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Chapter Nine
Richard walked into Berdine and Raina's room, to talk to them and Lady Kahlan, find out how in the world she'd gotten free earlier. He'd like to know how she had knocked out two Mord'Sith and escaped. Especially since she was supposed to have been tied to Berdine. They were arguing with Lady Kahlan when he came into the room. He said, ''Quiet, all of you!'' Loudly. They all stopped to look at him, and Lady Kahlan ran to him like she hadn't seen him in three years. He exasperatingly pushed her off him. ''Kahlan, I need to talk to Berdine and Raina for a moment. Can you just let me, and then I'll do whatever you need me to do.'' He loved her so encompassingly, but right now she was acting a little bit like a child. It was not the best scenario.
Kahlan angrily folded her arms and stomped away to sit on the bed. She wanted Richard to pay attention to her. She wanted to see him, talk to him. She'd been going crazy since he left her with Berdine and Raina. Plus, she wanted to get him distracted so she could go and kill her other self. She had to incapacitate him somehow so she could get away. It was going to be a lot harder now, since she had already escaped once. She had to make it good.
Richard turned to Berdine and Raina. ''So how in the world did she escape before? She got away from two Mord'Sith with no powers! How did she manage that?'' Kahlan was still in the room, so he tried to keep his voice low.
Berdine had a nasty knot on the top of her head from where Kahlan had hit her with a fireplace poker. She'd also gotten Raina pretty good. Kahlan played on their loyalties to Lord Rahl and had gotten them to untie her. That had been a big mistake. She rubbed her know as she said, ''I'm sorry, Lord Rahl. She played on our loyalty to you, got us to untie her. Then she knocked us out with a fireplace poker. She was crazed. I don't know how she had the strength to do it, but she did.''
Richard liked Berdine and Raina, he really did, but this was totally unacceptable. Lady Kahlan was just an ordinary woman, since Sir Kahlan had the Confessor powers. He felt that they had no excuse. ''Yeah, I'm sorry that you guys messed up. I was really depending on you. Can I trust you to watch her during the banquet? Sir Kahlan and I decided that she doesn't need to go. It would only cause confusion and plus, she's too unreasonable. Can I trust you to watch her? So I can go to the banquet?'' He asked, his tone dripping with condesension.
Berdine and Raina looked at each other, totally ashamed. Richard was right to yell at them like that. And the worst part about it was that he hadn't even raised his voice. It had all been about the tone. It would have been better if he'd yelled. Berdine nodded fiercely. ''Yes. Of course, Richard. It won't happen again. We'll do our best.''
Richard went to go check on Lady Kahlan, but before he did, he said, ''You will forgive me if I don't quite believe you.'' Then he headed over to Lady Kahlan, to make sure she was alright.
Lady Kahlan was sitting on the bed, running her hands through her hair. She smiled as Richard stepped up to her. He sat down next to her on the bed. Lady Kahlan took his hand, glad that he was back with her. She felt so empty when he was gone. She smiled at him. ''I'm so glad you came back.'' She said.
Richard left his hand in hers, and looked at her. ''Did you cause Berdine and Raina any trouble?'' He asked, yearning for the day Zedd felt better so that he could have his Kahlan back.
Lady Kahlan shook her head. She had remained a good little girl. She'd just sat and thought about how much she loved Richard. It had made the time fly by. ''No, I just thought about how much I loved you and maybe someday we can go see the falls of Aldermont. Then you were back. I love you and I'm glad you came back to me.'' She said.
Richard was not surprised. This Kahlan was a lot like a child. It was going to have to be dealt with until the Kahlans could be put back together. He didn't want to be with her until she was back together. He just wanted his Kahlan whole. He wanted to make sure that she was going to be OK with staying behind instead of going with him to the banquet. ''Kahlan, I need you to do a favor for me. I need you to stay in the rooms tonight instead of going to the banquet. I need to keep an eye on the other Kahlan, and she said that people may have questions for me. So I need you to stay here with Berdine and Raina. Can you do that for me?'' He asked. He hoped that she wouldn't take it the wrong way. She was as unpredictable as Sir Kahlan.
