A/N: HI guys and girls. I hope you're not angry at me but my other fics started to scream at me and I'm weak, so very, very weak. :D
I'm glad that you like the previous chapter, and that people are getting enjoyment out of my one liner. That final sentence was a last minute thing I honestly didn't realise I was writing.
Well I hope you enjoy this latest offering. I'm sorry that it's not as long as some of the others.
Warnings: Nothing specific.
Sneaking around
When sneaking around the shadowed halls of a castle, there are two important rules you must follow.
The first rule of sneaking is the choice of cloak. Stay away from black cloaks that would allow you to blend into the shadows, instead choose a dark blue or even a bright blood red. I personally suggest the red, as there is a small, minuscule, a one in a billion chance that you will encounter a guard with diminutive intelligent. When this guard tries to stop you, an innocent sorceress out after hours to plot of a scheme, you will have to kill him, preferably with a dagger. Whilst it is regrettable that you must further lower the average intelligence of the kingdom that is your enemy, it is unfortunately necessary. However, a red cloak hides the blood stains, so you won't immediately alarm others who spot you, and you still look fashionable.
The second rule may sound illogical but that is far from the truth. When sneaking around, do not stick to the shadowy areas and hidden alcoves. Instead walk boldly down the middle of the corridor, only stopping at corners to see if anyone is around it. Walking down the centre gives you a sense of purpose that helps weave the illusion that you are doing nothing wrong. This is especially useful when in fact you are sneaking out to confer with your co-conspirer. This advice is also true if you need to acquire a horse. Just act like there is nothing wrong with riding out in the middle of the night; the guards at the gate will not stop you or even report your actions.
So just follow these simple rules and you will be successfully sneaking out of enemy fortresses like any great sorceress.
A/N; This is a classic for Merlin villains. At least Merlin and the Knights hide before pushing someone out as a distraction.