A/N: Hello! LOOK, I AM UPDATING TWICE WITHIN THE SAME MONTH!!! ::gasps in shock:: I'm warning you though, don't expect it to happen too often. ::curses school using a wide vocabulary of swear words, most them I shouldn't even know::

Well this time it is… Aly/Nawat! Cause 2 people asked for it in the last lot of reviews, compared to 1 for Alanna/George, and 1 for Daine/Numair. As Aly and Nawat live in the Isles, I am making it that they are on holiday, visiting all of Aly's friends and family. ::nods to self:: This set… about a year after the end of Trickster's Queen. There is also a dash of Raoul/Buri in here as well ::grins::

Disclaimer: muahahaha! I own all of Tammy's characters! oh, and did I mention that the sky is a bright fluorescent green and the grass is hot pink? (I've just eaten a lot of sugar coated almonds; can you tell?)

Anyways, on with the story. Warning: my first Aly/Nawat fic, they might go a bit OOC at times, sorry. And this chappy shall be shorter…

Walks in the Royal Forest – Spymaster Alianne Crow of the Copper Isles & Nawat Crow.

Aly peered at foliage that surrounded her. Adjusting her magical Sight, she looked further through the forest for her teasing husband. Finally, she spotted him ahead.

Running slightly to catch up with him, she called out "Well, Nawat, if you wanted visit the forest you could have just said so instead of disappearing with Junai like that!" She said, pleased that she had finally found them.

Nawat simply grinned at her, mischief lighting up his dark eyes. "But where is the fun in that Aly Bright-Eyes?" he replied, using his pet name for her, "And it is only fitting that our daughter and I be able to make you worry." He stated, smiling.

Aly sniffed in mock distain. "Who said I was worried?"

Nawat's grin widened, "Well, it's just how you came looking, and you looked worried when you came racing up to us," he said all too innocently.

"Stop it," Aly told him sternly, Nawat shrugged and kissed her sweetly. Instinctively, Aly drew her hands up through Nawat's hair, gently preening it.

Somehow sensing what her parents were up to, the six-month-old Junai screeched her disappointment that she was no longer the centre of attention, and demanded that she be held.

Sighing, Aly and Nawat reluctantly untangled themselves and comforted the squalling child.

They had deliberated a lot over names when their daughter had been born, narrowing down the list to Ochobu, Kioka, Junai, and Alanna. All, except the last of course, were names of friends and comrades who had lost their lives to the rebellion that had put Dove on the throne of the Copper Isles.

Dove, who had decided that they had been taking to long to chose a name, told them to "Just pick one for the love of Kyprioth!" Slightly surprised by the amount of irritation that had appeared in Dove's voice, they had picked one of the four names out of a hat.

Junai had shown her pleasure at (finally) being named, she had not struggled or made a fuss once during the entire naming ceremony, and had peacefully fallen asleep in her godmother's, Queen Dovasary's, arms, while her parents had looked on.

Finally able to take a break from her duties, Aly and Nawat had pounced on the opportunity to visit Tortall, with good reason. While Aly had seen her parents and brothers, along with her grandparents and Uncle Numair and Aunt Daine in the Isles about a year ago, she hadn't seen the rest of her "extended family" for nearly three years. And none of them had seen little Junai yet.

So they had come. They had received a warm welcome at Port Caynn, with all of Aly's immediate family present, except Alan, as he was still riding with Raoul. King Jonathan and Queen Thayet were also present in the welcoming party.

Once they had reached Corus, people congratulating them on both their marriage and the birth of Junai enveloped Aly and Nawat both.

Pleading weariness, they had managed to escape, and had collapsed into bed in their guest quarters.

The next morning, Aly had dragged herself and her husband out of bed, and then led the way to the room that they had agreed to meet everyone for breakfast. Also there had been both of her parents, her brothers, her grand parents, and all of her foster Aunts and Uncles, as well as Roald and his wife, Shinko, and Roald's younger siblings, Liam, Lianne and Jasson.

Aly had launched herself at Alan, who had only ridden in with Raoul and the King's Own the night before. Slowly, they had gotten around to everyone, and introductions were made for Nawat to her foster family, and they all cuddled the sweet little redheaded Junai.

Gradually, the frenzied greetings dulled into an animated chatter, and they had talked eagerly about what was happening in both Tortall and the Copper Isles. And the newest member of the royal family, Zachary, was shown off by a proud Roald and Shinko. Using her Sight, Aly also noted with interest that her Aunt Buri was almost two months pregnant, and when Raoul and Buri announced that they were expecting after most people had finished their breakfast, Aly wondered if they had waited until she was here to announce it as they were now the ones swamped with congratulations, and a few about time's from some people.

Nawat wrapping his arms around her waist brought her back to reality with a jolt. Looking at her husband, Aly saw that his whole face was sparkling with mischief. "Is something wrong Aly? He asked sweetly.

Aly mock scowled at him, "I was thinking, you didn't have interrupt you know." She informed him.

Nawat grinned, "But you look so beautiful when your startled, it is sweet." He said, his grin growing wider by the second. "And what was it my Aly was thinking about so deeply?" he asked.

