The Court II

Parker Webb.

"Are you true to me and the old Rogue or ... them?" Her voice had hardened slightly, and Kayla had pulled a dagger out.

Parker didn't flinch. "I'm not true to anyone, dear. But word on the street is that if you take down ... them, then you'll have a pretty bit of power. And, scoundrel that I am, I'd like a bit of that power. Or rather, I'd like what comes with that power. Money, really."

He slid his hand into his breast pocket and drew out the letter that had been sent to him. The man who had sent it was probably of no important to either of the parties; just an informer who would scrape a few coins by leading other people, like Parker, to the places where the big money could be found.

"Here," he said. "I was told about you and your, if I may be so blunt, crazy plot." Parker lowered his eyes a little. "I'm sure you have a cast iron way of taking over ... them," he fought to keep the mocking tone from his voice, "but I'm also sure that I could help you. Ask around, you'll find out about me."

Krissy


I looked at Jas, then to Grayson and folded my arms over my chest.

"Well, one of us better be right or I'm ransacking the all of Ravenburg. All I know is she's outside of Montagi, either just outside Ravenburg or in the town. We can start asking around." I said quickly.

"Wait, she isn't in Montagi?" Jas asked.

"Nope, I would of found her by now, and the spy that told us that she was gathering supporters, and forgot to mention where. I caught up with him. It's Ravenburg."

"Aw damn it. That means we'll be at this thing for several days." Grayson grimaced.

"That's why we're headed for the stables." I smiled.

--

I'm going to put Kayla in a new town, quite close to Montagi. It makes more sense that way.

I'm going camping, so I won't be able to post for a few days. I'll try to get back on ASAP, but keep going!

KAYLA

She looked over the newcomer with mild interest. He could be useful. Maybe, maybe...

Kayla wasn't in this for the money or the power. Only the glory of avenging the true Rogue. This new fellow was only a puppet in her plans. She would slit his throat the moment she took over. Although he could be of use for now.

The man smirked a little at her. Kayla smiled at him in her sweet way. He wasn't afraid of her. Good. She liked it that way. He had mocked her though. So she ought to teach him some manners...she was, after all, a lady.

She jumped forward and held the dagger to his throat before he could even draw his own. The Rogue had trained her well.

"If I hear you betray me in anyway I will take this dagger and torture you in ways you've never believed possible. Understood?" She hissed, her change in tone very noticiable.

The man was shaken, she could tell, but he hid it well. "Well, I've already said I want the power and money. You didn't have to snap out on me like a crazy woman," he said with an attempt at bravado.

Kayla laughed, cold and cruel. Just like the Rogue.

"Great. Glad we've got that settled. Let us get started. I'm not stupid enough to believe we will be able to take over Krissy without lots of planning and hardwork."

GRAYSON

He wished Jas would get off her high horse and talk to him. She was his friend. A good friend at that. He missed talking to her.

He'd helped kill the Rogue. He accepted that. He'd do it again in a heartbeat. Maria meant more to him than his loyality to the Rogue.

Jas needed to accept that. He wished she would.

"Maria, I really think that you should rest up," Grayson smiled, trying to persuade her to go back. He was worried about her.

"The Healer admits it will take a while to get over your injuries."

Maria

I sighed. When would Grayson understand that I really didn't care what the healer said? I shook my head. "No Grayson, I'm coming with you. I've been cooped up in that healer's house far too long; I need some adventure again."

Grayson tried to protest. "Maria, we don't know how much that injury could limit you! What if you get yourself killed?"

"I won't get myself killed," I said, a little annoyed, "I promise, I'll stay close to either you or Krissy and I won't do anything stupid. But nothing you can say will get me to stay behind while you get all the action. I have scores to settle with Kayla too."

**Heh, same old stubborn Maria... I'm gonna be gone today and this weekend guys, just so you know. Weekend camp.**

Jas

It was a short, silent walk to the stables. Two mares were grazing in the paddock out front. They trotted to the fence when they saw me, nickering.

