Happy Valentine's Day it felt appropriate to update today. Sorry, this has become a story that is updated once a month; thanks to those who still stuck around! XD I will try to update as much as possible maybe another one this weekend! :D

I had a feeling that something had happened. Something I couldn't shake of the concerned looks on my brothers' eyes said something to me. I looked at Moffat who had a smile plastered across his face.

"Is there something wrong my fair maiden?" He whispered to me. I nodded my head no in response I should stop worrying that feeling was just me worrying. What could possibly have gone wrong? Those wee devils come up with the cleverest ideas in the world. I heard the doors open I quickly turn around to see Albert and Hamish captured. I flinched at the sight I saw... they were caught.

"We've brought the devil bear boy!" A Dark soldier spoke. They pushed Albert forward to demonstrate him to Moffat.

"Brother? He's alive?" Moffat was in shock and found it difficult to find his words. He looked at Albert like he witnessed a ghost right in front of him. Moffat eyes studied the sight of his brother and he seemed to have forgotten everything. The two looked at each other in disbelief. Albert quickly broke this silent moment they had when he looked away. I was as shocked as everyone else to find out that Albert and Moffat were related.

"He also seemed to have infected this young boy with his bear tendencies," They slightly pushed Hamish forward though Moffat was still dumbfounded with the sight of Albert right in front of him. He seemed to have forgotten everything all he had planned, and even his heart obsession. He quickly came back to reality; hatred formed in his eyes.

"How dare you-...," He couldn't find his word with all the hatred and anger he had, "you hurt...you-...are a monster! A killer!" The soldiers were in shock with Moffat's reaction they expected him to kill his brother in the spot like he mentioned before many times. He was very angry that he couldn't bring himself to do anything or move.

"I-I'm sorry," Before Albert could explain himself his brother grabbed a sword. I was about to reach out to Moffat, but he pointed the sword down. The tension increased in the room and I stood unbeknownst if I should intervene. I was surrounded if I moved obstacles would be added.

"Y-You almost killed our mother! You slaughtered many soldiers! When, you went on your rampage!" He yelled at Albert. Albert's eyes went wide in disbelief and tears wanted to form in his eyes. He shook them off and managed to mutter a couple of words.

"I-I...did all that?" Albert's voice was shaky. He looked like he'll collapse on the ground by any second. He had many sides of him one was a strong determined boy, and the other was the little boy inside of him. He seemed weak compared to Moffat.

"Don't act like you don't know! You beast!" Moffat shouted back at him.

"I-," Albert couldn't find the words and couldn't manage to breath. He caught himself and looked back at Moffat. His eyes met back at him and he took a deep breath. He exhaled these couple of words, "please don't hurt anybody." Moffat rolled his eyes and gripped his sword. Though, he seemed not in the position to attack, but I was ready.

"You don't deserve to breathe... you don't deserve to live this long," Moffat snarled and the grip of the sword was strong his fingers were red. I noticed the position he gripped the sword was as if he had an inner battle with himself. A part of him wanted to hurt his brother; the other remembered his brother. I tried to think of something to do, before it was too late. I watched some soldier eyes glared at me if I moved the end of my family, and probably me. I hated the feeling I felt the way I felt controlled. I could have ended all of this any second, but obstacles were added.

"Moffat, what I have is a curse something... I can't control. Every night-," Albert tried to explain himself that was his only mistake. Moffat was about to raise his sword I looked desperately around me. I saw the sun was about to set and the sky had started to turn dark. Time was all we needed. A thousand thoughts raced through my head every idea wouldn't end well.

"Moffat, what about are wedding?" I found myself to have said those words. I sounded weak as I spoke and I hunched. The tension decreased it seemed was a shock to have the groom (I) speak in the middle of a lovely reunion between long lost brothers. Moffat looked back at me with a smirk on his face. While, he turned away Albert's eyes looked at the sky.

"My lovely, let me just kill this beast and we'll go on with your betrothal," He spoke. I crossed my arms and thought what else to have said.

"I don't want to see blood before my marriage very, very bad omen," I lied. He rolled his eyes at my remark.

