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What happened I will tell you what happened. Your friend there shot my wife, the fool that he is. He is damn luck that one of our brothers kept me from killing him right there and then. But I promise you this Raynalia if my wife dies your friend will be paying with his life.

Losa's look was cold and hard as he spoke the words. His world lay before him and dying there was nothing he could do about it. His glare moved over to Archer.

He is the only one that I blame for this.

His eyes moved back to the woman that was so precious to him. He put his hand in hers and fought back the tears. He was trying so hard not to show the side that only Kiara had been able to see before. He bit on his lip and put his head down.

Come on Spitfire with all we been through this can't stop you

His look went to Raynalia as he saw her come in. Then he looked to Archer. I suggest you be doing what you need to and quick. The last thing my cousin needs is to lose his wife, and for his son to lose his Momma. Were you that anxious that you shot the people that were trying to help. That woman that lays there has a little boy that needs her.

He sighed in frustration and looked to Raynalia. His hand moved to hers and he spoke again. She will be ok Raynalia as long as your friend fixes what he did she will be ok.

His freehand went to his cousins shoulder. She is a fighter, she has to be she is married to you.

Blinking, the disbelief written all over her face she looked at each of the men.

He was trying to protect me? Let me guess. You all busted into that inn like hoodlums. He is a royal guard sworn to serve and protect. How was he to know you were there to help? He did what he was trained to do. Kiara will be fine Losa. She will not die.

Rising to her feet she went to stand beside the elven ranger.

Anélith, asca. Lle anta amin tu?

With a shake of his head the ranger let her know he did not need her help. She closed her eyes anyway pulling from her the elven magicks that flowed through her veins. A soft wind whispered through the room and in a low melodious tone she began to chant the words that would lend aid whether it was needed or not she could not allow herself to standby and do nothing. The song coming from Archer blended with her own.
When she opened her eyes again she breathed a huge sigh of relief. While Kiara did not open her eyes the assassin did mutter something in her sleep.
She smiled at Losa.

She will need a few days rest and then she will be up and running like always.

He sits there holding Kiara's hand very little registered to him right now. His attentions were fully on his wife. He moved to sit next to her his hands running through her hair. He looked to Raynalia hearing what she siad for some reason. Thank you sister.

His mind was definitely distracted. He just wanted his wife better, as each day passed she more so became a part of him. His attention did not even notice when most said anything but he did speak.

Sister, you and Condrik will be staying her at the hall. We will face what comes as it comes. This was what Kiara wanted and I would apprecciate it if you would respect her wishes. Your friend may stay but has to be with you or one of the elite at all times. Condrik due to how certain members feel about you I am sure that it would put all at ease if you were with Raynalia while around the Hall. I can make room arrangements for you all

Leaning down she quickly gave Losa the type of kiss on his cheek a sister would give a brother and squeezed his shoulder.

Lle creoso Losa. You do not know what your words mean to me at this moment. I'll have to remind you of them the next time you are tearing through these halls screaming for my head on a platter. I promise to keep them both out of trouble as best I can. Let me worry about room arrangements Losa. You spend your time with your wife and son.

She knew Losa well enough to understand that most of what she had said would be lost on him. His thoughts and concerns were for his wife as they should be. Nodding her head towards the door she gave the silent order for them to take their leave. Her eyes met with Cons and she smiled in understanding. The two cousins needed a few moments alone. Taking Archer by the elbow she led him out the door. They stayed in the hall waiting for Con.

Lle ume quel Anélith, but next time ask questions first before you shoot.

I know you want to be alone with your wife Losa, if you want I can make sure that boy of yours is brought to you. I am sorry she was hurt, if I could have stopped it I would have. I tried when I got her back her i honestly tried. I know some of what you are going through right now and I will tell you this, she is going to be fine. I will stay with Raynalia, trust me nothing would make me happier anyways. Just let me know and I am sure Raynalia will bring Aidan in to you.

He looked at him and patted him on the shoulder and then walked out to where Raynalia was. I feel for him I really do. I am glad she will be ok

Though he was listening nothing really registered with him he was too worried about her. He leaned down and kissed her forehead. He was not going to leave her other than to get thier son but for now Aidan was quiet after all the excitement. He slid into bed next to his wife and then behind her holding her making sure not to cause her any pain. Now that he was alone with her, without anyone to see or anything the tears flowed from his eyes, as he was sure they would do at times till he knew she was ok. Though he came off one way when it came to her and aidan he did have the softest of hearts.

I love you Spitfire, please come back to me.

Aye, we're all glad that she will be alright. I never doubted Anéliths' ability to heal her, I only doubted that he would have gotten the chance.

