Hey guys whats up? Heres the next chappie, its probably my worst, I wasn't exactly sure of how to go about this but whatever.

I don't own TT (starts crying and wailing)

Chapter 11

Ryan raised a brow at me,

"You have never been one to be so open, Kori"

I blushed and replied,

"You have never been one to pry"

Drake chuckled lightly and Ryan grinned,

"Well, as long as you and Drake don't start sparring we'll be good"

Drake laughed,

"Just cause I kicked your ass!"

"Uh, NO! I kicked your ass right across the training field!" Ryan protested, glowering at Drake.

"Sure, sure. Just keep telling yourself that" Drake grinned, watching as Ryan wrinkled his nose.

"Whatever"

Drake laughed,

"Hey, now worries Ryan, besides, you won anyway"

I watched as the two boys bickered and I thought to myself, Drake had easily admitted he had lost a battle to someone else, Richard would never have done that, he would have been a stubborn jerk and refuse to admit that he lost. Maybe, Drake really was someone I could trust, not to lie, to be there for me?

"Kori, I'll see you later, alright, and watch out for him" Ryan gave me a grin and pointed look at Drake who started laughing,

"Don't worry man, Kori's fine"

I nodded and then thought of something,

"Ryan, where am I staying?"

Ryan looked to Drake,

"What do you think of the river houses?"

Drake nodded,

"Perfect"

Ryan looked back at me smiling,

"Down by the main river, Drake will show you"

I nodded and gave Ryan a hug,

"Thank you" I whispered in his ear, and he smiled,

"No worries"

Ryan walked away, and I noted that numerous Raiders were walking along the streets, in peace, not what I would've thought.

"Drake you have no idea how different your home is then I thought" I murmured.

"You thought that we would be all full or brutality and rudeness, with blood lust and war on our minds twenty four seven?" he asked, grinning at me.

"Yes" I admitted, blushing.

He laughed,

"That's what we want people to think. But we are Raiders and we are feared, we do kill, but we are not brutal murderers, we have reasons, but people refuse to see them. We have created an image that cannot be broken and people are terrified of us, you know, you could be a Raider if you wanted"

I glanced at him, thinking about his proposal, and then of Tamaran, my home, what could I do.

"Drake that's a big step, I mean, I was destined to go back to Tamaran, unfinished business, but being here…" I trailed off, looking around at the beautiful city.

"Don't worry Kori; there is plenty of time for decisions"

He smiled at me, wrapping an arm lightly around my waist, and I felt…protected.

"Come; let's show you your new home"

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We strode along through the city at a leisurely pace, Drake explaining things to me with patience and sincerity.

I was amazed at many things, and every now and then I caught sight of a Spirit Wolf, darting in and out of sight.

Drake led me through a river and I was amazed to see grass sprouting up as we entered more of the city.

We ended up stopping a group of small arched houses of the same black stone as the other buildings. He waved his hand in a waiter like manner towards one place and I gasped.

It was beautiful with an arch over the doorway, and huge windows. One storey, but beautiful with a sharp roof. The front door was beautiful, carved with intricate designs and the door handle was silver.

"You're new home Koriand'r"

He opened the door for me, and I brought my hand to my head as we entered. It was large an spacious, there was no TV and computers, but a gorgeous fire place, soft furniture that I could sink into and beautiful rugs littered the floor.

"Drake this is amazing" I gasped, staring around me.

"You like then?" he asked grinning.

"I love it"

"Hmm" he hummed, leading me through to other rooms.

The bedroom was amazing with a large four poster bed covered with black sheets and red drapes. There was s window seat in one corner which over looked the entire city.

"We are on a slight rise here, you can see nearly everything" Drake mused standing next to me.

I had an on suite bathroom, beautiful and regal.

"Drake this place is awesome!" I exclaimed, running my hands over the vanity.

"It was designed by the old designers of the Tamaran Palace"

I looked up at him,

"Old?"

"Yeah, didn't Ryan tell you?"

"No"

"Komand'r came back a year ago and took seize of the throne. Lord Galfore died"

"No"

I leant on the vanity, tears rolling down my face.

"How did he die?" I whispered throatily, not letting Drake see my face.