Lady Kahlan looked at their twined hands. She loved looking at his hands. They were as manly as hers were soft. She didn't want to stay behind, but she could work this to her advantage. She could use this as an oppurtunity to kill the other Kahlan. She would just have to figure out how to get past Berdine and Raina again. She would stop at nothing to get Richard to see she was fine. ''OK Richard. I will stay here if you wish it.'' She agreed.
Richard smiled, and she was blown away again by his handsomeness. He said, ''Thanks, Kahlan. I'm glad that you're willing to do that for me. I will make it up to you. I promise.'' He gave her a kiss on the cheek, but didn't give her what she really wanted. She sighed.
The door to the room opened, holding Leo and Walter. Leo said, ''Have either of you seen Cara? She's been acting very odd, and I want to talk to her, make sure she's OK.'' He said this with a slightly pained expression.
Richard replied, ''Yes, she's keeping an eye on Sir Kahlan for me. She's supposed to let me know of her goings on. I don't think I'd be able to do it. Sir Kahlan knows my weaknesses too well.''
Cara was watching Sir Kahlan, all right. She hadn't left the council chambers. She'd know if Kahlan left that office. She was still mulling over what Sir Kahlan had said to her. She had called sleeping with her "slumming it". That was just crazy talk. She was a Mord'Sith. She was Richard's right hand. She protected him with her life. She loved him like a brother. That's another reason why this thing with Sir Kahlan was hard to accept. She didn't want to hurt Richard in any way. She had to say something to Sir Kahlan. She just couldn't let it pass.
She went back into Kahlan's office, and to the private bed chamber. Sir Kahlan was just finishing getting dressed. She had a beautiful blue dress. It tied up the front and the back. It flowed, and was loose everywhere except the waist and bosom. She looked beautiful, long curls hung in waves down her back. Sir Kahlan turned around as Cara approached. ''I can't Confess you, Cara, but I certainly can hurt you.'' She said.
Cara put her hands on her Agiels. She would use them if she needed to. Not enough to really hurt her, but enough to get her point across. She said, ''You don't want me to hurt you. You just listen to what I have to say.''
Sir Kahlan laughed, a cold derisive laugh. She didn't think that Cara had anything to say that she wanted to hear. ''I don't think you will end up saying anything of value. Why listen to what you have to say? I already told you that I'm done slumming it with a Mord'Sith. What else is there to say?'' She asked.
Cara was completely angry now. That was twice that Kahlan had said that to her. She hated that Kahlan felt that way. Cara was not someone that would be that kind of person. She was so very angry, and although she could admit it to herself, (she would never admit to Kahlan) very hurt. She was very hurt. ''Kahlan, I am not a "slumming" it kind of gal. When you have intimacies with me, you leave a satisfied person. You didn't really give me a chance to do so. You just took control, without really letting me do a lot.''
Sir Kahlan was not moved at all by anything that Cara was saying. She didn't really care if she was upset by anything that Sir Kahlan had said. She had gotten what she wanted out of Cara. She didn't need anything else from her. ''I don't need you to do anything for me. I am done with you. I told you. There is nothing else we need to say to each other. Why don't you just go and get ready for the banquet? There's still time for you to get all dolled up, You could certainly use it.'' She said, her voice dripping with disdain.
Cara tried to keep her expression passive, so that Sir Kahlan wouldn't know that that had bothered her a little. Only because she cared so much about what Kahlan thought about her. She looked at her straight in the eye. ''I will see you at the banquet.'' She said in a clipped tone, as she left the office.
She ran into Richard in the council chambers, wearing a very nice black tunic and black pants. He'd asked for them and one of the palace workers got them for him. Cara said, ''You look nice, Lord Rahl.'' She usually called him Richard. He thought she must be upset.
Richard ran a hand through his hair, which he had pulled out of his cord. It splayed beautifully over his shoulders. He smiled at her. ''You want to wear anything else to the banquet?'' He asked.
Cara shook her head. ''No. I want to have my Agiels handy in case something happens. Are you going to keep your sword handy?'' She asked.
Richard replied, ''I'm not expecting trouble at the banquet.'' He suggested, ''Why don't you change into something nice? You might scare some of the guests. It doesn't have to be anything super fancy. A lot of people are still scared of Mord'Sith. Kahlan wants this banquet to be beneficial to the people of Aydindril.''
