My first King Arthur fic so be NICE. R/R Thank a bunch!
King Arthur charcters do not, I repeat DO NOT, belong to me! (Smile)
Chapter 1
Raine had been found in an empty field when she was only two. A Sarmation family took her in generously giving her a home, shelter and food. They often wondered where she came from. The only sign that she had that she didn't come from around there was a silky scarf that couldn't have been made from an material that they had. It was a blend of red, black, and white. The other child in the village was a young 5 year old girl named Jade. The two played with each other whenever they could. Rain helped with the hunting, cleaning, and cooking. Everyone enjoyed her company. She brought a smile to everyone's face, laughter when they were sad, happiness when they were mad. No matter how they felt, she was always there to make you smile.
The Romans came one cold day. Raine stopped working and moved to her family. "We have no sons or boys," said her father. "Then we'll take her." They looked at Raine. She nodded and went to get her things ready. Her father held her horse Bergo. He had been given to her on her tenth birthday and they two of them had a bond that couldn't be broken. Ever. He helped her on and petted the horse. "We have faith in you child. Do not let them tame your wildness." She smiled. "Do not worry father. No one could." Her mother stepped forward and tied the scarf onto her short ponytail. "We will miss you Raine." She hugged her mother and father. "I'll be back. I promise." "Raine. Raine." Jade ran up and handed her a necklace made of seashells and pearls. She gently took it from her and put it on. "Take care of everyone while I'm gone." Jade nodded and backed away. "Bye everyone." She turned Bergo around and rode towards the others. The boys looked at her in surprise. She squirmed a little under their gaze. They stopped for the night and Raine went to a spot far from them. They made her uneasy for some reason. She took of Bergo's saddle and reins and let him wonder a little. In the meantime she laid out a blanket and sat down. She fingered the necklace slowly wondering if she would ever see them again when someone grabbed her silk scarf making her gasp and face him. It was a boy with brown hair and blue eyes. He smirked.
"Why are you wearing this? It won't do you any good."
"Give it back," she said as she made a grab for it.
He pulled it back making her fall. Laughing he ran away. "Give it back." She yelled and screamed as she ran after him. Growling, she tackled him hard and they fell onto the ground. He released the scarf letting another boy take it. "Hey. That's not funny." She got up and ran after him. He was a faster runner. Her legs hurt but she kept on running. All of a sudden one of the other boys stood in his way. He was tall and around 17. "Give it back to her." The boy nodded and handed it to the now panting Raine and ran away. "Thank... you." He nodded and watched her walk away.
"You shouldn't sleep that far away." She stopped and faced him.
"You guys make me uncomfortable for some reason. I'll be fine..."
"Dagonet," he said giving her his name. "Dagonet. I'll be fine. Bergo will protect me." The horse had already settled down on the blanket. "Hey. Where am I supposed to sleep?" He snorted. "Fine." She walked over and laid next to him. The next morning, Raine got Bergo ready and they continued on their journey. "Sleep well?" She faced Dagonet. "Yeah. Until a certain animal started snoring." Her horse stopped moving making her lurch forward. "Dah. Keep moving Bergo." He ignored her and started cantering ahead. "BERGO. DAGONET HELP ME." He went after her and grabbed the horses reins making him stop. He stopped and Raine sighed. "Thanks. That was mean Bergo." He whickered. "Fine. You don't snore. Happy?" He shook his head. "Good. Oh wow." She looked around at the scenery. There was green grass all around and a small lake close by. "That's where we will stop for the night." The commander said turning towards it. They all followed and made camp.
Raine had become good friends with Dagonet and soon with 5 other boys named Gwain, Galahad, Tristan, Bors, and Lancelot. She loved them all and they treated her as they're sister. She had fallen asleep on her blanket so Bergo grabbed it and pulled it out from beneath her. She yelped and hit the cold ground. "BERGO. GET BACK HERE." She chased him around. He stopped at the lake to drink with his back turned. She made a move to grab it but he moved away. She squealed before landing in the cold water. She stood up and gasped. "BERGO YOU STUPID ANIMAL." He snorted and walked away, the blanket still in his mouth. She got out and glared at the retreating animal that walked away proudly. Her friends laughed. "Shut up. It isn't funny." Galahad wiped away a tear. "Sorry, sorry," She took of the wet scarf and let her hair down. She smirked having a idea and shook of the water off like a dog. They yelled at her to stop and when she did they were all dripping wet. She laughed. "You're all wet." She sneezed and then laughed. They were wet, but not as wet as her. Dagonet led her to the fire and draped a dry blanket over her shoulders. Gratefully, she snuggled into the warmth, wrapping it tightly around her. Bergo came dropped the blanket on her shoulders and sat behind her. She leaned back and fell asleep. In the morning they left and in the afternoon they made it to their post. A man name Artorius Castus took her and a group of boys. Years passed, and now Raine was 17. The only knights left were Arthur and her seven friends. They others had died in battle or a sickness. "Tomorrow we leave to escort the bishops carriage. Rest well tonight." Raine left them and went to her room. She looked at her reflection in the mirror. Her hair had grown longer and wavier. It was now a mixture of red and brown. Her eyes were a beautiful deep sea green. Sighing she slipped into her bed and fell asleep. It was peaceful at first but then it turned into a nightmare.
The young lady ran as fast as she could as she held her one year old child close to her chest. The people followed her close behind bearing all types of weapons. "Kill her," they shouted as they chased after her. She was hit in the side by an arrow and then twice in the back, yet still she ran. Reaching the forest she weaved her way in and out of the trees. Arrows from the trees, shot the oncoming men. The lady gasped and fell onto the ground shielding her child. An old man came up to her. She looked up at him, with tears streaming down her face. "My child. Don't let them take... my child." She breathed deep gasps. "Don't allow them to take Keri." Her last breath was spent and she passed into the darkness. He bent down and took the crying child and the silf scarf that was tied to the mothers neck, and covered her with it. "Your mother was brave. This scarf will keep you warm and help you to remeber what your mother did to save you.Yet will not stay here. I'll have one of my people take you somewhere where they will never find you."
Raine sat up with a gasp. Who was he? And who was that child? The scarf. She grabbed hers and examined it. It was the exact one that was in the dream. What was going on? She dropped it and ran out of her room. Why am I having these nightmares? Why? She ran blindly into one of the knights room, not knowing who it was. "Raine?" She fell onto the floor gasping for air. He moved towards her and crouched down to her level. Gently he lifted her chin and looked into her eyes gasping. Tears flowed down her face, never ending. "They were... after me Galahad." She plunged into his chest and cried. He was surprised. Not that she came to his room for she went to any of the knights rooms when she needed comfort or help but because she was crying. Never before had he seen her cry. He carried her to his bed and placed her on it, getting in next her and holding her close while she cried. "Shh. Sleep Raine. It was just a dream." She whipped her tears. "You won't tell the others that I was crying?" "No." She smiled and snuggled in, falling into a dreamless sleep.