Hello again, I was such a writing mood I couldn't help but upload another chapter so soon. I'm hoping maybe to finish this as Fable 3 comes out.. even if I'm a few days off. I'd also like to add that Im moving this chapter rating up to a M.
I'd love some more reviews. Also Ive now decided how I want the story to go and who ends up doing what..
Sparrow awoke from a very strange dream, one she never planned to go through opened her eyes only to find that she wasn't in fact dreaming. She was in a very familiar house, A house she knew belonged to Reaver's mother, she scanned the room looking for Reaver when her eyes finally landed on his bed, she found he was gone.
Probably away with Willow trying to see if he can screw her one last time, Thought Sparrow. She really thought she had made progress with Reaver. When yesterday he had broken down with her, telling her that he wasn't Reaver at all that he was a coward named John. But then when she got to Reaver's home and next thing she knew he was drinking and flirting almost as nothing had changed.
Sparrow got out of the dusty, old bed and stood on the brown oak flooring, She picked up her bag and rummaged through it, while rummaging she found a old fashioned dingy dress and decided it would do. After looking all round the small room she decided that Reaver wasn't watching and changed into it. While putting on her shoes she saw something, She then pulled a Obsidian Kantana out from under the bed and put it on her back and covered it with a villagers cloak, thanking Theresa mentally for not leaving her unarmed. Approaching the top of the stairs ready to descend Sparrow heard voices below. One she noted right away as Reaver's.
"John, darling your acting very odd these past days, you sure your ok?," Asked Reavers mother with concern in her voice.
"Yes, Yes, I'm fine I'm just acting a little off my peak because I have to venture on trip in two days and fair wells are an annoying inconvenience". Replied Raver boredly.
That's the Reaver that I know thought Sparrow. John may have surfaced in Reavers emotions in a state of shock but Sparrow was sure that the real John wasn't coming back and Reaver was not going to let the Spire take away his powers. Though Sparrow still felt pity in knowing that Reaver was soon to go through a great loss and these two days were very important to him.
Sparrow heard laughter coming from the room was female but definitely not that of Reaver's mother.
"Oh John, you sound like a nobleman." Laughed someone who Sparrow realised was Willow.
Sparrow couldn't help but laugh at this too. She was imagining Reaver speaking like a commoner or better yet swearing like a drunk. The Reaver she knew wasn't anything like the Reaver they must have known. Sparrow still laughing lightly went down one more step to get a better listen.
"Well Sir John," said Willow in a mocking tone. "Shall we venture on our walk through the fields today like we planned? or shall you stay here and we shall make tea while discussing how irksome the economy is?."
Sparrow heard both Reaver and his mother laugh at this and decided now would be the best time to make her appearance down the stairs. With all the skill of a chicken Sparrow tripped on her third step and fell down the final ten. With each step Sparrow let out a very unlady like noise. By the time she reached the bottom, Reaver, his mother and Willow where standing there with varying expressions. Willow was in a sate of shock similar to that of Sparrow the day before. Reaver's mother was scrambling in complete worry and Reaver was standing before her hand stretched down trying to keep a massive grin off his face and failing.
"Sparrow," said Reaver cheerfully. "How nice of you to drop in".
Sparrow grabbed Reavers hand and was gracefully pulled to her feet. When standing she gave Reaver a scowl and started fixing her dress.
Reaver drew Sparrows attention away from the dress and introduced her to willow.
"Sparrow this is my future bride, Willow and Willow this is Sparrow shes my cousin , Shes a traveller. I'm venturing with her to Samarkand in two days." said Reaver indicating to them both.
"Im awfully sorry we got off on the wrong foot yesterday. John explained everything the S'morning." said Willow sounding genuinely sorry.
Sparrow, who was now getting a better look at Willow noted that she was beautiful but in a simple way. It was just like Reaver to pick a simple girl with blond hair and large breasts to fall in love with. Sparrow laughed inwardly at this thought.
"Its not a worry at all, Its really my fault." said Sparrow "I was just shocked as to how John here could get someone so beautiful like you."
All three woman laughed while Reaver gazed at his reflection in a pale of water. He looked good he thought, Otherwise so many woman wouldn't practically through themselves at him. He was the perfect man. He was handsome, skilled and not to mention care free.. Maybe a little to care free. No. He wasn't going to think about this for a second longer, he was Reaver and these next two days would be lived by Reaver a care free man and not the pathetic boy John who was so scared and broken.
