No Redemption

~Shadow/Princess~

"I've no doubt you do." I turned to look him in the eyes. "Trust me, if any of these guards lay a finger on you, I'll have their heads served to me on a silver tray, and they all know it"--I smiled for half a second, then it was gone--"As for my father, he's busy. He has a lot to deal with at the moment, so I don't think he'll be around." One of the maids pulled some fresh bread out of the oven, laying a piece on a folded cloth and cutting it in half before handing it to me. I watched the steam come out of the middle of it, and I handed half to Marroe.

He seemed hungry, but he also seemed to want to get out of here. I sighed, and walked back out into the hall. They were bringing Sophie back, all white and clean. She jogged over to me, and I gave her a piece of the hot bread. Upon her heating it and almost half my hand, I went to the garden, motioning for the guards to leave the area so he wouldn't be jumping out of his skin.

Raven
I smiled reassuringly at Shanaela and she relaxed slightly. "Naela I won't let any half brained soldiers come near you you know that." I said gently. She nodded. "And I would hate to see the soldier who thinks he can best you." I continued my voice still gentle at this she grinned.

MARROE

I watched the guards leave anxiously. One of them was glaring at me, and I flashed him the finger, quickly putting it down when Shadow looked behind her. Bobo let out another high-pitched monkey screach and I flicked the side of his head lightly. "Would you stop that?" I hissed. He wrapped his arms around the top of my head and I laughed.

Shadow arched an eyebrow, grinning slightly.

"He's a little suck up. Oh, and I don't think he likes the wolf much, but he'll live." Bobo opened up his hand infront of my face, revealing a nice diamond-studded ring. "Bobo you little twit!" I hissed, grabbing it from his hands. Usually I praised him for stealing, but not from the palace right infront of the princess! Stupid little monkey...

SHANAELA

I grinned at Raven. I had trained longer and harder than most soldiers, my father had been a brutal trainer. But looking it now, it seemed like he did know best. Odd how you don't really realize these things until the ones who taught you are gone. My grin faded at the thought. My father may not have acted like it all the time, but he really did care, and I missed him.

I glanced over my shoulder at Clare, who was staring at the ground in front of her feet as she walked. Poor girl. We were the same in the way that we knew what it was like to lose everything. Our situations may be a little different, but the gyst of it was the same.

I reached behind me and grabbed her hand, giving it a gentle squeeze and smiling. Some things you just can't change, and that seemed to be something we both understood.

Clare

I smiled at her, trying to keep happy so everyone else was happy. Who was garrett really? Who was I? How did i know garrett? I sighed looking down at the ground.

Davis

I contemplated running for it... would i make it? No one was looking. I looked over at clare, she still owed me. I saved that wenches LIFE. I grabbed her wrist and took off, she tried to resist, but all that got her was a smake upside the head.
"Stop fighting, i'm stronger then you clare!" She scowled and spit at me.
"Let go of me you murderer!" She kicked at my shins, she knew my weak spots. She make a fist and punched me square in the face. I stumbled back, still keeping a grip on her. I lifted her on my shoulder, then started running again.

SHANAELA MARZ

My sword was automatically in my hand and I was racing after Davis, Raven at my heals. Shanti was already nipping at Davis' calves, but he seemed to not care. He can't die. He has to confess whatever it is Garrett wants him to confess. I reminded myself. But oh...how I wanted to see his body slumped over in a pool of his own blood.

Raven was ahead of me now, which didn't surprise me considering the stupid wound on my leg. We were gaining on him, the cats nipping at his legs and the girl on his back were slowing him down. I made a grap for his arm and missed, but Raven caught on.

He lurched backwards, dropping Clare. I caught her under the arms just before her head hit the floor. Raven already had him on the ground and they were having quite the tussel. Raven was all finger nails, which made me smirk. I let go of Clare and walked over to the two casually, putting a foot on Davis' throat.

"If she pushes any harder you could easily be gone," Raven hissed.

Wow, I felt like my father in that moment. I rested the very tip of my sword just above where my foot was. He moved, he died.

**Now Ish? Can I bring the soldiers in noaaw? *excited look**

yes, yes you can!

Jaykob~

He knew it! Peering around the corner, he saw the four fugitives. Shanaela Marz, Raven Rose, and Clare and Davis, the notorious thievery couple! And all within a swords reach! He smirked and placed two fingers within his lips, drawing a deep breath.

"What are you doing?" Prince Garrett suddenly snarled, making Jaykob twirl around with fright.

"O-oh, your majesty, nothing! Just... keeping an eye peeled!" Garrett snorted.

"Good," he snarled before turning and walking back down the corridor. He'd obviously not seen the criminals. Jaykob took a deep breath, and once again, tried to whistle for the guards, this time succeeding. All four criminals looked up, in fear, and darted from their spot at the sound of clanking armor. Jaykob smirked as they all raced from the castle, towards the safety of the forest. They had all made it, damn them... Except... the familiar red head, the Marz girl. She did have a nastly injury on her leg, so that slowed her down tremendously.

The soldiers brought her to the ground easily, tying her up with extreme speed.

