Hi everyone, here's chapter 15:

After making sure her words had sunk into Artemis's head, Pamela walked briskly to see where Martin was. James had said he would meet her sooner but he was no where to be found. So she headed toward his shared office with James but her way was blocked by a soldier she did not recognize.

"I am the Ice faction army commander and am here to see the Queen's personal guard so let me in." she felt tired from all the sudden commotion since she had came back but with a snap at herself she remembered that she had caused all the commotion herself.

"Please wait a minute." the soldier opened the door and went in. Pamela heard him announce her and in an instant James was at the door himself.

"Pamela, come in." he led her in with great respect. She saw Martin sitting on a chair bluntly. He didn't even bring his head up and continued wiping the blade of his sword. With a worried glance at Pamela, James ran to Martin and shook him. "Hey, she's back."

He brought his head up and looked at her coldly. "So I see." he again looked down which bewildered Pamela. "I got your message but I don't think I can do it anymore." he wasn't even looking at her that was disturbing more than anything.

Seeing Pamela's silence James dragged Martin up. "How can you talk like that? Come to your senses." he kept glancing at Pamela but Martin never did.

"Lady Pamela, please let me go. I am no use to you." pleaded Martin and freed his arm from James's grip. "I just want to leave my life as it is. I am begging you to leave me alone." he sat back down.

"And what will you do once I leave you alone?" inquired Pamela sharply. "You're not useless and you know it, so what is it?"

Martin put his word back into it's sheet and got up to leave. "There is a woman that needs me. If I stay with you, I cannot protect her." his voice echoed in Pamela's head as she realized that Martin is actually in love with a person and that wasn't her. She had grown so used to be noticed by everyone that it was hard on her to believe that there was a man that didn't want her.

She gulped to hold back the tears gathering in her eyes. "What you say doesn't make sense, Martin. If you stay with me, you can get more powerful and protect her better." her voice was calmer than her mode.

"Those who had kidnapped her demand me to leave you." he finally looked at her. "Lady Pamela, I'm asking you to let me go. I have to find her." with that he started to leave. James took his shoulder to stop him but Martin easily shove him aside since he was much stronger.

Pamela couldn't afford to lose anyone so she swiftly pulled out Martin's sword from his hand and held it near his neck. Martin froze in his place, thinking that Pamela wanted to slash his throat, but instead, she turned the sword so that it's blade would be pointing herself. "Strike me and then you can leave." she saw him look uneasy. "I'm not just saying this. If you truly love her then you are perfectly capable of killing me. That is love. It is to slay without thinking." she knew well how cruel her words and how she was pressing him but it was all necessary.

Unable to do so, Martin knelt in front of her. "I beg you to stop this." he bowed his head as he pleaded.

Pamela hit the sword's blade at the ground and sat in front of him while still holding it. "Who is it that kidnapped her?" she asked calmly.

"I was gambling the other night and forgot to bring money so they took her_"

"Don't lie!" Pamela silenced him angrily for everything had become clear to her. "Wasn't it Princess Artemis who kidnapped her from the fear of you joining me again?" she screamed at him whose frantic look at her proved her words to be true. "You think I wouldn't know? I know my enemy better than anyone else. I can see how she threatened you and how she told you that my existence will cause her death."

Martin stared at her tearful eyes, startled. "If you know all these then let me save her. I cannot allow her to get hurt because of me." his constant pleading was working on Pamela's nerve.

"Okay, leave me but what do you think will happen next? Not only they wouldn't free her but they will take her further away to insure that you would never help me." Pamela took his hands between hers. "All you have to do is to trust this Pamela. I am even more stronger now. So strong to bring her back so just trust me and believe me when I tell you that I can get her out alive."

Pamela was saying those things but the burden of not being loved was still heavy on her heart. She had been spoiled by always getting full attention from men for her beauty and intelligence but now one of them was in love with another woman. The thought made her cry but she suppressed it on most part expect for a tear that fell on Martin's hand. He nod his head in agreement.


Later that evening Pamela and Brian were walking down the alleys hand in hand. All along the way Pamela was talking tirelessly to fill Brian's silence. However she didn't tell him about Artemis and Ethen's marriage nor her earlier meeting with Martin. She was glad to let herself go and not think of any worries when talking to him.

They were almost at the Wizard Tower that they unintentionally joined ways with Peter. He stood in front of them. "I told you to be more mature but I see you are still with this... mute." he laughed mockingly at Brian's disability to answer him. "I'm sure he can walk home himself. How about we go and eat something? I guaranty that you'll have more fun."

Pamela smirked at him. "I don't think I can digest anything around a scum like you." she looked away from his through gaze and started to walk off that Peter put his right hand on her hand while his left was in his pocket.

"Don't turn your beautiful eyes away from me." he said wryly and smiled. "I forgive what you said to me if you come_" he couldn't finish his sentence for Brian punched him in nose and pushed him back so that he couldn't make any contact with Pamela anymore.

