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Han- I recalled the day I reunited Crow and Hana, that was the last day of peace before Arden attacked. And this time they have allies. The Kingdom of Tamron has now called war on us as well. And frankly the odds were against us, Right now I'm going to a wizard council meeting to make battle plans. But of course it now includes a representative from each camp of the clans, Averill and Elena cennestre representing the demonai, and so on.. On the fact that Raisa couldn't attend the meetings due to her doing well.. you know queen stuff. I try to help her when I can due to us being well.. married and all but I have to represent wizards, and what's left of Ragmarket and Southbridge. Plus I'm still having meetings with Crow. Though its rather dangerous nowadays, to go there I'm leaving myself defenseless. I have more enemies than ever and it seems to easy for someone to get in league with Arden and be sent to kill me... Raisa... well, anyone! Averill cleared his throat jarring everyone out of there thoughts and starting the meeting of war. Tamron and Arden are advancing on us, leaving us outnumbered. According to our scouts they have sent soldiers to make sure we cant escape without hundreds dying. They will arrive in a day, which leaves us not much time to prepare. Elena and I have come to the idea of sending some to make a commotion down there. Although I hate to say this It would be best if we were to send perhaps 2 wizards and 2 demonai." Averill finished. I met his eye and said, "and who do you think we should send Averill?" Micah stood up and said loud enough for all to hear," I could go." A murmur of agreement went across the room. Mordra stood up and said," I think Lord Alister should go also." Agreement swept across the room and I wondered if this had been what Averill wanted. To get me and Micah away from his daughter and have a chance to convince her to break up the marriage. But on the other hand me and Micah could make quite a lot of commotion among the enemy.

Dancer stood up," I say we should put it to a vote! Who wants Alister and Bayar to go?!" a good 3/4 of everyone's hands went up. "So its official! Alister and Bayar shall go." I thought it was time to voice what I'm sure all the wizards were thinking. "And who shall go of the demonai?" Elena Cenestre stood up, "I suggest Shilo Trailblazer to go. Along with..." Suddenly she was interrupted by Talia Abbott representing the Gray Wolfs." I think Amon Byrne should go!" A murmur of agreement went through the room. "Averill.." Elena Cennestre finished. People were arguing now and to stop any violence to start I stood at the same time as Bayar and we both yelled indefinitely, "SILENCE! We can just bloody VOTE!"

Everyone was indeed silent after that, probably stunned by both me and Bayar agreeing on something. Both of us stayed standing and I said, "Now, who votes for Averill?" about 12 people raised there hand. "now who wants Amon?" a good 15 people rose there hand and I said,"Amon shall go! Meeting closed." I walked out with my trader face on, I made sure no one was watching and made my ways to the tunnels. Although Bayar was dead I still had people practically waiting in line to murder me. I already knew Raisa wouldn't be happy about me leaving. I wasn't sure how Byrne would react though... I entered the tunnels with ease and started deactivating Alger's charm barriers[whatever you calm 'em!] Suddenly I thought of something! Bayar knew of the tunnels!

But Micah may not know of the tunnels that I take... But frankly I didn't need to survive Micah's father only to end up being killed by his bloody son. I set up charms along with Alger's, It would drain your flash if you didn't do the spells exactly correct leaving you either unable to go through the tunnel at all and have the choice to be able to walk out. Or be trapped in between.. stuck until your flash replenishes itself or forced to still be here till I come through. By the time I got done putting up the charms and deactivating them momentarily I was completely drained and when I came up near the castle I was exhausted. First I went to Amon who was talking to Hallie. "Can I talk to you Amon?" "sure," he said eyeing me probably wondering what I was up to. When Hallie left I turned to Amon," you, me and Bayar, plus Shilo Trailblazer are to go and cause a bit of a disturbance among the enemy." I said making sure my trader face was on.

"When?" "we leave tomorrow at dawn." I said this with as little emotion as possible. Then I asked, "where is Raisa?" "bedroom." I nodded and turned on my heal.