"Hey, girls," I said, pausing to give them a pat. I glanced at Krissy. "I moved Star to the stall at the end of the aisle. Her saddle and bridle are still in the same place, though."

Krissy nodded and went off in search of her horse, a pretty gray mare I had given her last year.

"What about us?" Maria asked, nodding at The Traitor. Neither of them owned horses. Poor horse deprived people.

"You can have Ranger," I said. I jerked my head at The Traitor. "And he can ride Firefly."

They disappeared into the barn. I couldn't help smirking. Firefly liked to bite. A lot. The Traitor wasn't going to have fun with her.

Right on cue, there was a yelp from inside the barn, followed by a string of swear words. "And that," I muttered, smiling wickedly, "is why people don't mess with me."

GRAYSON

"Damn it!" he yelled, holding his left forearm. What the hell was wrong with this horse?!

"Jas," he muttered. She had probably done it on purpose. And if he knew her, she was probably laughing at him at this moment. And, unfortunately, he knew her quite well.

He was careful around the horse now and was looking surly. He glared at Jas.

"Are we thirteen, Jas, really?" he asked, angrily. "Geez, if you're not going to talk to me then don't set this rabid thing on me without letting me know it bites!"

Jas

I ducked into the tack room so The Traitor didn't see me smirking. It served him right. I hoped Firefly bit him a few more times.

I grabbed a saddle and bridle and went to get Jade, my favorite horse, ready.

I finished at the same time Maria and Krissy did. We all stood and watched The Traitor try - and fail - to put the bridle on Firefly. The mare pinned back her ears and snapped at him every time he tried to touch her, which I personally thought was hilarious.

"A little help, please?" Gray- The Traitor asked. "Before she rips off my hand?"

Oh, fine. I snatched the bridle from his hand and put it on Firefly in one quick motion. I handed the reins back to him without a word.

"All right, let's go," Krissy said.

Parker.

"Oh, great, planning. And here I was thinking this would be an easy job."

Kayla had turned and was leading him away, presumably to where she was staying so that they could hatch out a plan that would hopefully end up in a whirlwind of bloodshed, carried out by him of course, and more than a few gold coins.

Parker grinned to himself. Sure, this lady was obviously more than a few horses short of a stable, but his informant had told him that there was big money in this. And Parker, asking around, had discovered that the new court was still finding its feet; the new Rogue, Krissy as Kayla had called her, was, by all reports, quite young.

Parker wasn't stupid enough to think that this would be an easy job, not really. He just didn't trust Kayla. And she sure as hell didn't trust him. Wincing, Parker remembered the feel of her knife pressed against his throat. He wouldn't let that happen again.

"So," Parker began to talk to her retreating back. "Is the plan going to be complex? Or can we just stroll into their hall and throw a couple of knives around?"

Kayla didn't reply to that. She just spun around and gestured to a closed door. "In here."



**I have to say, I am new to this storybook (unlike you oldies, you) so I'm sort of wary about speaking for Kayla too much, White. Hopefully I'll get better, but for now sorry if my posts suck. **

*sad face*

Hey guys! Oh my God! I'm so sorry, I'll try to keep up with you now. Can one of you please help me just to kind of get an idea of what is going on?

Daniel
Much things had happened to him, but he had to accept that his life was better than it once was; he now saw the days fly by and his life going on as if nothing ever happened. He knew things did happen and the image of Lorraine was constant in his mind. But he now a different reason to stand up and get on with his life, Krissy.

Daniel had followed Krissy since he was quite out of time for no real reason, so he had to follow Krissy, Maria, Jas and Grayson. He hated having to rush and do things randomly, but well he had to do that now. So he ran to his horse, a black mere he had bought about six months ago and according to him, he fell in love with her the exact instant he saw her. But, of course, Krissy was always his number one. So he saddled his horse, cursing as he did so for his incompetence, but after a while of preparing her, he was ready and as soon as he finished, he took off after Krissy.

