Galahad and I
By: SarmatianKnight13
Chapter Eleven
Rhoslyn's POV
I was having a really fantastic dream when I was rudely awakened. Through my sleep filled head I could hear banging. Once I had sat up I blinked and shook my head but the banging was still there. Then I realized that someone was at my door. I quickly pulled the bed hangings aside, slipped on a robe, and crossed the room to the door.
"What do you want?" I asked the person at the door when I had opened it.
"It is time for your lesson." It was Galahad.
"You really like to wake me up do you not?" I asked.
"Yes I am sorry about that. I suppose I like to get an early start to the day." He grinned sheepishly.
"Alright, give me a moment and I will be out."
"I will be waiting out here for you." He replied, motioning to the hallway.
"Alright," I said, shutting the door. I really do love Galahad but he really needs to stop waking me up! I thought while I dressed. Guinevere had supplied me with a tunic and pants for my lessons. Thank goodness she did! Skirts and gowns are so hard to move around in. I then grabbed a strip of cloth to tie my hair back. There, all set. Now Rhoslyn, do not make a fool of yourself in front of Galahad. That would not be attractive!
"I am ready." I said stepping out into the corridor while closing the door behind me. He paused a moment to look me over, and one corner of his mouth twitched upward.
"Do not laugh at me." I warned. He held his hands up in mock surrender. I rolled my eyes and started down the hall. I really am grumpy in the morning, especially when I am awoken so rudely. Galahad quickly caught up with me. Soon we came upon a staircase. Galahad veered to go down it but I kept going.
"Where are you going?" He asked.
"I'm going to the training field." I replied.
"The training field is this way." He said, motioning toward the staircase.
"I thought it was this way." I argued.
"No, it is down here."
I sighed. I still had no idea where I was going.
"Damn" I muttered.
"Such language." He mock scolded as I passed him on the stairs. I just huffed and continued on.
When we arrived at the training field, which was a good distance from the castle, I nearly turned and yelled at Galahad. The sun was barely in the damn sky! It is too early to be doing any sort of strenuous activity. Instead of yelling, I sent him a death glare. He just looked away guiltily.
I sighed again, and made my way to the small armory that they kept in a small building on the training grounds. I opened the door and stepped inside to retrieve a bow and a quiver of arrows. Galahad stepped in after me to do the same. Then he led me over to a target.
"Alright. Let me see your stance." He said. It sounded vaguely familiar. Oh, right, from when he was teaching me how to ride a horse. I took my stance just as Guinevere had taught me.
"Good, now, notch an arrow and let me see you shoot one." I inwardly smiled. I had actually gotten something right. I reached over to my quiver and pulled out an arrow, I notched it to the string and pulled back. I prayed to anyone that I would actually hit the target. I let out a deep breath and released. It veered to the left of the target and landed in the grass behind it.
Behind me Galahad choked and I turned around to look at him. The nerve of him! He looked like he was trying to hold back laughter! I cleared my throat menacingly and he pulled himself together.
"I am sorry." He said.
"Mmhm."
"Notch another arrow and take your stance." He said walking closer to me. I did this, and he walked around me, examining. Finally he stopped behind me and did something that nearly made me faint. He placed his hand over mine that was perched on the bow, and placed his other hand on my shoulder. He was so close that I could feel his breath on the back of my neck, and I was feeling a little lightheaded. My heart began to beat faster and my breathing became ragged.
"Keep your bow arm steady, and your elbow down." He said some what huskily. He placed a light pressure on my shoulder with his hand and I lowered my elbow.
"Breath in, and out, and when you feel comfortable, release." I nearly shivered at the feel of him so close to me. I breathed in with my nose, and breathed out through my mouth, and I released. It didn't hit the bulls eye, but it did hit the target. To my great disappointment, he stepped back.
"Good. How did that feel?" He asked. It took a second before I could get my voice under control.
"It felt good." I replied.
