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"This" means that they're speaking in Tamaran/used for whispering/ or speaking French, you'll know the difference, and this is when they're thinking/their POV.

Thank you so much for reviewing. Sorry it took so long to update but the next update will not take forever because I have started writing it. :D Hopefully no one has lost interest. Here is chapter 11! :D

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Previous Chapter:

The door slowly opened and a young, tall Tamaranean stepped in. He quietly closed the door behind him as Kori stared in curiosity at the stranger before her.

"Morning, princess." he said.

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Your Reason Why

Chapter 11 – Troubled

"Good morning." said Koriand'r to the stranger before her. He was wearing a usual Tamaranean purple outfit and was very well built. He stood half an inch taller than her and had his dark red hair tied back into a small pony tail. A few loose strands of hair fell over his dark green eyes.

"I do not think we have met. My name is Caleb, Eryk is my cousin. I've been assigned to look after you." Caleb walked towards her and took her hand. He then kissed it and bowed.

"Nice to meet you…" she said as she slowly took her hand from his.

"I hope I didn't wake you–"

"Oh, no. It's fine." Caleb nodded.

"Very well, princess. Undress–"

"What?" Kori asked in alarm and disbelieve. Caleb gave out a chuckle while Kori's expression turned into an annoyed glare.

"You should've let me finished. Your bath is ready for you. You may undress in the bathroom that's–"

"Oh. Right. I'm sorry." Kori blushed.

I spent too much time on Earth.

"Are you going to let me finish any of my sentences?" he asked as crossed his arms over his chest.

"Sorry. I'll go now." Kori walked around the Tamaranean and stopped at the door. "Um… which one?"

"Down the hall." he answered.

"Thank you."

Caleb proceeded to open the door and Kori stepped outside. She headed in the direction of the bathroom and Caleb followed. Kori faced him.

"There is no need for you to follow me."

"Who said I was? Kitchen's that way. I'm supposed to make sure you eat." Kori blushed once more.

"Right..."

"A little paranoid, aren't we?"

"I haven't exactly socialized in a year…" she murmured.

"You seemed to do fine with the servants."

"I knew them from before and I really do not like commanding people to do things for me."

"Fair enough." Kori nodded and continued to walk. "Hey, Koriand'r?" he called out. She turned around to meet his gaze. "I'm not supposed to do this but…how about a tour of the kingdom after you're done? Re-meet your subjects?"

"Agreed."

oOo

'But, Joaquin, how could you leave me for my reincarnated evil half-sister? I thought you– you loved me!'

'Rebecca, you have to understand! I don't love you anymore! It just happened, besides, what about you and Lance?"

'Oh, Joaquim! It's not what you think!'

'I'm out of here.'

'Wait! Don't leave. There's something I must tell you!'

'What is it?'

'My reincarnated evil half-sister's father…Edward, is also your father! She's your half-sister!'

'Nooo!'

"What are you doing?" asked Raven. A surprised Garfield quickly changed the channel and dropped the remote. Victor quickly picked it up.

"We were just channel-surfing!" said Garfield.

"Oh, look. Football!" screamed Victor.

"Manly football!" added Garfield.

"Uh-huh. Anyway, do any of you have Richard's cell phone number? Mar'i wants to talk to him. I would ask Alfred but Bruce gave him the week off."

"He forgot his phone. It's up in his room." explained Vic.

"And it hasn't stopped ringing since this morning." complained Garfield.

"Well, I don't want to bother him at work."

"Hey, why don't we go to the park and get her mind off things?" asked Garfield.

"Good idea. I'll go get Mar'i." Raven walked out of the living room and disappeared down the hall.

"Dude, change it back!"

'Oh, Lance!'

oOo

"Why am I not allowed to leave the palace?" asked Koriand'r. Caleb placed his arm in front of her, stopping her from taking another stepped. Several servants passed by as Koriand'r and Caleb hid behind a nearby pillar.

"Pass." stated Caleb.

"You have 'passed' all my questions. What can you tell me?"

"I'm Caleb, Eryk is my cousin, you are Princess Koriand'r, I am your assistant, and I believe gloorgs do not make good pets." Kori gave him a glare making him laugh. "Come on, 'your highness.' This way." He took Kori's hand and led her down another hall.

They hid behind another pillar and waited for a guard to leave. Once the area was clear, Kori followed Caleb into a room. It was a small study with books along the shelves. The tall desk and chair were covered in piles of papers and thick folders. Kori spotted the small balcony and followed Caleb out into the balcony.

