Another chapter... another rainy day... why is it raining so damn much... five days is enough...
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ok heres chapter 11 read and enjoy
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SHOW TIME!
Jzet spent two days in the infirmary. None of her friends came to visit her. Not even Lord Padarig. She had no idea what was going on in the outside world. But she didn't care either.
It was the night before she was to be released when someone actually visited her.
"I leave you alone two weeks and this is where I find you!" crackled a familiar voice. Jzet looked down to see Gosha next to her bed.
"What are you doing here Gosha?" Jzet asked the older lady very surprised.
"I just was dropping by young child to visit a friend in the palace." said Gosha.
"You have friends?" Jzet asked and then covered her mouth. She couldn't believe she just had said that.
Gosha whacked her on the side of the head with her bag.
"Of course I have friend's silly girl." shrieked Gosha. "Who do you think I am a lonely old hag?" Jzet this time kept her mouth shut.
"So why exactly are you here at the infirmary?" Jzet asked breaking an awkward silence.
"I asked my friend where you were and he told me." said Gosha.
"Who exactly is this friend of yours?" Jzet asked. Gosha whacked Jzet with her bag again.
"That is none of your business silly girl."
"I was just wondering," Jzet whined. Gosha sighed.
"Fine I am a long friend of Master Salamin." said Gosha. "I met him once as a young seer in Carthak."
"Young?" Jzet asked.
"Fine middle aged seer," Gosha said and whacked Jzet with her bag again.
"What was that for?"
"I don't know child, you annoy me sometimes." said Gosha bluntly.
"So you have seen me now can you go home?" Jzet asked almost begging.
Gosha laughed her old crackling laugh that made Jzet want to scream out in frustration.
"No way child I have plans for you." said Gosha.
"Uh did you just say plans," Jzet asked, "and for me?" She didn't like the sound of this.
"Yes I do though I regret now coming to such an ignorant child and asking her to become my apprentice." said Gosha. Jzet's eyes widened.
"Apprentice," Jzet asked, "apprentice for what?"
"A seer of course," said Gosha.
"Whoa hold on there Gosha, I am not a seer." said Jzet.
"I know your not," Gosha said in a matter of fact tone. "You are more of a different branch of a seer, more of a dream seer."
"A dream-" Jzet began, but Gosha whacked her with her bag again.
"Don't interrupt me child!" snapped Gosha. Jzet rubbed the back of her neck.
"But that hurt,"
"You are a warrior child suck it up!" shrieked Gosha. "So, anyway as I was saying before I was interrupted. You are a dream seerer. How do I know this you might ask? Well when I healed you child I sensed the magic in you. I got a feeling that I should help you developed this magic. For it might come in handy one day."
"So um okay when do I start this training?" Jzet asked.
"Right now," Gosha shrieked.
"Um why are you yelling?" Jzet asked.
"It makes my students think of the seriousness of the situation." said Gosha shrugging.
"Well it scares me," said Jzet frankly.
"I don't care child!" Gosha shrieked again. "Now knock yourself out with your gift."
"Why would I want to do something stupid like that?" Jzet asked. Gosha whacked her on the head again with her bag.
"Just do it." she said barked.
Jzet concentrated long and hard until she finally put herself to sleep.
Jzet looked around her to see that she was at a campsite. There was a small fire crackling and tents were pitched around her.
"Shang Wolf also known as Squire Jzeliette of Queenscove how do you plead?" Jzet looked up at a tall man his face was hidden in the shadows.
"Guilty my master," said Jzet bowing her head slightly. "But I must say I regret nothing."
"You lied to us Shang Wolf that's all that matters." this voice was more feminine and slightly familiar. "I can't believe Jzet I was once your friend."
"But Aria I thought you would put aside the fact that I have the gift and just accept me for who I am." cried Jzet.
"You left me" said Aria sullenly, "without any warning or not even a good bye. And that hurt Jzet."
"Aria please you don't understand!" pleaded Jzet. "Please forgive me."
"Now you beg Jzet. Now you show respect towards me because I have more power than you." said Aria. "Well Jzet your six years too late for forgiveness,"
"We the Shang council sentence you-"
Jzet suddenly heard the screeching voice of Gosha.
"You've seen enough child! Wake up!"
Jzet woke up in a flash and shot out of her bed. She was sweating heavily and her breath was short quick gasps.
"It's not good to know to much about your future my apprentice." said Gosha.
"I need to contact Aria." said Jzet getting up.
"No!" Gosha shrieked whacking her on the head with her bag. "You cannot change the future, even if it's not for your benefit."
"Why not?" Jzet asked annoyed.
"The gods will become very angry with you if you did such a wicked thing." said Gosha. She shook her head. "No the future shall not be tampered with my apprentice."
"So you are just expecting to wait around and watch myself become exiled from the Shang." said Jzet outraged.
"Yes my apprentice for that's what must come to past." said Gosha.
Suddenly a young healer named Geoffrey came into the room with a tray of food. Jzet nodded in acknowledgement at the healer and then began to chow down on her dinner while Gosha watched her closely.
"Ok I'm done." she said pushing her tray away.
