Yes I am back after a month and a half.. sorry this took me to so long to write... I had total writers block.. even ask nativewildmage... lol... I just couldn't think of anything to say... but basically this is a stepping stone chapter... but I promise you you'll get another chapter after this one ASAP... I wrote like chapters16 and 17 during my writers block... I have so many ideas... but this isn't the chapter to introduce them in.. so bear with me people this is one heck of a ride.. and I am sorry...

answers to the lovely reviewers..

JAMIE LYNN- sorry it took me so long... I'm glad you like it..

Annymous girl- that was just a fill in of what happened to Rae... for allthe people who liked Rae out there.. sorry if it was a tad bit confusing..

- yeah the person who reviewed this has no name.. so thankyouso much blankety blank person

Nativewildmage- ah meghan.. glad you liked the fluff... ahh yeah frosty.. (shudders) or is that the chamber of ordeal theme song.. who knows.. muchos gracias.. and p.s. when you writting that fic with the soccer?

Pesche- yeah they just doubt her because she's so young... believe me the Rae/Aria combo will be a big part in this story in Jzet's squires years.. opps gave a little to much away...

On Top of Cloud9- Aria was the Shang girl that was Jzet's best friend (that was a girl) back on the Yamani islands.. I mentioned her in umm chapter 7 I believe..

Maliphire- we won't be hearing from Rae for a while.. but believe me Rae will get what's coming to him... wait till squire years though.. sorry

So basically I was saddened by the lack of reviewers... but nativewildmage convinced me that it would be okay... so people review.. but I warn thee it's a lil shorter than previous chapters... but I swear swear swear swear.. that the next ones will please you greatly

Don't be to sad at the end of the chapter...

Jzet knocked on Audrey's door.

"Who is it?" Audrey inquired in a sing-song voice on the other side.

"Just me," Jzet replied.

Jzet could here some mumbling on the other side of the door and then heard Audrey exclaim.

"Just me, um, oh yes Jzet come on in!"

"Well to do that you have to open the door you dimwit," Jzet shot back.

"Oh sorry," said Audrey hurriedly.

A soft click and the turn of the door knob revealed Audrey on the other side.

"Are you ready to go?" Jzet asked.

"Yes," Audrey said straightening her tan tunic while running her fingers through her golden blonde hair.

"You look fine Audrey." Jzet put in.

"Thanks Jzet, let's get going then." Audrey said.

Today was the day the fourth year pages had their exams before being made into squires. Jzet and Audrey were attending to cheer for Michael, Ben, and Dewitt, but most importantly Jzet was cheering for Michael.

They quickly took their seats and watched the 4th year pages take the test.

Later Jzet and Audrey attended a party in Michael's rooms that consisted of Dewitt, Ben, Nolan, Cole, Kearney, Jzet, Prince Jonathan, and Audrey.

"So how is it to be a squire Michael?" Jzet asked as she approached him.

"Well it's okay, I really don't feel any different." Michael said taking a sip of his (smuggled) ale.

Jzet laughed. "Sure you don't feel different now, but when you move out of the pages wing you'll definitely feel different."

"Yeah..." he said trailing off.

There was an awkward silence between them.

"Are you going to miss us?" Jzet asked really meaning if he was going to miss her.

"Yeah I guess," Jzet cleared her throat to show her displeasure of his answer. "I know what you're thinking Jzet, that I have feelings for you."

"Yes that's what I assumed Michael." Jzet said shortly.

"Well I do, but these last few months I've been thinking hard." Michael said. He paused and then took a deep breath. And said the words Jzet feared, "I don't think we're made to be together."

Jzet could feel herself turn pale and nausea bubbled in her stomach.

"I need a lady that will be there for my children while I am out defending the country. And Jzet don't get me wrong, but you'll be defending the country too." Michael said. "I just can't be with you for the sake of my children and for the sake of King's Reach."

"You son of a bitch," Jzet said bitterly as she slapped him across the face.

"Hey that hurt," whined Michael.

"You have a sister that's going to be a knight some day and you are telling me that you need a lady to keep your children safe and that you basically would feel ashamed if I was your wife." Jzet spat. "What kind of brother are you? What kind of friend are you Michael?"

"Jzet this has nothing to do with Audrey." Michael snapped. "I don't want to hurt you in the future. I am only thinking ahead."

"Well Michael you should live every day like it's your last and stay in the present." Jzet hissed. "Who knows where we will be four years from now. I can't believe you, Michael of King's Reach."

"Jzet-" Michael began desperately.

"You disgust me,"

And with that Jzet exited the room hastily tears flowing from her eyes freely.

"Well, look at who's crying none other than the hard core Yamani, Jzet."

Jzet looked up to see Luke standing there with his arms crossed.

"I don't have any time for you Grotten." Jzet hissed.

"Oh, yeah and I bet you have time to sob into your pillow." retorted Luke.

Jzet's eyes narrowed into slits. She had given him to big of an opening.

"I am not going to sob into my pillow." Jzet shot back. I won't ever cry over a boy again. She thought bitterly.

"Oh did another man break your heart?" Luke asked teasingly. "Did he tell you, that you are an ugly Yamani? Or did he find out you were a total slut?"

Never again will I shed a tear for a man. Jzet thought.

"I want to fight you Luke, but I have to say you are a very good guesser." Jzet said. "I hope you are enjoying yourself to see me this weak because believe me it will never ever happen again, never."

And with that Jzet turned on her heels and walked back to her room and slammed the door behind her. Hearing the words slut echo from behind her.

That night she did not shed another tear, but instead valued the present and did not think of the next day.

Soon Jzet found it was time to leave Corus and her beloved palace that she learned to adore so much.

She said her good byes to Audrey, Kearney, the Prince, Nolan, Gosha and many of her other friends that she had made at the palace and in Corus.

It was going to be a long summer.

But she wouldn't think about next year because she was going to take her summer holiday one day at a time.

I know it was short.. but this is basically a stepping stone.. for the bigger chapter that's coming your way.. that I wrote already..lol...

Oh and sorry for anyone that liked the Jzet/Michael combo.. I felt like it was going no where so I disposed of it... sorry...

so review and make me happy...because I was mad/sad the last chapter..

-caiti-