NAME CHANGE!! Too many stories are called 'Unfinished Business' and at the time I was just really struggling to come up with something, so now it's going to be *dramatic and slightly frightening music* 'Death or Doom?'! YAY!
To Anonomous: Hello MacNashi. Or is it Jemelon? Either way, QUIT IT!! Oh, and ever heard of 'subtle'? Try it some time. If it's not either of you, and no one I know, sorry, but it looks a whole lot like them!! *rolls eyes in despair but mainly to annoy MacNashi* Yes, there is going to be a HP/MR CO and it's going to be written by MacNashi and Jemelon, the crazies. And just in case anyone reading this is a crazy stalker, those are NICKNAMES.
To Hades Krazy Daughter: Thanks for reviewing a few times. It makes everything better when crazy people (like MacNashi and Jemelon) review randomly. And, no, I don't think 'grammaticalised' is a word.
NOT MY FAULT IF THERE ARE TYPOS!! Didn't have time to edit, sorry! *sighs in despair*
Chapter 7: A General Overview
Aaron watched angrily as Alyss skipped over to Halt. It had become a routine lately so he knew when Halt was going to show up. He grumbled to himself then moved a few steps to the right where he was able to get a better view of the tall, elegant girl. Alyss was probably a hundred times prettier than Gabriella, but whenever he tried to talk to her, the young apprentice Ranger glared at him. Aaron hated Will. He had turned Alyss against him, Aaron was sure of it. Will wasn't with Alyss at the moment, probably skulking around the forest or something. Aaron saw this to his advantage and marched tall and proud to where the beautiful girl was standing.
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'So what you're saying is that I should use my tracking skills to follow the Northerner?' Casca'de asked, slightly confused. 'Why?'
'Well, he is a danger to Araluen, the Skandian Oberjarl and many others,' Gilan explained. 'And you said you wanted something to do. Here's the opportunity.'
'Well, when you put it that way I can't think of any better idea,' Casca'de replied. 'I guess I'll see you later, I have country men to track.'
'Whoa,' Ailee mouthed to Gilan. 'That was strange. It's not everyday you see a potential enemy swap sides for another countries need. What's more, it wasn't even a need, but more of a wish.'
Gilan grinned at her. 'Well at least we know she isn't going to come back at us, I saw no lie in her eyes.'
'Oh, yes. Very reassuring,' Ailee rolled her eyes. 'By the way, you still haven't explained what we are going to do. Are we going to go find Halt or not?
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Alyss watched Halt carefully. He had recently seen Aaron off but he was sure to come back. He always did.
'Stupid drat of an idiot is watching us again,' Halt grumbled.
'Come Halt. Pauline has informed me that Gilan recently arrived at your apartment. Let's go.'
How could she stay so calm? Halt wondered bitterly. He hated the boy as much as Will.
'I'm not going to let that boy know where I live,' Halt muttered to Alyss.
Alyss rolled her eyes. 'Halt everyone knows where you live, it's not much of a secret.'
They had reached Castle Redmont a few days ago, but unfortunately the cook's son had followed them with his fiancée, who flipped her hair and flounced off as soon as she saw Alyss.
'I bet "he" doesn't,' Halt muttered under his breath, loud enough for Alyss to hear.
'Halt we know he doesn't know your exact location, but you have to go there sometime. Think of how Will would feel if you led hum to the cabin. He would hate it.'
Halt cursed realising she was right. He couldn't betray Will by staying at the little cabin. 'Fine. But make sure he's not watching.'
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Sorcha reared at Ailee's command and spun in a semi-circle, then gaining her balance as only a Ranger horse could, galloped past the cabin before Gilan could say 'Well done.'
Ailee trotted Sorcha out of the trees and Gilan smiled. His apprentice was going well. THey had decided to meet Alyss and Halt a few hundred metres away from the cabin. While they waited for them to arrive, Ailee was practicing her horsemanship skills under Gilan's insistence. She enjoyed this part of being a Ranger the most. Ailee enjoyed most of the Ranger training, but this was definitely a highlight. A few minutes later, Halt and Alyss strode into the small clearing.
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'Oberjarl, I've learnt that a treacherous swine has invaded Araluen,' a Skandian whispered to Erak. The Skandian was a messenger sent by Erak's friend, Svengal. Svengal had recently been promoted from a Skirl to a Jarl, a higher rank, and a privileged one at that.
Erak cursed. It could only have been Slagor II and Erak swore as he realised that, at first, he had forgotten Slagor II existed and the fact that he hadn't noticed his disappearance. Worse yet, he realised with a sinking feeling that he was going to have to ride a horse to get to Svengal quickly.
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