K this is a "Filler" chap. I worked hard on it :P lol. And omg have I got plans for one of personal add in characters damn! Get ready it's pretty hard core. I think I'll put some foreshadowing in here too. ALSO- THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. I'm having a VOTE for main couple with Serena. If I don't get feedback then I'll pick one myself and some of you won't like the outcome so make sure to get your vote in when you review to make it a fair chance! Enjoy!

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Chapter 5: Pallas cruelty

"Who does she think she is- the little bitch!" Taliben hissed taking yet another swig of the Jumbaba. It was mixed with extra Jumba leaves just the way he liked it- so that by the time he was done yelling about his troubles he was so drunk he couldn't tell the difference between his mother and a chimpanzee. Ajule and Yeebal stood behind him while he paced around in circles watching him with secret smiles- they knew he had about five minutes or so before he turned swaggart.

"If it weren't for me that white pissle would have no one. She would be an old hag with no marriage and no future for the rest of her pathetic existence!"

"Yes," agreed Ajule.

"You are right Taliben," said Yeebal nodding as well.

Taliben nodded, "Yes. I know I am right." His eyes still refusing to leave the sight of her golden head shining against the sun in the distance. From afar she looked like a mere child. There were far more women in the village that would seem more appealing to him. Broader hips- an attractive trait because it was a good sign for bearing healthy children. He groaned.

"Dahh!..but I still can not help but long for her… I want her. I thirst for her. Perhaps it is not even that- just the fact that I can't have control of her seems to pain me like a spear in my side." Yeebal was the first to see the next opportune moment to make Talibens ego Purr. He put on an air of surprise.

"Why do you say such things Taliben? You are the heir apparent to the Mansa- and you are not even of his blood. It would take much respect and power from such a person to hold a position such as that! I wouldn't be surprised if you had the authority to walk right into Akils Aluk and ravage her right in front of him!"

"Hah! Yes..and in front of Mikal too," Ajule added in laughing lamely at his own humor. Taliben was too busy swatting a nearby fly to hear it however.

"I need you both to do me a favor then, will you?"

"Yes Taliben."

"Of course." He turned and gazed darkly over the line of trees- the apple of his eye oblivious that she was even being watched. He faced his friends and they looked startled for there was a sinister glint in his eyes- like a molten hatred that would never fade.

"Watch her for me." He demanded, " If she does anything wrong let me know. And I will take care of it. The Mansa holds much trust in her. We must trample that trust into the ground. I will not have her running circles around me with those white dogs she so diligently defends. "

"I will do you this favor," Ajule said.

"As will I my friend," Yeebal said right after him.

He ignored the two and centered his attention on her…feasting his eyes on what he could.

Two days now she had been sitting there. Watching them and marching around like she had a purpose. Silly little girl. If he really had wanted to kill them- they already would have been dead…

'She will be mine.' He vowed. 'Before the next harvest moon I will be ruler. And I will take Raja..as my Queen.'

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The heat was overpowering. The constant sound of the insects crawling and buzzing at your ears made you deaf. And the one thing on everyone's mind was a nice cool glass of water.

Duo winced. Gnats crawled across his arms, pinching and biting and always..there was always that sound.

Zzzz….zzz..bzzzz… There were masses of them everywhere.

Zzz… Duo almost wished he could've had a choice of which death he wanted. This was just insanity.

"I can't.. take.. this shit any longer," Wufei groaned angrily swerving his head to veer off the next swarm of flies.

It had been three days since they were left to rot against the poles, their only company besides each other had been the village girl Raja. To Duo he had already been through hell and back these past 48 hours but the pain and the heat…it just never seemed to end. Often he had to go on without water for several hours before the girl was able to come and fetch them water, he certainly knew he wouldn't get it from any of the males nearby. They saw others that came and went often stopping to stare at them, but there was complete resentment in their eyes and Duo knew he would find no comfort from them either. He straightened his back, sighing as the aching bones popped back and forth until he stopped moving again. He leaned back again but frowned in discomfort. A deep groove was starting to form, he could feel it and he knew that this wasn't a good sign. He had the feeling that if they weren't moved soon their bodies would stop functioning properly, and become permanently molded in the positions they were forced to stand in.

