Chapter Fifteen: Leave
"Is she asleep?" A voice spoke.
"Yes. She stayed here all night studying, sister Liandrin." The voice of Adeleas came.
"I see." Liandrin spoke as Alessia felt something touch her shoulder and shake her gently. She mumbled lightly and shifted. "I'll get her ready. Thank you sister." Liandrin then spoke as she heard footsteps leave as her shoulder was shaken again. Alessia leaned up and rubbed her eyes while looking around.
"Shit, I fell asleep." Alessia spoke.
"Language." Liandrin spoke as she nodded her head.
"Sorry." Alessia added as she was gathering her books and notes while stuffing the items into her bag.
"No worries my dove. The Amyrlin wants a word with you once the other sisters get back from helping Lews." Liandrin spoke. Alessia frowned at this.
"Am I in trouble?" Alessia asked. Seeing Liandrin look at her and cupping her cheeks.
"I do not know. If anything, I am sure sister Chesmal will defend you." Liandrin spoke as Alessia nodded her head. "Come. You need to bathe and change." Liandrin spoke as she grabbed her bag and followed the woman in red out of the private room in the library. She had the jar that held the spider. She had never passed out somewhere else other than her room, or Liandrin's room. She sighed softly. She was missing Lillen and hadn't seen her for a while now. Making her way back to her own room to drop her things off. Liandrin wasn't leaving her side. Grabbing a clean Accepted dress as she set the jar onto her desk.
"I'll take it to Lillen when I see her again. Want to bathe with me?" Alessia asked as she could see the woman in red watching her from the mirror.
"If I do, promise to actually bathe?" Liandrin asked. Alessia only smirked at the older woman who rolled her eyes and chuckled. Grabbing her dress as she took Liandrin's hand into her own and pulled her with her.
"Come along." Alessia spoke with a small smile. She led the way to the washroom for the Accepteds. Seeing they were alone as Alessia closed the door and went to get the tub filled. Seeing Liandrin had locked the door. She stood back up as she got the water to the temperature she wanted it at. Feeling her hair pulled back to the side as she tilted her head as she felt the soft lips of Liandrin against her neck. Closing her eyes as she leaned back. Enjoying the moment with the red ajah.
"Keep this up, we may never leave." Alessia spoke softly. What she did not realize was that Liandrin was unzipping her gown and slipped it off her shoulders. Liandrin had already taken her clothes off. Alessia blushed a little at this. Feeling strong but gentle fingers trailing her body.
"Come." Liandrin spoke as she took Alessia's hand and led her into the hot water. She smiled and followed. Sitting down in the tub and grabbing a sponge. Lathering it with soap as she began to wash herself only for Liandrin to take the sponge from her. Raising a brow at the older woman.
"Let me finish or I'll just make you dirty again." Liandrin spoke. Alessia was speechless as the red ajah was now leaning over her.
"You sure know how to wake me up." Alessia spoke. She was out of breath as it was stolen from the kisses. Liandrin only replied with an evil smile before leaning in.
She weaved the water from her hair as she had finished changing. Liandrin was already working on her own hair. Alessia couldn't help but watch the woman.
"What is it?" Liandrin asked as Alessia shook her head and smiled. Taking the older woman's hand into her own and kissing it. Then Liandrin led the way this time. Alessia had her dirty laundry taken back to her room as she put them with the other dirty clothes. Feeling Liandrin grabbed her by the hips and pulled her into a hug.
"Been waiting for that." Alessia spoke with a smile.
"Come. Let's get something to eat." Liandrin spoke as Alessia nodded her head.
"How long do you think it will be until they get back?" Alessia asked as she followed the woman in red down the hallway.
"I am not sure. Hopefully after lunch." Liandrin spoke as Alessia nodded her head. She stopped and bumped into Liandrin who turned and smiled. Her fingers ran through Alessia's hair as she was fumbling with her hair. She then realized that Liandrin was doing her hair before heading into the dining hall now. Seeing others were already eating. She grabbed a plate and sat down next to Jane who was smiling and gave her a side hug.
"Welcome back. How was it?" Alessia asked.