"Good. Before you shoot again, let me retrieve the arrow so you may keep it as a reminder of the first time you hit the target." He teased. I just rolled my eyes at him. He strode off to the target. What happened next I will never ever forget and neither will Galahad forget I am sure. I had a sudden lapse of stupidity. I reached over to retrieve another arrow and notched it to get it all ready for when Galahad came back. But, me being as clumsy as I was, I released. I think the blood curdling cry of pain was what made Gawain, Bors and Arthur come running not my cry for help. When the three had seen what happened, they burst into laughter. I did not think this was funny. When I had seen what I had done, moments before the three men came running into the training field, I had dropped my bow and had run over to Galahad. That's when I had started yelling for help.
As Bors, Gawain and Arthur carried Galahad off to the healer, all I could remember through embarrassment and worry was Galahad shouting in derangement, "She shot me! She shot in the ass! In the ass!" I had begun crying and I collapsed on the ground. Guinevere soon came over and sat on the ground next to me placing her arms around me in an embrace. I could feel her shoulders shaking. I am sure that she wasn't crying.
"I have really made things worse, Guinevere." I sobbed.
"No, it was an accident, and I am sure that Galahad knows that it was an accident." She said, once she had gotten over her laughing fit.
"I should not have had an arrow on my bow in the first place Guinevere. It was stupid of me, and because of my stupidity Galahad will never want to speak to me again. I could have killed him Guinevere! Shooting him in the ass was the least I could have done!" When I had said the last bit Guinevere had started laughing again.
"It is not funny Guinevere!" I said in between sobs.
"Yes, I know. I am sorry. I just can not help it!" She said again.
I still did not see the humor in it.
A few hours passed and I would not go anywhere near the healer's wing of the castle. I stayed outside in the gardens trying to seek comfort from the sweet fragrances of the flowers. Every now and then tears would slip down my cheeks. I could not believe my stupidity. It has gotten me into trouble before, but something like this had never happened. I just shot the man that love. How could that ever be forgiven?
"Fair rose?" A voice said from somewhere below. I had found a nice tree to climb. It reminded me of my tree back at the wall.
"I am up here Gawain," I said, rustling a few branches.
Soon he had climbed up the branches and was perched on one across from me. We sat in silence. The only noise was birds chirping and bees buzzing.
"I really made things bad didn't I, Gawain?" I asked him. He chuckled a little.
"I do not believe so fair rose. The only thing you have done is made Bors fall on his ass for laughing so hard."
I allowed myself to let out a genuine chuckle.
"What about Galahad? Did I hurt him really bad?"
"No, he will survive. I am sure he will not be able to sit down normally for a while, but other then that he is fine."
"He must hate me." I said, picking a leaf off of the tree and shredding it.
"No, I do not think he could ever hate you fair rose. He may be mad at you awhile for taking him away from his horse riding and training, but other then that, all is well." He chuckled. "The arrow was barely in his ass anyway. You are a really weak shot." We both laughed at that statement.
"I suppose I should stay away from him for awhile." I said.
"On the contrary, that is why I am here, Galahad wishes to speak with you." Gawain answered.
My heart jumped into my throat. "I can not see him Gawain! I would be so embarrassed!"
"Look, if you do not go to see him, then I am sure he will risk pain to come and find you himself."
"I am sure he wants to give me a good beating." I mumbled.
"No, fair rose. Galahad is not the type to strike a woman. He would not even dream of striking you, especially."
I sighed. "Alright Gawain, I will go and see him." I said, climbing down the tree.
"I will take you to him. He is in his own room now and I do not believe you know where that is." He said, offering his arm. I shook my head as I linked arms with him.
"No I do not." I smiled, "Yesterday he did offer to show me his room, but I declined."
"Good." Gawain said sternly. I laughed.
He led me up a few flights of stairs, and when we arrived at Galahad's room I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was not far off from my own. Gawain reached up his free hand and knocked at the door. A voice from inside said, "Come in," rather weakly I might add.
"You are on your own." Gawain said, letting go of my arm and walking back down the hall at a brisk pace. Butterflies began to flutter in my stomach. I grasped hold of the door handle and pushed it open. I peered inside. Galahad was lying on his side in the bed with his back toward me. I entered quietly, and shut the door behind me quietly. Galahad's room was much in the fashion of my own, but he did not have a window seat.