Aly let her face ease into a smile, "This morning," she replied as she relaxed and snuggled deeply into Nawat's strongly muscled and tanned arms. "Thinking about how good it's been to see everyone, and tease them in many cases." Nawat chuckled at this, it was true, Aly had already tormented both of her brothers, and Roald, Liam, Jasson and Lianne. Not to mention the others.

"I did notice, Aly. I thought that your twin brother was wishing he could disappear," commented Nawat as Aly laughed from within the circle of his arms.

"Well, what are brothers for?" remarked Aly, still giggling. "I also find it a bit amusing that Raoul and Buri are becoming parents, considering that some of their friends are now grandparents."

"They will be good parents though, I can tell." Replied Nawat.

Aly sighed, "I know, I wish I could be so sure of how good a parent I'll be." She said quietly she snuggled into Nawat's muscled chest while keeping a firm hold on Junai.

"You will be fine, we will teach our nestlings how to cautious, and they'll learn from us." Nawat said matter of factly, soothing Aly's somewhat frazzled nerves and worries with his confidence.

"I'm glad you think so, I just hope that Junai don't end up fighting like my mother and I used to before I went to the Isles," remarked Aly.

Nawat continued to sooth her, gently massaging her neck and such until she slowly drifted off to sleep in his lap. Whisking Junai, who was also napping, from her mother's arms, Nawat studied his daughter. She had undoubtedly inherited his dark eyes, while her hair spoke of her maternal grandmother, and the rest of her beautiful mother.

Glancing at his wife he wondered if she had ever looked so much like a goddess, the sunlight which bounced off Aly's red-gold hair made it shine redder than it ever had before, her delicate nose, still bearing the slight signs of the beating it had taken on the way to the Isles, made her otherwise perfect face more believable and, to Nawat, more lovable.

As if sensing the attention being given to her, Aly stirred. Waking up gradually, she prodded Nawat gently.

"Why didn't you wake me up?" She inquired playfully, "I could have gone and tormented Lia over who her latest crush is, or annoyed my mother's former squire, although," Aly paused thoughtfully. "It is rather hard to annoy Neal, because he's so annoying himself."

Nawat grinned at her, "And let Dove tell me off when we get back because I didn't make you rest?" he replied innocently, "And you still have plenty of opportunities to tease people, we are here for another 3 weeks yet."

Aly smiled up into her husband's tanned face, "But I have a lot to catch up on!" she protested, "But, you and I should be back at the palace by now, it's lunchtime, and I don't know about you, but I'm hungry!"

Nawat smirked, "I could always go back to the food I used to eat as a crow." He stated, looking like the very essence of mischief.

Aly shuddered slightly at the thought, and twisted around to look at Nawat as she got up with Junai. "I thought you said that you said that you haven't liked bugs since Dove was crowned." Said Aly shwredly.

Nawat's smirk widened, "I don't," he said. " I just like teasing you."

"Ah, your words have wounded me!" Aly said, fluttering her eyelashes dramatically.

Nawat laughed heartily, and followed his wife back along the trail that led out of the Royal Forest.

Yes, he thought, Dawn and Skye Crow, and Kyproith, certainty blessed me when they sent me Aly, and Junai as well. He added. We will be happy, with more nestlings, fun and sparklies, we will be together and happy.

A/N: ARRG! Terrible, Aly is not one of the easiest people to write in character, I now know why there are few Aly/Nawat fics up, they're hard to write! Seriously, I spent a good part of the time I spent writing this chapter, simply staring at the computer screen. I think, (hope) that it was starting to get better at the end. Anyways, please review! (And read the note at the bottom of replies, pwease?)

Reviewer Replies: 11! Oh, I love you all! Thankyou!!

KatYoukai: Noooo! Not the PIN! ::cradles head:: Aly/Nawat up, and as… interesting as it would be to do an Aly/Kyprioth… I think I'll pass, at least on writing it.

kat-woman-585: Aly/Nawat, as requested! Definitely a cute couple (understatement!!), but hard to write.

Flower Kid: Yeah, I know that married men aren't allowed in the own, but it was really quite late when I wrote it. When I put it up, decided that I didn't want to alter it because of that. (I think I mentioned it in the A/N at the start) So, lets just say that that law has been changed… and I totally get what you mean about evil parents… usually they come to kick me off either the internet (Fanfiction) or the computer in general. ::goes off to mutter about said evil parents::

FanFictionFantom: Sorry, while I think there are some great Kel/Neal fics around, I still think that Kel is with Dom, and Neal with Yuki (I like Yuki, sorry). Oh well, I will make sure to warn you when I do the Neal/Yuki one.

warrior of tortall: don't worry, I'll get to A/G and D/N soon, promise! ::looks insanely pleased with the praise::

arie: Thanks! I'm glad people are enjoying them!

Jennyvre Moss: thankyou! And I am a way big K/D shipper (not that you would have guessed…) although I am quite jealous of Kel… I want Dom! ::tries to nab Dom from Kel, and gets rapped over the head with a glaive for my troubles::

Orlis-Diamond: ::blushes:: thankyou!

Mustang Gal: Thanks for your support!

ladylazarus: Don't like, don't read, I don't really care.

Ok, now, I have decided that the next chappy shall be decided by a vote. Readers can vote for which couple they would like to see on here next. That sound good? Does to me! Anyways, hope you enjoyed this one. If you want to see another "walk" up sooner rather than later, the best way is to review. ::is disgusted with self for blatant begging::

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