They were on the outskirts of the village. In plain view of them was a large dirt hill. The hill expanded to the sides where the rest of the village started but there was a large dirt path for it on the other side. Over the hill they could see rooftops and smoke coming from them. Birds circle around certain areas where meat was being cooked. Duo's mouth watered at the thought. At the edge of the hill there was only one small house in clear view. The girls house. There was no grass and barely any shade as they had figured out. The only trees that stood were the ones to the south behind them. And that was just sheer jungle.

His overall strength was beginning to diminish, he couldn't even feel his right leg anymore and he could see it in the others faces that they too were fading.. Trowa and Heero remained decent. But there was a shadow in their eyes. They were too quiet. Even from their usual ways. Wufei was about to go irate from the insects they were driving him to the brink of his sanity. And Quatre…

Quatre was a mess.

"Quatre," Duo said aloud. He didn't know anyone would be listening.

"Y-yes.." came the weak reply, Duo turned his head in sudden alarm when he heard Quatres voice . Quatre was looking worse then ever, he had never seen him so sweaty and red. Duo hadn't noticed him looking like this earlier, and Quatre was always so quiet he hardly ever thought of himself.

"Quatre- what's wrong with you? You've been acting like this for an hour man.. Did you not get enough water?," Duo asked trying not to get frantic. Across from him Trowa was watching as well, but he didn't seem worried. Just kind of sad… like he expected this to happen. Wufei stared at his blonde friend and turned away, because he couldn't handle watching any longer.

"This is so sick," He murmured glancing at the others and then moving his gaze to west end of the village where the men sat staring at them. "They think they have the right to put our lives on the line, because of trespassing..but I tell you now- it's dishonor. They're cowards. They'd rather sit and watch us wither away until we're nothing but skin and bones instead of fighting us as our equals.."

Suddenly he hissed out in pain.

"Argh! DAMN these bugs!" He yelled. Quatre was leaning over heavily on the bindings that wrapped around him, and his chest was heaving loudly. Wufei was thrashing about in a quiet rage with the insects circling his head, the salty beads of sweat that dripped down his temple attracting them like magnets.

"Quatre…- Quatre listen to me, you have to stop breathing like that- no listen to me." But Quatre wouldn't listen, he just shook his head heaving louder and harder.

"He's dehydrated," Trowa said quietly. Duo masked his response of worry and tried again.

"Quatre. Listen- you need to stop what you're doing. You can't lean over those bindings like that - t- they're too tight! It'll only make things worse and you'll suffocate."

"C-…can't. I-I can't.." He whispered spluttering and gasping for air. He was giving into the hysteria. If he would only calm down…

His white button down top was tattered and stained with dust and grime, his blonde hair no longer shiny and bright but dull and unkept. His platinum bangs fell low between his eyes hiding him away. Duo could no longer make out his face. This could drive a man crazy. Duo was desperate to help him- it was maddening watching someone turn like this while you could only sit by and do nothing…but that was just it. What was he capable of now? Nothing. He knew he had to get them help, anyone. He couldn't let his friend suffocate.

"RAJA!" Duo yelled. His voice sounded faint even to him. He tried again but his throat cracked and literally nothing came out.

"Wufei," He croaked, "Get her to come. Quatre needs more water he's about to suffocate." Wufei stopped moving for a moment before fully responding.

He called out her name several times, Duo was glad Wufei had such a loud voice too. He had grown accustom to hearing it mostly because the yelling involved something about him. But Wufeis volume only lasted so long and soon his voice started going hoarse. He stopped.

"She's not coming."

"Yes, she is." Trowa said craning his neck. From the hill above them Duo saw her peering down with a hand over her eyes.

"Come!" He yelled not caring about commotion or anything but the certain safety of his friend. She didn't have to be told again, Immediately she came bolting down the hill but he imagined the sound in his voice had her thinking someone had been murdered.

She approached them with agile steps and a frown etched across her face.

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Raja stopped what she was doing and her ears perked up immediately at the sound of her name. She dropped the Tolick leaves Yatima had given her and ran out of the hut scanning the hill below.