"It's the closest balcony to the ground and it's hidden by another balcony above. We can fly out of the balcony without anyone spotting us, cut thought the garden, and you'll be guard-free." He climbed on the stone railing and held out his hand for Koriand'r to take. Kori took it and climbed up as well. He then placed his arm around her waist and took off.

They landed near a quite area surrounded by many buildings. Kori looked around and received surprised stares from Tamaraneans floating by.

"This is new." she stated, referring to a nearby restaurant.

"After the war, new places were built and most places were remodeled. We have two hours until they find out we're not in the palace. Where do you want to go first?"

"Hungry?" Kori asked. She walked inside the restaurant and Caleb followed.

oOo

"Ne peuvent pas attendre, Dick." said a young woman's voice with a French accent through Richard's phone. He ran a hand through his dark hair. "Do not be late." she whispered.

Richard hung up the phone and leaned back in his chair with a pleased grin. A knock came from outside the office door and Richard immediately sat up straight.

"Come in."

"Did you finish working on the files from yesterday? I need to revise them again before I leave."

"Got them." Richard stood up and went through some files on his desk.

"I'm leaving tonight and I want everything ready for my departure. Is the dinner set up?" asked Bruce.

"For eight o'clock tonight… only he can't make it. He's sending his daughter." Richard handed Bruce the files and a stack of paper work. "Elaine wanted the favor."

"And daddy delivered."

"He already signed the contract. I'm just picking it up." Richard smirked.

"Keep it professional, Dick."

"I will but she's also my date, Bruce."

oOo

"Almost done?" Ryand'r asked from behind the couch. He was looking through old boxes and junk laying round.

"Don't rush me." Komand'r stood up and looked around. Ryand'r looked over at his sister. "We're going to need new parts."

"And food and Earth money…"

"And fix the generator. I'll need light at night or I won't be able to see that well underneath a starbolt light. I would also like to use both of my hands."

"The generator stays unfixed. The lighted tower will attract the Earthling's attention."

"What do you suggest?"

"I found a box full of these." said Ryand'r holding up a dusty yellow communicator.

oOo

"Something is troubling Galfore, am I right?" Koriand'r asked as they walked through a busy area near the recovering colorful garden.

"What makes you say that?" Caleb asked.

"He is different."

"To be fair, you've been gone–"

"I have known him all my life. I think I am able to make such a judgment…and you know what is troubling him." Caleb walked ahead.

"Do I?" he asked, raising an eyebrow. Koriand'r tightened her fists.

"Yes." she firmly stated.

"They don't tell me everything, you know."

"Stop that! No one will tell me where my brother and sister are, where my daughter is, why Galfore is worried, and why everything is different! I just want to know…" Tears threaten her eyes but she refused to cry. "In a coma for a year or not, I am still first in line for the throne. I am your princess and you will answer me!"

"Try not to get too angry, princess." Koriand'r ignored his comment.

"Do as I say!" She felt a familiar burning sensation run through her. Caleb stopped walking and looked back.

"I think it's time for us to go."

"Where is my family?" Koriand'r asked in a desperate voice.

"Koriand'r, please, calm down."

"Where is my daughter?" she asked, her voice now angry. That familiar burning sensation grew stronger.

"Kori, no."

"Tell me where she is!"

"Don't!"

"Do as I say!"

"Stop it!"

"Stop telling me what to do!" Aiming at Caleb, she summoned a starbolt but only managed a faint green glow. With the pain attacking her body, she let out a startling scream before her unconscious body collapsed forward into the ground.

Caleb quickly rushed to her side and turned her around. Bystanders started to approach them with looks of worry. Murmurs of what some had seen were heard and a few Tamaraneans flew higher to get a better view.

"Did you see what happened?"

"The princess fainted."

"X'Hal, is she alright?"

"Everybody stand back! Princess Koriand'r will be fine." Caleb announced. He picked up Kori in his arms and told the crowd to disperse once more. The crowd reluctantly backed away while others flew higher above Caleb.

"What happened here?" a voice asked from behind the crowd. Faces turned around and Tamaraneans frantically cleared a path. Emperor Galfore walked toward Caleb, his eyes set on Koriand'r. Eryk followed and several guards kept a close watched.

"I assure you that Princess Koriand'r will be fine. You may leave with ease." Eryk announced. That was the crowd's cue to leave. Lingering Tamaraneans were escorted out of the area by some of the guards and others were told to come down from the air and leave immediately assuring them that their princess will be fine.