Peter touched the dried blood on his nose and looked at Pamela who laughed sarcastically and then at Brian who stood in front of her. "You'll be sorry for this." he straightened his dark blue Chief Hermetic Scribe outfit and left furiously.

"Oh, I haven't been so happy for such a long time." Pamela felt all her exhaustion go away by seeing Peter getting hit. Brian smiled at her happiness though looking a bit sad. "Let's go to the beach and have some fresh air." she said to take his mind off Peter's mention of him being a mute.

They settled on the sand and watched their feet getting wet by the sea waves. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath that Brian shook her gently to have her open her eyes. He took her hand and started writing on it with his fingers since it was dark and she couldn't read if wrote on the sand.

Brian waited until Pamela read each letter to write the next. "You... can't... waste... your... life... on a... mute... like... me." she read and looked up at his sorrowful eyes.

"I don't care about it. Besides, who knows? If you try hard you may be able to speak again." she reassured him. Brian started writing again on her hand but she didn't let him. "Instead of giving up and letting that trash's words get to you, help me rest." Pamela was glad to insult Peter in anyway possible. She smiled at him and lay on his lap.

Brian smiled as well and started playing with her hair. "I did something horrible today." Pamela suddenly confessed and Brian's hand stopped dead on her hair. "Not only did I force myself into being the Queen's adviser but I threatened someone as well." she played with her fingers as she said it. "I'm not sorry since they both deserved it well. I might do it again and again but I don't like you to see me doing those things." she laughed quietly. "It's odd, isn't it? I don't know why I'm telling you all these. It's not like you'd know if I didn't."

Brian brought her hand up and started to write again on it.

"It's... been... 10 years... aren't... you going to... stop?" she hated this method of talking to him but there was nothing she could do. Pamela sat up. "I can't stop while I see Peter who killed my family roaming around, I have to take revenge." she didn't wait for Brian to agree and continued. "Peter doesn't know who I am but the minute he does he will try to destroy me. So I am safe for now but judging by his way of talking tonight, he may want to get rid of you so_" her words were cut as a loud shriek made them both jump.

They both bolt up and looked in the direction of the shout that led to the Wizard Tower. A purple light illustrated the night and they were on run. Once they reached the Wizard Tower they saw a crowd gathered around something. Brian pushed his and Pamela's way forward to see the reason for all the chaos and they saw it. DomDaniel's lifeless body was lying there with his eyes closed, mouth still open and blood forming a pool around his body.

Cautiously, Pamela reached for his neck but there was no pulse. Brian shook her and pointed at the Wizard Tower's roof and she saw it. A figure was standing there. she saw the wizards pouring out and grabbed Brian's hand. In middle of the rush they were able to get in the tower and run up the stairs that weren't working for some reason.

Sweating and breathless they reached the top floor to see the door to the roof swinging back and forth in it's place. Pamela ran to it but Brian held her back and carefully opened the door himself to prevent any potential harm. No one stopped them as they went in. The night breeze was strong so they had to focus to look around. Someone was sitting on the rooftop and looking down.

Shivering the figure stood and stumbled back. As he turned they recognized him and so did he.

"Alther, what? How?" Pamela was stunned to see his yellowish skin, torn cloths and the Akhu amulet held tightly is his hand. "You did it?" she wasn't very fond and knew how he and Alther always fought but she never thought that Alther would do such a thing.

Alther stood up weakly and untied his shoelaces to use it for tying the amulet around his neck. He drew closer to them. In a moment of silence he reached them and fell onto Pamela's arms and started crying in them.

Alther was heavy so Brian held Pamela from behind so that she wouldn't fall. They half-walked, half-dragged Alther to the Extraordinary Wizard's room that apparently was now all his. When wanting to go in, Alther shook his head so they took him secretly to Brian's house.

At Brian's house he dropped on the couch and hid his face with his hands. Pamela and Brian exchange glances. "What happened Alther?" asked Pamela.

"I didn't do it." he said and wiped his eyes with his sleeve. "He jumped off himself. I never thought that things would go this far." at that he again broke into tears.

Pamela went to comfort him but Brian dragged her back with a warning look. Instead, Brian brought him a cup of water so he could go on.

"I accidentally saw it. Damn it, if I hadn't then he wouldn't have jumped off." his further explanation was dull for Pamela as Alther kept on talking about a thing and Darke magyk. Brian seemed to understand so she kept in mind to ask him later that something hit her and reminded her bitterly of his condition. Pamela decided to go Straight to the point.

"So now you're the Extraordinary Wizard?" when he didn't answer she pointed at the Akhu amulet around his neck. "That is your proof. Go back to the Wizard Tower and declare it to everyone."