Jaykob tapped his way down to the courtyard, surveying the girl with hungry, wolf-like eyes. "Take her to the dungeon." He snapped, smirking as they hauled the screaming girl away. Her sword lied onto inches from where she was taken. Jaykob left it there, smiling at his accomplishment.

i tried PMING you chup but no response, so ill ask here, are there guards still in the woods looking for the others

Sorry AMU, I never got it D: And no, they've just attacked Ish

Shadow/Princess

I narrowed my eyes as I saw the ring in the monkeys hand. Marroe snatched it and scowled the monkey. I held out my hand for it, a little ashamed. He reluctantly put it in my hand, then sighed. I slid the ring on my finger, still looking at them.

"It seems I'll have to keep a closer eye on you two," I said. He hung his head and I nodded to myself. "That, or you can lose your head." With that, I turned, grabbing the clippers and going back to my roses. As for Sophie, she kept her eye on them, growling whenever they moved. I cut a rose, holding it in the palm of my hand. I turned to them.

"She's harmless unless you try to attack," I murmured. It was a warning. For some reason, I wanted to help them, thief or not. He nodded, and I looked back down at the rose. "Now, can I help you with anything?" I imagined my eyes looked pleading as I looked back up at him. I did want to help them, with anything. He opened his mouth to speak, seeing it in my eyes, no doubt, that I would help them.

SHANAELA MARZ

The guards had confinscated my sword and they were holding my arms so that I couldn't reach my hidden daggar. I bit at one of them, earning me a hard slap across the face from his companion. My cheek stung and I glared intently at him.

"Stupid mute..." one of them muttered under their breath, though I couldn't be sure who it was. Oh, how I'd love to rip his face clear of his ugly little head.

Shanti was snarling fiercely, but even she seemed to realize that she was no match for the three massive wolves that were snapping at her. And I was no math for the guards, considering I was sorely outnumbered. Oh yes, outnumbered and swordless. I stopped struggling and let them drag me down the stairs.

It was no use anyways... I forced back tears. It was him. It had to have been him... I thought. It wasn't my capture that was bringing tears to my eyes, it was the lingering thoughts that Garrett had betrayed me. Well what did you expect Naela? He's the damned prince for crying out loud! Stupid girl you are... I really should never have trusted him.

But what if...?

The guards locked the cell door behind me, all but two leaving back up the stairs. At least they had put Shanti in here with me. I walked to the corner, suddenly noticing how exhausted I really was. I rested my head on Shanti's side and let my eyes droop shut. If there was ever a better time to sleep...

MARROE

I glowered at the wolf. Bobo was on my head, quivering. I was actually starting to worry about him taking a nice whizz on my head from fear. "Not really, actually." I sighed and looked around the garden. "You know, I had no clue the damned monkey had the ring. I'm not stupid enough to steal from the palace. I might be a theif, but I have a brain."

She turned around, staring at me for a moment before going back to her roses.

"Mind if I give you a hand?" I asked plainly.

She turned again, eyebrow arched. "And just what do you know about roses?"

I shrugged. "Quite a bit actually. You'd be surprised. So, can I help or not?"

KING TORRAN

I had long cried myself dry and had resorted to staring at my reflection in the mirror. But I wasn't thinking about my face, I was too busy being tormented by thoughts of my failures. Not only had I failed Garrett, but I had failed his true father as well.

A soft knock came at the door, snapping me back to the present. "Enter," I called plainly, greatful that my eyes were no longer puffy.

A messenger entered, eyeing me curiously. "One of the prisoners has been captured by Jaykob. Shanaela Marz."

"That's good then." I rose to my feet and strode to the boy. He couldn't be much older than fifteen. "I wish to see her."

"She's sleeping sir."

"Well then I'll wait. Have somebody fetch me when she wakes, I'll be in here."

He nodded and backed out the door, leaving me with my tormenting thoughts.

DAVIS

Clare had run off ahead of me with the other girl. I had to stop, my legs were killing me. I cursed that prince, first he pulls this shit with me then he almosts gets me thrown in the dungon! If i get thrown in there they will reconize me and exicute me. That's all i needed. I would get Clare back later, i didn't need her now, i had snatched the money off of her and was proud of it. Stupid girl. I leaned agaisnt a tree. I would head back to town soon, i could pull my own heists, i didn't need her help, or speed or... aw crap i needed her.

CLARE *hope im getting the other girls name right*

Me and raven ran for our lives. I didn't feel the bag of loot hitting my leg, i must have dropped it. Oh well, someone else probably needed it more then me. I noticed Shanaela disappeared.
"Where's Shanaela?" I asked repeating my thoughts and stopping. Raven stopped to.
"Oh no!" She gasped, had she gotten caught?

~Princess Shadow~

I smiled at him, eyebrows raised. I had to see what he knew about roses. I nodded, stepping to the side.

"I see no harm of letting you do that," I answered. He smiled, coming closer to me and the bush. I smiled wider, impatient for the thief to show me his talents. Then, I heard someone else coming into the garden, but I simply ignored them, watching Marroe. I reached up, touching the skittish Bobo. He went to a shoulder, and Sophie growled, barking a little, then turning to the new arrival.

I called her to me, commanding her. "Stop that. No one is hurting either of us," I commanded. She whimpered, and laid down at my feet, closing her eyes for a nap. I looked up at our guest.

*Anyone*

Adola

I knocked softly on the door. "Come in," my husbands rough voice came. To a guard it would seem like he was fully composed but I knew how he felt. I sat beside him and took his hand. His eyes were sad. "Garrett is... upset with me," he said. "I..."

I put my arm around him. "It's alright... I'm sure he understands...."

"No, he doesn't." His voice was choked up.