Here's chapter 2 of Faded Roses in a Heart. Hope ya like.

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Disclaimer: I do not own King Arthur but I do own Emma, her father, and her brother.

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Faded Roses in a Heart
Chapter 2
Life Saved

The young girl woke up a little while later to hear a commotion outside her door. Thinking it to be her father, she stood up ready to take the full brunt of her punishment. After getting feeling back into her legs, she started glowering at the chains on her ankles.

'Why does he make me wear these? It's not as if I would try to escape and he knows that. I would have nowhere to go.'

By that time, she realized the voices were louder and right outside her door. She tried to walk over to the door to hear better but the shackles stopped her progress. She leaned toward the door trying to get slack from the chains, but it only caused them to emit a loud rustling sound.

'Oh no, he's sure to hear that.'

As she was leaning forward, the door swung open and she got a glimpse of a guy looking at her surprised. Before she could take a good look at him, she ran back to her corner, chains following, and curled up in a small hole in the wall.

'I'm surprised that he hasn't covered this hole yet. Oh well, I'm lucky that he hasn't.'

She closed her eyes waiting for her father to grab her from the hole for her daily punishment. Hearing footsteps growing near, she cringed closer to the wall and begged it to swallow her whole. She heard a couple more people run into the room.

"Wait, you can't be in here," her father said as she remembered his voice.

"What is this girl doing here?" asked a strong yet unknown voice as the footsteps came closer.

"Leave her alone. She's my daughter and I can do whatever the hell I want," said her father blocking her out of view. She heard weapons being drawn and started trembling.

"Move," she heard the voice say from before.

"No, you can't take her," said her father backing up closer to her.

"I said move or so help me I'll make you move and it won't be pleasant," the voice said sounding every bit serious.

"No, for the last time it's my daughter!" she heard right before a sickening crunch and gurgling sound. The person in front of her hiding spot fell. She looked up for a minute and wished she hadn't. Her father was on his back on the ground with a sword through his stomach that was bleeding profusely. She looked at his face and saw blood running down his chin as he took his last breath.

Horrified, she started to cry and desperately tried to squish herself further into her hiding hold. Her father's body was dragged away before being replaced with a muscular looking man whose presence demanded respect. She was sure it was him who killed her father. At this thought, her struggling increased and she turned away from him to hide her tears.

"Come on out, none of us will hurt you," the man said gently reaching for her. She seriously doubted his words as a picture of the sword in her father's stomach flashed in her head. It was impossible for them to reach her though. She had backed up into the hole where they couldn't grab her.

"Galahad, I can't reach her, see if you can," said the man before being replaced by a younger one. He stretched his arms into the hole and was able to get his fingertips to her clothing but no further. He backed away looking at the gap.

"Arthur, it is useless. She's too far in there," the one named Galahad proclaimed.

'They talk as if I'm not here.' She dared not look at them. She didn't want anyone to see her crying.

"Dagonet, try pulling those chains," Arthur, she guessed, said and whispered something unintelligible. She heard someone walk up and start pulling the chains. She panicked and tried to grab into the stone wall to brace herself. Dagonet was too strong though and kept pulling until she was almost out of the opening.

"NO!" she said trying to get away. Unfortunately, she wasn't able to and he fished her out and restrained her arms. Arthur walked up and took out a key to take off her chains. He then tilted her head up to his. She tried to look away but his tight grip on her chin wouldn't let her.

"I am Arthur Castus. My knights and I are here to help you. Don't be afraid. What is your name?" Arthur asked the frightened girl.

"I… I have no name… sir," she mutters, her voice squeaking a bit as it hasn't been used in a while.

"Alright. Dagonet, if you will, we must take her to get healed," said Arthur taking her from Dagonet. He brought the girl to Dagonet's room across the small town so he could take care of her. He sat her down on top of a table full of medical supplies. It was just Arthur, Dagonet, and her in the room as Dagonet tended to her wounds. Arthur brought her a cup of water to soothe her throat. After taking care of her cuts and bruises, Dagonet looked at her shoulder and frowned at the problem. He barely touched it when the girl flinched. He looked at Arthur, concern apparent in his eyes.