The strange one named Duo was yelling something at her and it didn't sound good. Rajas brows knitted together as she stared at him before responding and coming down to see what was the matter. As she drew closer she could see it already. She gasped. The small blonde boy. The one that had been so nice to her, he was having difficulty breathing. For a moment Raja stumbled over herself, running towards him and then running backwards. Duo was yelling even more frantically now. Raja stopped to contain herself from going out of control, her heart was racing. Briskly she came to the blonde boys side and touched his cheek lifting his head so she could see into his eyes. They were glazed over. He jerked his head away alarmed but she held fast to him. He was hallucinating. She had seen this with the men before when they had not given their body enough liquid they became delirious and breath became difficult. She turned and raced back up the hill tripping into Yatima on her way into the hut and ignored her protests of alarm on the way out.

She came back down slightly out of breath holding a large wooden pitcher of water. Raja set the plate down and tried to lift the boy up. But he was almost unconscious and she got no cooperation from him. Raja turned and looked over her shoulder. The sun blazed in her eyes, piercing them and the sound of her heart was deafening to her ears but she tried to calm herself. She knew what had to be done. Looking around carefully and made sure there was no one around to see it she pulled out her knife that was tied with a strap of clothe to her thigh. Duo was bellowing at her now. Raja saw in his eyes a deep fear, that she was about to kill his friend but she shook her head and tried to quiet him quickly.

She placed a finger to his lips and he went silent. There was an understanding between them as they locked gazes.

"Do not be afraid," she whispered. "I mean him no harm."

She heard Quatre spluttering quietly from behind her and she turned away. Carefully holding his weight against her shoulders she placed the knife against the back of the pole and cut the bindings. His weight became heavier by the minute and when she stumbled backward she knew they had come off. Balancing the weight as best she could she lowered herself to the ground and held him against her. His eyes were twitching and he mumbled incoherently but he was awake. She pried his dry lips apart carefully with her fingers and held the pitcher to his lips.

He realized it was water and soon he gained more strength and lifted his neck drinking greedily all of the contents of the pitcher.

"More," he whispered grasping her wrist. His grip was weak. Raja immediately put the pitcher back to his lips but as he drank she frowned.

Moore he said…I've heard that word before. I know what it means. I knew what it meant when he said it…but how…?

"More please." He moaned as she pulled the pitcher away. She stared down into his eyes and saw pain. But she held the pitcher out of his reach.

"Too much water and your heart will flood. You will vomit your blood and die." He gazed at her, breathing heavily and suddenly she realized what she had done. He was halfway into her lap. Free from his binds.

"I'm sorry." She murmured pulling him up. "I have to tie you back up. Now- before anyone sees!"

"Quick," she ushered him back to the pole but he as he stood up he just rubbed his wrists and stared around. Raja watched the way he looked at her then at the village and she knew what was going through his head. Her eyes widened taken aback.

She had definitely made a mistake.

"No! Please Quatre…if you run..they'll find you….They'll find you!"

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"Daia! Sawa," The girl clawed her hands softly against his chest pushing him back towards the pole. There was worry and pleading in her eyes. And he could see it. He knew he would be betraying her kindness if he went through with it.. Could he do that…and would it even be worth the risk?

"Qooatraay," she whispered. Her eyes were a vivid blue, they were wide and full of sadness.

"Hodi nai kome mwaka ujao nao lewa." He glanced at the others but their expression of surprise were helpless.

"Nao Lewa..!" She murmured shaking her head. He knew she was telling him it was hopeless. That he couldn't get away. But he couldn't bear the thought of those wretched bindings any longer…the thought sickened him.

"What are the odds, guys?" Quatre asked quietly. Heero was the first to be stunned out of his silence.

"Against you completely. We're out numbered Winner."

"She's right Quatre. Don't do it. We can't risk it.." Trowa said. Quatre looked at the ground deftly ignoring the girls attempts to push him back to the pole. Finally he forced his body to move and stumbled back into place. Raja quickly set to work on tying him back up again, Duo studied her as she did this. She was timid of Quatre, there was a fine underline of anxiety in the way she moved. She was afraid he might try to attack her at the last moment. And afraid she would get caught. He couldn't blame her. Quatre's mental stability could be very unsettling especially in times like these when he had little control over his thoughts and actions. Duo wondered if Quatre was really even having trouble breathing in the first place..or if it had all been an act. He grew upset thinking about how easily manipulated he was..he should've known better and just saved Raja the danger of getting in trouble in the first place.

Raja secured him in his bindings a little looser then before but enough to keep him standing. She saw his discomfort and she touched his cheek with a look of pity. She repeated something she had said earlier and Duo guessed it was an apology. Quatre seemed to understand. He shook his head.