Slipping an arm through the warriors she led him down the hall with Archer in tow. It would be a few days before the ranger would speak again, not until Kiara was awake at least, that much she knew. She would have to explain his silence eventually but at the moment she was more concerned with making sure sleeping arangements were made and suitable for everyone involved. At the far end of the hall she stopped at the second to last door.

This will be your room while you are here Anélith, if you need anything I will be right next door.

A few steps away was the door for her room. Opening the door she went inside then turned to Con.

You can stay here with me or you can have the room across the hall. Its up to you.

He walked with her he loved being close to her. They walked Archer to where he was staying and then to her room they went. He looked between her and the room across the hall. He looked at her.

I told Losa I would stay as close to you as possible so I guess I better stay with you. Besides this will give me a chance to actually sleep when you do. I mean that is if you do not mind me being there with you. If you want me to i will take the room across the hall but I would much prefer to be with you. I just want to hold you and all. I mean that is ok here isn't it?

Well...

Wrapping her arms aronund him keeping her close she smiled up at him.

If you told Losa you would stay close then you better stay close. I dont think anyone would go against Losas wishes here, but if he thinks we're going to stay locked up in this room the entire time, he is plain out of his mind. Come on down to the kitchen with me. Losa forgets to eat in situations like this and I want to make sure that everything is stocked. After that we could go for a walk if you'd like. The grounds here are beautiful. I dont think it would hurt for you to meet some of the clan either. No one needs to know of your past with Losa. This way they might not want to kill you every time they see you roaming about.

I plannedon keeping what I said to Losa. What he does not realize is thier is nothing in this keep that I would want. Well other than my elf right where she is right now.

He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her keeping her close.

My thoughs on it the closer to you the better. I am sure Losa does stay locked up he has always had his emotions be able to take over his entire being at times. Hmmm being locked up in a room with you could not be too bad. Food does sound good though, we can do whatever you like Raynalia I was not sure how much you would want to be seen with me here. I know a lot know of my past with Losa so I would understand if you did not want to take me around also. The grounds meay be beautiful but I already know where I can find the most beauty on these grounds. The only person who truly matters to me of what they think about me is you. You are the reason I am here, not anyone else.


He playfully nipped at her then waited for her to lead the way, well he knew one thing for sure he was going to have no problem keeping his promise to Losa. He looked at her and grinned his eyes had life to them and he was content. He was content to be there with her there in his arms.

She talked as they walked, pauses in conversation came only when others called out in greeting to her and returned greetings of her own. The way to the kitchen was not a long path, she was simply enjoying taking her time.

You should have seen what it was like when Losa first started to live at the hall. I cannot tell you the fights that were had, mostly with me and the boys. We had this habit of just barging in everywhere whenever we saw fit. Needless to say not only did Losa put us in our places but Jade nearly killed us all. Thinking back on it now its actually quite funny.
Why wouldnt I want to be seen with you Con? Your past with Losa is nothing to be ashamed of, it is part of what makes you who you are, and I like who you are.

Reaching the kitchen she waved him towards the table while she milled about checking cabinets and doing this and that.

We'll have some lunch, I'll bring something up to Losa, I need to ask him something anyway and then we can take our walk.

Setting a plate piled with meats, bread and cheese in front of him she sat down across from him.

You really dont know how much it means to me that you are here Condrik. I really never thought I would find myself in such a situation, I always thought I would be spending my life with Gabriel until he was old and then gone from this world. Its so funny how fate gets in the way of the plans we make for ourselves. Believe me I dont mind having my plans changed. Its scary though to be honest with you. I do not trust myself when I am with you and for all your promises all I can think is that something will happen somewhere along the way and I will love you deeper than I have ever loved before only to have that love used against me in some way. I never want to feel such pain again.

Biting into the apple she brought for herself she shrugged.

I dont know maybe I am talking like a fool.

He listened to her as they walked. He was just letting all she was saying sink in with him. He was not surprised at all the greetings that she recieved. Finally once he had sat and started putting food together he responded to all that she had said.

I can just imaging that it did not take Losa long to put you all in your place. He has always liked his privacy. He feels things more than most, and does not always know how to put it politely. I am sure both wanted to kill you all. I know if I was with someone I would not like to be barged in on except for in case of an emergency. I mean time together is an important thing. I guess I was not sure you would want to be seen much with mr cause of how your family here would feel about me cause of Losa and cause of Gabriel.

He stopped for a moment and looked around the place and then looked back to her.