Alther smiled with agony and shook his head. "I can't Pamela, there had never been a Extraordinary Wizard that is known as a murderer." his devastated mode was visible through his voice. Pamela heard footsteps and pointed silently at the door. It knocked and Brian went to it. He opened it to see two guards standing behind it.

"Good evening sir, there has been a report about the murderer of the Extraordinary Wizard. He has been seen around your house so we have orders from the Queen to search the house." he said loudly. Brian stood in the way to block their view so that Pamela and Alther could hide.

Quietly Pamela shove Alther into the kitchen and nod at Brian to open the door. She sat on the sofa's armrest casually and watched them as they rushed in and searched the living room. They were about to go into the kitchen that Pamela stopped them.

"I didn't quite understand the reason for this search." she stood in front of the cupboard that Alther was hiding in. "You must know that I am not only the Ice faction army commander but I'm also Queen's personal adviser. What kind of an insult is this?" she appeared raged. When they tried to explain she brought her hand up. "You searched the house, good. Now leave unless you want to interrogate me as a traitor." her words made the guards exchange looks and apologize. She gracefully accepted but didn't look in their direction until they left.

Alther shakily came out of the cupboard. "Thanks Pamela and you too Brian." he checked from the window to see of they were gone.

"Anytime, okay Alther you need to stay here while I go to see if I can convince Queen Mathilda that you are innocent." she said rapidly and with a nod of Alther's head, she went to the door. Pamela leaned onto Brian. "I know you don't like him and have to work but please let him stay for the time being." she whispered in his ear.

Brian smiled to comfort her and she headed out towards the palace. The whole palace was in chaos as they were repeated report from the Wizard Tower that the Akhu amulet was missing. When they saw her enter; Martin and James ran to her to lead her quietly to Queen Mathilda's chamber. The guard recognized her and resorted to a small announcement before letting her in.

The doors were opened rashly and Queen Mathilda came out. She bumped into Pamela who smiled as if nothing had happened. "Good evening Your Majesty, can I have some of your time?" she asked.

"Lady Pamela thing are a bit hectic right now. I'll appreciate that you tell me what you want tomorrow."

"So you haven't found him yet, right? Alther Mella I mean." checked Pamela and Queen just shook her head rapidly before going on.

Pamela sighed in frustration and decided to go her chamber that Artemis blocked her way. "Sorry to take your time but can we have a chat?" asked Artemis abruptly.

"Alright," Pamela agreed reluctantly and followed Artemis to her chamber. They settled in the balcony and Artemis ordered refreshments and started gazing at the forest. "Princess, I believe you wanted to talk to me about something." Pamela was becoming impatient as Artemis leaned onto the table.

She smiled. "Ethen told me all about your relationship with his brother. We're relatives in a way so let's put our differences aside and work together now."

"Together?" mocked Pamela and took a sip from the juice in front of her. "Why?" something wasn't right about this but she couldn't place it.

Artemis pointed at her abdomen. "Because of this. I want my child to live safely and I am well aware that if don't co-operate with you that will not happen." she didn't seem honest though acting nice.

Pamela felt as if she was sitting on nails and wanted to jump up. "Co-operating isn't my style." she then bolt up to leave. "It's late at night and I have so many things on my schedule. If you'll excuse me." she started to leave but Artemis started to talk again.

"There were so many things I wanted to talk to you about. Stay just a bit longer."

"Your highness, I've already stayed long enough. I must leave." as she touched the door knob Artemis ran and locked it and threw the key out from the window. "What is the meaning of this?" Pamela suddenly became startled. She shoved Artemis aside and banged on the door while calling James for help. "You're making a terrible mistake by making me angry. You will pay for this Artemis." Pamela laughed furiously. "That child of yours_"

"You can't do anything anymore Pamela." Artemis smiled calmly and stood more straight to get to same height as Pamela. "I've already told the Queen so there will be no bargain. Unless you want to kill me right now." she said wryly.

Pamela didn't respond to that and ran to the balcony. Artemis grabbed her arm but she kicked her away and looked down. "Hey," she called and the boy standing in the dark looked up with confusion. The door opened slightly but was locked again quickly as Ethen ran to keep her away from the balcony. "Go and fetch guard James. Bring him to princess Artemis's room." she yelled to the boy and Ethen threw her at the ground.

Artemis stood behind him to be protected. "We are not trying to harm you, just stay here a bit longer." said Ethen but Pamela had gone wild like a trapped animal. She knew she was needed somewhere and that was the reason they were keeping her locked up.

She threw the blue vase beside Artemis's bed at them that didn't hit them. "I assumed that you could be considered a foe, Artemis but tonight proved me how shallow you would become." she pointed at the two of them breathless. "You're no enemy." Pamela heard her name being called and recognized James's voice.

Ethen briskly walked to the door knob to prevent it from being pulled out. Pamela took Ethen's wrist and tried to pull it back. "Break the door if you have to." she answered his call. They were both pushed back onto the ground as James broke the door with an ax. He helped Pamela up.

