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This is actually a continuation of Chap.1 so…

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Chapter 2 will come soon I just can't promise when.

Tomorrow's the official start of S.Y. 2010-2011, but ours will be on June 16.

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My mood instantly changed at the mention of what happened 4 months ago. I also noticed my body's posture change to a fierce, protective one even though there's no threat. I feel like an idiot right now.

"Call me crazy for asking this, but, um, are Lissa &I going with you?" I knew this was coming.

"No."

"No?"

"No."

She put her hands on her hips, probably wanting to look fierce.

"Look, doesn't it seem reasonable that if you're going to talk about what happened to us then you should have us there?"

Sigh. I knew THIS was coming. I turned to full instructor mode now & shook my head at her we aren't going to have this argument now.

"The queen & some of the other guardians thought it would be best if you didn't go. There's enough evidence between the rest of us, & besides, criminal or not, he is—or was—one of the most powerful royals in the world. Those who know about this trial want to keep it quiet."

"So, what, you thought if you brought us, we'd tell everyone?" She's now coming again. "Come on, comrade. You really think we'd do that? The only thing we want is to see Victor locked up. Forever. Maybe longer. And if there's a chance he might walk free, you have to let us go."

She might've taken this so lightly. There are processes to follow. Mmm, she might've thought it was that easy. That he'd be arrested then locked up. I wish it have been.

"It's not my decision to make," I said.

"But you have influence. You could speak for us, especially if …" I hate seeing her like this, so fragile … so vulnerable … "Especially if there's really is a chance he might get off. Is there? Is there really chance the queen could let him go?"

"I don't know. There's no telling what she or some of the other high-up royals will do sometimes." Then I remembered; she needs to go back to her dorm unseen & I need to go to Alberta now. I reached to my pocket & handed her a set of keys.

"Look, I know you're upset, but we can't talk about it now. I have to go meet Alberta, & you need to get inside. The square key will let you in the far side door. You know the one."

"Yeah. Thanks."

She's sulking. I know it. I hated making her upset & I can't do anything to change it. Well, I can, but it isn't optional right now. I feel guilty. She started to walk away when I called out from behind her.

"Rose?" She glanced back. "I'm sorry," I said. My expression of regret turned to wary. "And you'd better bring the keys back tomorrow." Who knows? She might make a duplicate for those keys. Well, I trusted her anyway.

She turned away & kept going. As I watch her, I keep on thinking. I know it's unfair for them not to be there on their own trial. I wish I had the power to take them but I know I don't. I'm just another powerless guardian when it comes to these. Heaven knows I've tried. I just wish she'll see that.

Rose's now out of my sight, & with that I turned & walked away.