Medieval Times Add-on Story!!!

[Blessed-one]

um, Emily and Ivan?
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For a moment the group was safe at the intelligence office as the Aliqua officials had no authority over the Intelligence network.
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Oridea had a hard time convincing Emily's dad that Emily was better off staying at her place so she could calm down a little with friends around. After several minutes of fast talking and gesturing and reassuring, Emily's dad finally gave his consent.
"I can't do much anyway can I?" he said belligeriently.
Oridea managed a tight smile, "It's only going to be a few days."
Emily's dad signed, "As long as you keep her at your Aunt's place," he warned.
"Allright, thanks," she said, giving him a hug before leaving the building.

 

[oncewaslost]

i'm back!!!! but i need sleep. i had 4 hours of sleep last night and 8 hours of traveling today so yeah... sleep would be nice. i'll post something later.

 

[oncewaslost]

Diamond gasped moving back from Jack. She had never expected Jack to say he loved her. Jack cupped her chin looking into her eyes. Diamond felt her stomach flutter as she met his gaze. Jack could feel her rapid pulse in her neck. Diamond swallowed trying to get the words she felt out. Words she had hidden for so long. She managed a soft whisper, "I've loved you too."

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grrrr... that's all i can think of.

 

[called]

hmm... i'm supposing Emily is with Ivan and the others...

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Ivan and Emily sat to the side of the others. Carwain had brought some bread and cheese for them to eat and they all ate in silence. Emily watched Ivan and Ivan could tell that something was on her mind. Ivan shifted deep in thought. I guess I had better tell her. I'm leaving anyhow so it's not like I'll see her again. But... but if she knows my name it could hurt her. Emily moved closer to him putting a hand on his arm, "It looks as if you have something to tell me, John."

Ivan looked at her grimly and sighed, "I do."

Emily blinked, "What is it?"

Ivan looked towards Diamond. She was across the room talking to Jack. She was the only one present who knew his real name. Ivan sighed running his hand through his black hair in a nervous gesture, "I've got to tell you my real name. It's not John."

Emily shrunk back but didn't flee. She just sat there staring at him waiting for an explination, "If you're not John then who wrote all those letters."

"I did... well, John started them."

Emily gave him a perplexed look, "John? So there is a John?"

"Yes, John Sulzeman was my best friend."

"What do you mean by 'was'?"

Ivan frowned, "He was murdered by a band of robbers. I was badly beaten and left for dead. A kind man and his daughter found me and cared for me."

"If your name's not John then what is it? I know the Sulzeman family is a family of knights so that must mean you yourself are from a family of knights."

"I... my name is Ivan Katterling."

Emily was silent. She arched an eyebrow looking at him closely, "The Katterling family... weren't they exiled?"

Ivan grimaced, "Yes..."

Emily said nothing more for a while studying Ivan's face, "I don't believe you killed your friend... Ivan."

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Fern was restless. The ball was going to start in a few hours and Alex would be by to pick her up. Father was fitting the dress and she stood on a stool, "I never thought my daughter would be going to a ball. Now, be poliet and say 'thank you' or 'no thank you'. Behave, that's the last thing we need is someone disrespecting the nobles."

He sighed as he stitched away. Fern was trying not to bounce impatiently on her heels, "Father, are you almost finished? Alex will be here soon."

Father did a few more stitches and straightened looking over his work, "Finished, you may go. Have a good time, Fern."

 

[Boy Wonder]

Alex ran into the door of the shop and shouted that he was there.
As he walked, he ran into Fern and started to apologize, but stopped and just stared.
"What?" Fern said.
"You're... you're beautiful!" Alex said smiling.

 

[called]

Fern blushed, "Thank you."

Father nodded to Alex, "You keep my daughter safe, boy."

"Father!"

"Of course, sir."

Alex offered Fern his arm and guided her out of the shop. Father watched them go and shook his head turning back to his supplies, "I wonder what happened to Ivan. He's been gone for the entire day and he didn't come back last night. Something's wrong."

 

[Blessed-one]

Having left his guests, Carwain went out to acquire some travelling necessities for the group. He didn't ask for their stories, it would be a repayment for Jack's help in the previous operation.

 

[Grimr]

Rebekah you know we can't stay here long were going to have to leave soon. I know but how Dimond asked. I have an idea we have enough stolen gold to buy a wagon, oxen, supplies, and tools for us to use latter and I know of some wide open land in Scotland thirteen miles from a village where we can get more supplies and get help to build a house for us. What do you say?

 

[oncewaslost]

hmmm... ok, i think there needs to be a sort of reason or goal all the characters are trying to achieve. some point to it all... anyone have any ideas?

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Diamond nodded, "Are we just going to leave everyone?

 

[Blessed-one]

can't think of anything yet...

 

[Grimr]

Ok i'm back I've been grounded for a while but i'm back now I'll post something else in a little bit.

 

[oncewaslost]

hey! well, we can't think of anything at the moment so if you know something it'll help us all. welcome back!

 

[Grimr]

Jack turned twords the others and said. Well Dimond and I shall be going now. Where? Ivan asked. To Scotland where we can live in peace I have more than enough stolen gold to get us their if any of you want to come get ready.

 

[Blessed-one]

i don't know what to write.... and Ivan still haven't settled up with Emily yet.

 

[Apelila]

Yeah until Ivan finishes I do not know what to write

 

[called]

muahahahahaha! i'm back! sorry about not being around. school's been hectic. hopefully i'll be around more. i have to re-read and then i'll post.

 

[Blessed-one]

unfortunately called, we're sort of stuck, and oncewaslost hasn't posted awhile (is Ivan her character..?)

 

[oncewaslost]

no, ivan is called's character.

 

[Blessed-one]

oh, my mistake.
allright.. i'll think up something, on part at least.
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In the morning, Oridea went to The Intelligence office, noting along the way that squads of guards were patrolling the streets and searching houses for the missing prisoners. Oridea smiled at herself as she slipped into the back stable of the office, the Earl of Aliqua had no direct authority over the Intelligence sector; Jack and the rest would be safe there, at the moment anyway.

Carwain was in the stable, counting out mounts and supplies. He gave her a wave as she neared.
"Getting ready to leave?" she said.
"Not me."
She nodded in understanding. He grinned, "But you never know when you need a quick exit."
"Well, if you were going off somewhere and the secret mission's not so secret, do give me a call. I'm rotting at my aunt's house." she whispered.

 

[oncewaslost]

ah, i keep forgetting about this. grrr... evidentally so does called. i'm going to have to kick her rear and tell her to post.