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Nightmare
Part XXXIV

I took the two books out, and began to close the door
"Don't you want to see what else is in there?" Kalen
asked
"No, the journals are all I need."
"All right then. Let's return to your chambers so you
can start reading them."
"I think I'd like to stay here and read them." I said
"You'll be more comfortable in your rooms, and safer
too."
"You worry too much, Kalen. I'll be fine here. Now
just go take your place outside the door, and I'll
start reading."
"I can't stand outside this door, Tara."
"Why on earth not? One door is the same as any other."
"If I stand outside this door, then it will be common
knowledge that you are inside."
"And you don't think they notice when you stand outside
my bedroom door?"
"That's just the point! I'm not outside your bedroom
door now, and no one knows where I, or you, are. If I
stand outside the door, they will."
"Well, fine then. I'd rather have you inside with me
anyway. Make yourself comfortable, Kalen."
He started to say something, thought better of it, and
positioned himself by the door, on the inside of the
room
I settled myself in a comfortable chair, and opened the
first book
Before I'd even read the first word, the door burst
open, and a sprightly old lady rushed in, and said
"Well, Tara, it's about time you've come home."

Copyright � 5/28/2001 Terri Lyn Stanfield
All Rights Reserved

Nightmare
Part XXXV

Everyone began speaking at once
"Who are you?" I asked
"I know you must have a million questions." She said
"How did you get here so soon?" Kalen asked
Just then two other soldiers came running in
"Sorry, sir, but she got away from us." One of them
said, out of breath
"Lucky for you no harm came to her, soldier. I'll take
over from here. You're dismissed." Kalen said to him
After they'd left, and the door was closed behind them,
Kalen turned to me and said
"Tara, may I present Miss Agatha. Miss Agatha, it would
appear you already know Tara."
"Of course I know her! As if I'd ever forget one of my
girls!"
"Um, forgive me, Miss Agatha," I said, "but I don't
remember you."
"Well, I'd be quite surprised if you did. You were
still just a baby when last I saw you. " she said
She pointed to the book still in my hand, and said
"I see you're reading Taryn's journals. Find anything
interesting?"
"I've found it all interesting, but I've yet to discover
why I was sent away. Do you know?"
"Why, of course I do. I was there." she said
"So tell me. Tell me everything. Please!"
And she settled herself in a chair, and began to speak

Copyright � 5/30/2001 Terri Lyn Stanfield
All Rights Reserved