Chapter 5
Tristan awoke the next morning with the sun, like he usually did. He got up, and watched Lyndsey as she slept. He couldn't believe that this woman could actually love him. He felt like the luckiest man in the world.
Lyndsey began to stir. She awoke to find Tristan staring at her, like he usually did, but this time, she didn't mind.
"Good Morning." She said as she smiled at him. She couldn't believe that this man actually loved her. Never in her life has any man loved her, besides her father.
"Morning, how are you feeling?" asked Tristan when he noticed the bruise that formed on her face from the guard.
"Good, my head feels huge but other than that, great."
"Good. Today I am going to teach you how to fight." Replied Tristan.
"You're what?" said Lyndsey.
"I'm going to teach you how to fight and to defend yourself. Come, let's get some breakfast and then we will begin."
Lyndsey was a little unsure about the whole fighting thing. She never could fight and really, she didn't want to. But when the matter at hand came about, she would like to know how to fight. So she agreed and they headed down to the tavern for a quick breakfast.
"Now, the first thing I am going to teach you is the bow. It is easier to use and the easiest to learn." Said Tristan.
"Ok."
"Here." Tristan handed her the bow and placed a stack of arrows beside her.
"Now, what you need to do is hold the bow like this." He took her hands and placed them onto the bow. "You need to stand with your back straight. Now keep you left arm parallel to the ground and pull back on the string."
This went on for hours and Lyndsey was actually getting the hang of shooting an arrow. Of course it wasn't as great as Tristan or the other knights, but if she needed to hit someone, she could do it.
Nightfall came all too quickly, and Lyndsey was sad to say that she was a little tired. They went to bed hoping the next day would beas productive.
The next morning, Tristan had Lyndsey out on the battlefield at sunrise. Today, Tristan was teaching her how to wield a sword. Obviously, one sword was two heavy for her, so Tristan opted for the double swords. He didn't really know how to use them, so he asked Lancelot if he would help out. Lancelot agreed and trained Lyndsey all day until almost midnight. Lyndsey was tired but she found the strength to continue.
This continued on for several weeks. Getting up at sunrise, practicing till nightfall, and only having two breaks a day. The knights all chipped in and taught her bits and pieces of how to use each weapon. They worked her hard, but when they saw the changes being made, they knew that it was the right thing to do.
Lyndsey changed also. Not just by learning weaponry, but also her body and mind. She lost weight and built muscle. Her mind was focused on the task at hand and not wondering around like it usually did. She was becoming a fierce warrior just like them. Tristan was becoming enthralled with how the way she obtained all of this information. He was amazed, along with all of the other knights, at her skill. She could defend herself if need be. She still needed practice, but he and everyone else knew that she could take care of herself.
2 years went by and Lyndsey was a fierce warrior. She was a force to be reckoned with. People would move out of her way as she walked down the street. Maybe it was because she was spending too much time with Tristan.
Her and Tristan had grown closer. They would spend every evening by themselves, learning more about each other. If people didn't know any better they would say they were married.
All of the knights had a bet going as to when the two would actually get married. So far Bors was winning, as he always did. Arthur was just glad that Tristan had found someone. He would always worry about his friend.
Lyndsey became a sister to them all. She would drink with them, laugh with them, and tell stupid jokes with them.
One evening, as Lyndsey and Tristan were talking, Arthur had them summoned to the round table. When they entered, they noticed that all of the knights were there as well. Tristan took his seat, with Lyndsey right beside him.
"You're probably all wondering why I called you here this evening." Said Arthur. "It has come to my attention that woads have been attacking villagers just south of the wall. We have been instructed to go to them, and bring them here, to Hadrians Wall. Most of you already know this, but I am inquiring that we bring someone with us."
"Who?" asked Galahad.
"Lyndsey." Said Arthur.
Lyndsey looked up at him in shock.
"What?"
"I would like you to accompany us on our journey. You have progressed well in your training over the years, and I would say your just as good as any knight here. So if you feel up to it, I would like you to join us." Said Arthur.
"Yes, I would love too!" said Lyndsey.
Everyone seemed in agreement with this and were excited to have their newly found sister with them on this trip, and many more to come.