"We'll discuss this back at the palace." informed Galfore. The emperor took off with Eryk and the guards following close behind. Caleb looked around the areaand then took off in the direction Galfore had gone.

Once they arrived, Caleb was told to place Koriand'r in her bed to rest. Galfore and Eryk followed him inside Kori's room and waited for him to set her down on the bed. Caleb placed a thin cover over her body and turned to face the two Tamaraneans.

There was a knock at the door and Emperor Galfore let an indignant Tamaranean in, it was one of his advisors. He was around his late thirties and wore the infamous purple and silver Tamaranean outfit. His red hair was cut short with sideburns to complement his features. He sent a death glare at Caleb and then whispered something to Galfore. The emperor nodded and the Tamaranean stood in the background.

"I'm not going to ask what happened. What I want to know is what gave you the right to take Koriand'r out of the palace when I specifically told you not to?" Galfore asked. Eryk turned to Caleb with apprehensive eyes.

"I thought it would serve as a good distraction. I guess I was mistaken."

"What you did was stupid, Caleb. You know the position Tamaran is in, Koriand'r is needed here. She's the next empress of Tamaran." said the Tamaranean adviser, stepping in. He ignored the death glares he received from Caleb and Eryk. "You have committed treason, you know that. True?" he asked in a harsh voice.

"Emperor Galfore, I am sure Caleb had only the best intentions in mind." intercepted Eryk.

"Do not try to defend him! Blood related or not, he went against the emperor's word and must be punish. It isn't the first time Caleb has acted against authority. May I remind you that he participated in that little rebellion that was against your wife's reentrance to Tamaran?" Eryk ignored him and turned to Koriand'r, not wanting to meet Caleb's eyes.

"So were you." he murmured.

"Actually, Caleb is right." the emperor spoke up. The three confused Tamaraneans turned to face him. "It did serve as a distraction. Koriand'r was going ask him about Mariand'r eventually. We Tamaraneans are very free with our emotions and so this was bound to happen. She will be fine though."

"Emperor?" his advisor asked.

"I will ask the doctor to check on Koriand'r right away. Caleb will stay here and look after her. The day continues as plan." Galfore exited out the door signaling for the two Tamaraneans leave. His advisor shot a death glare in Caleb's direction and followed the emperor outside the door. Eryk turned to his cousin.

"Don't get into anymore trouble. You were lucky this time but know that I can't keep bailing you out."

"I know."

Eryk nodded and closed the door behind him. Caleb then headed toward the balcony.

oOo

Wearing their cozy pajamas, Victor, Raven, and Garfield were asleep in the living room, each taking a separate couch for themselves. In the center, the coffee table was filled with empty bowls and tubs of ice cream. The television was turned on to a random animated movie and the pillows that were taken from the large comfy couch were spread out all over the floor. The results of playing with a six year old.

Mariand'r sat in front of the television eating the last tub of ice cream and surrounded by blankets. She laughed at the characters antics and finished the rest of her ice cream. Looking around, she smiled and returned to the movie at hand.

Mariand'r liked her new home but something was still missing.

Mar'i wrapped herself in a blanket and climbed on top of the nearby couch where she laid next to Raven. She gave Raven some of her blanket and drifted off to sleep.

"Mommy will come…"

oOo

Richard's car slowly came to a stop in front of the Wayne Manor gate. His date sat in the passenger's seat starring at the view in front of her.

"Vow, Dick, is this your house?" she asked with a clear French accent. Richard just put on a smug face and opened the gates by typing in the code. The luxurious black car came to stop in front of the mansion's entrance and Richard opened his door. His date stopped staring at the mansion and turned her gaze toward Richard. "I thought ve vere going out to dinner. Vill our date take place here, instead?" she asked, with a mischievous grin.

"I need to pick up a few things firsts. I'll be back and then we'll go."

"Are you not going to invite me in?" she asked, scooting closer toward the driver's seat.

"I would but I have…guests staying over." He lightly closed the door and slowly walked toward the entrance of the mansion. After all, he didn't want to look eager or anything.

He unlocked the door and heard the television and voices coming from the living room.

"Hey, guys." he said, as he walked into the room.

"Daddy!" Mariand'r flew toward him in a flash and Richard caught her as soon as his reflexes kicked in.

"Dude! What's up?" asked Garfield. Victor and Raven stood up from their spots and started picking up nearby blankets from the floor. Richard looked around the room and saw the mess of scattered empty cartons of ice cream, some blankets, and pillows on the ground.

"What happened here?" he asked, still holding Mar'i in his arms.

