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6.

I watched them and laughed to myself. The mercenary did not realize what kind of woman he had taken on. They rode as I watched them, the three Kalid-Na'in and their captive Princess.

The mercenary was adapting well to the life that I had forced him to take. I wanted him dead, and through means of my own I would make him so. I would have my revenge on him. I would get revenge for what had been done to me so many years before.

The poor girl was holding up well, considering the ride that the mercenary was taking her on. She would do well for her part.

I laughed again; he would die, and not in battle like he would have hoped. He would die by the hands of one he loved, I was sure of it.

I would have my revenge, and it would sate my thirst for the blood that the mercenary had taken from me. He would pay. He would pay for my lost blood with his own lifeblood.

I laughed, and watched them ride until they reached the haven where even I could not see.

He would beg for mercy when the time was right. I knew it.

I wrapped myself in fire and released my hounds.

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-A/N- I know, i know...this chapter was really short!! I promise, the next ones will be longer!!! Really. This is just to introduce the major source of evil in the story. As far as I've got this mapped out, after this chapter is a very long one.

Thank you to Ko-Shani for picking a title and suggesting one!!

1. Shattered Decorum.

2. Ceremonial Swords

3. A King's Promise

4. Broken Promise (thank you to maplerose!)

5. A Deadly Promise (thanks ko-shani!)

6. Other...you supply...

So, take your pick and tell me either in a review or send e-mail to me at: shardsofsong@aol.com

I would aslo like to thank my reviewers...:o)

::Ko-Shani: wow- no questions? lol...well, this chapter should (i hope) raise some questions...!!!

Over Thanksgiving Break, i should have a nice amount of free time to get lots posted. :oD

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