"It went well. Uneventful actually." Jane spoke.
"You went with Lanfear Sedai, right?" Alessia asked as her friend nodded her head.
"I did. We went to take care of a civil dispute as Lews called her away not long after." Jane spoke as Alessia began to eat her breakfast.
"What about you?" Jane then asked. She looked at Liandrin and then went back to her food. She felt uneasy and hoped her friend wouldn't get mad.
"She saved a man's life yesterday with a medical experiment." Liandrin spoke as Jane gasped lightly. Frowning at her now.
"What happened?" Jane then asked.
"He was bitten by a spider. The poison was killing him. We didn't know what kind it was, so we made a choice. We pulled the poison out by using the One Power." Alessia explained. "Now, the Amyrlin Seat wants to speak with me." She spoke as she was eating her sandwich.
"Wow Alessia. That sounds scary. I hope she goes easy on you." Jane spoke as another red ajah came over.
"There you are dear." Melinda spoke as Jane smiled and nodded. Taking her dishes as she left. Alessia smiled at her friend before collecting her own dishes along with Liandrin's.
"I'll be in my room. Come once you are done." Liandrin spoke as Alessia nodded her head.
"I won't be long." She spoke. Feeling a kiss upon her forehead as she watched the woman take her leave.
She walked into the kitchen and set the plates in the bucket as she began to wash the dishes. Setting them aside when down. Alice had come into the kitchen and began to dry them before putting them up.
"How are you?" Alice asked as Alessia looked up. "Since the incident. I wanted to ask." Alice added.
"Oh." Alessia spoke as her hand went to her neck to feel the scar again. "I'm alright." Alessia spoke as she was putting the dishes up.
"I never thought she would go that far." Alice spoke. She felt like the other young woman was trying to have a conversation with her.
"Neither did I. We never know what someone is truly capable of." Alessia spoke. Alice nodded her head at this. Alessia then grabbed the broom and began to sweep as Alice was getting the mop ready to finish up. Once done, they high-fived each other and smiled. Putting up all the items as Alessia walked into the garden as she was followed by Alice. Soaking up the sun as she looked up and closed her eyes. Then she remembered.
"I have to go. Liandrin Sedai is waiting for me." Alessia spoke. Alice smiled and nodded her head.
"Goodluck." Alice spoke. Alessia smiled and patted her shoulder. She took her leave. Heading to the red ajah floor. She knew her way very well now after so much running around doing chores. She knocked on the door.
"Enter." Liandrin's voice came. She entered the room and closed the door behind her. "I was wondering when you were going to show up." Liandrin spoke as Alessia took her boots off and set them by the bed before hopping on. Making herself comfortable on Liandrin's bed. Watching the woman in red take a drink before sitting on the edge of her bed. Alessia sat up and moved closer. Sitting behind her and slid her arms around Liandrin's middle. Hugging the woman from behind. Nuzzling her face against her neck to take in her scent.
"Mmm." Liandrin spoke as she leaned her head back. Alessia took advantage of this and kissed her neck and cheek a few times. There was then a knock on the door. Hearing a soft sigh from her lover as Liandrin got up and walked over to her door. Opening it to see Tarna was there.
"They are back and ready." Tarna spoke. Alessia frowned at this as her heart was racing. She walked over to put her boots back on.
"Come along my dove." Liandrin spoke as Alessia nodded her head. Feeling Liandrin wrap an arm around her shoulder. Following Tarna to the ground floor of the Tower.
They stopped at the double doors of the Tower hall. Alessia took a deep breath and held it. Feeling her heart pounding against her chest. Seeing Liandrin stand in front of her now. Placing both hands onto her shoulder. She looked into the light blue eyes.
"Breathe my dove. It's going to be alright." Liandrin spoke as Alessia nodded her head as she took a deep breath. Hearing footsteps as she looked to her left. Seeing Chesmal Sedai had showed up. She nodded at them as the doors opened.
"She is ready for you." Leane spoke. Alessia nodded as she followed behind Liandrin into the Tower hall. All the sitters were already there. Her eyes found Lillen's. She was back! She wanted nothing more than to run into her arms right now. Alessia frowned before looking back down to the ground. She bowed along with Liandrin and Chesmal as Siuan was now sitting down.