"It's alright. Thank you Raja." The girl nodded and backed away slowly until she reached the hill.

"What exactly was that about?" Duo demanded . Quatre looked taken aback by the off handed question but he shrugged.

"What do you mean?"

"Well I'll give you credit Winner you could have had me fooled. I thought you were dying- don't ever pull an act like that again."

"I wasn't acting Duo." Quatre replied frowning, his voice still small and weak.

"I honestly couldn't breathe. If you hadn't called Raja down for help I don't know what would've happened."

"Why would you even think about escaping then…- there's no where to go you don't even know where the hell we are!" Duo argued. Trowa and Wufei sent him warning looks but he disregarded them. Quatre was in a fragile state but he needed to explain his stupidity. Heero was glaring at Quatre too so it seemed like he agreed.

"Well…," Quatre started, "I really didn't expect her to untie me. But once she did I couldn't help but start thinking things. There's always a possibility. I could've untied Heero first and then-"

"And then what! Big bad Heero will take out the fifty of those natives with his iron fists while we pull out the map for home?" Duo asked sarcasm dripping from his words. Quatre said nothing.

"Look if you haven't noticed Quatre," Duo said trying to calm his voice down to a lighter note, " All of us…even Heero were bested by these people. They've lived in this desert place for their whole fuckin lives and we've only been here for four days. We'd need a miracle to escape…alive." Quatre glared at him.

"Well sorry for being the only one in this miserable Jungle rot that still has some hope left! - I should've known it would be too much to ask from the rest of you." He snapped. With that everything got quiet. Duo just settled his attention else where, and it seemed Quatre was trying to stab holes in the dirt with his eyes. He wouldn't look anywhere else. The day grew long and silent. Duo wondered if Raja would return to see them again that night…he could use something refreshing to think about. He hoped she wasn't angry with them.

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When Raja made her way back from the Gatherers cart, her hands red and smelling of blood from the meat she carried, she found Mikal standing outside the Aluk just waiting there. Raja looked over her shoulder and then back at him as she approached.

"Waiting for someone?" She asked. He nodded.

"You, actually. The Mansa wishes to see you. The prisoners are on their way to meet him as well. " Was it the tone in her brothers voice that stirred the omen of bad luck or was it just a fear deep inside of her that told her the Mansa had gotten wind of what she had done?.. The breath against her lips quickened to harsh pant and she nearly dropped the meat in her arms.

It was midday- and the sun scorched the valley now more then ever- but not even Palla himself could warm the blood in her veins that had turned to a frightening cold.

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After finally reaching their destination, a large sun dried dome made of sand, they stopped. Trowa was shoved to his knees. The ground inside the room was surprisingly damp and cool.

"What's going on…" he heard Quatre murmur beside him. His long bangs had been brushed aside and he swerved his head so that only one eye could be seen. Hidden well with his hair, his eyes began to wander around the room slowly. Calculating. Their bindings had been cut to release them and take them away, but Trowa soon discovered why the men had been so careless about them. There were twenty warriors within jumping distance of them. A glance at their outer appearance would appear as if they were heedless and uncaring of his presence however Trowa was no fool. Behind their blank stares, deep in their eyes he could see it. They were alert- exchanging looks of anxiety between each other. Trowa knew this finicky caution was a way of staying on their toes. Did he really seem that dangerous? He wondered to himself. But nonetheless he remained calm under their sharp rebuking stares.

Wufei was aware of the odd friction in the room as well. He couldn't understand why he would seem so intimidating. These men were well above him in age..and he was their prisoner. Unarmed. And unknowing. What could possibly make them so anxious?

Quatre and Duo sat in silence, too oblivious and wound up in their own private thoughts to notice what was going on around them. Duo was still a little upset about what had happened earlier. But now…he only hoped this wasn't the last time he'd ever get to speak with Quatre again. Or with any of them. There was too much he wanted to say to them that couldn't go unsaid before he died. They were the best friends he had ever had. It couldn't all be over…could it? He tried to think of something else to distract him. Over the days…he had become so tired. He knew his body was slowly shuting down. It would only be a matter of time. He just wished it had been sooner- one look at those men's faces told him he did not want to be put to death by their hands.

