~This story is obviously a Ranger's Apprentice fanfic. It takes place before book eleven. (There are also a few relationship changes; Cassandra and Horace are in love, but aren't married. Also, Jenny and Gilan are not together.)
When the special task force of Halt, Will, and Horace are on a mission to Skandia with the Crown Princess Cassandra, (a.k.a. Evanlyn) to renew the treaty between Skandia and Araluen, they are ambushed on the way back by pirates, and Cassandra is taken prisoner.
The Skandians are completely unprepared for another group of raiders both skilled in fighting and sailing, that have ships even larger than the Skandian's wolfships. The pirates' nationality is unheard of by both Skandia and Araluen, so a quest is sent out to not only rescue Cassandra, but also discover more about the strange men and their country.
Along the way, everyone's favorite heroes, Will, Halt, and Horace, team up with old faces, like the Heron brotherband and Emperor Shigeru, and they also meet new characters, both friend and foe.
"I've waited for you for a long time." His golden eyes blazing. Barely tilting his head down in a small bow. "My Queen."
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We started as whispers and then became roars. The world now knows me as Hala. One of the initial founders of our Rebellion. Strong. Fierce. Cunning. But most importantly, enigmatic. For years now, I've spent every waking day, every breath, fighting for our Rebellion. Our goal, to bring down the Alpha King.
Alpha King Aiden is too powerful, too autonomous. Kings before him have wreaked havoc. Why should only one person get to rule the entirety of our packs? No... Nothing will stop me from accomplishing this mission.
My real name...is Sloane and I only have one thing to say: Death to the Crown and long live the Rebellion.
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18+ certain chapters ;)
Enemies-to-lovers troupe.
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