"Tell me. Why are we here today?" Siuan spoke. They already knew but Siuan was giving them a chance to explain. "Daughter Alessia?" Siuan asked. Alessia looked up and frowned again.
"Because I experimented, Mother." Alessia spoke softly.
"I'm sorry? Can you repeat yourself daughter?" Siuan asked.
"Because I experimented, mother." Alessia spoke louder. Hearing some gasps around the hall. She looked back to the ground.
"You experimented?" Siuan asked as Alessia nodded her head lightly at this. "Not only did you experiment, you did it without his consent. Explain yourself." Siuan spoke.
"He was dying, mother." Alessia spoke.
"From what?" She asked.
"A spider bite." Alessia answered.
"Were you not able to identify the spider to get an antidote? I heard you have been studying them as well." Siuan spoke.
"The spider is unknown." Alessia spoke.
"Was daughter Lillen not available at the time?" Siuan asked. Alessia shook her head. "Yet you performed an experiment on a man without his consent, you were lucky he is not turning you in. Also, was none of the science ajah available to perform it safely?" Siuan then asked. They shook their heads.
"If I may, mother." Chesmal then spoke.
"Go ahead." Siuan spoke.
"We sent a letter to sister Lillen about it. Lews said she was not to leave her place." Chesmal spoke.
"Is this true, daughter Lillen?" Siuan asked as she looked at Lillen. She stood up and bowed.
"Yes mother. The letter came to me directly. I spoke to Lews about it and he said to ignore it and keep my place." Lillen spoke before sitting back down. Alessia frowned at this. They needed her and Lews did not allow it.
"Are you telling me that none of the science ajahs were here to watch over the experiment?" Siuan then asked. Alessia nodded her head. Everyone else nodded their heads as well. "From here on out, there will be at least one of you here at the Tower at all times. Regardless of what Lews says. You are my daughters, not his to command when he wants." Siuan spoke. "Now, daughter Alessia. Not only was it successful and that he survived, I thank you. Even though you broke the law. For this, I will only give you one month of the switch and extra chores." Siuan spoke. Alessia sighed in relief and smiled. Nodding her head as she bowed again.
"You are done studying under the Yellow ajah for now. You will continue your studies once you come back. For now, you will study under Verin Sedai at her residence from the Tower. After that, you will study under Moiraine for blue also at Verin's residence." Siuan spoke.
"Mother, are you sending daughter Alessia from the Tower to study under brown and blue?" Liandrin asked.
"I am. Daughter Alanna will be escorting her along with her warders. Daughter Alessia. Pack your things. You leave after we are done here." Siuan spoke. Alessia frowned at this. She was leaving the Tower. "We are done here. Go with the Light." Siuan spoke as they all bowed. Waiting for her to leave before they would leave as well.
Alessia nearly stormed out of the Tower hall. She frowned as she stopped and leaned against the wall. Hearing footsteps followed her as she looked up. Seeing Liandrin now standing in front of her.
"I don't want to go." Alessia then spoke. Feeling her cheek cupped.
"I know my dove. You have to. You are an Accepted who still needs to learn from the other ajah." Liandrin spoke. She was then guided by Liandrin who had her arm around Alessia's shoulder. Leading her back to her room. Alessia needed to pack quickly. Knowing Alanna would want to get going soon as possible. She entered her room and sighed. Pulling out her bag as she began to pack. Feeling her arm grabbed as she was then pulled into a hug. Hugging the red ajah tightly and she sighed. Hiding her face against Liandrin's neck.
"I wish you and Lillen were coming with me." Alessia spoke softly.
"You haven't even spoken to Lillen now that she is back." Liandrin then said. When she said that, there was a knock on her door as it was opened before she said anything. Lillen had closed the door behind her. Alessia did not know what made her do it or anything, she let go of Liandrin and ran over to Lillen. Seeing the older woman already had her arms opened as Alessia ran into them. Hugging her tightly. Feeling her back rubbed as Lillen's face was against Alessia's chest.