Raisa- I had just gotten out of a meeting with Amon, and General, and of few others and am currently waiting for Han to come from his meeting. I wondered why he was so late, he was supposed to be back an hour ago! I talked to Cat about it and she said maybe he had business in Southbridge. But I doubted it, if it was anyone else I would have been more worried. But I had known when I married him that Hanson Alister was unpredictable, and that nothing could get in his way easily. In other words he is freaking stubborn! I mean I am to but... really I don't think there's anyone who can get something out of Han if he doesn't want you to know. But we'd promised no more secrets. The creak of the door broke me out of my thoughts and I got up and was in front of the door in seconds.

When I saw Han I could somehow sense that he was going to say something that I was not gonna like one bit. I crossed my arms as he walked inside, he looked tired I thought. "Raisa, me, Micah, Amon, and Shilo Trailblazer will be leaving tomorrow." Before he could continue I burst out, "what do you mean you will be leaving?!" He shook his head and I swear he was smirking!" I knew you wouldn't react well, you can blame Averill." I felt anger roll off me in waves, the demonai have been trying to get me away from Han and trying desperately to convince me to let them murder him or at least cancel the marriage. As if sensing my thoughts he said, "the plan is to go and cause a commotion. Overall its a good plan..." I groaned," just promised me something?" He wasn't smirking anymore and had his trader face on," Don't die.." It was whispered but I knew he could hear it, he shook his head," You know I can't promise you that." I knew he would say that but hey, it was worth a bloody shot! He went in the bathroom to change while I lay on the bed thinking. When he came out he was dressed to go to South bridge. I stood up and said, "Don't. Please?" "you know I have many things I must do." He said before walking out the door.

Amon- Han didn't know it but Raisa had asked for me to keep an eye on Han and make sure no demonai came after him. Of course its bloody HARD to follow Alister! I know he senses me following him and so he keeps on taking so many freaking turns that I almost keep on losing him. I stalked through the dark shadows and continued walking in the direction that he went. Suddenly I rounded a corner when someone came behind me and slipped a knife around my neck. "Who are you? If you reach for your ruddy sword bluejacket I'll slit your throat." "Now why is it you have been following Han Alister." It wasn't a question. "I'm Amon Byrne, and that is the business of the queen." I said, dreadfully aware of the knife close to my throat. I tried to place the voice but they had said it low and had been obviously changing their voice drastically although I don't know how. "Why does Raisa wish for me to be followed?" I herd the person behind me say. Suddenly I knew who it was. "Alister, I don't believe a knife to my throat is necessary." The knife came away from my throat but when I turned around he had disappeared.

Han- I've known about the bluejacket following me for a while and I had decided to put a stop to it. so I used a charm to change my voice but I still ended up giving myself away with my stupid big mouth. I watched as Amon trudged back to the castle knowing he wouldn't be able to find me, The truth is I just put up a glamour and stepped back. I walked to my new crib to where I knew my gang would be. I was FURIOUS, Raisa was having me be followed?! And I had thought we agreed not to keep bloody secrets! When I opened the door to my crib I undid my glamour and after realizing no one was here, found a place up on the wall where I slept.

Raisa- When Amon opened the door I knew something was up, before I could say anything he put his hand up. "Alister knew I was following him, but he didn't know it was me. He caught me off guard and the next thing I knew a knife was being held to my throat. But I didn't know it was him. He changed his voice somehow so when he demanded I tell him why I was stalking Hanson Alister I said that is the business of the queen. That's when I heard him mutter,"Why does Raisa wish for me to be followed?" That's when I knew it was him and the next thing I knew he was gone." I groaned and lay on my bed staring at the ceiling. After a few minutes Amon left saying he had business to attend to. I knew what Alister probably thought, and if I was correct he wouldn't come back till late tonight.

Han-When I woke up it was probably close to midnight, I jumped from my perch and was on my way to the castle when I took a detour. I stopped by Marisa Pines camp found Dancer. I gently shook him awake, "wha?" He asked groggily. I need you to promise me something. Look after Raisa." He nodded, and I left him to rest. When I got to our room I was surprised to see the light on. I stopped before I went in, putting on my trader face. When I walked in Raisa was laying on her bed and I decided something. I found a blanket, threw it on Raisa turned off the lights and went to my room. I prepared myself for tomorrow and although I wanted to go to sleep I knew I had something I had to do first. I went to Aediion, and went to find Crow.