Well, so far so good. Thought I fear for my life sometimes, if I dont get these chapters posted! lol. I hope you enjoy! Idk why but the word 'stubby elf' came to mind...hmm.

Thief of the Heart

Chapter 10

"You think you are so clever. Don't you, Lucien?" Arquen said as she slapped him again. Lucien knelt there silent, bruised and beaten, surrounded by those he once called allies. His lip was bleeding and he had mutliple minor stab wounds. His wrists were bound. "I should've seen your plans sooner, then maybe I could've saved them!"

"I told you Arquen, I had nothing to do with those killings! I've sent my Silencer to find the traitor, but me, I am loyal!" Lucien shouted, but all he got in reply was another slap to the face.

"Dont you dare lie to me, Lucien! I trusted you, but I wont be making that mistake again!" Arquen glared at Lucien with hurt and betrayal in her eyes. She heard the door open behind her and there stood Valena.

"Valena? Have you found anything?" Lucien asked in anticipation. But to his dismay, she stood next to Arquen.

"Lucien Lachance is the one who gave me those letters. He claims otherwise but I did not find any other leads. He must be guilty." Valena looked over at Lucien, whose features grew dark.

"You traitor!" Lucien yelled.

"Silence!" Arquen demanded. "See to it that Lucien is skinned alive. I want him thoroughly tortured before we give him the pleasure of dying!" One of the members close by nodded and began to chuckle as he approached Lucien with a knife.

'I should have listened to Leya.' Lucien thought to himself. 'Why did I treat her that way. All I ever did was abuse her...manipulate her. Why did I try to convince myself that she didn't love me?' Lucien looked up at the man approaching. 'It doesn't matter now, she'll never forgive me. Soon, she will be free.'

The man began to slice into Lucien's skin, and not a moment too soon, the door was broken down by the sound of hooves hitting the floor. Everyone looked up. As Lucien did he looked to see Shadowmere. For a moment he was confused, but his eyes began to widen when he saw Leya mounted on her. Immediately his eyes were drawn to her feet, or atleast where they used to be. Once the situation was processed he looked up at her in disbelief.

"Leya.." He said gently. Arquen drew her blade.

"Who are you!" She demanded. Leya looked at her, panting a bit, and trying to hold composure together.

"Don't kill Lucien! He is not the traitor!" Lucien looked at her closely, she was very pale. and her legs were still dripping with blood dispite the cloth being tied around the wound. Valena looked at her in disbelief.

"And what proof do you have?" Arquen asked. Leya reached in her bag and pulled out the severed head.

"pff, thats just a head." Valena said, trying to play it off.

"Oh, well if that doesn't work then I suppose the diary you dropped just outside will be enough evidence." Leya saw Valena turn very pale once she pulled the diary out of her bag.

"You!" She grabbed Leya by the hair and threw her to the ground. Leya screamed in pain and looked up at Valena."How DARE you!"

"You should've killed me when you had the chance!" Valena glared at Leya coldly."Well I wont make that mistake again!" She grabbed a blade to stab her but Leya reached from her pocket and threw a knife to her throat.

Leya looked up at Arquen and handed her the diary. "please, just read it. The traitor is Matthieu Bellamont." When the name was said all eyes looked at one individual in the room. There stood Matthieu Bellamont.

Matthieu stood there and began to panic, he then drew out a blade, making everyone just. "Blast it all to Oblivion, I dont care, now. I will have my revenge!" He charged at Lucien, but was stopped when Leya send a blast of fire at him. He looked down at her, and growled.

"Don't you dare...ghn... touch him!" She was beginning to sweat. This wasn't good. She was going to die if they didnt get her help soon.

Before Matthieu could retaliate, Arquen drove a blade through his heart, killing him instantly. She then turned to the other member. "Release him, immediately." He quickly cut Lucien from his bonds and let him free. Lucien quickly got up and rushed over to Leya. As soon as he touched her he felt she was getting cold.

"Leya..." He said gently. She looked up at him and smiled.

"I'm glad I made it in time." Her voice was very weak.

"I need to get you some help." Lucien gently picked her up.

Arquen came up and grabbed Lucien by the shoulder. "The Night Mother should be able to do something. Let's take her there." Lucien looked at her and nodded. "Oh and Lucien." She paused. He turned and looked at her. "I'm sorry." Arquen sincerely apologized. Lucien nodded and then put her up on Shadowmere and then mounted the horse.

"Come on, Shadowmere, to Bravil, and hurry! " He kicked Shadowmere and she took off down south, to Bravil.

A/N

Aghhh more suspense. What nonsense is this! lol anyway, I'm hoping everyone enjoys it! The next chapter is the last one! *gasp* oh noes!

Yes sadly the next chapter is the last, but don't worry. I hope to be writing some more stories soon. I'm thinking about doing one for Fable 3 and maybe Dragon Age. We shall see! :D Please R&R!