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Hello everyone I hoped you had a safe and wonderful thanksgiving but I think its time I start a new chapter but before I begin I want to point out in the last chapter that Marian and Alex are bout between the age of 15 so no one gets any ideas. Also I went back and read the note I left you all and I realized I didn't have the part I was thinking about when I said I thought it was funny but I will put that in another random chapter so with that out of the way I hope you enjoy and please review

The Recruitment

When Marian exited the guild Hammer was behind her and she was a little confused by this." Is there something you need Hammer?"

" Well from what you told me and Theresa we thought it would be best if I accompanied you to Bowerstone till we can make sure this guy isn't out to harm you." Hammer now had a determined look on her face and Marian knew there would be no way to deter her from her objective, but Marian was now starting to wonder if she should have told them who was after her and if it would make a difference if she did.

" Alright Hammer if that's what you want."

" It is Marian and besides if I didn't follow you and something did happen to you Sparrow would have my head."

Marian chuckled at what Hammer had said but she found it very hard to imagine Sparrow would have her head especially since Hammer was the hero of strength. For the next thirty minutes Hammer and Marian walked in silence till Hammer broke the silence.

" So do you know or have any idea who the man chasing you is?"

" I think I recognize him as one of the spectators from the Crucible." As Marian spoke she looked around to make sure they weren't being followed.

" Well that makes a little bit of sense of why he maybe following you."

" Yes well lets hope he has good intensions shall we."

They then continued on there journey but meanwhile in a ship on the docks of Bowerstone Reaver was in the captain's cabin getting ready to pull out his pistol and shoot his first mate till he heard a knock at the door.

"Enter." He said this with an irritated tone and his first mate entered and closed the door behind him.

After he did so he walked up to Reaver's desk and said." Captain?"

Reaver then took his hand off the hilt of his pistol and folded his hand on the desk." Tell me Tom why I should let you live. It took you three years to find her and when you finally do you lock her in a cage."

Tom was now sweating but he put his fear aside and replied." I'm sorry sir."

Reaver quickly snapped back." Sorry doesn't cut it ! It's obvious I shouldn't have sent you to do my work. I will take over looking for her and once I find her she will replace you is that understood?"

" Yes sir."

"Good dismissed."

When Hammer and Marian got to Bowerstone it was well past midnight and Hammer made sure Marian was at her own home, and after Marian was at her manor Hammer went to the tavern to get a drink. The next morning Marian woke up with Lucky at her feet and in her own bed. She was used to waking up with Lucky either beside her or by her feet but waking up in her own bed was something she wasn't accustomed to. It was a cold day in Bowerstone and winter was coming. The leaves had changed color and were starting to fall off the trees and the wind was beginning to grow harsh.

Hammer had said she would come back to the manor when she got done with her drink. So worried about her friend Marian grabbed her coat and left for the Cow and Corset. When she got to the tavern she found Hammer slumped over a table with a bunch of empty pints around her. Marian then began to let out a deep sigh as she woke up Hammer and helped her up.

" Sorry Marian one drink just led to another and then another but now I'm paying for it." Hammer said this as she looked at Marian while at the same time rubbing her head which was now aching.

" I bet so and haven't I told you before if your drink more than you said you would to come get me I would have happily had a few drinks too."

Hammer then laugh and said." Well next time I will have to remember to have you come along."

" Well with all joking now put aside we are going back to my place you need to lay down in bed."

As Marian took Hammer back to her manor Reaver saw them and followed them but as he did he started to think.

Hmm I wonder who that woman is Marian is with I will have to ask her later after I recruit her and if what I heard is true oh the trouble we could get into together. Oh if she were to agree and I don't have to kill her we could make fortunes with her talent.

Many people had told Reaver about Marian's beautiful voice along with her enchanting dancing and many men including him would be lying to say they didn't fancy at least one night with her.

When Hammer and Marian got back to the manor they had no idea they had been followed so after a few minutes Reaver knocked on the door. Seconds later Marian came to the door and opened it surprised that Reaver had found her.

He then gave her a little grin and said. " Miss Marian it's wonderful to see you again and I must apologize for my men's actions."

Marian knew instantly there was more going on then what he was letting on. " I take it you didn't find me just to say you were sorry."

He then looked straight into her eyes and Marian looked into his and she could tell something wasn't right about him. Finally after what seemed like an eternity he spoke.

" Well my little minx I have a offer you simply can't refuse now if you would be so kind to let me in I can tell you all about it."

Marian then looked outside both ways to make sure no one was coming and when she saw no one she let him in. After she let him in she led him to the study were they could talk without having to worry about anyone disturbing them and after she got him settled she went to go get him a drink. After she left he started to look around her house or as the towns people called it Slayer's Manor. From what he could tell she had all best furnishings and from the way some of the things were in the house he could tell at some point in time it was renovated whether it was in the time she had lived there he could not say. Her study though was untouched and there were a few trophies from her past experiences on the walls and one such trophy was from the Crucible.

A few moments later Marian returned with his drink in hand and once she had the door closed she handed him the drink and sat across from him with Lucky beside her. Her hands were now in her lap ready to pull out her gun if he tried anything, but as he took a drink she felt a wave of anxiety wash over her. Although from the look Reaver was now giving her she must have looked nervous.

" What wrong you look a little nervous." After he said he put his chalice down and looked straight into her eyes. As he did this she let out a weak sigh.

" Lets just say a person very dear to me has gone off on a very dangerous quest and could return at any moment."

" What's so wrong about that my dear Marian."

" Well Reaver lets just say this person is very protective of me."

" Oh well would you like to hear my offer now?"

" I'm listening."

He the gave her a little smirk and said." I saw your talent in the Crucible three years ago that talent shouldn't go to waste. You see I need a replacement for my first mate and you are just what I'm looking for."

" If that's true what exactly do you know about me that would make you think I would be a suitable replacement?"

" I know your a hell of a shot and a travelling minstrel."

" So let me get this straight you want me to replace your first mate even though you hardly know anything about me other than I'm a hell of a shot and a travelling minstrel."

" Look I need a replacement and I'm sure your pretty lonely waiting for this friend of yours to come back so do you want the job or not?"

Hello again and I know I've said this once but I'm going to say it again so I hoped you enjoyed and please leave a review and I will try to have the next chapter up soon