"Supposedly he died of an illness, no one really knows, Komand'r kept it all hushed, she runs Tamaran like a slave country, but no one dares defy her, she holds the power of the Dark Jewel"

I looked up, horrified,

"She traveled to through the most dangerous solar system to find the Jewel, and she un-locked the cryptic code? How?" I demanded, the tears falling from my face as I gripped the vanity tightly.

"No one knows, we gathered the information from Tamaranians who fled from her power. I thought Ryan would have told you" He said quietly.

I sobbed freely; Galfore had been my father, my nanny after my parents died. He couldn't be dead! And Komand'r, the traitor, the low life dirty bitch, she was banished, and now she as the Dark Jewel. The one item that makes her near invincible. It had been locked away centuries ago supposedly by X'hal; Warrior Goddess after it caused mass destruction.

"I need to speak to Ryan now" I whispered hoarsely, looking up at Drake.

"Come with me" Hs said quietly.

I realized that Drake didn't hold that comforting sense that Richard had. When I was with Richard he would comfort me, and would feel safe. With Drake I felt protected but I didn't feel… He wasn't Richard.

I followed him out house, and we ran across the city, I was too horrified and appalled to fly.

"He's in there" Drake pointed to the large building ahead of us and I picked up my pace, and rushed to the door, banging on it mercilessly.

Ryan opened it, and I saw Enara'r looking over his shoulder.

"Ryan, we need to talk" I commanded, the tears flowing again.

"Kori what's wrong?" he asked, by my side in an instant.

"I need to speak to you and Enara'r privately, about family matters" It wasn't a complete lie.

"Drake, can I have a moment alone?" I stated, more than asked.

He nodded,

"I'll be around"

I entered their home and Ryan closed the door behind me.

"We need to talk somewhere privately" I said, wiping my eyes.

Ryan and Ena led me down the hall and into a spare room. It was filled with battle plans and weapons.

"This is our most secure room in the house" stated Ena, closing the door behind us.

"Why didn't you tell me Galfore died, why didn't you tell me about Komand'r?" I demanded, hurt and confused.

Ryan gave me a pained look,

"I didn't want you to be hurt"

"But I would've found out anyway!" I cried, staring at him with teary eyes.

"I didn't want you hurt!" he said, his voice getting louder.

"I could kill her!" I screamed, smashing my fist into my hand angrily.

"Kori, calm down, we've thought about this before, and we're trying to come up with a plan to take the throne away from her." Ena said calmly.

I looked to Ryan,

"You haven't told her, have you?" I asked quietly.

Ryan gave me a 'not now' look and Ena looked at him confusedly.

"Tell me what?"

Uh oh, maybe I said the wrong thing.

"Ena don't worry about it right now" Ryan muttered, glaring at me.

"Ena, Ryan is the crowned prince. Komand'r is out older sister, she was supposed to have the throne, it was mine, but I turned it down after Ryan ran away and gave it to my nanny, Galfore. I was coming back to take my rightful place, but it seems someone beat me to it"

Ena stared at both Ryan and I in amazement.

"You are the Prince?" She asked, staring at him.

"Yes" he said reluctantly.

"Why didn't you tell me?' she asked, slightly hurt.

"I didn't want to be known as Prince, I wanted to be me" he said softly, and I could tell they were gonna kiss and make up in about…

"Don't worry Ryan; I love you no matter what"

Yip, there they go, kissing like there's no tomorrow.

"Uh guys, I'm still here!" I exclaimed gently, crossing my arms over my chest.

They pulled away, blushing.

"Right, so what do we do?" asked Ena, scratching her head nervously.

"I don't know, she has The Dark jewel, nothing can defeat that!" said Ryan, looking at me worriedly.

"Yes there is" I said softly, looking at them knowingly.

"Kori I forbid it!" snapped Ryan, glaring at me.

"You can not order me around Ryan" I said softly.

"You can't seriously be thinking what I hope you're not thinking" said Ena, shaking her head.

"I am. I am going to retrieve the Gem of Light, the only thing that can defeat darkness. I will travel to the ends of time to find it because if Koma has that Jewel, she could wipe out Earth, and the Raiders, no one has the power to prevent it. We need that Gem" I said forcefully.

"Kori, you are headstrong, but this is too much, even you don't have the skills to get past the traps and warriors X'hal set when she imprisoned them"

I stopped and then smiled grimly,

"I might not, but I have a few friends who could make all the difference."

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