"We'll sprinkle the body with salt if you like," He snapped. I looked at the sky once more my luck had increased the sun was nowhere in sight. I nodded my head at Albert and he shook nervously. I sympathize with him on how he must have felt. He was nervous on how he what may happen if he would attack or control himself. I took deep breaths and he slowly followed.

"What are you doing?" He asked. Albert didn't respond he lost his voice the transformation had started. The triplet covered their eyes. "What's going on?" He looked at me then he turned back around to see a ferocious bear. In panic, Moffat slashed his sword towards Albert. I flinched, but Albert set his paws over the sword and threw it to the ground. I noticed something Albert was not in control of himself. He growled and stood up on his legs. I ran to free my family I needed their help and also for them to leave. A soldier grabbed my arm.

"You're not going-," I was angry the feeling of being controlled I punched the man under his jaw. I knew I was strong, but I never thought I was strong enough to make a man cry in pain. My family eyes were wide and impressed.

"Help me, here," I said awkwardly. I freed them from the ropes and I was surprised how calm we were with everyone around the room in panic, soldiers running with weapons, and an angry bear.

"Get Hamish," Mum commanded. Father didn't hesitate before he ran towards my terrified little brother. Father grabbed Hamish tight and ran towards us.

"Go, now," He commanded I ran after them and heard Albert growl. The soldiers surrounded him with their weapons ready to kill. I didn't leave him I refused to abandon him. I grabbed a nearby bow and arrows from the ground.

"Merida!" Father shouted at me with the chaos all around him.

"I-I can't leave him," I said in a tone I never knew I had. Dad grabbed my wrist and pulled me away. "Dad," Before I told him anything he left of to save Albert.

"Go," He told me. I nodded my head and led my Mum away from the place. Soldiers surrounded the area we stood motionless afraid to move, and what would happen to us. The triplets pointed at Angus and we quickly ran. Albert transformed into a bear the soldiers were distracted I had no idea how my Father would save Albert or himself. I felt guilty if I left. I didn't want to leave them there. Mom, the triplets, and I got on the horse. I bit my lip and made a decision. I quickly jumped off Angus.

"Merida, what are you doing?" Mum asked and scolded at the same time.

"I-I," I found myself wordless," I can't leave them."

"Merida, you can't just go fight them yourself... this isn't an arrow's target these are people...horrible people," Mom explained to me. I had no idea how I would fight or help. I didn't want to argue with my Mum.

"Mum... he's my friend... I know I met him for a bit, but he...," I couldn't find the words to describe how I felt. I felt a soft hand on my shoulder and looked up into my Mother's eyes.

"You love him," She softly confessed what I couldn't have ever done in 300 years. I didn't know how to respond I just remained quiet.

"I can't leave Dad... Albert he can't control himself sometimes only if he's around me... maybe Dad will defeat the Dark Clan, but I don't want them to hurt each other," I tried to convince my Mum to let me go.

"Merida," Mum could barely have spoken.

"Mum, you have to go and save the triplets. I'll be back with Dad and Albert I promise you everything is going to be okay... trust me," I knew these decision hurt her. She thought to herself and looked up at the triplets who quietly sat on Angus.

"Boys, get off the horse, so your sister can have her horse and save the kingdom," Mum silently spoke, but her voice was stern like always. They crawled off and I hugged my Mum. "Be careful," She softly spoke. I nodded my head.

"I need to hurry, see you soon," I assured her I will see her again. I slowly jumped on the horse and waved her goodbye. I only had the unfamiliar bow and arrow I picked from the ground. I took a deep breath and Angus slowly walked away. I noticed Mum had grabbed another horse and she quickly put the boys on the horse.

"See you soon," She told me and quickly went off. I set my bow and arrow on my hand.

"Angus, go," I commanded. The wind quickly rushed through my red curly hair and we headed toward the chaos. My mind set on one goal to save everyone. Albert's growls grew louder as I got closer to the castle.

This was a quick update so if there's spelling mistakes pardon me though I did try to review as much as possible! So Merida is off to face Moffat! This story is almost coming to an end. I hope the OC and Merida love isn't forced I tried to build on it with the chapter "Into Open Air". Anyway, as you may notice I switched Albert and Merida places for me Merida will never be the damsel in distress.

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