
There was the crunching of leaves on the ground below and she glanced over her shoulder to see a man in a black cloak. She stiffened and put her arm down, her dagger sliding down into her hand. "Who do you seek," she asked harshly.
The man looked up and said in a cold voice. "I seek the Heir."
Nicole held her breath for a moment and then continued. "Why?"
He took a moment to reply and she heard the sound of a blade being pulled out, most likely a sword being unsheathed. "I have orders to bring you back. You know why," he said with a cruel smile.
"Well I'm sorry to disappoint you," she was a blur as she jumped down and tried to strike at him. He was ready though and blocked her attack, staring at her. "I'm not going anywhere."
Damn it. I need to kill him or he'll report back to the others, she thought.
(( okay >.> i was going to because I needed to have Alex do something over there anyways ^^ ))