"No you're not!" Gosha shrieked and whacked her with the bag again. "Eat your vegetables apprentice they're good for you." Jzet moaned and began munching on her broccoli that she had left on her tray.
"Is there anything else Gosha you want me to do?" Jzet asked exhausted.
"Call me master," ordered Gosha.
"Gosha I'm not going to call you-" Jzet received another whack on the head before she could finish the sentence.
"You shall call me master since I am your teacher." said Gosha eerily calm. "Is that understood?" Jzet nodded curtly rubbing her sore head. Gosha then got up and made her way to the door. "Promise me you won't do anything stupid apprentice?"
"It's a promise I might not keep Gos- master." Gosha bowed her head slightly.
"I know." And with that she was gone into the night leaving Jzet to ponder over her own dream.
The next morning Jzet woke up early to get out of the stuffy infirmary. She needed some air and had a desperate need to see her friends.
She walked silently towards her rooms when she heard a voice behind her.
"Not sneaking off Queenscove are you?" Jzet turned to see Lord Padarig standing directly behind her.
"No my lord, never," said Jzet the words bumbling out of her mouth.
"I thought so Queenscove." said Lord Padarig. "I would like you to know the Shang Tiger has resigned from his post and will be leaving today after the events of three days ago." Jzet closed her eyes to reflect on the information she had just heard.
"May I please be dismissed my lord?" Jzet asked.
"You know you still have classes today Queenscove." said Lord Padarig.
"I know my lord." said Jzet. She bowed to her training master and then walked towards the opposite side of the palace.
Before she knew it Jzet was outside Rae's rooms. She knocked sharply on his door hoping to disturb him from his slumber.
To her delight she did. She heard a loud gruff voice cursing and a loud bang.
"Who in Mithros's name is bothering me at this hour?" said Rae swinging open the door. "Oh Jzet hello," he chuckled nervously. But he didn't see the punch coming that hit him square in the stomach. Rae doubled over in pain and was on his knees on the ground.
"Have you completely lost it Rae?" Jzet asked fuming. "What did you think you were playing at? I could have died in there. Explain yourself quickly because my patience has come and gone."
"I was just trying to save you." said Rae weakly still gasping for breath.
"Save me, save me, save me from what?" Jzet shouted.
"Exile," he said getting up slowly. But Jzet kicked him back down. "Exile is worse than any nightmare you have ever dreamt. Exile will try to kill you."
"So you're saving me from future death by killing me now!" yelled Jzet. "Have you gone mad?"
"No, you would have died with more honor on your name than dieing in exile." explained Rae.
"Honor, why should I care at all about honor? I have my family and friends and that's all that I need. I also have a dream to become a knight and no loss of honor from the Shang is going to stop me." said Jzet. She sighed. "Good bye Rae you worthless bastard," With that she punched him in the jaw feeling the cracking bones against her fist.
"Remember me Rae; remember my hurt face, because that's what you did to me. You hurt me where it hurt most in my heart." said Jzet. "I will always remember Ruhonte, but not his charred face. I will remember him as a friend and a comrade, something you will never be." Jzet walked away leaving Rae wide eyed and utterly speechless. As she turned the corner all she heard was a worthless scream of pain.
Jzet soon found herself back in her rooms a little dazed, but ready for the day's hard work. She slipped on her page's uniform and wiped the blood off her hands not regretting anything.
She made her way down to the mess hall not meeting any of her friends along the way. In fact when she reached the mess hall the pages had already begun breakfast. Jzet quietly slipped into her seat next to Cole praying that Lord Padarig didn't see her come in late.
"Jzet," Cole said quietly, "tell me why the Shang Tiger did that to you." Jzet looked away from her cousin's face out of shame or pride she did not know.
"Jzet," he said more firmly grabbing by her the wrist forcing her to turn around to face him. "No more secrets Jzet explain yourself." Jzet sighed searching her mind for strength.
"Cole it's a long story and a gruesome one for that matter." Jzet said ignoring Audrey and Kearney who were obviously listening.
"I have time." was all Cole could say. Jzet took a deep breath and began telling the story about the fire at the Shang village many years ago and about Ruhonte. Then she moved onto the day she saved her father and used her gift in front of the Shang Tiger. After that she moved on to tell them about the dummy of Ruhonte leaving out the second dummy.
When she was done on cue the bell rang for the beginning of academic classes.
"Now you know Cole, are you happy now?" Jzet asked as they walked towards algebra.
"Absolutely," Kearney answered poking his head between the two cousins. Jzet stuck her hand on his face and shoved him backwards into Audrey.
"Didn't your mother teach you not to eavesdrop?" Jzet scolded.
"She also told me not to be seen or heard too." said Kearney in his usual cheerful tone.
"I know why." Cole muttered. Jzet elbowed Cole in the stomach while keeping herself from laughing hard.
A week later Jzet found it was time for midwinter services.
She straightened her tunic out flattening the creases. She ran a wet comb through her hair once more and then ran off to the kitchens.
She passed Audrey in the hallway who looked worried.
"Audrey what's wrong?" Jzet asked putting her arm around her fellow first year.