"You just got back and I already have to leave." Alessia spoke with a frown.
"I know. It happens. It upsets me. She is punishing you by sending you out." Lillen spoke as she pulled back. Looking at Alessia in her eyes. "I am proud of you. Sister Chesmal told me exactly what happened." Lillen spoke with a smile. Alessia couldn't help but smile at Lillen's praise.
"Oh. Speaking of which." Alessia spoke as she walked over to her desk. Picking up the jar and walking back over. Handing it to Lillen.
"Oh!" Lillen spoke while smiling. Lifting the jar to examine it. While she was doing so, Alessia went back to packing her things. Making sure she packed enough clothes and her books that she kept her notes in. Feeling a hand on her shoulder. Alessia looked up to see Liandrin watching her. She placed her hand on top of the older woman's hand. Leaning against her a little. Their eye contact never broke before she felt her forehead kissed by Liandrin. Hearing a throat cleared. Alessia looked over to see Lillen watching them.
"It's a widow." Lillen spoke.
"A what?" Alessia asked.
"The spider. It's recently discovered. You have the notes of the symptoms of what happened?" Lillen asked.
"I do. As does Chesmal Sedai." Alessia spoke as she fumbled through a couple books before handing Lillen the list. She took it and folded it. Tucking it into her pant pocket. Hearing a knock again as Alanna opened her door.
"Are you ready dear? We need to get going." Alanna spoke. Alessia nodded her head and grabbed her bag. Alanna had taken her leave as they followed.
Seeing the side entrance of the Tower near the stables.
"Sister Liandrin." Tarna's voice came. Alessia looked over to see Tarna come up to them. She leaned and whispered something into Liandrin's ear. The older woman frowned. She nodded at Tarna before looking at Alessia.
"Everything alright?" Alessia asked.
"No. I have to head out to find a run away." Liandrin spoke. Cupping Alessia's cheeks before giving her a deep loving kiss. Alessia frowned and hugged Liandrin tightly after. Watching the woman in red take her leave after Tarna.
"I want that with you." Lillen then spoke. Alessia raised her brow while looking at the other woman. "That connection you have with her." Lillen frowned. Alessia cupped Lillen's cheek and kissed her a couple times.
"We shall have a bond then." Alessia spoke as she pulled Lillen close in her arms. Feeling the older woman rest her head on her shoulder.
"Will you bond with me?" Lillen asked.
"Yes." Alessia spoke without hesitation. She knew full well she should only be with someone she truly loves. Liandrin and Lillen were those two.
"Really?" Lillen then asked as she looked into Alessia's eyes. She smiled and nodded her head. Lillen was smiling that damn smile before resting her forehead against Alessia's. Closing her eyes as she felt Lillen weave. She could feel it. The warm sensation swirled around her and then inside. Taking a deep breath as she heard Lillen shudder. Leaning in and kissing her neck. Alessia shivered from the goosebumps as she blinked while looking around before stumbling a little.
"Oh. Wow." Alessia spoke. Hearing a soft giggle as Alessia felt a hand steady her. Her senses were heightened as she leaned against Lillen while closing her eyes.
"How do you feel?" Lillen asked.
"Amazing. I need to bond with Liandrin as well." Alessia spoke softly.
"She won't be back by then." Lillen spoke with a frown. Alessia frowned as well. She was right. For now, she could feel Lillen's pang of jealousy at the moment. She cupped the older woman's cheeks and kissed her. Feeling her stomach doing flips from it. It wasn't her doing. Lillen's eyes dilated at this.
"Come along Alessia!" Alanna's voice spoke. Alessia frowned again as her heart ached a little.
"Do not worry, love. Keep your mind open when you sleep." Lillen spoke as Alessia nodded her head.
"That way you can see me?" Alessia asked. Watching the older woman nod her head.
"No one knows where you are going to be so, at least I'll see you when you sleep. I'll bring Liandrin." Lillen spoke. Alessia smiled at this. Giving Lillen another kiss before hugging her tightly.