I stayed by the door for a moment not wanting to venture forward. Galahad, to my ever increasing nervousness, turned around, rather slowly, and faced me. I gulped again, waiting for the outburst, but none came.
"I suppose I have really done it now." I whispered. "First it was hurting your… well you know. And now I have shot you in the ass." And to my great surprise, Galahad started to laugh. That arrow must have affected his brain. I thought. When Galahad stopped laughing I could tell it was because of the pain. Fresh tears began to form in my eyes. I had caused him pain. Galahad motioned to a chair beside his bed. I quickly sat down.
"I have received worse wounds in battle, fair rose." He said. "This one is nothing."
"I know, but I could have killed you! Do you think I could live with that? Do you think I could live with knowing that my stupidity had killed you?" I whispered, and to my dislike, the tears began rolling down my cheeks.
"Yes, you could have but you did not. Forget about this incident, fair rose." He reached up and wiped away a few tears with his thumb. He slowly, and painfully, sat up. He leaned to the right side so as not to sit on the left side.
"I can not bear to see you cry on my behalf." He said. His hand was still at my cheek, but there were no more tears.
"I am sorry Galahad." I croaked.
"Do not worry anymore fair rose. I am fine now."
And then, I found myself bringing my face closer to his as he did the same. Our lips were only inches apart before there came a knock at the door. We sprang apart, and Galahad dropped his hand.
"Who is it?" Galahad asked.
"Arthur."
"Come in." Galahad said.
The door opened and Arthur stepped in. Behind him stood Guinevere.
"We have come to check on you." Arthur said.
"I will live," Galahad stated.
"Well, I am glad for that."
"Rhoslyn," Guinevere said, "Will you assist me in the kitchens tonight? I thought that I would make dinner for Bors, Gawain, Arthur, Galahad, you and I. Seeing as how I am not completely schooled in the art I ask for aid."
"Yes I will help you." I replied. Guinevere nodded and exited the room going off to the kitchens no doubt. Arthur said a farewell and was gone as well. I turned back to Galahad.
"I have hurt you." I said simply. "And now, I will care for you. You stay here and rest and I will bring you your evening meal later."
He made to protest but I cut him off. "No arguing. I have made my decision and you will do well to live with it. If not, I am sure that if I could shoot you once then I can shoot you again." The last part was meant as a jest but it came out serious. He visibly gulped and nodded.
"Rest." I said before exiting the room and going down to the kitchens.
Galahad's POV
My ass really hurt. It REALLY hurt. At first I could not believe that she had shot me, but then I took into consideration that it was an accident. Of course, the pain in my ass was not compared to the pain in my heart when I had seen her collapse on the ground and start crying. If it had been anyone else being shot I would have found it amusing. In fact, I did find it amusing even if it was me that was shot.
It hurt me even more when she started crying when she was seated next to me. I had made a bold move to wipe the tears away. I know I probably should have been mad at her, but I just could not. I loved her too much to be mad at her. And, gods, we had almost kissed! If it had not have been for that damn knock at the door we would have. Her lips looked so soft, and she looked so vulnerable from all the crying she had done. I just wanted to take her in my arms and not let go.
When she said that she would care for me, I tried to argue but she interrupted me, insisting that she make up for what she had done. She did not need to make up for what she had done, but it would be nice to have her around me and taking care of me. That is what I love about her; she always cares for the wounded.
I sighed. The next few weeks is going to be awful. I won't be able to ride my horse, and I probably will barely be able to walk. I could barely sit as it is! I sighed again. I suppose I will just have to lay here and wait for Rhoslyn to bring up dinner.
A/N: Whew! I hope you like this chapter. It was really difficult to write, more difficult then the others. I could barely write the part where Galahad gets shot in the ass! I was laughing so hard! Thank you to Dazzler420 for the idea! Well, I am done with my exams now, and hopefully I can punch out more chapters soon! Now to the reviews!
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