A/N: My apologies for not updating – these have been on my computer for a while and I just haven't had time with everything that's been going on. Anyway, don't forget to let me know what you think!

Vine Archer - Huh. I never noticed that. I don't think it says that in the book, but I don't remember reading that in any fanfics. That may just be me. Anyway, thanks for the review - I'm glad you liked them.

Beginnings

At the beginning of their friendship, Beka and Rosto never would have thought that they would end up as they had – in love. In a way, it was a new beginning for them, and a better one.

Middles

A brawl at the Dancing Dove was always a fierce one. Being the headquarters of the Court of the Rogue just made it nasty sometimes. As Beka ducked a knife, and Rosto slashed at a rusher who was overly-drunk, a lasso looped around them and jerked them together. Beka flushed and Rosto grinned. Something interesting always happened in the middle of the night.

Ends

They always said that the ends justified the means in the Court of the Rogue. Rosto wasn't particularly inclined to believe in that, much to Beka's relief. She knew how bad things could be if the Rogue himself believed that they could do whatever they wanted, as long as it would get a good outcome.

First

The first time Rosto kissed her was right after she had figured out that he had become the Rogue. To Beka's surprise, she actually liked it, despite wanting to slug him.

Last

Beka was almost glad that she hadn't been at Rosto's last duel. Almost. A tearful Aniki had come running to find her on Watch to tell her what happened. She was almost glad that she didn't have to see his lifeless body, but only almost. The only thing she regretted was not being able to see him one last time…

Hours

When he didn't come home on time one night, Beka was up for hours. There was no way she could sleep not knowing if Rosto was alright or not.

Days

Beka hated Court days. She was better about verbally reporting to the Magistrate, but she still hated them all the same. The only good thing was that she and Rosto got to spend more time together afterward.

Weeks

It had been weeks since Beka had spoken to him. No matter how many times he apologized, all he got was silence. He didn't know how much more he could take. It wasn't his fault that a bunch of Rats had attacked her in his name! They weren't even his sworn people!

Months

In the months during the Elkhound incident, they missed each other terribly. It was during that stretch that people began to realize how much they needed Beka. Rosto knew far too well how much he alone needed her. Without Beka, there was less and less to bring him back from being the Rogue…

Years

Beka and Rosto were happy for many years before he lost his life in a duel for his throne. They had thought that they would have many more ahead of them, but neither of them had counted on a challenger who could actually beat Rosto. No one had.