'Especially that bastard named Taleeben,' Duo found him standing in the front of the room next to a pedestal of furs- probably where their king sat. He had an intense look of smugness written all over his face and though Duo didn't know what it was for he felt the deep urge to slap it off. That was after all the guy that had smacked Raja. Anyone who hit babes was a complete ass whole in his eyes.

The silence stretched out. Duo chanced a quick look at Quatre but he caught it and they stared at each other awkwardly before deciding to look away.

There was movement in the front of the room. Duo saw someone round the corner from a shift in the pelts of fur that hung from the ceiling.

It was the old man, he stumbled slowly towards the center of the room and then with the help of his two little trusty servants was careful assisted to be seated. He looked worse then the last time they had seen him. His robes consisted again of animal furs giving him a regal air about him…only this time his head was adorned with a wooden crown intertwined with plumage of exotic colors. Duo gulped despite himself.

' Well if he's here…then obviously this isn't gonna be good…'

Suddenly Duo heard the sound of soft steps padding across the ground behind him and he turned to see who it was. Raja entered the room on the balls of her little feet, her head was held high and her expression was blank but he noticed how she tried to avoid the looks that the males gave her as she passed by them.

Now that she was here all of the puzzle pieces were starting to fit together and Duo instantly regretted ever calling her out from her home to come and rescue Quatre. He knew she was going to be punished. Their eyes met and for a moment he saw through her façade of confidence- sighting what truly was underneath it. Fear.

Out of instinct he moved to lift himself off of his knees and go to her. He had no idea what he was doing, he hadn't even thought about it. All he knew was that he couldn't sit and watch as she was put to whatever punishment they were going to give… He was immediately shoved back onto his knees, and when his legs crashed back into the floor he hissed in pain. So his right leg was alive after all..

As Raja walked stiffly in front of him Duo closed his eyes and hoped that this wasn't what it seemed.

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"But they saw her Mansa! They swore to me the truth- I shall have them brought in at once should you not believe them-"

The Mansas old grey eyes flashed towards Taliben and a grimace formed on his lower lip.

"I do not wish to see Yeebal or Ajule. I am sure they speak the truth. However…," His eyes strayed towards Raja who stood with her head bowed in respect, her lips sealed in silence.

"Raja has the upmost intentions in their safety and well being. I do not deny her the respect of that. They are not animals Taliben. They are human beings. And as such they will be treated no better no worse then any of our other temporary prisoners were until I say different." His eyes turned sharp.

"And I'm well aware of your antics Taliben. I know the point you are trying to make and I tell you now- I will not allow you to hound her this way. Raja has always done her duty under my regulations and if she had to break them then there must have been a very relevant reason," he reprimanded. Taliben looked scorched by his stern choice of words. He scowled when he saw Raja was no longer bowing her head but smiling in surprise. The Mansas frown lightened when he looked upon her.

"Is there anything you want to say child?" She turned and glanced at the prisoners before sighing in response.

"Yes. It is true that I cut one of the prisoners bindings. But it was only in the act of saving him from suffocating to death. The ropes were much too tight and his lack of water was making him choke to the point of death. I gave him water but I proceeded to tie him back up again immediately there after. Mansa forgive me if I have done you disrespect. I did not mean it. " The Mansa smiled fondly at her head that bowed towards his feet.

"All is forgiven Raja, do not dispair. I know you have a good heart and there is honor in your soul. You would not go against me intentionally. Taliben," He glared at his heir apparent.

"You will stop this harassment at once. You are not Kashkas leader yet.. Son."

Taliben said nothing that Rajas ears could hear. She dared to look across at him and nearly gasped in surprise. There was true fire in his eyes, a hatred and a malevolent desire unlike anything she had ever seen before. But as soon as it had come it was gone, replaced by a neutral expression and a nod.

"Yes Mansa."

"And as for the strangers," The Mansa said speaking louder so that they would hear. "What is to become of you..?"

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"I..I think he's talking to us!" Duo exclaimed gawking in surprise.

"Of course he's talking to us! He's looking at us you idiot!" Wufei snapped next to him. Duo turned suddenly with the urge to reach out and hug him. It was now or never...this was a sad sad ending.

"I'm sorry for always making fun of your face Wufei." Wufei gaped at him not knowing exactly what to say in response.

"Duo...this really isn't the right time for this," Quatre said looking back and forth between the two with worried eyes. Duo waved him off.

