Everything was the same as it always was with Gu Brath during their Winter solstice celebration, food fun and chaos. Though what the families inside didn't know was they were being watched. Not only from a small group of five bad men. There was a woman nestled behind a bush dressed to camouflage against the wintery background. The white snow and brown. She was completely covered her head hidden so she didn't have to have on a mask… The woman was named Angel Aurora Lee MacEwen. She was in Maine on a mission TO PROTECT.
"How are things lass?"
Angel turned toward the voice her sword drawn.
"Stay yar weapon lass I mean no harm."
She lowered her sword. "Who are you?"
"The names Roger AuClair de Keage."
"De Keage? Are you a relative of Ian MacKeage?"
"Aye that I am!"
"Then prove it what is the name of his siblings?"
Roger smiled." Hamish, Alec ,and Jennifer."
Angel slide her sword into its sheath and Roger sat beside her. As he attention when back to the house he looked at her.
"What's yar name lass?"
"Ang…"
"Ang! What kind of name is that?"
She couldn't help but laugh. "It's a nickname."
"What's you name?"
"Angel Aurora Lee MacEwen."
"MacEwen? Where do you hail from?"
She smiled and in her grandda's and fathers brogue said. "Scotland!"
He smiled at her. "Ah a Scottish lass, I would imagine your da would be upset with you sitting outside."
She looked up. "I wouldn't know I haven't seen him in nearly 5 years."
"What?"
She didn't look at him but back toward the house.
"Why lass?"
"I can't! At least no yet."
"What do you mean?"
"Something changed in me when I was in Afgan. I've haven't felt myself since I got back. I have to figure this out before I see them."
"Ahh! I understand War changes us all. Here take this it might help." He held out a walking staff about 5 and a half feet tall.
She gently took it and started when it gave her a jolt. She looked up at him he smiled.
"It's Magical…"
"Okay what do I do with it."
He sighed then looked at her. "Give me your word as a warrior that you will keep it with ya."
She noticed the men moving in she answered Roger quickly. "Alright… Sorry Roger I got work to do."
As he left she tensed up and got ready. As they got closer to the house she followed pulling on a mask and hood so no one could see her face and hair. Then turning into a shadow she followed them.
Inside the party was as hectic as always unaware that things would change soon.
Little Walker walked to his mom. "Mom can I go get grandma a flower from outside."
"Okay but come right back in got it."
"Yes ma'am."
Ian and Alec were talking when they heard Walker scream. Before they could react the five men walked in one holding a knife to Walker's neck.
"WALKER." Megan went to go to him but Jack grabbed her arm. He glared at the men.
Grey stepped forward. "What do you want?"
The man in the front took a step forward. "Ian MacKeage. We want Ian MacKeage."
Before Ian stepped forward there was a loud groan. The man holding Walker was out on the florr and Walked was being shielded by someone dressed in full white camouflage.
As they watched the person crouch and whisper to Walker who wrapped his arms around their neck.
As Angel felt the little boy's arms around her neck she lifted her sword and the walking stick and making sure they wouldn't reach the child she fought her way through the men. As she neared them one of the men took a knife and made a swing at the child. Angel twisted so the knife caught her arm instead. She swung her walking stick catching the guy on the head sending him to the ground unconscious. As she turned to the two remaining men the MacKeage men hurled into action. Ian ran forward raming his shoulder into one guy's stomach Robbie and Matt grabbed the other man and rammed his head into a wall knocking him out.
Angel leaned her stick and sword against the wall and pulled Walker around to cradle him against her chest. Walking over she handed him off to his mother.
Ian and Grey walked over and Ian smiled.
"Thank you."
Grey touched Angel's arm where the cut oozed blood.
"Thanks lad for protecting my grandson. Let us patch you up in thanks.
Angel looked at Ian and with a huff stomped on his foot. Even as he said ow he was looking at her.
"No Way!"
"Ian next time you go on a covert mission make sure the bastard doesn't have a vindictive brother." As she talked she slide her hood off letting her braid fall down her back.
Everyone gasped at seeing a woman. Grey actually blushed.
"I am sorry lass for calling you a lad."
"No problem Mr. MacKeage."
Robbie looked at her. "Who are you?"
Ian answered. "Angel."
Grey looked over. "Hu?"
Angel smiled. "Major Angel Aurora Lee MacEwen. I served in the same unit with Ian here."
Grey looked at Ian who was smiling at him.
"That she did and she saved my butt quite a few times."
Angel smiled. "And you saved my butt too."
Ian's wife walked up and introduced herself.
Grey took a hold of Angel's wrist and lead to a chair in the living room.
"Here lass. Sit while we patch up your arm."
She sat where he told her and Ian sat across from her.
"What was that about Angel?"
She looked at him as Libby worked on patching up her arm.
"That warlord we took down had a brother who is very mad. He and some buddies are camped out around here. They want payback."
Ian sighed. "How many?"
"Not sure I've only done one night of recon so far. But I'll find them."
Alec smiled at her. "And what? Get them with your sword."
She glared at him. "I'm probably better at it then you."
Alec laughed. "Yeah right."
Angel drew her sword and rested the blade on her shoulder.
"Let say we test that theory."
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