"Will you tell Liandrin the next time I see her, I want to bond with her, when you see her again?" Alessia asked. Lillen sighed at this but nodded her head.
"I will. Of course." Lillen spoke. Alessia smiled at this and hugged her again. She didn't want to let go. She was already missing her.
"Go before she bites our heads off." Lillen whispered. Alessia frowned and felt her eyes threaten tears. "Oh my love. Don't cry. I'll see you when you sleep, alright?" Lillen asked as Alessia nodded her head. She sighed and gave Lillen one last kiss before she turned to follow Alanna. The green ajah offered her hand as she took it. Mounting the horse behind her.
"Are you ready to see Moiraine?" Alanna asked as they rode the horse on the stone road heading out of the city and away.
"I haven't seen her since that day." Alessia spoke. She hadn't replied to Moiraine's letters either. It had been a while since she had seen the blue ajah.
"Well, she had been writing to me non stop, asking about you." Alanna spoke. Alessia couldn't help but feel a bit guilty. She had been spending most of her time with Liandrin for private lessons and going to her studies. She felt bad since Lillen had just come back and she didn't get to spend any time with her since that day as well. Feeling a warm feeling inside as she smiled softly. She could feel Lillen already.
"Don't worry. You can catch up with Moiraine here soon. It won't be long now." Alanna spoke as Alessia nodded her head. She was getting tired but kept herself awake. She didn't know how long time had passed as she looked up to the sun. It was past noon and getting ready to set soon. She had a feeling they would be arriving before dinner and she was right.
"Alanna!" A voice shouted as Alessia looked up. Adeleas Sedai was peeking out of the window and waved at them. "Verin! They are here!" Adeleas spoke as a man was waiting for them at the stables. Grabbing the reins as Alessia hopped off and went to help him.
"No need. You had a long ride." He spoke as Alessia smiled and bowed to him. Feeling her arm gently taken as Alanna led the way towards the large house.
"Ah! Alessia! Good to see you dear! I have many books ready to be read by you!" Adeleas spoke as Alessia raised a brow at her.
"No need to worry dear. I am helping Verin with your studies under her." Adeleas spoke as Alessia nodded her head and bowed. "Come. Let me show you to your room." The woman in brown then spoke as Alessia grabbed her bag and followed. She was silent as she could feel her heart racing a little. She was nervous to see Moiraine again. Feeling a calming feeling from Lillen as she took a deep breath. Walking down the different hallways as Adeleas knocked on a door.
"Come in." A different voice spoke. The door was opened as she followed inside.
"Alessia dear, this is Verin Sedai." Adeleas spoke. Seeing the woman set a book down and smiled.
"Pleasure to meet you." Alessia spoke with a bow.
"And you must be Alessia. We heard so much about you." Verin spoke as she smiled. Alessia raised a brow. "Moiraine talks about you a lot." Verin added.
"Are we still traveling to Andor in a few days?" Adeleas asked.
"Yes dear sister. So, do not fully unpack Alessia." Verin spoke as Alessia nodded her head. She turned and followed Adeleas back out of the room and closed the door behind her. She was still quiet as she was led to another room. This time it was smaller and empty. Except for a bed, dresser, and a desk.
"Get settled. Meet me in the kitchen in five minutes. I'll need your help with dinner." Adeleas spoke.
"Of course Adeleas Sedai." Alessia spoke with a smile. Watching the woman in brown take her leave. Once gone, Alessia sat down on the bed and sighed. Frowning a little as she leaned back. The window was next to the bed. It was easy to lean against it and look outside. There were not many trees in the area. A lot of dead looking plants. There was a forest not far off along the road when they made their way here. Hearing her door open and close as she looked up. Seeing the one woman she had hoped to not run into yet. Seeing Moiraine basically run up to her. Alessia stood up as she was then hugged tightly.
"You're here!" Moiraine spoke softly. Rubbing her back as Alessia gently patted Moiraine's shoulder. Then the woman in blue pulled back. Grabbing her neck gently to trace along her scar. "I am so glad you are alright! Why didn't you write back to me?" Moiraine asked. Alessia only frowned and stood there looking at her.