"No! He needs to hear it- now is as good as ever!" He turned back to Wufei.

"And you're name-," Duo continued passionately, "I swear I was only just messing! You don't look like a woman- I'm sorry if I ever hurt your feelings. And…and now this is goodbye!..-" He wailed and yanked his Chinese friend into a huge bear hug.

"I'm sorry for ever making jokes about your mom!- And Heero I'm sorry for putting estrogen in your drink and telling you it was water!"

Quatre choked and coughed into his hands to contain his laughter. And even Trowa was smiling.

"You did that!?" Heero asked bewildered setting the others off. Duo saw this and was confused. They were about to die and they had nothing to say? Why were they laughing.. There was nothing funny about it! Quatre was now full out roaring with laughter, Trowa was chortling himself and Heero was looking like he was about to kill someone. But Duo only wailed further into Wufei's shoulder who was slowly recovering.

"Baka," he growled prying Duos arms away from him, "Stop it!" He smacked him on the forehead. "Have some dignity before you die..you- you pansy!"

All was interrupted, when the five turned and heard the old man tittering in sheer delight. He leaned over and held his stomach, his servants swarmed about him but he shrugged them off and laughed even harder. Duo sat back confused. Why did everyone find this so funny!?

"He-…I think he likes it Wufei! Smack him again," Quatre said happily.

"What do you mean smack him ag-" Duo started.

Whack!

"Outch!" He glared at Wufei who was beaming with pleasure.

The old man was shaking with amusement.

"Again! Again!," Quatre clapped excitedly. Wufei grinned and kept smacking poor Duo despite his protests and soon the whole room was laughing. Even Raja couldn't help but crack a smile.

"This is making me feel much better," Wufei declared with a smile, giving Duo one final clap right across the head.

"Well I'm so glad I could be of service," Duo replied grumpily rubbing his head. He glared at the others but soon their smiles were contagious and he couldn't help but chuckle a little as well. The little old man sat up after containing himself and sighed.

"Kasha muundo wa kale Si muun wa kisasa Ni kazi ya watu wale sidhaniya ni Mombasa Usifanye mak'elele meli pa men giak pesa. " He said with a small grin. The boys exchanged looks of confusion and the old man clapped his hands. The males immediately stepped forward and with that the five of them were brought up from their knees and taken away.

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Raja decided she wasn't going to even begin to try and figure out exactly what just happened, for all she knew…Woof woof and Duo were having a lovers brawl, but what was important was that the Mansa was highly amused by their antics and was put in a much lighter mood than she had seen him in a long time..it was good to see him truly laugh again. The crows feet appeared on the sides of his eyes as he sighed and settled himself down.

"They are odd ones I'll tell you that Raja…" He said wryly. "And now that I have seen they aren't nearly as dangerous as we thought I shall be lenient with their bindings. They shall be tied securely to their stations but not bound." Taliben was about to protest loudly against it but one warning look from the Mansa silenced his tongue.

"Also," he continued addressing the guards, "You will see to it that they are moved to a place with more shade. I saw that their skin was severely burned. Let's not let Palla overdo himself yes?"

"Thank you Mansa," Raja murmured. She was nearly speechless by his act of kindness. The Mansa nodded.

"I will retire now," he said, hauling himself up from the chair. He was led away carefully by the hands of his servants. Raja felt like dancing, she was so happy that they had made such an impression on him. She wished she could speak their language so she could tell Duo what talent he had in making people laugh. She would be sure to be more kind to Woof woof too, for it was partially his doing as well. Suddenly a hand reached out and grabbed her wrist, the startling pressure of its grip bringing her back to reality. Talibens eyes flashed upon her own like a Tiger spotting its prey alone and unprotected. He came close. So close that she could smell his breath as it blew in her face when he spoke.

"You will not win this Raja. Sooner or later…they will die. " He snarled. Raja lifted a single brow.

"Is that so? Well if that is to pass…" She stepped closer. Eye to eye. Nose to nose. "Remember..," She whispered, "it will not be by your hand."

She yanked her wrist out of his grip and turned sharply on her heel sauntering back the way she'd came.

Taliben was left alone in silence…boiling in his rage.

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A.N. k update right here!! Duos forehead saves the day! Haha ok ok so remember to vote!!!! Thanks!