Thanks for waiting, i've been focusing mostly on my other fanfic's but i'll give this one a bit of lovin' :) Xx -Cookie P.S there is now an RPG Merlin game on Facebook so if your looking for a good Merlin game, search Merlin, under games Xx
It was a peaceful morning, the curtains to my room were open by a slit, streaming in sunlight as dust particles danced across the air. I grinned and i saw my flower by my bed glow light pink. I got dressed, brushed my hair, and put my flower in the flows of red waves that were my hair. I got up and went into the study where Guais was brewing a new potion and inspecting the flower i gave him the previous night.
He looked up smiling, i popped down beside him and asked how his research was going, and where Merlin was. "Well, your pleased to know that your hair garment is entranced with sorcery, and can not wilter! As for Merlin, he's running errands for the Arthur." He turned back to his work, i smiled and thought of Morgana. 'I should probably tell her' My brain was right, she needs to know if the king thinks theirs magic.
I nodded, grabbing some bread i began to run out the door, swiftly stopped by Guais. "Don't be late for lessons! Noon after lunch remember!" I shouted an Okay! But by then my mind was full of images of lightning, riding, Morgana and my flower. I ran down the dirty pathways and bumped into a woman. She yelped in surprise and i immediately apologized to see it was Gwen, her smile widened and helped me up. "Blimey watch where your going love! You'll nock us both unconscious one day!" She said jokingly, patting my shoulder and brushing her petty coats off.
"Sorry, i'm going to see my horse Lightning and wasn't looking!" I picked up her sheets and said i'd wash them. She thanked me and went off to run an errand. I smiled and turned to the wash rooms. While i was scrubbing the sheets, i heard someone come in. Then i heard a Masculin voice speak out. "You're not a serving girl, why are you washing the sheets?" I turned to see the prince Arthur looking at me, his handsom face holding a questioning look. I giggled slightly and answered. "Well i bumped into Gwen and made her fresh sheets dirty so i was washing them to make up..." I trailed off as my flower went a pale red, embarrassment on my face. He pats my back and say's a well done and my cheeks exploaded in blushes. I kept on scrubbing and splashed my face with fresh water to lessen the reddness. It worked and i dried my self off, running to the rack to hang them on the racks, asking the maids to give Gwen a message when they were done.
I raced don to the stables, Lightning nuzzling my shoulder as i caught my breath. "Good morning Lightning, want some food?" He looked to his food bucket and back at me, indicating he yearned for nourishment. I went to the pantry and collected three carrots and a bucket of food pelets. While he munched happily, i turned around to see an older boy i had never seen before. He had dark long hair and tan skin. "Hello?" He looked up from his jet black horse and flashed me a grin. "Hi, i'm Devin, i just moved here, do you know where a spare stable is?" He flicked back his long fringe and pointed to his horse beside him. "Oh-Yes of course, the one next to me is empty, the payment is 2 gold a week, but i could get you a discount because i know the kings ward!" I mentally kicked myself, knowing it was not my place to offer strangers discounts. "Oh thanks!, whats you're name?" I opened the stable door so he could lead his horse in. "My names Casiel Blackworth, but people call me Cassy" He nodded in understanding and undid his horses harness. "This is Matty, my horse that is." He came back out the stable and closed the door, hanging up the harness.
"Nice name, this is my horse Lightning." He nodded and patted Lightnings head, he sniffed his and and turned back to his food. The next moment a girl with blond hair and blue eyes apeared with a ginger horse. "Hey Devin, whats the price on these stables?" She looked my age and turned to me with an offered hand to shake. "Hi, I'm Elizabeth, me and Devin's villidge got attacked by saxons so some survivors are staying here." I took her hand and shook it, pointing to the stable on the other side of Devin's. "Oh cool, i meen not cool, but nice to meet you..." I faded out feeling awkward. "Oh and the price is 2 gold but for survivors its only 1 gold. The Ward Morgana made sure that survivors could afford to keep their horses safe." I took down Lightnings Harness and Saddle, attatching the saddle poutches. "I'm going riding with her today, i'll put a word in that you're staying." The two both nodded and said thanks before departing to their family's outside.
I looked to lightning, going into his stable and beginning to attatch his bridal and saddle. "Looks like we've made some friends!" He snuffed out a breath through his nose, my flower turned to a pink, wandering if i should ask them to ride with me tomorrow. I let my mind wander more and i jumped onto Lightning, riding off into the feilds.
Once i reached the forest lightning was panting so i walked him over to the stream so he could munch on the due filled grass, drinking from the stream. I opened the saddle pack and took out a leg of chicken and a slice of bread that i had packed for my lunch and a book to read. After i had finished my lunch and Lightning had time to relax, i decided to walk around, hoping to come across the flower patch. While i was admiring a tall oak tree, i heard a trap go off and a loud cry for help. I swiftly turned my horse around, going to the person in need. "It sounded like a girls voice.." My thoughts escaped me as the sight before me was horrific. Elizabeth from the stables was trapped in a snare, tightly around her ankle. "Devin? what happened!?" He looked up, panic in his eyes. "I don't know! we were out looking around and for some berries and Liz got her foot stuck in a snare! Can you help?" I looked at Elizabeth as she looked painfully at her leg. "Okay, i'll try!" I got down from my horse, sliding out a dagger. I approached the trap, looking around for more. Slowly i looked for the release latch. Seeing it was hidden next to the jaws of the clamp. "Oh dear...okay, it will hurt but i can get you back to Guais and he will heal you...one...two...three!" I undid the trap, tossing it away. "It hurts! So badly...will i lose it?" She looked franticly at me, fear eminant in her eyes. "No you wont, Guais is an excellent healer he will do wonders. Now Devin help her up, you take Lightning back into Camalot with her, i will look around for more traps, try to get rid of some. I'm guessing this is work of a Saxon.." I scanned the floor, looking for more of them. "Okay, Liz your going to be alright!" Devin nodded me a thanks and lifted her up onto Lightning. I waved them goodbye and turned to the ground, my mind full of horrors.
Devin's POV.
I raced through the forest, going back to Camalot as Elizabeth needed healing. "Don't worry Elizabeth, you'll be fine!" I turned to see her resting on my back. "I know...Guais is a greeeeaaaat hearler..." She began ranting on but I ignored her, trying to navigate to Camalot. I dodged a few bushes and the trees broke apart, revealing the white walls of the Kingdom. We galloped through the gates and going strait through the town to Guais's study. I bashed through the door holding Liz in my arms "SHE NEEDS HEALING!" Guais turned around, his hand to his chest. "Do not scare me so! What is wrong?" I explained what happened and where Casiel was. "Oh yes those traps are quite terrible, Merlin had to avoid six when i sent him out for Gellsberries. I can heal her but i will need some space." My expression changed from worried assured. "But...okay, tell me when she's better and i can tell my family, i'm supposed to protect her because her family..uh..died, so i'm kind of like her brother." I looked down at her, flicking some hair out of my eyes. "Well i assure you she will be fine, now please vacate yourself so that i can work on her injury...Elizabeth is it? You'll be fine." I nodded and walked out.
Once i was outside i sighed, leading lightning to his stable and checking on Matt. He nuzzled my hand and i smiled, knowing i had only had him a year but he was as faithful to me as a stallion i had raised. I patted his nose and walked over to the gates, waiting for Casiel to return...hoping she does...