"What is it?" Moiraine asked.
"I'm sorry. Just been busy." Alessia half spoke the truth.
"I know how Tower life is. Why didn't you write to me? Alanna kept me up with your progress but I wanted to hear from you." Moiraine spoke while cupping Alessia's cheeks.
"I got caught up in a lot of things." Alessia spoke. Watching Moiraine sit on her bed and pull her close. Alessia didn't fight the woman in blue but accepted the hug. Feeling the arms around her waist.
"I'm not mad at you, my little dragon. Just. I was worried. You are supposed to be safe in the Tower." Moiraine spoke with a sigh.
"What happened to Lessy?" Alessia asked with a raised brow.
"You still are my Lessy. And my dragon." Moiraine spoke.
"Sounds like you're laying a claim on me." Alessia chuckled lightly.
"Is that bad?" Moiraine asked.
"No. Just. You'll have to fight Liandrin and Lillen." Alessia warned her.
"Wait. I know Liandrin has you under her wing but where does Lillen come into this?" Moiraine asked. Alessia smiled at this and moved a little from Moiraine only for her to pull her back.
I…" Alessia sighed a little before looking to the side.
"Lessy." Moiraine spoke softly. She looked into the blue eyes with her own.
"I love Lillen Sedai." Alessia confessed.
"You barely know her." Moiraine spoke.
"I've known her for a while now, Moiraine. I know more about her than anyone else in that Tower. Her and Liandrin. I love them both." Alessia said. Moiraine had frowned at this and stood up.
"I should have been there. Guiding you. Not them." Moiraine spoke. There was a hint of hurt in her voice.
"It's not your fault Moiraine. You are exiled from the Tower. It couldn't be helped." Alessia spoke.
"Yes, because I went to search for you. For so long. Twenty years." Moiraine spoke. Alessia frowned at this. Moiraine never told her that she was searching for her.
"What do you mean?" Alessia asked with a frown.
"I know many do not believe the Dragon will return but I did. I knew deep down you were coming back to us." Moiraine spoke softly.
"I. I didn't know." Alessia spoke with a frown.
"You couldn't have. I never told you. There are many things I know and haven't told you." Moiraine spoke. Alessia stood up and hugged Moiraine tightly.
"Come. Time to help get dinner ready." Moiraine added as Alessia nodded and followed.
Alessia was silent as Adeleas and Moiraine were discussing her lessons they were going to be starting. In truth, Alessia was excited to know how the blue ajah works. Maybe she would learn the secrets or weaves that Moiraine knew. Moiraine had the talent of cloud dancing and she wanted to learn how to do it.
"We shall start with some old history from many years ago. Go from there." Adeleas spoke as Alessia nodded her head. She was washing the vegetables before cutting them up. Toss them into the pot of boiling water. Tonight, they were having stew. Alessia didn't mind it. She was, in fact, used to it from the Tower.
"What do you think, Alessia?" Adeleas spoke as she looked at the woman in brown.
"I'm sorry?" Alessia asked as she was confused.
"We would like to try something. We shall have you study under the three of us at the same time. Study in the morning and weaving in the afternoon." Adeleas spoke.
"I like that idea." Alessia spoke with a smile. "Adeleas Sedai." She added quickly.
"Alanna will be coming back and forth as well. I am going to write to the Tower to let them know that you'll be staying with us longer. Alanna will be teaching you while you are with us." Adeleas added. Alessia frowned at this.
"May I ask why?" Alessia asked.
"I feel like the things you need to learn are not going to be from the Tower." Moiraine spoke. 'No, you want to keep me separated from the other two.' Alessia thought as she frowned at this. Feeling her shoulder rubbed.
"It's alright. You can write to your friends. Just don't give them the address." Moiraine added.
"Why not?" Alessia asked as she finished boiling the vegetables and poured them out. Set them in a bowl now.
"Because after what happened to you at the Tower, we don't want a repeat." Moiraine spoke.
"I'm not a child, Moiraine Sedai." Alessia spoke calmly while looking at Moiraine.
"I know. I thought you were safe at the Tower until that happened." Moiraine spoke as she touched Alessia's neck gently on her scar.