"Arthur, her left shoulder needs to be put back into place. How do you want to go about this?" asked Dagonet watching the girl eat a piece of fruit Arthur had given her.

"I'll do it. Just hold her still," he said as he took hold of the girl's arm. Dagonet grabbed the girl and set her on his lap. She looked up at them worried. To distract her, Dagonet started asking her questions.

"If you don't have a name, would you like for Arthur and I to give you one?" asked Dagonet. She looked at him curiously then nodded her head in agreement. "Arthur, what do you think?" She looked at Arthur with her wide, bright blue eyes. While she was waiting for a reply, Arthur pushed her shoulder back into place. Everything was silent for a minute, then the girl turned and buried her face in Dagonet's shirt sobbing at the pain. Dagonet rubbed her back softly while Arthur wrapped her shoulder and gave her a brace.

"Emma. I think it should be Emma," Arthur said looking at the girl.

"It suits her," Dagonet added pulling the girl away as she quieted. "Do you like it?" asked Dagonet softly. Emma nodded at them while erasing the traces of tears on her cheeks.

"I like it fine," said Emma looking down. Arthur pulled her out of Dagonet's lap and was wiping the tears from her eyes when they heard someone at the door.

"I think it's a beautiful name for such a beautiful person," said Lancelot leaning in the doorway leering at Emma. She visibly jumped at his sudden appearance then looked down blushing.

"Yes, Lancelot?" asked Arthur knowing his friend needed something.

"We are celebrating, if you wanted to come," said Lancelot glancing at Emma's arm in a sling. Arthur looked at Emma and got her attention.

"Would you like to come or would you rather sleep?" asked Arthur of the fidgeting girl. She looked from Arthur to Dagonet before replying.

"I'm a little tired," said Emma shyly glancing at Arthur. Dagonet picked her up and started to leave the room.

"Then I shall pick out a room for you so you can get some rest. Tomorrow, we will be heading to escort the Bishop," he said while opening a door next to his and lying her on the bed. It was dark in the room, so she barely had a chance to see what it looked like. She got under the blankets, avoiding her arm, and laid down. Dagonet leaned down and tucked her in. Before straightening, he kissed her forehead.

"You will be safe with us. No harm will come to you. Now sleep, young one," Dagonet said while leaving the room. After leaving her room, Dagonet went back to find Arthur cleaning up the mess from mending Emma's injuries.

"Are you sure bringing her with us is best?" asked Dagonet, helping Arthur clean up.

"Yes," replied Arthur nodding his head decidedly. "She just escaped hell for someone her age. She needs someone she knows to protect her."

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There's the second chapter for you. For any further questions, Dagonet is like a father to her and Arthur just wants to protect her. I haven't decided if there is going to be romance in this story or not. Lancelot is just flirting with her, it's nothing serious. This story is closely following the movie. If I get anything wrong please let me know. Do you guys think I should change the rating to R? Cause the movie was kind graphic and everything and if this is on the story line then I don't want it to be underrated and get it taken off, so please let me know. Hope you liked it.

Love, Archer

Here are the review responses from the prologue:

Kal's Gal: oh I will keep going don't worry. I will keep a schedule of when I'm going to post the updates in my profile so you guys will know about exactly when a new chapter is out.

A Lonely Heart Breaker: Thanks, I'm trying to be original with this story but since there are so many stories already, I don't know how that will work out. And the dungeon part, well, I didn't know how to exactly fit her character in for having the knights save her.

LANCELOTTRISTANBABY: Thanks, the prologue wasn't much but it had some background info on what her father thinks and it plays a big part on her character.

Thanks for the reviews, it makes me want to write the chapters quicker!