The Court - Finished!

Krissy:

Warm tears rolled down my face as I hugged Maria hard.

"I promise you Maria, you will find someone, someone who cares for you as much as Mason did. I promise you that I'll hold onto Daniel until my last dying breath."

We stayed like that, in silence for the longest time. Slowly Maria dozed off, and I lay her in her bed gently. Brushing loose strands of hair from her face, I looked at my scarred friend. She had suffered so much in her life. We all had, because of this one man. With a sigh I slipped down the stairs to find Daniel asleep on the floor. Laying down beside him, I smiled and wrapped my arms gently around his waist. I looked at his face, so childish and innocent in his sleep, shaggy curls of hair hanging over his eyes.I smiled again and fell asleep slowly at his side.


** 10 pages! Pat on the back for making the storybook last that long guys <3*

Maria

When I woke up sun was peeking through the curtains, caressing my scarred face and arms. I got out of bed and went downstairs. Krissy and Daniel were already awake. I felt much better than I had last night. I sat down on a chair. "Morning."

***

Several hours later the sun was beginning to touch the tops of the trees. I found that I desperately wanted to go for another walk. I went over to Krissy. "I'm taking another walk love. I need time to think. I won't get lost this time, I promise." Krissy looked worried, but it was pointless to argue. I pulled my cloak on, stuck my daggers into my belt, and left, shutting the door behind me.

I walked off into the woods, humming halfheartedly in an attempt to raise my spirits. It wasn't working well.

I walked for a long while, enjoying the silence of the woods. Krissy has no idea. What person in their right mind would love someone who looks like this? My hand instinctively went up and touched the scar that stretched across my forehead. That was when I got the feeling that I was being watched.

Woohoo, awesome posts Crocky!

Lorraine
Diary Entry 234

I have been at home for over five weeks now. I'm getting tired of being here, The Rogue knows I'm healed but continues saying that I have to be perfect. I know I do, but I'd like to get out of here; I want to fight and kill if it was possible. I miss the blood and the reunions in the underground court.
It has been some time now since my brother's house was burned. NOt track of them was found. Deep inside of me I know he's life, I know Krissy and Maria are alive. NO one has found them yet. They've been looking aorund everywhere, absolutely everywhere and is like if the earth swallowed them.
One of this days, I had a dream. I was in the forest with Daniel, playing around and throwing water at each other. But mother called us and we went inside. We went insie this little cottage that smelled so fresh and was cozy that it is one of the few memories I have of my childhood.
Somehow, I know he's alive and I know he's there. I don't know why, I just know. If I could only tell the Rogue. BUt there is a part of me that misses that happiness of the dream.

Daniel
He was awake and alive, something that not many people did. He liked hte feeling of being free and have the love of his life next to him. But, Krissy, had been acting quite strange since last night. He didn't wast to be disrespectful or anything since he knew that women were a world of hidden secrets.An example of that, his mother and his sister. They kept screts that ruined so many people's lives. But there were secrets like Krissy's, secrets that made her eyes sparkle with curiosity and love. And then there were the secrets like Maria's, full of pain and regret.
HIs father always taught him to keep at the boundary of their secrets, that when she was ready, she will tell him. But Krissy was killing him.
When he got the chance,he wentto hair and rubbed her face softly taking, her face in his hands and softly kissing her.

"What's wrong Krissy?" he asked softly

"Nothing" she said smiling, but all of a sudden she turned to him and looked at him with concerned eyed. "I love you, I love you"
There was something in her voice, a secret.

"And I promise you, that'll I never leave you.I'll-I'll...love you, always"
He kissed her when she finished and embraced her tightly. He looked right into her eyes and saw nothing but uncertainty. Her words cut deep inside of him.

"Krissy, love, what's wrong? You don't have to say that, we'll live and get throught his and everything's going to be fine. Krissy I love you, I would never let anything or anyone hurt ok?"
She just nodded and llaid her head in his chest, her cold skin making a perfect contrast to his warm skin. Right that second, the strong Krissy looked so frail that he felt the nedd to protect and if it was possible give his life.

"Krissy, just tell me what's wrong?" he said, holding her face in her hands. But she didn't anser, just stayed quite looking at him.

***Will Krissy tell him? I mean, I have no problem if she doesn't, kind o goes with the part of the secrets, but it's up to Krissy**

**Thanks Muff. I try. Now to wait for Tiger... *drums fingers on computer desk impatiently***

**Krissy sharing is up to Crocky. I think it would be nice to have some secrets**

Krissy:

I buried my face into Daniel's tunic.