"I wrote some poetry on Cole and he found it on my floor just five minutes ago." said Audrey restlessly. "He picked it up and read it. I swear Jzet it seemed like ages. Than he looked at me oddly, blushed and ran out of the room. I must mention he tripped over my boots on the way out which was quite amusing. What do I do?"
Jzet paused and thought about her experiences with boys which weren't very good ones.
"Just play it cool Audrey. Maybe he forgot." said Jzet lamely.
"Forget, how could he forget?" Audrey said now choking back sobs. "My life is ruined!"
This was a disaster in Jzet's terms. She rubbed her temples not knowing what to say.
"Well maybe you can ask Michael." Jzet suggested. "He can give you older brother confidential advice. I'll tell you right now Audrey I'm not that experienced with these things."
They reached the kitchen and desperately Jzet looked around for Michael. There he was! Michael was leaning casually against the wall taking to Ben and Dewitt.
"Michael," Jzet acknowledged looking him square in the eye. His face lightened up when he saw her, but dulled as soon as he realized she wasn't here for herself. "Your sister seeks your advice so I advise you to give it to her."
"Okay I'll give her advice, but I'm not doing it for her, but for you." he said his deep grey eyes twinkling. Jzet shoved him against the wall.
"Can it Michael and help your sister out." said Jzet sharply.
She than started up a conversation with Ben and Dewitt on the opposite side of the room while the two siblings were in conversation. But she really was watching Michael and Audrey out of the corner of her eye.
Finally they were done and Audrey came walking well running back to Jzet.
Jzet waved farewell to Ben and Dewitt and then turned her attention back to Audrey.
"Well what did he say?" Jzet asked hiding her sudden anxiousness under her Yamani mask.
"He told me that Cole is still thinking if he likes me or not and I should give him some time." said Audrey in a dull voice.
"What's wrong with that Audrey? That's pretty good advice coming from a boy." said Jzet truthfully. She scanned the room that was filling up with pages fast for Cole and Kearney. She saw them in deep conversation with Prince Jonathan by the door. Cole caught Jzet's eye and gave her a desperate look. Jzet shot back a harsh one and then turned back to Audrey who was staring into space.
"So girlies excited about midwinter?" drawled a familiar cold voice from behind them. "Can't wait to get a little kiss from a boy?" Jzet turned around to see her least favorite people Luke, Faris, and Craig.
"You guys just don't know when to quit do you?" Jzet said her eyes now slits. They all laughed in unison wickedly.
"That's what we were going to say to you Queenscove." said Craig. "Unless the scary fire has made you want to leave now."
"I'm not scared of any fire." lied Jzet her face slightly red.
"Just go away Craig and leave us be for pity sakes." said Audrey looking a little peeved.
"Like we're going to be ordered around by a bunch of first years." said Luke.
"First years," retorted Jzet. "You three act like a bunch of first years."
"Want to make something of it Queenscove?" Faris asked taking a dangerous step towards her. Jzet shoved him backwards into Craig.
"No I don't think I do so, go away." snapped Jzet not looking to pick a fight. She wasn't in the mood for punishment work from Lord Padarig.
The room went deafly quiet as they waited for Faris's answer. Jzet held her breath too anticipating for the worst.
He spit at her feet.
"In my tribe they would have you executed for such foolishness." said Faris. "Humph, girls should just go home and cook us men dinner and take care of children."
"Like we haven't heard that one before." said Audrey boldly. Faris gave her a dirty look.
"You especially have time to turn back small girl." said Faris. "You won't even last another month. I can see you cracking." Audrey gave him a look that meant 'Are you kidding me? What are you crazy?'
"Cracking, well we'll see who's cracking when I'm a knight and you die in the ruddy Chamber of Ordeal." said Audrey coldly. Nobody could have anticipated what came next.
Faris socked Audrey right into the stomach sending her to the ground.
"My brother died in that chamber and I'll do well enough so I can bring honor to my family, my tribe, so you shut up!" Faris shouted madly. Jzet could see his emotions taking control of him.
Before he could hit her again a forest green gift seized Faris around the neck. Jzet turned and saw Cole looking at Faris a small dash of madness in his eyes.
"Don't you dare hit her again Faris." his voice was low and dangerous sending shivers down Jzet's neck. Faris started to turn blue from the lack of air.
"Cole stop it your killing him." Jzet shouted at her cousin. When she saw he wasn't stopping she pushed him to the ground.
Immediately the magic was cut off from Faris's neck leaving Faris on the ground gasping for breath while tears ran down his face.
"You almost killed me with your sorcery!" screamed Faris. "I hate sorcery it's cheap and dishonorable." Before the wild Bazhair could jump on Cole Jzet stepped in between them and seized Faris by the arm and twisted it back causing him to scream in pain. She released him quickly feeling sorry for him.
Suddenly Master Oakbridge entered the room and Cole, Audrey, and Faris shot up off the ground and acted like their was nothing wrong. The whole room of pages was graveyard quiet.
"What's wrong?" Master Oakbridge asked. "Why so quiet?"
No one answered they just remained quiet.
Things keep getting more complicated by the day. Jzet thought and then listened as Master Oakbridge assigned them spots.
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