Even though I only have received a few new reviews since my last update, I can't stand but write more for you guys. My thanks go to sugarplumfairy05 and Pink Squishy Llama who reviewed my latest chapter. I'm never going to be able to update long chapters…. I hate it when I can't! Please Read and Review! You'll be satisfied! Don't worry for those who reviewed, I'll include you at the end of this chapter.

Disclaimer: This gets tiring to write for every chapter. I don't own the character's that you recognize from the books by Tamora Pierce. I will list the characters made up by me at the end of the story. I think Sakura is the only character that is mine so far.

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From Chapter 6:

The hair ornament that belonged to the women in her family for generations, stuck out from a small tangle in her hair, she plucked it from its place and held it in her hands, whispering. "What shall I do mother?"

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Chapter 7: Tiring Outcome

Sakura leaned against the wooden outpost fence. She laid her head in her arms and did something unexpected. She started to cry slowly and softly, tear after tear falling down her face into her arms. Her hair sweetly curtained around her body, hiding her face from the on looking viewers behind her.

They were silent tears and no sound accompanied it, but Kel knew. She sensed someone in pain and there was no other person but Sakura who could actually feel this way, after seeing her mother in her bloodied shape, unable to tell is she is still living or not. Who wouldn't cry? She can never see her family again… She gently and almost unnoticeably nestled her hand onto Sakura's back, moving her fingers slightly in a soothing and comforting circular pattern. She's kept it bottled up too long, just let it all flow out, Sakura, just let it all go.

After a few long minutes, Sakura woke up from the soothing daze after crying. She felt embarrassed, crying in front of everyone, especially Alanna. Getting her composure under control and her face clear of any evidence of tears, she finally looked at Kel, Yamani Mask worn and returned.

"Thank you Kel, you really won't believe how much better I feel. I'm sorry for my sudden change in emotion," Sakura couldn't stop being formal in front of her favorite people.

"It's fine, Sakura, just fine. Knights not only save people physically but mentally also. You don't have to hide from everyone here, we're like family now". She'll probably get more comfortable once she's gotten to know the place more.

"Kel, I don't know what to say." She was utterly speechless.

"Then don't say anything, we will be here for you no matter what."

"Sakura, are u ok?" Alanna came hustling over to Kel and Sakura. She had already tried to check on Sakura but stubborn like Kel she wouldn't budge. She knew when someone was up to there limits after a major healing and Sakura was already past her point.

"We were just talking about the upcoming ball. You know how crazy those court ladies are, pinching there noses wherever they walk. I'm just warning her that if she wants, she could hideout with me. Those ladies will probably drop dead when they see her and the men will run after her. Just wait and see." Kel was laughing; she had to go to these parties all the time and didn't mind at all, reminding her that she had a feminine side too. Alanna was another case and she already knew she was a female, having three children of her own and a husband.

Sakura was grateful that the conversation she just had with Kel would be kept a secret, even from the Lioness.

"If I were you, I would runaway. Those ladies are mean." Alanna was speaking from experience in her past years. "You look a bit pale, Sakura, and tired. You should go rest in your rooms, you don't have your full strength yet and I don't want you to faint in front of us." This time Alanna was right and nothing would change her mind after she decided on something.

"I do feel a bit tired, now that I think of it. Can you tell me where my new rooms are?" Sakura was trying her best from not fainting in front of Alanna; her knuckles were turning white as she held on tightly to the wooden post. She couldn't do exactly what Alanna told her not to.

"Kel and I will bring you to your rooms. I don't think you'll make it there on your own, even if we show you the directions." Alanna took Sakura's left arm and held it, while Kel took Sakura's right arm holding it enough to equally balance the weight.

She doesn't look to well; I'm going to have to do something about this when I go to her living quarters. The trio started to walk back inside the palace, practically carrying Sakura the whole way. Sakura's eyes were daring to close and she was so tired. The only thing on her mind was a nice comfortable bed.

Kel and Alanna were worried for Sakura's health and that fast tiring episode she just had. Kel looked like she always did, her Yamani mask slipped on, and her worries to herself.

Servants scurrying in the hallways took careful glances at the young beautiful girl. Whispers were already beginning to be said. "Who is she?" Said one maid. "I've never seen her before, but she's one of the most beautiful ladies I've ever set my eyes upon."

The trio rounded around a corner and stood in front of a wide intricate, ornate carved double wood door, the color of the wood a warm reddish brown color that felt very comforting. Kel slowly eased Sakura's arm off and opened the doors to her new rooms.

It was suite actually. King Jonathan was going along with the rumors slightly, pretending that Sakura was a royal Yamani and he wasn't slacking off the treatment one bit. The last thing he wanted to do was rouse suspicion. The room faced the palace gardens, where the flowers were in full bloom. The sleeping quarters had a gorgeous canopy bed, the windows and balconies all draped with silk curtains the color of a peach cream. All the colors were subtle and calm, made for a Yamani's taste of décor mixed with Tortallan styles.

"I guess Jonathan was willing to spare this room for Sakura." Whispered Alanna to Kel who was getting used to seeing such a wonderful room. They laid Sakura onto the bed and undressed her into more suitable clothes for sleeping. Curtains were drawn to block the sunlight and the candles and mage lights were turned off.

Alanna wasn't leaving until she took care of Sakura fully. She used her healing gift to give her some more energy and left her to sleep. Kel and Alanna both crept quietly as a cat out of her room. Both were worried for there new friend, and it wasn't just her health.

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