Hey there, I wanna know something.

Is anyone reading this because ? If so let me know I love to hear from you. I will finish this story either way but please tell me if you like this.

So in this chapter the girls go all mushy and tell when they fell each other. Sparrow ha a theory and trouble comes looking around the corner.

Hope you enjoy this

Greetz

Tigergirl

Memory Lane, Theories And Trouble

The girls woke up in each others arms, after they took a nap. Waking up like that didn't get old. The girls loved having each other close. They almost didn't leave the house the entire week. Only to take a swim together. When they did leave the house to take a walk around the lakes they did it late at night when the guards went home already. They would find a wandering trader and buy some food and ask about the situation in Albion. So far all was quiet, no recent raids or anything like that so the girls could stay at the lake house.

Hammer woke up and lazily turned her head to look at Sparrow. She was turned away though. Sparrow stirred and started to turn around but Hammer could still catch a glimpse of one of Sparrow's scars. It was on her shoulder going on to her back. Three deep scratches made by the White Balverine. When Sparrow faced her, her eyes were stil closed. Hammer reached over and stroked the scar on Sparrow's back.

Sparrow smiled still not opening her eyes. "You really like that scar don't you ? Sparrow asked still a bit groggy. "I do" Hammer said still stroking the scar. "That was one hell of a night" Sparrow said finally looking up to Hammer. "You saved me that night"

"No Sparrow you saved me. If you didn't keep those buggers off me I wouldn't have made it out alive, ever" Hammer said very great full.

"You took the punches in there Sparrow, that scar is proof. I just did the only thing I'm good at : break things.

"That maybe so but if it wasn't for that bridge we both be dead" Sparrow stated simply.

Hammer sighed and rolled her eyes. Sparrow couldn't take a compliment.

You collapsed the minute we left that cave Sparrow. I had one scratch" Hammer said trying to be convincing.

I collapsed because they attacked my ankle, don't be so defensive Hannah. I remember that night just as well as you do. You know why ? Sparrow asked lazily.

"No, I don't tell me" Hammer said.

"Because it was the first time I got seriously hurt and you were the one who kept me safe. "We kept each other safe Sparrow" Hammer argued.

"Did we now ? Sparrow said mischievously. "The way I remember it the second I collapsed you picked me up and walked till you collapsed yourself because the one scratch you had was a deep gash on your leg. Instead of tending to your own wound you ripped your tunic apart and stumbled to the creek nearby to clean my wounds and bandage them. Then you took me in your arms and you stayed up all night to keep watch over me. I call that a save.

Hammer sighed and looked at Sparrow. She felt herself blushing.

"That night I realized that you were more then just a friend to me" Sparrow said. "I felt so safe in your arms I never wanted to leave them. When I defeated the crucible and I came out you said I needed to say goodbye to my loved ones and take care of unfinished business. All I could think about then was you and the unfinished business was telling you how I felt.

Hammer was speechless so Sparrow just continued talking. "I waited a few days getting to the docks so I could think. I really wanted to tell you but I thought it wouldn't work between us, that you would find a man while I was away and that it would be the end of it. The hardest thing I had to do was leaving you at that dock without telling you. The whole time in the Spire was maddening but the thing that kept me sane was you. When I came back and saw you in that pub I immediately looked at your hand... no ring. I felt a glimmer of hope but after that day things moved so fast I didn't have a chance to tell you. And then you wished to move away and my feelings were still my own.

Hammer couldn't quite believe what she heard "Why didn't you say something Sparrow ? Sparrow shrugged."I never got you alone long enough. The only time I could have told you was in that pub but with all those people around I didn't have the guts. I was to afraid you would say no.

"I could never reject you Hammer said lovingly stroking some hair out of Sparrow's face.

"I never knew you loved me back then" Hammer said in a small voice. "I started loving you after Theresa told me your story but I didn't quite realize it yet. I had a soft spot for since the day we met but the more I learned off you the more I became interested in you. When we went on our first mission on the bandit coast I had so much respect for your strength. And after that fight in the howling halls it became clear I loved you. When I saw you were wounded the thought of losing you came to mind and I did anything to stop it. That's why I kept you so close that night. I didn't want you to slip away.

I never thought you would like me as more then a friend. And I thought you didn't want to start a relationship because you knew they wouldn't be safe, not until Lucien was dead anyway.

"The protecting part is true eve though I know you can defend yourself. I thought that if I said anything we got together and it came out Lucien would find you and hurt you. After we defeated that basterd I just wanted you but I didn't know how to tell you.

"Good thing you are fond of my shoulder then" Hammer smiled.

"You are the best pillow in all of Albion Hannah" Sparrow said lovingly before she leaned in for a kiss. Hammer smiled into it while pulling Sparrow closer.

When they broke the kiss Sparrow rested her head on Hammers shoulder and Hammer put an arm around her sighing contently. "What do you think will happen when the people find out about us" Hammer asked after a while. Sparrow's eyebrows got together while she was thinking, something Hammer found adorable. "I think some people already know or they think they do anyway. Some will be outraged and others will be utterly heartbroken" Sparrow said while scooting even closer to Hammer.