Cara groaned but she knew he was right. She'd just have to figure out some way to get her Agiels on her person somewhere. ''As long as I can hide my Agiels, I'm fine.'' She headed off to find something to wear.
Lady Kahlan watched Richard and Cara head to the banquet. He had allowed Berdine and Raina to let her out of the room long enough to see them go. Then they had let her back into their rooms. She watched until they'd left the hallway and then followed the two Mord'Sith back into their room, She sat on the bed while they stood by the door to talk. She watched them, trying to figure out a plan. She was intent on proving to Richard that she was fine. She just didn't know how to go about it.
There was a knock on the door. It was Leo and Gratch. Walter was in his and Leo's room. They figured bunking up was easier, they just weren't sharing a bed. He said, ''May I come in? I want to talk to Lady Kahlan about Cara.'' He ran his hand through his brown hair.
Berdine could see no reason not to, so she carefully let him in. She was determined not to let Lady Kahlan out of the bedroom again. She was so upset that Lord Rahl had been that upset with them. Although she figured they had deserved it. Lady Kahlan had no powers and had been able to get past them. Berdine said, ''Just remember, Leo, Lord Rahl requested that she not leave the room.''
Leo looked at her, surprised that she was telling him that. He didn't need to take Lady Kahlan out of the room. He just needed her advice on Cara. ''I don't need to take her anywhere, Berdine.'' He told her, then sat down next to Kahlan. ''Kahlan, can you give me some advice on Cara?'' He asked.
Lady Kahlan looked at him. She was surprised he was still trying. Cara had been showing him nothing but annoyance for the past few days. She said, ''Are you still interested in Cara? She hasn't shown that she wants to be with you in awhile.''
Leo nodded. ''I know. I wanted to ask you if you had heard her tell you anything that she may have said about not really liking me anymore.''
Lady Kahlan shook her head. ''If she had I would have told you so you could move on. I think you are a really nice and gallant man, Leo. She would be lucky to get you.'' She said, smiling at him.
Leo smiled back at her. ''Thanks, Kahlan, that means a lot.'' He got up to leave. ''I'd love to talk more, Kahlan, but I'm going down to the banquet. Sir Kahlan said that I could go for Cara.'' He nodded at them all and left the room.
Lady Kahlan smiled at Gratch as he hopped up beside her. She pet his head as she began to think. She didn't know how to get out of here, but it had to happen.
Richard was surveying the banquet hall. A lot of Aydindril had already shown up. He saw Prince Fyren standing with Sir Kahlan, and it was like a knife in his heart. He saw Cara, and walked over to join her. She was dressed in a long purple dress. It was empire waisted, with elbow length sleeves. It looked very beautiful on her. Her hair was piled high on her head, and she did not look happy at all. She made a face at him as he approached. He said, ''Hello Cara. You look very nice. Thank you for changing for me. It is much appreciated.''
Cara adjusted the skirt, looking annoyed. She loved Richard, but she couldn't believe he'd asked her to dress nicely. She didn't feel comfortable without her Mord'Sith leather. She was upset that Richard had made her dress like this. ''I'm glad I pleased you, Richard.'' She said.
Richard was distracted as he saw Leo enter the banquet hall. He hadn't had time to change. He wondered what Leo was doing here. He hadn't been aware that Sir Kahlan was going to allow him to attend the banquet. He said, ''Cara, go see why Leo's here. I'm very curious.''
Cara gave him an angry glare but headed over to Leo, bracing herself for his compliments on how good she looked. She didn't know what to do with Leo now. She didn't want him to go, because she did still like him. She asked, ''Lord Rahl wants to know why you're here.'' She tried to keep Sir Kahlan's eyes as she pleasured Cara out of her mind.
Leo replied, ''I was asked to come by Sir Kahlan. She wanted me to keep you company.'' He grinned at her and held out his arm.
Cara could feel her eyes welling with tears. She really did seem to be losing Sir Kahlan before she ever had her; she had made sure that Cara had a companion for the banquet. She managed a weak smile, taking Leo's arm, and they rejoined Richard.
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