Maybe when we bring the food to him we can bring his son to him too. I can bring the crib in there I am sure he will want Aidan close. I would apologize for your plans with Gabriel being changed but I can't. I felt a connection to you when we started talking and all. Yes some od it was for another reason but I understand that. I know about being scared about things. I mean I did lose my wife and all and I worry that I will lose you. I do not know who would try to use what you feel against you but I also would try to prevent it. I do not want you to feel pain Raynalia I want you to be happy. I want to bring you a happiness, because I like being with you. I mean I just have not felt this way in a long time. I also know you are the only one that I want to feel this way about ever again. And that is a very long time. You just dont know the things that you stir up inside. There are thoughts I have that maybe I should not have right now. There are things I have seen in my mind that maybe I should not have let myself see

He smiled and he ate quietly he had a big appetite for some reason and he looked at her while they ate. He was not sure if he said too much or not.

Most here did not know Gabriel. Truthfully only Kiara and Oriana knew Gabriel. He was before the time I really started becoming involved in the elite.
N'dela no' amin A'maelamin. You wont lose me Con. I know the pain you have suffered and I would never do anything to bring you pain like that again.

Standing up she pulled down the back of her shirt revealing a deep scar, a crest of sorts that looked like it had been caused by a brand. Turning her neck she looked at him from over her shoulder.

I've only been with the Elite and the Connor clan for about a year. It took me a year to decide this is where I wanted to call home. You have to know that my ties to Kiara and to the clan are permenant Con. I would never be unfaithful to you and I would never do anything to betray you but I do have loyalties to these people that I cannot betray either. I know you would never expect me to, I just needed to make that clear.

Sitting back down she grinned at him.

Just what is it that you feel, that you see Condrik hmmm?

He listened to all she said how could he not, it was like every word she said mattered to him. His smile spread across his lips whenhe thought he understood what she said in elven but he was not positive. He was going to have to go back and study this stuff. He was shocked to see a brand on her he was not sure what it was from.

I know that you have loyalties to these people and to Kiara and Losa. I would not ask anything of you that would betray them. I know you will not be unfaithful to me. I could already tell that. I also will always be faithful to you. I will not go against any of those you call kin. It would be something that would hurt you if I did.

He looked at her and grinned.

One of these days my elf you will not exactly what it is I feel and the things I think of. But for now they are just like what you dreamed of when you slept so well. I also know one of these days I will show you what you mean to me

Leaning forward her eyes gleaming she reached out and put her hand atop his rubbing his skin with the pad of her thumb.

C'mon Con. Tell me. After all if we are going to start this new journey together we shouldnt keep any secrets should we?

She winked at him and grinned.

Hows about this. You tell me and I'll tell you and we'll call it even? Besides if we sit here with nothing to say that means we would have to go upstairs soon and I'm not ready to begin my day just yet. Oh that reminds me. I have lessons this afternoon. Might you want to join me? I could use a capable partner rather than one of the recruits. Last time I got paired with a new recruit, my cute ears almost lost their soft little points.

He grinned at her and smiled. Well just because we went back upstairs does not mean we woulld have to start the day now would it? He winked at her, he loved teasing her.

He watched her and smiled feeling her touch on his skin even such a small touch was apprecciated. MMM see darling I asked you first about your dreams, and if you tell me yours then I will tell you my things. But I do not think the kitchen is the right room for this conversation, trust me on this. Yes I will help you this afternoon and I am glad your ears were not hurt last time, for you would not look as cute without them. Anyway I know you said there was going to be a lot to be done once we returned back here. Now maybe we can bring Losa his food then go walking, I am sure we can find a nice place to go sit and talk. What do you say about that?He grinned and winked at her as he used his freehand to make up some food for Losa he was sure his cousin had not changed that much. He waited anxiously for her answer.

Her laughter filled the room and she looked at him with a raised brow.

If it is only conversation why wouldnt a kitchen be good enough?

Slipping her hand from his she moved about the kitchen helping to make a plate for Losa.

There is a cradle in Aidans nursery that can be moved easier than a crib. That can go in Kiara and Losa room. I worry about him Con. He loves his wife and son more than I have ever seen a man love anyone. If anything ever happened to Kiara or Aidan I really believe Losa would be lost to the world.

Her own words hit home. Had she not been lost to the world for a time because of Gabriel, because of their son? Was she not the one who had forced herself to forget because the pain was so bad she thought she would die? Could she ever love that way again? One look at Con and she knew the answer. The thought terrified her but at the same time she realized the more she was with him the more she found herself loving him. Could she tell him? Was it too soon? Maybe. But they had spent the passed few months in each others company day and night, they hadnt been seperated at all so wasnt it natural that she feel this way this fast? Shaking her head she cleared her thoughts for the thousand time.

We best get upstairs.

He nodded to her. Ok we will get the cradle and Aidan and bring them into Losa. What about your friend there Archer. And as I said the kitchen is not the right room to have this stuff talked about in just trust that I know what I am talking about.

