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The Cliché Romance

Chapter 9

Several weeks had gone by since Reaver's party. Since then Avril has kept to herself, avoiding everyone in the castle. She felt alone and helpless, but she was proud to be one of the few that has stood up to Reaver, and lived. She just goes to do her chores and then spends her free time in her room. Barry brings food to her but he worries about her, she barely smiles anymore. He wishes he could do something but he doesn't know what.

During this time, The Prince had managed to overthrow his brother, Logan. Causing a horrible effect over the kingdom. Turns out the prince was no better than the King. People have to pay a fee in order to have children, taxes were raised even higher, and the beautiful lake was drained. How could he do this?

Meanwhile Reaver was in his study writing a note to the new King of Albion. He was preparing to leave the city of Bowerstone and move back to Bloodstone. He'd had it with Avril, he didn't know how but she knew more about him then he thought and he didn't like that one bit.

'Greetings your majesty. I do hope your battle against the dark forces, so intent on destroying our way of life, went well. It would be such a disappointment to find you all dead when I return. For, yes I must take my leave now and attend to a matter of a, somewhat, personal nature. It is a regular appointment of mine, one that grows more tiresome with every passing year. Perhaps I will tell you more about it one day. Until then, allow me to say that it has been a privilege to serve you and I, eagerly, anticipate doing so again in the near future. Tatty bye. -Your friend and loyal attendant, Reaver'

Reaver folded the letter and put it in an envelope. Giving it to one of his couriers he started making his way to the main room. He called for Barry who came with haste.

"Yes, Mastah Weavah?"Barry said. Reaver turned and looked at him.

"Mr. Hatch, I would like you to get Miss Avril ready. We are leaving Bowerstone." Barry looked at Reaver a bit nervous.

"Yes Mastah Weavah." Barry bowed and left the room. He immediately went to Avril's room and knocked.

"Go away.." she said harshly. Barry sighed and looked down.

"Miss Avwil, I'm coming in." Barry carefully entered, seeing Avril sitting on the floor with her ipod. He looked at it curiously. "What is that?" he asked. Avril looked at him and smiled gently.

"It's called an ipod. Where I'm from, people use this to listen to music." Barry approached her and looked at it intrigued. She looked at him trying not to laugh."Would you like to try it?" she asked. He looked at her not really sure if he wants to or not. She just handed him one of the ear buds and he took it from her and looked at it. "Put it in your ear." she pointed to her ear, showing him the other one. He sat down next to her on the floor and looked at the ipod as he put the ear bud in. Avril had the right bud in her ear and Barry had the left, making it where he had to sit particularly close to her so it wouldn't be pulled out. She looked at him with that sweet smile of hers. Oh how he missed seeing her smile.

"Are you ready?" she asked. Barry nodded and watched her scroll through a few songs. Suddenly music began playing in the ear piece, making Barry jump.

"That is amazing!" he shouted. Avril giggled and turned it up a bit.

"It's a song my dad wrote for my mom. He sang it to her on their wedding day." she said looking down and smiling. She then began singing along with the song. "put your two lips on me baby, my head starts getting dizzy, don't give me a flower all I want is you.." Barry listened to her strong voice. She smiled as she sang this song. It reminded her of her parents. "-you put your hand in mine, you went up to my head, just like a glass of wine. Girl you sparked my attention like a firefly, made me happy to be alive." Avril stopped and looked over at Barry, blushing. "S-Sorry" she laughed. Barry looked at her smiling.

"No, it was beautifool." He paused for a moment."So yow faddah wote that, did he?" Barry asked.

"Yes" Avril said, smiling as she paused the music and turned off her ipod. Barry looked at her and smiled a bit. Avril's expression became a bit more serious as she looked at Barry."Can I...be honest with you?" she asked. Barry looked a bit taken back by the sudden change but he nodded.

"Show. What is it?" Barry asked. Avril looked away for a moment trying to figure out how to say it.

"I thought you would be more like Reaver. All hot-headed and perverted-not to mention annoying." She tried to sound oblivious to his true character, but he did seem different than in the game." I don't see how anyone could be attracted to him...personality wise" she corrected herself. She wasn't about to admit it out loud but she was attracted to him. But the personality was a major turn off.

"Oh," He laughed nervously."It's not like it'd mattah." Avril looked at Barry and tilted her head.

"Matter?" she asked.

"It doesn't mattah." Barry looked down. Avril looked at him sad. Come to think of it, between him and Reaver, it would seem Reaver would get all the attention. Avril could tell he was lonely."by tha way." Barry said."Mastah Weavah wanted me to get you weady."

Avril looked at him confused."Ready for what?" she asked.

"We ah going to be leaving fow Bloodstone this evenin." Avril turned a bit pale.

"Bloodstone?" she asked."Why there?"

"Mastah Weavah thinks its time to move back." Barry looked at her." Don't wowwy, I will be theah too."

Avril smiled."Well, that makes me feel much better." Barry looked at her shoulder.

"How is yow shouwdah?" Avril looked at him and then at her shoulder.

"Oh! It's much better." she smiled at him." I owe you big time for those healing potions." she giggled. Barry just smiled and began getting up off the floor. Avril got up and looked at Barry again. She was sad. She wishes she could do something for him so he wouldn't feel so lonely and left out."Hey, Barry?"

Barry was at the door. He turned and looked at Avril and jumped when he saw she was close. He was about to say something when suddenly she drew in close and kissed him on the cheek. His eyes widened as he blushed. Avril pulled away with a smile.

"Thank you."

Barry was speechless. He smiled nervously, which was new for him. Normally he liked having girls on him, but she was different. He actually had feelings for her.

"Yow welcome." he said as firmly as he could, and walked out of the room holding his cheek.

Avril smiled and went back to get a few things ready. She wasn't sure why Reaver wanted to go back to Bloodstone with her."That's so strange." she said out loud to herself. But then she stopped.

'Wait.' she thought.'Reaver is leaving Bowerstone. So that means...' Her eyes widened. "That bastard is trying to sacrifice me to the Shadow Court!" She crossed her arms and had half the mind to go in there and give Reaver a piece of her mind, but that would result in another bullet wound. She paused and smirked.'ok then' she thought to herself.'if he wants to play with me, I'll play his little game...' she looked at her bag which contained her art project-the sculpture of the Dark Seal. Oh this was going to be good...

A/N

Hey guys! I hope you enjoyed this chapter! The song I used for this chapter belongs to Jimmy Needham, called Firefly. I LURV this song!

I have a question for yah! I will let you decide who she falls for! Do you think she should fall for Barry Hatch? OR, do you think she should fall for Reaver? Give a review or you can send me a PM :) THANKS!