( Last time: When they got there both where welcomed with smiling faces. All the men were excited
about their freedom, 15 years had been a long wait but now they all knew it was worth it).
Ebony went to go sit by Lancelot who gave her a worried look , while Dagonet went to go sit by
Bors. They all where talking when the Bishop walked into the room. They all stood up and I didn't
get past the scouts eyes how gingerly Ebony got up from her seat. ( I really don't want to write it
out so just think of what they said in the movie.) So after the bishop told them to leave they all
headed toward the Tavern. While every one else walked ahead Ebony and her brother walked behind
the rest.
" You shouldn't be up little Elf that was a vicious cut you had" Lancelot said
" I know Lance but you guys have been waiting for this moment for 15 years, I had to stand by my
family's side" Ebony said
" Thank you" Lancelot said smiling he was proud of his sister but then again she was always the
strong one.
When they got their every body went to their usual spot leaving while they celebrated their freedom.
In the back of their mind they all wondered why they didn't get their papers right away, but they all
figured it was simply a Roman thing. Since she really didn't have anything to do she decided to help
Van that night since she was with the children and needed a hand. Thankfully there weren't many
Romans only towns people but they were all celebrating and rowdy. Ebony still worried about her
stitches so gingerly worked and was careful as she walked and delivered all the drinks. Everything
was going fine until she saw Arthur walked with a grim face. Not paying attention Ebony felt
herself pulled forcefully on a lap, and as she was she could feel all her stitches be pulled.
" Hey sweet thing" One of the Roman soldiers said
" You have five seconds to let go of me" Ebony said with a growl forgetting about her stitches
" No wench I like you where you are" The Roman said has his hand began to slide up her thigh
"I wouldn't do that if you value you your man hood" She warned
" What would a pretty little thing like you do" The soldier asked with a smirk
" This" Ebony said pulling her dagger out from between her breast and holding it to the soldiers
throat. He paled and quickly released her. As she was walking away with a smile on her face Ebony
started to get dizzy and wobble. That's when she felt a warm substance run down her body. That's
when she remember the stitches.
" O shit" she said and fainted. She waited to hit the hard stone floor but instead ended up in some
ones warm arms. She opened her eyes and saw that it was Tristan and with a small thanks she passed
out. It wasn't until he fully picked her up did He notice the blood on her dress. Tristan's mind raced
as to how she could have acquired the wound. It wasn't the Roman because of them were checked
before they where let into the tavern. Only the knights where allowed to have weapons. Then he
figured that it must have been In battle and being their little kitten she wouldn't want to ruin their
day of freedom with concern for her. Tristan nearly ran to Dagonets room where he knew the
gentile giant would be.
Bursting through the door Tristan saw as Dagonets head spun to see what was going on then when
he saw Ebony he sighed and motioned to for Tristan to put Ebony on the bed. Being scared that this
would happen Dagonet had hot water, cloth and stitching supplies ready for her.
" We need to undress her" Dagonet said
"Um.." Tristan started blushing for the first time in his life
" Tis ok my friend turn around and I'll do it" Dagonet said
Tristan did as beckoned, if it was any one else he would have probably killed them for suggesting it.
" You can turn around" Dagonet said
Tristan turned to see that Ebony's body was covered mostly by two well placed sheets and on her
side was a large gash that was bleeding profusely, into a small bucket that Dag had put under the
wound. Her eyes fluttered open as Dagonet begin to stitch her up. She flinched with the pain but
never cried out or shed any tears. As if a second reflex , Tristan grabbed her hand and laced his
fingers with hers. With each stitch her grip got tighter, but silently with her eyes she gave Tristan
her thanks. When Dag was finally done he helped her get up and get dressed, and instead of leaving
Tristan turned around. Since her dress was ruined Dagonet gave her one of his shirts, which was
actually kid of comical because he was so large so it engulfed her and hit the floor.
" Tis a dress papa thank you for once again stitching me up, Tristan you can turn around now"
Ebony said
" Yes it is like a dress and always here to fix you up kitten, that doesn't mean you should go and get
stabbed every time" Dagonet said
" Thank you Tristan" Ebony said
" For what" Tristan asked
" For simply being there" Ebony asked
" Time for you to go to be lil one Tristan can you take her back to her room, she's probably still
woozy on her feet since all the blood she lost." Dagonet said
" Ay come on kitten" Tristan said
" Night Papa I'll see you in the morning" Ebony said giving Dag a kiss on the cheek making the
older man blush but smile non the less.
Giving her his arm and with a nod to Dag Tristan helped Ebony out of the room. They took it slow
and it seemed with every step she winced Tristan glanced down at her concerned but she just gave
him a reassuring smile.
" So is this why you left early?" Tristan asked
" Ay I didn't want to ruin you first, well what should have been your first day of freedom" Ebony
said
" It was a considerate thing you did but every one is going to worry when you don't ride out with us
tomorrow" Tristan said
" Who said I wasn't?" Ebony asked
" You can hardly move rose" Tristan said
" Rose… hmm I like it and I suppose your right" Ebony agreed
Tristan didn't say anything because they had reached her room. With out a word she gave him a kiss
on the cheek, but then the aquredness was remembered from the day before and with a quick
apologies she let go of his room and went into her room and shut her door. This left the Scout in
shock touching his cheek.
The next morning Ebony rose out of her bed, she did it an hour before the knights where bound to
leave. Since she didn't want to rip her stitches for a second time she got out of bed and put on a pair
of breeches and headed toward the stables. Because she was walking so slow by the time she was
there all the men where there packing.
" I see the princess has finally decided to join us" Galahad said spotting her first
" Ay I have but I have simply come to see you off" Ebony said she couldn't help but roll her eyes
when she saw the look of relief on Lancelot's face
" Why" Bors asked
" Because of this" Ebony said lifting up her shirt showing them the now closed gash
" Bloody hell kitten how did you get that" Gawain exclaimed
" Saving Lance's life" Ebony said simply
All eyes turned to Lancelot who nodded they where going to ask more questions but Arthur
signaled that it was almost time for them to leave. So with out another word Ebony hugged and
kissed all the men of the cheek and then watched as they rode. For some reasone she couldn't get
the Nagging voice out the back of her brain saying that something was going to go wrong…