"Erm.. Sparrow, If you ladies are quiet done with your little deliberation, perhaps we could discuss a few matters in private." said Reaver with a mixture of annoyance and uninterest.
Reaver went outside beckoning Sparrow to follow, she obeyed and shut the creaky wooden door behind her. Once outside Sparrow spotted Reaver sitting under a oak tree near by. Walking towards him Sparrow couldn't help but wonder when Reaver became so posh. Before she could voice her question, Reaver motioned her to sit down beside him.
Sparrow again obeyed and awaited Reavers matters..
"Today," said Reaver smoothly, "I go on a walk with Willow but just as she goes to say something important.. There's screaming coming from the village. I of course ran back to find bandits and therefore skillfully murder everyone of the buggers, but I don't get there fast enough and one or two people die."
"Okay, so this time why don't you stay with willow and I'll handle everything here." Said Sparrow with a kind smile, She felt like fighting to let off a little steam.
Reaver looked deep into Sparrows eyes. Just as Reaver went to say some form of thanks back, he coughed and said unmoved, "that's all fine and dandy Sparrow but the two people who die, they need to die again don't they?".
Sparrow nervously replied, "I guess so, But Theresa said we could make some changes.." Sparrow motioned to the Seal in her bag.
"Yes, but those two people who die make a big impact on future events." said Reaver becoming slightly impatient, This of course was not unseen by Sparrow. "One of the people who die makes me ...very upset so to speak, and when I'm spotted upset someone or something rather, gives me an offer."
"One you couldnt refuse." Stated Sparrow quietly. Sparrow was sure she knew what was coming next.
"So, Sparrow In short when those pesky bandits come make sure they kill a new born baby and my mother". Reaver said coldly.
Sparrow was so shocked by what she heard. It was obvious to her now why Reaver was the way he was. Why he did what he did. Sparrow sat still beside Reaver and gently put her hand upon his knee and leaned her head against his shoulder.
Reaver didn't want any of Sparrows pity. He was the great Reaver and he had no emotions.
"Or.." Reaver added after seeing Sparrows affection. "You could just kill all the bandits and finish the Innocents off yourself, I could always do it if you haven't got the stomach, details aren't an issue."
Sparrow was disgusted, She fooled herself into thinking she was seeing a new type of Reaver. He was as cruel as ever. she was never going to see the true Reaver ever again and it sadden her to find this pitiful excuse of a man with no morals.
"You disgust me," was all Sparrow said quietly and got up to leave.
"Your hardly perfect Sparrow, so don't dare pity me. If you remember correctly, you came back from the Shadow court looking as young as ever. I know for a fact you sacrificed someone else's youth otherwise you wouldn't be here eh?." Just as Sparrow was about to but in Reaver added, "I didn't force you to do it".
with this final statement Sparrow ran off crying leaving Reaver there sitting there impassively.
Reaver had set off with Willow but this time he made sure to get further away from the village so as to not hear the screams from the bandit attack. On the way Reaver was thinking of ways he could fake crying at seeing his mothers dead bodice. Maybe he would actually cry?. No. not Reaver. he'd have make it look good though so the Shadow court would approach him.
When they both couldn't walk any further, Willow took a blanket out a bag and lay it upon the ground, she then took out a bottle of mead and sat on the blanket.
Reaver also sat down, He was partly excited to see how things would turn out without the interruption. Willow placed the bottle down on the blanket and threw her arms around Reaver. Reaver gently put his hands on her waist and the both locked in a passionate kiss. The kiss burned, Reaver kissed her more hungrily knowing that he would never get to feel this away again. Knowing that there was fire within him and the only person who could put it out was Willow, In hundreds of years only Willow made him want more. Then again he hadn't yet had Sparrow.. Why was his mind wandering to Sparrow when he had the love of his life right here in front of him.
Willow grabbed at Reavers shirt and pulled it up over his head breaking the kiss momentarily, revealing his tanned chest with defined abs. He had no hair on his body, he was completely smooth leaving his skin to shimmer in the sunlight. Willow placed a soft hand on Reavers chest and looked up into his face.
"John, there's something important I've been meaning to tell you." said Willow her voice filled with passion. Reaver had been wondering for hundreds of years what was coming next. He was filled with so much anticipation, He almost didn't want to know, knowing that he might regret it come tomorrow.
"Go on.." Reaver replied
What Reaver heard next was the thing he expected the least. It made him feel sick. So sick that he didn't want to see the Shadow court ever again.
"Im pregnant." said Willow with a smile .