They weren't too far away from him, so he pushed the mere to run faster until he could see the four of them clearly.

"Krissy" Daniel shouted to the top of his lungs. "Krissy" He shouted again and even from where he was he heard a horse halt.

*Sorry, I'm just trying to place me back into the story*

**Don't worry so much! You're doing fine! Don't God-mod her (which you haven't!) and it'll be alright. It's not hard to get Kayla's personality anyway. (; Don't worry so much, you'll be fine! **

KAYLA

"Now, what are your plans," she asked, getting down to it. "Because if you're going to be involved, you're going to help."

The man looked at her and smiled. "What about your plans then?" He grinned, lazily.

Kayla laughed. "That's not your concern until I'm sure I can trust you. The question is what are your plans. Then I'll add mine in and we'll see how it goes. Now do you have an idea of how to take down the 'New Rogue' or not?" She snapped.

GRAYSON

He wished Jas would just talk to him. He missed talking to her. Why did she have to be so stubborn! Why couldn't she just listen to him. Maybe then she would understand.

"Maria, are you alright?" Grayson asked, talking his thoughts away from Jas's new attitude towards him. Or not so new.

"For goodness sakes, Grayson! I've told everyone I'm fine," Maria said, hotly.

Gray frowned. He didn't think she was as good as she was letting on. He was worried. Still, he back off, but kept an eye on her.

He was just ready to get this over with.

Krissy

Hearing my name, I pulled Star to a stop. I patted her neck softly and jumped off as the mare snorted. I could see Daniel coming up, slowing to a trot. I smiled as he hopped off his horse and threw his arms around me.

"Where have you been Kris?" he said, using his new nickname for me.

"I told you not to call me that." I laughed, "Also, I had to get out of there."

"So, what are we doing?" he turned to a grumpy looking Maria.

"Going to Ravenburg, to spy around a little on Kayla." Jas said blankly.

I climbed back onto Star.

"I wanna get there in time for dinner, we've got some time to ride. Let's go." I shouted as I kicked my horse to a gallop.

I'd like to remind everyone about our DT.

Also, since we aren't getting many takers, I'm thinking of letting everyone bring in a second character. (Crocks, only one )

My Profile:

Name: Karine Bloom
Age: 24
Gender: Female
With?: Against the New Court
Appearance:

Spoiler

Karine is about five feet, eight inches tall with a lean, muscular build. She has tanned skin, thick, arched eyebrows, and small, menacing olive-green eyes. Some might call her attractive, but she barely thinks of herself as so.
Occupation: Karine has no other occupation; after the death of her parents and sister, she moved into a modest home, and always keeps her deck of cards close, studying how to get better.
Rouge Talents: Karine has always had a talent for gambling. When she was very small, her father taught her basic card games like blackjack. She soon moved on others, and her strength is poker. She learned mathematical side of the game and is easily able to work out statistics.
Personality: Karine is very reserved, and often is blank-it is very hard to tell what she is thinking. Because of her quiet nature, she
Habits:
Other: Karine has virtually no experience with weapons, and gets sick at the sight of blood.

Parker.

"Ideas? I was here to be muscle. But, since you're asking ..."

Parker leant against the nearest wall. He was trying to act casual, trying to get a measure of Kayla. In the first minutes of them meeting she had proved to be a formidable character, and he didn't want to make the mistake of underestimating her. And he had to gain her trust, or at least a bit of it. That would help; it would hopefully make sure that after they won she didn't turn on him with an unsheathed blade and a crazy smile.

"Obviously it can't be an all-out attack," he said after a pause, "But I suppose you already knew that. I'd say that turning some of their members against them would be a good idea, but from the reports I've heard they're all close, having taken over the court together. Unless you know of a weak link in their chain?"