As they made thier way up to the room he kept talking. I know Losa would be lost, because I know what it feels like to lose someone that close. I mean I think we all do. He would take it very hard though. Here come with me so that I do not get killed for touching thier son. He carefully picked aidan up and placed him in the cradle then lifted the cradle into his arms making sure that he stayed put. He followed Raynalia to where Losa was.

But seriously Raynalia, I want to talk to you about somethings. I mean on a walk or in the room or something.

He brought Losa's son to him and placed the babe near Losa and watched Raynalia with the food.

Settling Aidan in the room didnt take long. The elf fussed and cooed over the babe while she changed his nappy and his clothes making him comfortable, she played with the babe for a bit knowing he missed his mama. She might not have been what he needed but she was someone who loved him and she wanted him to feel as safe as secure as possible. She remembered being told that even babies had a way of knowing when something was amiss and she wanted to spare the babe if she could. Next she fed him from the bottle she had brought with and rocked him until he was sleeping soundly. Then she went to work on Losa keeping her voice to a hushed whisper.

Losa. Dont argue with me. You need to eat, and you need to sleep. Jade is going to be fine, shes only sleeping while her body heals. You need your strength to care for your son. He misses his mother and needs to know his father is there for him. I'm not kidding toror', dont make me get brutal with you ya hear?

He moved his wife gently back to being fully on the bed. I will be able to take care of our son. I will not sleep much when she is like this you know that Raynalia. Its not like I can just make myself sleep. I need to watch over her, she is my wife, shes everything to me. I will eat what i can when I can. Once she is better than I can worry about Rest but thank you for the concern and for the food. And for bringing Aidan in.

He st there next to his wife and looked at the food then to his sleeping son. He sat there watching them. So what are the plans for today Raynalia? Other than pestering me about eating and sleeping?

Walking around the room gathering up soiled clothes and straightening up while she talked the elf shrugged.

Well I thought I might go for a walk before lessons this afternoon, of course that would be after I beat the hell out of you Losa. Must you prick my nerves toror'? You know your wife would want me to hurt you for not taking care of yourself. How many times must I tell you? She sleeps to fully heal. Fawning over her wont make that happen any faster.
By the gods you are aggravating, but I will not push the issue. I'll just let your wife deal with you when she wakes.
Aidan is content for now though so you will not need to worry over him until his next feeding. I guess we'll leave you be now. Oh! Someone is going to need to see to the evening lessons Losa. Alec and the boys are pretty much loaded down with work for the night and seeing Kiara will be unable to take over for a few days that leaves you. I do suggest you get some rest toror', Fredrick is scheduled for traning this evening and hes becoming quite the warrior, hes bound to give you a run for your money.


Smiling sweetly she took Con by the hand and the two left the room.
Out in the hall she sighed again.

That walk sounds pretty damn good to me now.

He will be ok, he needs to deal with this in his own way. But putting him out in training tonight might not be a good idea, with his mind the way it is he is liable to get hurt or to hurt someone. What is involved in this stuff maybe I can help out. I mean if that would be ok, and if you would not mind that is. But where we going to on this walk? Maybe some place where we could go and talk for awhile, if you are up to it. He leaned over and kissed her softly.

His hand went to hers and he looked at her. There is so much that I want to tell you Raynalia. So much that you need to know, well that I need you to know if nothing else.

He waited for her to bring him to wherever she wanted to go. He did not care where they went as long as he could have time to talk with her.

She led him in silence to a hidden glen nestled in the woods on Connor land. The glen itself was a secret place known only to Kiara, Losa, the council and herself. It was the glen with its waterfall and warm pool that she wanted to take Condrik. Often she would come to the glen when she found herself troubled or she just wanted to enjoy the beauty and magic the glen provided. Standing back she took in the scenery, closed her eyes and breathed in the scents of the lilies and wildflowers that surrounded the glen.

Each time I am here I still find myself overhwhelmed. I dont think there is a more peacful place filled with such tranqulity and beauty anywhere on this world.

Opening her eyes she set herself down gracefully on the soft grasses running her fingers along the tops of the green blades.

There is more magic here than anyone knows. All you have to do is listen and you can hear it breathing, living in each flower, each tree, every bit of foilage and every drop of water. Even the winds sigh here.

Softly she smiled and looked up at the warrior standing over her.

Its simply amazing.

He smiled he did not mind the silence with her. He sat down by her and put an arm around her. It is peaceful here and its nice. You asked me about my thoughts and what I have seen in my mind. I just worry that maybe you are not ready to hear those things. I guess it all begins and ends with one thing though which is what I feel for you. Some would call me a fool for admitting this, I know we have not been together that long. But I need you to know that I love you.

He leaned down and kissed her deeply bringing her close to him then slowly letting go of her. He just looked at her and his hand went up and brushed her cheek. His eyes looking to hers trying to see her reaction.