****I do not own, wish I did, but I don't****
Danielle was in the gardens with the Queen and Adam. "Your highness this is just so beautiful, I've never seen so many bright flowers"
"She takes care of most of them, all on her own" Adam said
"Really, no wonder there so pretty"
"Why, thank you Danielle" they stopped in front of a bunch of roses, that were light pink, with yellow on the tips. "These are my favorite; Randor gave them to me when we married."
"These have got to be my favorite out of all we have seen, the King has wonderful taste" Danielle said with a smile.
Teela sat on her bed thinking about what she should do next, should she just take what was being thrown at her. She had a good life; at least she did before Danielle came. She had people who loved her, or did she; it didn't seem like anyone cared for her at all these days. She worked hard it get what she had, it wasn't given to her, even though Danielle seemed to think otherwise. She had told Teela just that the other day.
"You know you were only given your position because of your father, you never would have got this far without him begging the King. You should never been given the job of protecting Adam, you can't do it, you never have been and you never will be a good guard, so many people are more capable then you. Why do you think he was given a new bodyguard, if the King thought you could do it, he would have kept you on" Danielle said all this with a huge smile on her face.
Teela had moved from her bed to the mirror hanging on the back of her door. As she looked at herself, she thought about all Danielle had said. Had she really been handed her job, rather then worked hard it get where she was.
"The only reason your still here is because everyone pities you. They just can't tell you to your face, but I can, No one wants you here. You should do us all a favor and leave so we don't have to see you fail at everything you do." Danielle knew where it get Teela, when it came to being accepted and love Teela wanted it all.
Had she really turned into someone her family and friends could no longer love, or had it always been that way. She never knew her real parents, and Man-at Arms had taken her in, so he had to love her, right? Teela wasn't too sure about anything right now. She had always felt so strong about herself and what she stood for, but now it seemed what she stood for could care less about her. Teela's thoughts were interrupted with a loud blast coming from the court yard.
By the time Teela got there, she saw her father and the masters fighting Skeletor, his men and some larger creatures, more than likely brought by Beast man. Teela scanned the scene and could not seem to find Evil-Lyn. "It doesn't matter where she is thought Teela, if it's a fight they want, it's a fight they'll get. Teela started for Beastman, she felt if she could bring him down, maybe his control over the beast would stop and they would no longer fight. On her way to do just that she was cut off by Skeletor.
"So you want to play child, ok, let's play" Skeletor rise his staff to strike Teela, but she was able to block it with her snake staff. She knew no one would be able to help her, as they all their own trouble to deal with.
"Alright Bone-head let's see what you've got"
"You have no idea what you're in for child, by the time I am through with you, you will beg for the end to come"
Teela was holding her own but after a few minutes of fighting, she was growing tried, she had always been able to hold her own, but everything seemed to be catching up with her, and at the worst possible moment. Where was He-man Teela thought, he is always here when we need him.
Little did Teela know that Adams new bodyguard had made sure the Prince was as far from the battle as possible.
Teela was able to strike Skeletor and was ready to deal a second blow, when out of the corner of her eye she saw a light heading straight towards her; before she could jump out of its path she was hit. Teela then felt the most horrible pain on her back; she cried out and fell to the ground. She tried to turn over but the pain was too much. Skeletor looked down and laugh.
"I guess I was wrong, I didn't make you beg, it seems you're on your way out now."
With that done Skeletor called off the attack as he did he called down to Man-at-Arms, "It seems you forgot to train your daughter how to fight in a real battle Duncan, maybe you can help her to die a warriors death instead"
The court yard look like a war zone, but all Duncan could think of was getting to Teela and getting her help. Duncan had never seen her so still, and it frighten him. He was used to seeing her help out with the clean up, or help the hurt soldiers to the healers. He ran to her as fast as he could, when he got there he almost cried out at what he saw. Teela was on the ground and beneath her was so much blood, he knew he had to move her to get her to the healers as fast as possible, he also knew he had to slow the bleeding or she may very well bleed to death. By now the others Master had seen their fallen friend, and come to stand by Man-at-Arms.
"What happen" asked Ram-man
"I don't know I didn't see her get hit, did anyone see what happen?" Man-at-Arms asked in a sad voice.
All the Masters shook their heads.
"I did" Danielle step out from behind one of the palace walls. "She wasn't paying attention and Skeletor got her"
"That doesn't sound like Teela to not pay attention in a battle" said Ram-Man
"Your right, it doesn't sound like her" Man-at-Arms said "Ok I've slowed the bleeding, we need to get her to the healers now" Man-at-Arms picked up his daughter in his arms, and what scared him more than anything was she made no protest at the movement.