"We had a little slumber party but don't worry. We'll clean up." Raven assured him.

"Dude, next time take your cell phone with you! Some chick name Anastasia kept calling all morning and I couldn't sleep in." complained Garfield.

"That's what I came to get."

"You're leaving?" asked Victor. Mariand'r waited to hear Richard's response.

"They're waiting for me outside. I have to go to a business diner and then patrol. Alfred is on a forced vacation and Bruce leaves for Italy tonight, but he'll be back tomorrow morning. So, do you guys mind spending the night again?"

"Dude, you are so lucky you're rich because that's the only reason I'm staying." Garfield joked.

"You know that we practically live here, anyway." added Victor.

"I guess I just moved in as well." stated Raven. "Metaphorically of course."

"Daddy, you will be gone?" Mariand'r asked, looking up at him.

"I just have to get important papers sign for Bruce, that's all."

"Oh." Mar'i stated with disappointment in her voice. "Will you be gone every day?"

"No, I'll be home early tomorrow." he promised.

The doorbell rang; he gave Mar'i a quick hug and set her down on the floor.

"Can you guys get that? I need to get my phone. Keep her at door." Richard ran in the direction of the stairs and disappeared into the second floor.

The doorbell rang once more and, out of curiosity, Mariand'r walked toward the window and peered outside. She saw a woman dressed in a light short yellow dress with silver-color high heels. Her short light brown hair was down and she held a handbag that was the same color as the dress.

Who is that?

"I'll get it." Raven stated and headed toward the entrance hall. Victor and Garfield trailed behind her and so did Mar'i. Raven opened the door to reveal the tall woman in a yellow dress that appeared to be in her early twenties. In high heels, she was one head taller than Raven. The woman looked confused but only for a second.

"Oh, you must be the maid! I'm Elaine. Vill Dick be ready soon?" she asked. Raven shot her a glare, but was only seen for a moment.

"I'm actually his friend."

"Oh." They were both awkwardly standing in the doorway. Victor and Garfield waited in the background for Dick. Mar'i watched from behind the railings of the staircase. Something about why that lady was there made her feel uncomfortable.

Is daddy going with her?

"He'll be down soon." said Raven, breaking the silence.

"Can I come in?"

"No."

"Pardon?" she asked in disbelieved.

"I said, sure." Raven stepped back from the door, letting Elaine come in.

"Oh." She walked inside and looked around the mansion. Upon setting her eyes on Victor and Garfield, she acknowledged them with a smile and a quite laugh. She scanned their now wrinkled pajamas and then turned her blue eyes over toward the designs and vases along the wall. Breaking the weird silence, she turned toward Raven. "Dick is taking me out to dine at the Lune Argentée restuarant. Has he ever taken you there?"

"No." Raven answer in a dead pan voice.

"Is it not the restaurant they opened two months ago?" asked Victor.

"Oh, yeah! I heard that even their mints are good." added Garfield.

"It is very luxurious and it is hard to make a reservation but Dick did it just for me."

You and a thousand other girls. Raven thought.

Mariand'r was still standing behind the railings of the stairs listening to the conversation. She didn't like Elaine. A possessive feeling began to take hold of her and angered rushed through waiting to be released in a form of a starbolt.

Did daddy forget about mommy?

Elaine walked toward the living room and Mar'i watched Victor, Garfield, and Raven follow.

Upon seeing the mess, Elaine decided she rather remained standing. Victor and Garfield shrugged their shoulders and let themselves fall into the comfortable couch. A moment later, Richard walked into the living room in a different set of clothes: a black t-shirt, dark blue jeans, and his pair of sunglasses.

"Sorry, I took so long. Ready to go?"

"Dick, your mansion is magnifique! And I just met all your beaux amis!" she walked over toward Richard and gave him a light lingering kiss on the lips. Raven looked away in disgust while Victor and Garfield rolled their eyes. Richard cleared his throat and Elaine stepped back.

"Shall ve go?" She cat walked in front of him and headed for the door.

"See you guys later." said Richard, following Elaine.

"Later." yelled Victor, Raven, and Garfield in union.

Richard closed the open door behind him and they walked toward the car.

oOo

"Dick, are you sure they vill still let us in even if ve are late? I thought they gave your table away if you didn't show up on time." Elaine asked. They reached the restaurant fifteen minutes late and there was still a line of three cars waiting to be parked.

"Don't worry. They won't mind." Richard handed in his keys and stepped out of the car. One of the employees opened the door for Elaine. Both walked inside and stood in line in front of the podium. The man at the podium, dressed in a tux, saw them and called them over.

