Rose Leaf ****on hold****

chapter two alexandria and christian

CHAPTER 2

Alexandria and Christian

Rose and Lucian were walking around the fountain in the town square as they sucked on frizzers, when Lucian said, "it's getting late the king will be wondering where we are." When Rose didn't answer he said, "it's been hours and nothing has happened and at this point I don't think anything will . but if we don't get back soon the king will be very mad."

Rose was about to agree with him when she saw a very pregnant woman sitting on a bench breathing heavily with a boy about the same age as Rose and Lucian hovering over her. Because they had the same jet black hair she figured them to be mother and son. Rose started to walk over to them when Lucian grabbed her arm and asked,"What are you doing?"

"That woman looks like she needs help."

"What did I say about putting yourself in danger/"

"What danger? All I see is a pregnant woman that looks like she needs help."

"Fine but lets hurry we have to be back at the castle soon." Lucian sighed as he let go of her arm.

"We still have like an hour." And with that Rose walked towards the woman. "Miss, are you alright?"

Apon hearing Roses voice both the woman and the boy tensed up. But when the woman realized it was just two young children she relaxed. The boy however did not relax. "Yes I'm fine, I just walked a lot today and it tired me out is all."

"Oh okay," Rose said with a smile. "Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Yes in fact I'm looking for Lord Ivan can you tell me where he would be?"

At the mention of Lord Ivan's name Lucian tensed and took a step closer to Rose. And the boy sensing Lucian's movements did the same only insted of getting closer to Rose he got closer to his mom.

"Yes you can usually find him at Bendick's pub." Rose said taking no notice to Lucians actions.

The woman smiled, "thank you. But seeing as how I'm new to this area can you give me directions to Bendick's pub?"

"Sure, but you know what I'm a little parched so insted why don't I just show you to the pub myself."

"I don't think that's a good idea Rosie we have to head home before the...your father starts to worry."

"If it's to much of a bother we can always get there by ourselves," the woman said.

"Nonsense, Lucas worries too much. We still have an hour or two. And besides I'm in the mood for one of Bendick's famous buttermilks."

"If you say so.Christian can you be a sweetheart and help your poor mother up?"

"Yes mother." As he helped his mother he had his eyes on her but you could tell by his posture that he didn't like taking his eyes off of Lucian and Rose. When the woman was up she said, "Some can i know the names of my guides?"

"Of course. How rude of me not to introduce us." Rose said with a quick chastised smile. And she didn't need to look at Lucian to know that he wanted her to lie. "MY name is Rosie and my friends name is Lucas. May I ask for yours." Rose asked as she started to walk.

"Of course. My name is Alexandria and this little man here," She said as she ruffled the boys hair as he gave her a mutinous look, which she choose to ignore "Is Christian."

"Nice to meet you." Rose said then hesitated but decided to ask it anyways. "Not to be rude and you don't have to answer of you don't want to... but what do you want with Lord Ivan?"

Alexandria hesitated before she said, "He's my husbands brother and my husband told me that if I ever traveled out this way that I should visit him."

"Ah so your from Nyte."

"My husband was but I'm originally from Taze."

Rose furrowed her brow, "you used 'was' does that mean he's not with you no more." When she saw Alexandria flinch and Christians face harden she hastily said, "Sorry that was rude of me."

"No it's alright." Alexandria said. She took a deep breathe then continued. "Yes my husband died recently."

"I'm sorry for your lose."

"Thank you." Alexandria said. Then she looked at Rose with speculation, "you know your really we mannered for a child."

Rose felt Lucian tense next to her. she felt uneasy too, but she covered it up wit a smile and said, "Thank you, my father taught me and he always said 'Rosie if you ever want to be something you have to have good manners.'"

"That's lovely."

They walked in silence for a minute before Rose said "And this is Bendick's pub."

They were standing in front of a building that was three stories. you could see into the first floor because there was a window that went acrossed the whole length of the building. What they saw through the window was a very busy place with people eating, drinking and socializing. Most of them were dressed in work clothes. but in the back there was one group that was dressed finely. This group as drinking merrily and was laughing at some unknown joke. And in the middle of all the merriment was Lord Ivan who was laughing especially hard. As they walked in Rose pointed over to the group and said," He's the one with th black hair and pale skin."

"Thank you for all your help." Alexandria said.

"No problem, I hope everything works out for you." rose said with a kind smile.

Alexandria returned the smile with one of her own, but hers was sad around the edges. "I hope so too. It was lovely meeting you." And with that Alexandria and Christian headed over to Lord Ivan's table not knowing by doing that she was setting in motion something that would change the future of a lot of peoples lives.