"Are you saying I am liar?" Danielle asked
"No, I am only saying that doesn't sound like my daughter, now kindly step aside so I may get to the medical bay" Danielle did as she was asked and watched as Man-at-Arms and the rest of the Masters headed for the medical bay.
Once in the medical bay, Man-at Arms placed Teela on an empty bed, most of the beds were empty as most of the injuries were minor and had be sent to bed or back to their post. When Man-at-Arms placed Teela on the bed, they heard a small moan come from Teela. Before Man-at-Arms could say anything to Teela a healer made his way through the mass of people.
The healer looked Teela over. "Ok people you need to leave, the Capitan is in need of major medical attention, and I can't do that with you all standing around. Man-at-Arms you are more than welcomed to stay, provide you stay out of the way"
"Thank you" Man-at-Arms said as he kiss Teela's forehead and move to sit in a nearby chair.
"Now the rest of you must wait outside in the hall, I will have someone come out with an update as soon as I can, but it may be a while, the Captain is not well and needs surgery now." With that the healer moved Teela from the room and into surgery.
**** 4 hours later****
Man-at-Arms felt a hand on his shoulder, he look up and saw James, the healer who took Teela into surgery, what felt like days ago.
"It's not good Duncan, I must ask you, has Teela been eating and sleeping well lately?"
"I don't know I have been busy with the King and Queen lately, why do you ask?" Man-at-Arms said with a frown.
"Your daughter is not responding to the treatment, and it makes me think her body may have already been in bad shape to start with. She seems to have lost some weight, she has always been very slim, but this has me very worried, if she doesn't respond to treatment soon she may not make it. I don't tell you this to upset you, but I had to ask. You can sit with her now, she may well be able to hear you. Duncan I am sorry to tell you this but she is in a coma. I would like…"
Man-at-Arms didn't get to hear the rest as the doors to the medical bay flew open.
"Were is she" Adam asked
"Prince Adam please keep your voice down" James asked
"I heard some of what happen, were is she, is she hurt?"
"Adam, sit down please" Duncan asked, he turn to James with a sad smile, letting him know he would handle this matter. James turned and went back to the recovery room to check on Teela.
"What's wrong, were is Teela?"
"Adam, Teela was hurt, she was fighting Skeletor and somehow we believe he hit her with his staff, or magic of some kind."
"What do you mean we believe, didn't anyone see what happened?"
"Adam we were all fighting, and no, no one saw what happened. Danielle said she did, but right now I don't think we have the whole story"
"Danielle, what was she doing there? I should have been there, I would have been able to stop this from happening" Adam said in a small voice
"You must not think like that Adam, what's done is done, what matters now is Teela getting better. Adam, Teela is not responding to the treatment being given to her, it also seems she has not been taking very good care of herself lately."
"She'll respond, I know she will" Adam said
"That's not all Adam…"
"Teela she…well…she…she's in a coma Adam, they say if she doesn't start to respond soon she may not make it.
Adam had never felt so sad in his whole life, why was this happening. He couldn't imagine not having Teela in his life. She had to get better, she just had to.
"Adam I am going to go sit with Teela for a while, you can come in, in a little while if you like" Man-at-Arms said and then walked into the room were his daughter was being held.
James came out and started to walk to the door, to tell the others, the news on Teela, Adam put a hand on his shoulder "I'll do it, I'll tell them what's going on, just keep a watch over Teela."
"Thank you Prince Adam" James headed back in the room he had just left.
Adam walked out into the hall, as soon as the door opened, all heads turned to him. "It doesn't look good right now, we wouldn't know more for awhile still, you should all get some rest" with that said Adam turned and started walking, he didn't know where he was going but knew he had to clear his head before he went in to see Teela.
****Back in the recovery room****
"Teela, you have to fight… you have to" Man-at-Arms but he head next to his daughters hand and cried.
"Duncan, I need to check her vitals, I just need you to move for just a moment" James said in a soft voice.
Duncan only shook his head, as he didn't trust his voice. He looked over at his daughter, she was so pale, he couldn't remember ever seeing her look so weak. He prayed to the Elders, to help her and make her better. What would he do if she was taken from him…no he couldn't think like that.
Duncan hoped that the Elders were listening to his prayers.
****Ok so there it is part 2. I had a lot of hits on this story but only 2 reviews . I hope to update soon, but work is getting in the way. Another update, before the New Year I hope.