"Heartbroken ? Hammer asked scepticaly. Sparrow propped up on her elbows and raised one eyebrow at Hammer. "Do you know how many proposals I had ? She asked as if she was setting a challenge. "No I don't" Hammer said closing her eyes. "And I believe you dear but I did not get so lucky as you.

"Did you take an oath of abstinence too ? Sparrow asked she wasn't completely sure.

"No I didn't but everybody thinks I did" Hammer smiled. How did that happen ? Sparrow asked she was curious now. "We don't swear an oath of abstinence, just one against violence" Hammer explained facing Sparrow again. "Most of the monks were smart enough not to pursue me even if they did like me. Some of them tried though and my father approved but I never wanted to settle down as a monk even though I was raised that way. So my father and anyone else for that matter must have thought I did swear that oath. People must think you're a bad influence, I broke two oath's for you. Hammer chuckled.

"You bring out the bad in me" Sparrow said with a sly grin before kissing Hammer.

"Do you think Theresa knows about us ? Hammer asked when they broke apart.

She is a seer, for al we know she saw this coming from the day we met" Sparrow said simply. "I suppose you're right, do you think she approves ? Hammer asked.

I don't know and even of she doesn't I don't care" Sparrow stated firmly.

"Oh, I didn't think you thought so low of her. "I don't Hannah. She raised me after Lucien shot me and I'm great full for that but when I was on my journey I found a lot of books and I've done a lot of reading" Sparrow paused for a moment.

It turns out Theresa is one of the old heroes.

"That can't be their all dead Sparrow !

Hammer thought she had gone mad.

"I know and I don't know how she does it but I found a book over the hero of Oakvale and he had a sister who was blinded by Jack Of Blades and his raiders. "Sparrow continued stubbornly. "She was found by bandits and quickly rose in their ranks because she mumbled the future in her sleep. All those who didn't agree with this met the steel of her blade.

She stood by her brother and gave him advice. She was her own hero though as she led a group of bandits loyal to her. Her name was Theresa and I think it's the same one.

"How did she live all these years then Sparrow ? How could she survive ? Hammer was a surprised to hear al this but still a bit skeptical.

"Reaver made a deal to keep his youth with the Shadow court, maybe she found some way too" Sparrow went on.

Okay Sparrow maybe she did find a way but what's your point ? Hammer didn't know why Sparrow was all worked up over this so Sparrow explained. "If I'm right and it's the same Theresa which means she is a warrior in her own right. She could have helped us but instead she made us do the work. So if she does know about us and if she doesn't approve it's her problem. I'm thirty Hannah it's time I live without someone guiding my every move.

Hammer looked at Sparrow amazed by the passion in her eyes, not that she was surprised she had seen it before but it was still a sight to behold.

"I get that" she said. "My father did the same, I loved him but I liked the adventures I had with you even thought Theresa took over the guidance just like you said. I like my new freedom with you

Come on let's go for a walk. We can catch the sunset from the top of the hill.

Sparrow smiled and snuggled into Hammer. "I love you Hannah, thank you" she whispered.

Sparrow got up and got dressed and so did Hammer.

They walked up to the hill together, Hammers arm on Sparrow's shoulder the whole way. Once on top they sat down Sparrow let her head down on her favorite shoulder pillow. They watched the sun set in peaceful silence. In that moment everything was perfect. But on the horizon a guard came for them. The peace was over and they knew it.

The man came closer so the girls rose, extanging a look that said : here we go again.

"My heroes we need your help once again" the guard spoke.

"What is happening my dear man ? Sparrow asked, just waiting for whatever bad news came next.

"There's trouble in Bloodstone miss" he said.

"Isn't there always trouble in Bloodstone ? Hammer asked, she hadn't seen the place in a long time and she assumed it was still a nest of crime for thieves and hookers. What she didn't know was that Sparrow cleaned up the town in the time that she was in the North. It was still a rough place but the worst criminals washed out and most of the crime was down.

The whores got a brothel. Sparrow saw to that. Some found that a strange decision but Sparrow ensured the safety of all citizens. And the streets of Bloodstone were cold and still a bit dangerous at night. So now the pleasure seeking people of Albion could safely enjoy the sought company.

So Sparrow quickly looked at Hammer and said : I'll explain later. Then she turned to the guard "Please continue.

"The town is going berserk ma'am. A few days ago some strangers showed up and started harassing the woman. And then yesterday a ship came in with more strangers, since then it is chaos in Bloodstone because they're taking all the woman.

"Sounds like that arrogant arse-wole got his boss" Hammer said. "Yes it seems so Sparrow sighed. "We should put a stop to this maniac. What do you say Hannah ? You're up for another fight ?

"With you ? I'll take on the world.

So I know the Theresa thing is kinda random but think about it. She was very strong in fable 1 so why not help our heroes out ? When I saw a post asking she was good or evil and it It got me thinking, so let me know what you think.

Greetz

Tigergirl