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Chapter 3- He finally knows
Allen had been quiet throughout the entire archery tournament, for Nat's sake. So, all those years ago he had grabbed the girl, and even at that young age, she had passed herself off as her brother. But at the tournament, clearly, was her brother. That Robin of Locksley. A worthy lad, but his wizardry was nearly wasted away. Robin would be no good as a wizard now. He'd just have to keep the girl. She had proved herself to be as good as any boy throughout these years, and Allen had become quite fond of her. Not to mention his nephew, Charles. The two had become very good friends. But what was her name? Surely it wasn't Nathan, as she had led Allen to believe.
"Allen, is something the matter? Are you sore that I beat you?" Nat asked as they walked towards the inn.
"No, of course not. I'm quite proud of you. Nat, if that's your name. You have managed to fool me for many long years. Now, I suppose you are actually the girl?"
"Allen. I've been your apprentice for eight years, and you are a very powerful wizard. Why are you accusing me of fooling you?"
"You are a good actor. And I should have told you this before. I am just an average wizard compared to what you are, or can be. Most people have memories from when they were two. You were three years old when I took you. I always told you it was necessary, that your power would go astray if you didn't harness it, but that is a lie. When you are uninformed of wizardry, it simply lies dormant for years, only coming out to aide you in times of your greatest need. Now, surely you remember your family?"
"Only dimly, sir."
"You were born in the shire of Locksley. You had a twin, but even I would not be able to cast a memory charm strong enough if both children were taken away. So I decided I wanted a boy."
"Me?"
"No, not you. You have fooled me all this time, but now I see. What is your name?" Nat hesitated. She seemed to be debating whether or not to keep acting, and see if Allen let up. She sighed.
" Natalia of Locksley, I suppose. What are you going to do with me now?"
"Well, my memory charm was not perfect. But once cast, it may not be taken away by the wizard who cast it. But you can break it, Natalia. You have only to introduce yourself by the name they new you by, and they will immediately remember."
"Locksley. Robin of Locksley. I did get a funny feeling about him. I suppose he's my twin?"
"Yes. But there is another flaw. Once their memory is revived, both of us would lose our powers."
"Then I suppose the world will know me now as Nathan of Maldenshire?"
"Yes. We will carry on with your lessons as planned, but you must admit, you cannot carry this on for much longer. Did you ever plan to tell me?" They had finally reached the Longbow Inn." Both Natalia and Allen were a bit angry at the other for lying, but it would not affect their trust for a while yet.
Now, reader, we must end this chapter.