"I still am. Lillen Sedai was in the area when it happened. She helped Jane heal me." Alessia spoke.
"Lillen healed you? She isn't a healer." Adeleas spoke as she was stacking the dishes to take outside.
"No. Though, for some reason she healed me." Alessia spoke as she was grabbing the large bowl before following them outside.
"Dinner!" Adeleas shouted. Hearing Alanna yell with excitement as Alessia laughed lightly along with Moiraine. That woman sure loved food as much as she loved her warders. Seeing everyone gather at the dinner table now. Alessia helped set the table and took a spot next to Moiraine and waited her turn to fill her plate to eat.
"Did you unpack your things?" Verin asked as Alessia stopped in mid bite and shook her head. "Good. We are leaving in the morning." Verin added.
"Yes, you'll just need to unpack a gown and clothes for tomorrow. We'll be going through the Waygate." Adeleas added. Alessia's eyes went wide as her heart started racing. She was nervous. The last time she went through, it did not go well. Feeling Moiraine touch her shoulder as Alessia then felt a warm feeling in her stomach. It was Lillen again. She was wondering if she was making Lillen worried. She would have to explain to the older woman once she went to sleep. She took a drink and coughed a little.
"Sorry." She spoke.
"It's alright. Tea isn't usually for everyone." Verin spoke as she was watching Alessia. She nodded her head and finished her dinner. She gathered the dishes along with Adeleas before heading back into the kitchen to clean up.
She headed back to her room that she would be staying in tonight and saw Moiraine already in there.
"Are we sharing?" Alessia asked with a soft smile.
"No. I can leave if you want?" Moiraine asked. Alessia shook her head. She grabbed a gown from her bag and changed. Not knowing Moiraine was watching her. She pulled out a change of clothes for tomorrow and set the bag onto the dresser.
"Why are we going to Andor?" Alessia asked as she crawled into bed next to Moiraine.
"Well, there is a library there that has more books than here for your studies under brown. Plus, the place we are staying in is not far from the gates so you can have your weaving under Alanna and myself." Moiraine spoke.
"Going to tell me why you didn't open the gate when we were in the Ways?" Alessia then asked why looking at Moiraine who sighed.
"You know that I cannot." Moiraine spoke.
"Cannot, or will not?" Alessia asked as she crossed her arms.
"I cannot. For now." Moiraine replied.
"You know. I have to tell them." Alessia then changed the subject.
"What are you talking about?" Moiraine then asked as she wrapped an arm around Alessia's shoulder and pulled her close.
"Liandrin and Lillen. My identity." Alessia spoke.
"You cannot." Moiraine spoke in a warning tone.
"So, I am supposed to hide who I am from two women who trust me to always be honest with them?" Alessia asked.
"It's not forever Lessy. Just until it is time." Moiraine added.
"What do you mean?" It was her time to ask.
"The prophecy." Moiraine replied.
"You mentioned it once. Though, I feel like there are still parts of it that are missing." Alessia added.
"You are to proclaim your title." Moiraine spoke.
"When?" Alessia asked.
"There she is. Asking all the questions again." Moiraine chuckled.
"I'm not playing around Moiraine. You are the one who told me to question everything." Alessia reminded her.
"I know. When the time comes, you'll know." Moiraine spoke.
"I still want to tell them." Alessia spoke with a frown.
"You can't." Moiraine replied. "It's dangerous." Moiraine added.
"Maybe, maybe not. You think they would be more protective of me if I told them?" Alessia then asked.
"I. I never thought about it in that way." Moiraine spoke with a sigh.
"Moiraine, you're gonna have to trust me in this. Trust them. If they love me as I do for them, they'd want to protect me as I would do for them." Alessia added.
"We need to approach this carefully." Moiraine warned her.
"How else are we going to approach it? We promised no secrets between us." Alessia frowned.
"I understand that. For now, let me worry about it. You may be right. If they truly care about you, they would understand." Moiraine added. "For now, get some rest. We leave at dawn." She spoke. Alessia nodded her head and sighed. Laying down now.