It had been 10 years since the great battle, 10 years since the crowning of the 3 rulers.
In 4 days those 3 that had fallen would be returned and the Prophecy fulfilled. Ebony
knew that she would be ready when the time came for her to call back the ones she
had missed so much. Even though she was now 29 she hadn't aged since the day of the
coronation and neither had any of the other knights or Arthur and Guinevere and
finally Van. Merlin explained how time had stopped just for those 7 and once things
where restored to the way it should be time would begin again. Ebony was soon
brought out of her thoughts by a small hand pulling on her skirt. She looked down to
see Shaylee tugging on her skirt.
" What is it Birdie" Ebony asked softly
" Mama since Rylie is training with Uncle Arthur and the others I was wondering if you
would help me with my bow" Shaylee answered.
" Ay little one I'll help you with your bow, lets just let your Uncle's know you know
how they get when they don't know where we are" Ebony said
The girl simply nodded her head and grabbing her mothers hand they headed toward
the training area where the guys and her son where training. Ebony couldn't help but
be proud because both of her children although 10 were amazing at horse back riding
and advancing quickly in sword fighting and bowmen ship. Both children had their
parents talent, the children were very different though. Shaylee was the spitting image
of her mother and was very sun shiny child smart and learned quickly. Rylie however
was the spitting image of his father except for his mothers raven black hair. He was
quiet reserved and had a special way with animals just as his father had. These
children where the pride of everybody and grew up with their cousins and everybody
was happy. Just as she had promised her self years before Ebony told the children of
the beloved people that had been lost as did the knights. It took a few minuets but they
finally got to the training area, Rylie was working with Arthur on the long sword.
Never long to learn something Rylie was already past wooden swords and onto steel
ones. The men stopped when they heard the two girls coming, they both put the sword
back into the scabbard.
" Uncle Arthur" Shaylee exclaimed jumping into Arthur's arms
" Yes Birdie" Arthur asked cracking a smile as he held the girl in his arms
" Mama and I are going to go shoot a bow" Shaylee said excitedly
" Are you now, who's going with you" Arthur asked
Since the wedding and coronation, and birth the men had become especially protective
of Ebony and the children which half of the time she threatened to knock them out but
they did it anyways.
" No body Arthur me and my daughter are going alone" Ebony said giving he and all
the men a pointed look
" Yeah wouldn't want to anger the devil queen" Gawain mocked then yelped as the
back of a sword connected with his shine. Everybody turned to see Rylie glaring
Tristans glare at Gawain this made all the other men's mouths fall and Ebony and
Shaylee smirk.
" My mother is not the devil queen" he said in that quiet deadly voice
" Ay lad I have learned my lesson… I am sorry Ebony" Gawain said giving her a bow
Rylie although only 10 was very protective of his family and usually left bruises on his
uncles and anyone who made fun of his mother or sister. This always brought tears to
Ebony's eyes because of just how much he was like his father.
" Well anyways boys we will be in the southern field if you need us or want to join when
training is over" Ebony said
" We'll be there" Arthur said
With out another word the Ebony and Shaylee headed out for their destination.
Although not one with the love of fighting Shaylee wanted to train, but it was in
healing that she found her calling. The young girl already new many herbal memories
and was able to stitch small wounds. All the men went to her with their bumps and
bruises because she was gentle and always had the special touch of a child.
When they got there the targets where already set up and the bows left from the last
time they practiced. The next couple of hours was spent on practice and then it was
time for dinner. Shaylee couldn't help but notice her mother wasn't totally there half
the time. It worried the little girl but she new that everything would fix itself her
mommy always made things ok…