering the man had just volunteered him for the task as well before nodding to the Captain that he was more than willing to complete the task.

Straightening himself Treville turned his focus back to Issac who was waiting for an answer, "You are aware of the risks?" the musketeer nodded and Treville let out a small sigh. "Get your supplies packed and horses packed I want you on the road within the hour, I will meet you at the gates before you go with a map of Henri's route."