"They raided the Rambling and for some reason arrested Alther." he hastily informed her.

Minutes before the fight. The Ramblings:

Brian was quietly reading a book and Alther lay weakly on the couch that the door burst open to reveal Peter and numerous guards. "Told you he's here. Get him." shouted Peter and the guards poured in.

Alther jumped up and put a barrier between the guards and himself. "You can't fight magyk with swords." he told them and Brian stood on his side.

"Unless we too have magyk." answered Peter with a smirk and took out a charm and started chanting.

Alther creased his eyebrows as he concentrated. "He's using reverse spell. I don't know how much I can hold on." the moment he said that, the barrier broke but Alther didn't give up and shot Firebombs at them with his eyes glowing green.

Peter read from a charm and the Firebombs changed their direction from him and chased Alther until he was hit. Alther fell on the carpet and lost conscious. Brian saw Alther defenseless and leaped at Peter. He tried pulling Peter's sword out of his hand but Peter was strong and with more men. They grabbed Brian from behind and pulled him away. His hand was bleeding from holding the blade but he fought and kicked the guards away.

"Careful, we have Pamela." that was all Peter had to say to force Brian to cease fighting. He motioned at the guards to take the unconscious Alther away and crouched in front of Brian. "She's an interesting girl. Perfect in everything and not to mention beautiful. It's a shame that she likes you." he laughed quietly. "I cannot let her one fault live." he raised his sword to strike but Brian was raged. He smacked at Peter's wrist and the sword fell onto his hands.

Brian threw himself at Peter but he took out a pocket knife and dodged under the sword and hit Brian's waist with it. Brian closed his eyes from pain as blood poured out from the deep cut. He opened his eyes to see Peter try to kill him again but this time he was ready so he cut through Peter's arm and the knife fell. Being defenseless Peter ran off and Brian followed.


Pamela was running down the streets with James towards Brian's house. She only wished that Brian was fine. They turned into the Wizard Way and ran to the Rambling that she saw Peter running in their direction. He didn't notice her and Pamela decided to let him go and find Brian. She started to run again that she saw Brian running behind Peter while holding his waist. Pamela stopped and looked at them.

Brian's hand had become red from the blood rushing out from his waist and Peter was now walking with confidence that Brian was too weak to follow. Something came up in Pamela as Brian caught up to Peter just to get hit in his injury spot. Brian fell from pain and her families death flashed before her eyes.

James ran to Brian's aid and Peter laughed just like that night. He was saying the same mocking words as that night and it froze Pamela. He turned and noticed her and so did Brian who was trying to stand up. Brian wanted to warn her but he couldn't voice her name. He opened his mouth and mouthed her name but she didn't move so he pushed himself harder. "Pamela," he suddenly muttered and was amazed himself.

Peter had reached Pamela but didn't recognize her in the darkness of the night. "Move aside." he yelled at Pamela but she felt the hatred toward him stronger than ever when seeing him try to take Brian from her as well. She had lost her all because of him and had just managed to find herself a new family only to have him take it from her again.

He shoved her violently to a side. Instead of moving out of the way, Pamela grabbed his collar from behind and pulled him back. She used his moment of confusion to pull out her hair pin and strike it at his neck. Blood ran on her fingers from his neck.

"Remember eleven years ago? Remember the village you ruined? Remember me?" she hissed at Peter who was still in shock that had blended with pain. "Look at me! Do you remember?" she screamed and cried at the same time. Peter grabbed her wrist and tried to free her hand that was now circled around his neck, meaning to choke him to death. "You killed my family." she pressed his neck harder. "Die, die." her voice had gone hoarse from pushing herself.

Finally realizing her true identity, Peter reached forward grabbed her neck as well. They took few steps as they struggled. Pamela couldn't match up to Peter's strong hands and felt her breathing become short and her eyes blur. The world was whirling around her.

Brian and James watched with horror as Pamela was choking in Peter's hands. As if energized by the will to protect her, Brian stood up and ran shakily to them. Without thinking about anything else he stroke the sword's blade at Peter.

Blood splashed onto Pamela and Brian's face as Peter's hands went loose and he fell onto the ground. Pamela looked at his lifeless body and collapsed near him. She was trembling but couldn't cry from shock of having her long hated enemy killed. Brian threw the sword at a side and sat in front of her despite his bleeding wound.

"You okay?" he murmured but Pamela didn't answer. Brian reached to touch her face that bore drops of Peter's blood. Pamela shuddered from his touch and a tear of relief fell from her eyes. "It's over." he whispered to her shaken face. Slowly Brian dragged himself to her and pulled her into an embrace. Pamela was still stiff in his arms but as he held her tighter she let herself calm down. She closed her eyes and got lost in his arms.

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