"Just never leave me Daniel. I've lost enough" I whispered into his ear, as I held him close.

I could see Daniel's expression but he decided to push no farther and wrapped his arms around me too.

"I would never leave you love."

**I don't really care. You decide. I'm a huge help I know. **

** Well it's been decided, she hasn't shared yet, so a secret it will remain**

***For some reason I think not sharing it's incredibly cool.lol. it really goes with the part of the secrets**

*hehehe. I like it too*

**Oh my gosh, Crocky. Your posts...oh my. So so very sad. But so good!**

GRAYSON

"Alright, Kayla," he sighed, tapping his foot impatiently. "Late again."

"That's just Kayla," Jas snorted. Grayson rolled his eyes.

"Yeah, well, I don't have time to wait on her," Grayson replied.

Jas raised an eyebrow. "Why? Are we in a hurry for some reason?" She asked.

Grayson smiled. "Actually yes. I have some things to do," he told her. "I'll meet you both later, alright? Be safe in the woods, got it?"

With that said, he bolted away. Today he was going to find that mystery girl. He had to. There was just...something about her.

It didn't take him long to reach the woods. He traced his footprints to the spot he found the girl before. He hid behind a tree.

Grayson was slightly dissspponted that she wasn't there. He was excited to see her, but it seemed she didn't come out until the night.

Maria

I looked around cautiously. The feeling had only lasted for a second, but I kept a hand on one of my daggers as I walked. Then I walked into the clearing that I had ran into Grayson at. The feeling of being watched returned, but a hundred times more powerful. There's someone here. I glanced around, turning in a slow circle. "I know someone's here." I called. "Show yourself."

GRAYSON

A girl was standing out in the sun...was that Maria? Grayson held his breath. So she wasn't dead then? Did that mean Krissy was alive as well? Daniel?

He wanted to cuss. That meant Jas was right. She wasn't dead. Damn! And then to top it all off the girl hadn't came back from last night.

What is Maria is the girl, he asked himself. Grayson ground his teeth. It couldn't be. Maria wouldn't have let him go.

"Show yourself," she called, holding out a dagger. Grayson admired her still. She was very strong...he wished he had someone like that on his team. Sure, Jas and Kayla were both great fighters but...well, he would rather have someone like Maria on his side then Jas or Kayla.

Grayson narrowed his eyebrows. One way or another Maria was going to find him.

"Alright," Grayson laughed, stepping from behind the tree. "You caught me. Are you going to try and punish me now?"

Maria didn't laugh. "What are you doing here?" She growled.

Grayson decided to tell her the truth. What would it hurt?

"I'm here to look for someone. No need for you to hang around and babysit me, I'm a big boy," Grayson grinned, taking out his dagger...just in case.

Maria

I tilted my head. "Someone? I would say that you've found someone." I did my best to keep my voice calm. "That was a brave thing you did yesterday Grayson, I'm not gonna lie. It's something that I would have done."

An expression of shock flashed across his face before it settled back into his obnoxious grin. "That was you then was it?"

I nodded. "I'm not going to kill someone who is willing to go through death and pain to save someone they know Grayson. I'm not that heartless."

For some odd reason I found that I wanted to continue this conversation. Maybe it was to stall the fighting as long as possible, but I wasn't sure.

GRAYSON

"Then put your dagger away, Maria," Grayson said. "And I will put mine away."

She narrowed her eyes. "You do it first," she commented, folding her arms over her chest. GRayson rolled his eyes.

"Then we'll keep our weapons out, t make ourselves feel better," he replied. "Though I didn't come all this wat to NOT talk to you."

Maria raised her chin a little. "What do you want to know? I won't give any secret information so you can go run and tell the Rogue."

Grayson almost smiled. Almost. "Yeah, you must think I'm his lap dog. Well, as surprising as it may be, I wasn't going to tell him anything, actually. You've...interested me, actually. A rare quality," he told her, amused now. "Don't you feel special."

"Not my choice of words," she commented.

"Aw, come on, can't you smile?" He asked. "I'm not ready to head back to Jas yet and I'm still interested...although you still refuse to smile."

Maria

I glared at him. "You expect me to smile, Grayson?" I asked quietly. "Smile, in this position? Smile, after what your master did to me?" A rather confused look flashed across his features. "Oh, you haven't seen have you?" I acted before my mind could catch up with me. I threw my hood back. Every scar on my face was perfectly visible, each a reminder of my painful history.

"You want me to smile, with this face? May I ask you why?"

((This'll probably be my last post before my dad drags me to bed, but I may be able to sneak one more in.))