A/N: I got a ton of good reviews last night and I am so honored that you guys like my story. When I say reviews I always include story or author alerts because that shows people like your story. Thanks again to 4-eyedDragon for letting me use her characters and plotlines. The whole dream was all 4-eyedDragon's plot. Please read her stories. They are really good, I promise you! But since you're here…. Read on!

Disclaimer: I do not own any of Tamora Pierce's books or the characters Alianne, Jane of Trebond, or any future characters I use from 4-eyedDragon's story.

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The months passed with no clues as to where George Cooper was. He continued to make mischief by saying Alanna had bewitched Jon into have sex with her. Alanna knew that one would come. She also knew the rumor that said Alanna was still bewitching Jonathan into marrying her was coming. It did. But other rumors surprised and hurt her the most. Such as Jonathan was ashamed to be the father of her child and didn't want to be her husband. She knew in her heart that wasn't true but it still hurt her because it had been one of her fears. She knew these rumors were started by George because she always received a note from Stefan that was from George saying that if she would come back to him he would make the rumors go away. It would also have the original rumor written at the bottom.

Aunt Jane stayed in the unoccupied bedroom in Jon's quarters. She plotted ways to add fuel to Alanna's hurt. She was never given the opportunity. Jon never left Alanna's side as the days and months passed. He didn't trust Jane, especially since she did nothing to actually help Alanna. She basically just stared at the couple, and thought about their love. She wanted to break it but didn't know how.

The night of April 29, Jon was sealing a letter to send to Thom telling him about Alanna's pregnancy. She hadn't wanted to bother his studies but Jon knew that Thom cared about his sister and would want to know about his niece or nephew. As he was leaving his chambers to give the letter to a messenger, Coram Smythesson intercepted him. "Coram! What are you doing in court? I thought you were in Trebond taking care of the estate." Jon exclaimed. "I've come to visit yeh and Alanna, to see if the rumors are true. Which I can see they are…" Coram trailed off when Alanna came to investigate the sound of Coram's voice. "Coram!" She ran and hugged him tightly. "I'm so glad you're here! Yes, the rumors are true. I'm having a baby! Can you believe it? I didn't think I'd have kids until… well... a while! Come in I have so many questions for you!" She let go of Coram and looked at his shocked face. "Jonathan, what have yeh done with the real Alanna?" Coram asked jokingly. Jon smiled and shrugged. "Nothing, she's taking to motherhood very well. Of course, once that baby is born, I'm sure she'll be itching to ride Moonlight again." He tweaked her nose and she blushed.

"Coram Smythesson, it really is you." Lady Jane entered the hallway. Coram bowed. "Lady Jane, it's been a while." He stood up and hugged Alanna's shoulders. "How's Thom doing?" Alanna asked as they walked inside Jon's chambers. Jon slipped the letter into Coram's bag while his attention was on Alanna. "He's studying and that's about it. I'm sure yeh've been having more adventures." He winked and Alanna blushed. Jon sat next to her on the couch and put his arm around her. Jane sat in a chair across from Coram's. She began to observe him as well.

After Alanna asked endless questions about Maude, Thom, and Trebond in general the group ate dinner. Coram had to leave early in the morning so he decided to turn in early. Before he went to bed, Jon intercepted him. "Would you please give this letter to Maude? I also slipped one in your bag for Thom." Jon smiled sheepishly and shrugged. "Alanna doesn't want to bother Thom with the confirmation of her pregnancy, but I think he should know." Coram grinned. "Aye, he should." Jon left and Coram went to bed.

Alanna and Jon were sleeping peacefully. Alanna was in her seventh month of pregnancy according to the healers. The baby kicked Alanna, hard. "Ow!" She woke with a start. Jonathan was immediately awake and alert at her cry. "Are you alright?" He asked concern etched in his voice. She nodded. "The baby just has a strong kick. He surprised me. Usually he warns me before with magic so you can feel it. I think he likes the pressure of your hand compared to mine. What?" Jonathan was staring at her with a funny look. "He?" Jonathan asked. Alanna blushed as was thankful for the darkness that hid it. "Well, the baby just kicks so strong and when I use magic the air turns amethyst and sapphire, which is like your magic. I just have a feeling." She shrugged and Jonathan chuckled. "Haven't you proven that a girl can kick just as hard as or harder than a boy? I think that the magic of the child is sapphire because that's the color of my magic and HER magic hasn't developed a color yet." Alanna looked at him with a surprised look. "I'm betting on a girl." He winked. Alanna countered with, "It'll be a boy". Then they went back to sleep, each wondering who was right.

April 30, was the day Aunt Jane noticed Alanna's ring. It had a thin band with a small diamond in the center of sapphires. The gems were tiny but full of worth. It was a ring Lady Jane recognized as the official engagement ring of the Contè line. Alanna didn't know that this ring had so much value. And Jane knew that the future king of Tortall was serious about making Alanna his queen. It was then she knew how to get revenge on Alianne through her daughter.

Alanna had one more week until her eighth month when Jonathan received news as the Voice. "George Cooper has surfaced." Jon informed Alanna as he packed his things. "He's down with the Bazhir tribe, Hunting Boar. And I have to go down there. Alanna sighed at the thought of being alone with her Aunt Jane. And the fact that she was going to miss Jon. "You're coming with me." Alanna looked to see if he was joking. But, he held out one of her saddlebags with a grin. She threw the bag on the floor and began kissing him.

"Eh-hem." Lady Jane cleared her throat and watched as Alanna and Jon, reluctantly pulled apart. "You have a visitor." She said as she turned on her heel. By doing so she revealed Maude, the village healer from Trebond. "Maude! You're here!" Alanna shrieked and ran to hug the woman. "Aye, it's me." She said as she stroked Alanna's hair. "No thanks to yeh! Yeh should have sent word to me the minute yeh knew yeh were pregnant. I have midwife training yeh know." Alanna pulled back from the hug. "I'm sorry, but everything has happened to fast. Did Coram tell you to come?" Maude looked at Jonathan with significance. "Jon, you didn't!" Jon shrugged. "You always talk of her and besides if you are to come along, you'll need a healer." Jon said, practically.

Early, the next morning Jon, Alanna, Maude, Raoul, and Gary set off for the South. They were going to stay with the Bloody Hawk tribe while Jon and the rest of the men found Cooper. Before Cooper had fled to the Bazhir, Alanna had received a letter from him listing a number of men who had been killed. He had signed it 'yours truly' and Alanna knew he had killed those men. That was why he had to die. He had gone insane and was killing innocent people. Alanna knew they had to stop him.

They reached the Bloody Hawk's site a week later, May 7. Maude was led to the healer's tent, where she would stay. Gary and Raoul followed the tribesmen to their tents, while another man led Jon and Alanna to the Voice's tent. They all unpacked and went to the feast that was being held for the Voice of the Tribes. Kara and Kourrem rushed to hug Alanna. "We're so glad you're back Alanna!" Kourrem exclaimed as she hugged Alanna close. She released her to Kara who eyed her stomach and grinned. "It is very good to have you back." She said and gently hugged Alanna.

The Bazhir would have never let Alanna stay with them if she wasn't carrying the Voice's child. Besides, the shamans of the tribe would have to had a severe talk to them if the ignored her. Alanna knew that and expressed her gratitude at the feast. After the feast the travelers retired after their long journey and slept until dawn. Jon, Gary, and Raoul, had to get to work on finding George Cooper. Alanna woke with them and said goodbye to all of them. She kissed Jon fiercely before she let him go. They rode off into the sunrise to find the man who was killing their people.