Shadow

The Plan

So sorry everyone... this chapter is very short, my apologies. I have wanted to post a chapter for a long time, but I have been very busy with moving. GRRRRRRRR

Hopefully once everything is settled down I will be able to wright more for you guys. But for now you, my very wonderful readers, will get to sample part of the chapter that will  be longer and better in due time, so until then I hereby present you with Prince Killian, and Shadow.

Picture of the Shadow's Cabin

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For the past couple weeks since I got home I haven't seen Shadow. Or my father. Not that its not unusual that my father goes away for long periods of time. This time though Shadow is gone too.

I have recently discovered that I miss Shadow. In a very weird and comforting way. When we were traveling, I don't think she ever noticed, I would turn and look at her.

Whenever I did she always had this look on her face. Mostly filled with contentment, but also a simply happiness. I had wished, that maybe one day I would feel like that even for a little bit.

My whole life was always strained and difficult. But Shadow, she made me think of simple things. I guess thats what I miss about her presence thte most. I felt more relaxed and my mind became simple and content. Not thinking about my demanding Father, or my royal duties to fulfill. While traveling, it sometimes felt like just two simple peasants traveling, except of course with a large entourage of royal guards.

I stood up from my desk. I was in my room and had been trying to work on new ways to export some of our trade, when I started thinking about father and the assassin.

I needed a distraction. Something to take my mind off of things. I couldn't go to my friends, they were both busy this time of day but...... Oh its perfect.... I haven't thought of doing something like this since before I went to retrieve Shadow....... It will be just what I need.

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Jump. Run. Twist. Stab. Jump. Run. Twist. Stab.

Daddy has me doing an exercise course. My body he says has become soft like jelly. Chirping in those mines. Oh the chirping did not keep my body hard like stone.

No. Now I have to fix myself. Daddy had taken me away from his castle and brought me back to our cabin. I was very very happy. Everything was exactly the same as it had been before I had been caught. Oh Yes.

Daddy has had my doing different training styles, and exercise. To get me back to the way I was a quick as possible he said. Daddy has been so nice. I thought he would be angry I had been gone so long. But my worries were for not.

Jump. Run. Twist. Stab. Jump. Run. Twist. Stab.

Time.

" Darlin' thats enough come back and clean yourself up abit, we have much to discuss." Daddy said, in that calm articulate voice of his.

I hurried and went to the tub of water near the edge of the small arena I have for training. I grabbed  the rag next to the tub and started to clean myself. I was excited to learn what Daddy wanted to talk with me about. I hope for another target.

It has been so long since I had helped Daddy with his problems, maybe now he trusts me again. Oh Yes. I quickly finished washing myself down and headed towards Daddys' office in the cabin. I opened the medium sized double doors leading into his office and stood in front of his desk like I was taught to do.

Daddy sometimes gets busy while waiting for me so now I must wait for him to finish. Our own little game. Oh how I love the games Daddy and I play. 

Daddy finally set down his work and looked at me.

"You have down well my darling. It's time to send you back out, I have troublesome clients that have been overconfident of late. With you gone not much fear of being killed is going through them. They seem to think they are, how should I say, invincible." Daddy told me.

I wanted to ask many questions, and also reassure him that things will go back to the way it was before I was taken. But, rule number 32 never interrupt Daddy.

"Tonight shall be your first time out since the mines I hope you will be able to handle this one. I have a client who has helped me with difficult arrangements from the rebellious countries still trying to overthrow me. He has decided to switch sides, he has chosen the rebels and refused me. Tonight is his last night in the town.

He will be attending an opening party for the new theatre in the town. I want you Darling to go to the party and act normal..."

Normal.... Normal is a very hard concept for me to understand. My head is always jumbled, but my Master makes  it clear. When away from him it gets more jumbled. How could he expect me to act normal?

I opened my mouth so I could voice my thoughts when Daddy spoke again," It will be hard for you yes, because of how special you are. We have never tried putting you in a regular social place. I feel almost confident you will do fine.

The reason I want you to try to be normal for this is to see if u can firstly. But also I want you to see the face of a man who is not expecting an assassin to come and kill him. Everyone you have ever taken care of had known you were coming to some degree. 

I believe you will find his look when the moment comes quiet fascinating..." Daddy's voice faded away as I retreated into my thoughts.

A surprise kill, this would be very interesting indeed. Daddy has never let me do this before, it must mean he is beginning to trust me more. I cannot picture what the mans face will look like when I stab him through the heart. Or perhaps I will slice his throat. So many options to consider. Yes this target will be a very fun indeed...