"Mr. Grayson! The table you requested is ready for you and your lovely friend. Please, follow me, if you will."

They received dirty looks as Richard and Elaine walked toward the front of the line. The head waiter led them to their table by an elegant window and handed them their menus.

"Will you have the usual, Mr. Grayson?" asked the head waiter. Elaine shot a quick look at Richard.

"Yes, thanks." The head waiter nodded and told them another waiter will bring them their appeasers and to take the lady's order.

"Your usual? Dick, I thought you said you didn't came here often, only on special occasions."

"I came here with Bruce once or twice but you know how these restaurants are." he half lied. Elaine's face brightened up.

"So, vill this be our only stop for the night?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Where would you like to go after dinner?"

"I have a few ideas in mind."

oOo

Mariand'r heard the door slam shut for the second time and waited under the white coat in the back seat of her father's car. After a few minutes of silence, she crawled out of the coat and looked around.

"That was so close."

Crawling toward the car door, she stood on her knees and pushed the car door out, but it would not open. Mar'i pushed again and stopped when her eye caught on the handle of the door. She pulled on the handle and pressed the button on it. The car door opened and she stepped out. Smiling, Mariand'r pushed the car door shut and headed for the tall building closed to the parking lot.

She had to get the old lady away from her dad.

As Mar'i came close to the restaurant, she hid behind a red car and looked around. Looking for a way to get inside the building, she spotted a white giant door surrounded by many stacks of boxes on each side. A man dressed in white, who was holding many large black bags, was guarding it. She needed to get past him.

Determined, Mariand'r got on her hands and knees and began crawling under the many parked cars, following the row to get a closer view.

oOo

The wine waiter brought the wine Richard requested and served the two glasses full. Richard thanked him and the waiter excused himself. Elaine picked up the glass and took a sip, her glass lingering on her lips. Richard took a drink and set it down.

"You sure know your vin, Dick." she said, looking pleased with her drink. Richard was about to answer when one of the waiters came to take Elaine's order.

"May I take you order, miss?" asked the pretty brunet dressed in uniform.

"Oui, I vill have the Soupe de Tomato and Escargot Popof followed by Canard a La Orange, please."

"Très bien. Your meal will be brought out shortly." The waitress turned to Richard and smiled. "Would you like to order anything else, Mr. Grayson?"

"No, thanks."

"Are you sure? We have plenty of new dishes you have not tried."

"Positive."

"Okay." The waitress stood there for a moment trying to think of an excused to stay. Richard sent a grin her way and brunet gave a nervous flirty laugh. This did not go unnoticed by Elaine.

"Excusez-moi, mon ordre?! Now!" Elaine snapped. The waiter sent her a glare and walked away. Richard turned around to hide his amused smirk.

oOo

From underneath a car, Mariand'r watched the man tie the large bags. He then picked them up disappeared around the corner. Mariand'r quickly crawled out from underneath the car and ran toward the door. She peeked inside and saw other men and women dressed in white clothes and funny tall hats moving about the room. The room was over crowded with tables, giant pots and pans, stoves, ovens, boxes of vegetables, plates, food, and people. The room was noisy and everyone was moving about from one station to another.

Mariand'r scanned the room; the old lady and her dad were not here. Crawling on her knees she headed for a row of tables with food and pans on it. She crawled underneath them and stopped when the line of tables ended. Peeking from underneath, she a man waiting by the door in front of the tables, looking over meals when a lady dressed in a similar uniform came in.

"Oh, Steve, I have table eight covered."

"You know, just because you serve his food every time he comes here it doesn't mean he is going to magically fall for you."

"Uh…well, nobody asked you."

"Just help me with these orders…"

Mariand'r saw the two waiters exit through red double doors. She quickly crawled toward the double doors without being notice. The room was too busy to notice the door slightly open and then close.

Outside the kitchen, Mariand'r saw many people sitting at their tables and others walking around. Tiptoeing, Mar'i headed for the corner of the wall and stood behind a tall plant. She peeked through the leaves and looked around. Deciding to go look for her daddy, she got down on her hands and knees and began crawling. Surely no one would notice.

oOo

"Hey, guys, have you seen Mar'i?" asked Raven walking into the living room. Garfield and Victor, who were sitting down on the couch surfing channels, turned around and faced Raven.

"We thought she was with you." said Victor.

"I thought she was with you." The three looked at each other and they all ran to different parts of the house, calling out Mari's name.

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