Author: Well, I'm updating fast because I have an impatient scoutercough. Well here chapter eight. CHEERS!

they say that a hero could save us

I'm not gunna stand here and wait

I'll hold on to the wings of an eagle's

And watch as they fly

And they're watching us

Hero by Nickleback

Chapter Eight: Heading out

Natalie woke up and sat up in her bed. She looked at the chair in the corner of her room and saw clothing. She got up to look at it. There was a corset; leather pants boots, a cream colored blouse. (A/N: Think of Anna from Van Helsing.)

Natalie put her clothes on and put her belt on and sheathed her sword. She got four daggers and put two on each boot. She took her gun and put it on the side of her pants. She looked at her self. Her black curly hair fell a little past her shoulders. She took out her bag and put on eye liner and mascara.

There, now I feel better. Now I better not cry on this trip. She thought to her self.

Valerie woke up to see armor on the chair next to her bed and a sword. She picked it up and looked at it. The armor was made for a woman her size and was black with silver designs. She put it on and it was a perfect fir. She strapped her belt on and sheathed her new sword which was fairly heavy. It was sterling silver.

Natalie walked to the stables looking rather beautiful for a trip that would end up violent. She walked in and saw the knights in there. They looked up and stared at her. Galahad was gawking and so was Lancelot. She walked over to Tyler and patted him on his nose and he gave a happy whine.

"What's the special occasion?" Bors asked standing next to her.

"Nothing. Just going on a mission with you guys. Along with Valerie." She answered.

Bors looked at Lancelot and Lancelot shrugged and shook his head.

"You can't come. Killing people will end being a habit for ya." Bors said.

"I killed my father, Bors. I think I can handle kill other people and taking their lives." Natalie snapped back.

Tristan looked at Galahad and Galahad just shook his head. Valerie soon came in. Everyone was shocked that she would be wearing armor.

"Shouldn't you two switch?" Gawain asked.

"Believe it or not, she's the one who would rather have armor then this. I prefer a corset so I don't feel so closed in." Natalie said.

"So, you don't like feeling stuck in a small place?" Dag asked.

"Yea, where I come from, I'd be considered Closter phobic. Fear of small places." She said saddling Tyler.

"Oh." Bors said.

Valerie went over to her horse and saddled her up. When she was done she mounted her horse and started fiddling with her dagger. Natalie's horse had his head over her shoulder and Natalie was singing softly to him. Tyler listening intently. He knew the words because Natalie sang it to him all the time before going out to ride.

"I didn't know you could sing." Natalie looked behind her and saw Lancelot.

"Well, there you go. You find out something new everyday about me. I always sing to my horse. It makes them feel comfortable. It's not a happy song but my voice calms them." Natalie said continued singing to Tyler.

Lancelot listened to the words.

Home is behind

The world is ahead

And there are many paths to tread

Through shadow

To the edge night

Until the stars are all alight

Mist and shadow

Cloud and shade

Hope shall fade

All shall fade

He looked down but looked back at her. Her voice was just as beautiful as she is. Even dressed how she is she's still beautiful. Then Arthur walked in and Galahad was riding his horse in a circle. Arthur walked over to his knights and Jols gave him his horse. Then the Bishop came in. Natalie glared at him but continued to pet Tyler's nose. Valerie just looked at him and then back to fiddling with her dagger.

"The women have to stay here. Woman can not fight." The Bishop spat out.

Natalie was about to say something but Lancelot put his hand on her shoulder and she closed her mouth. Valerie just held her anger.

"They are coming with us Bishop. They wish to help us get home safely." Arthur said.

"Then they need to be dressed properly." The Bishop said again.

Natalie just had to say something.

"Okay, you know how about you try wearing a dress for like 3 days on a horse and tell me how it is. Because I won't even test that out my self." She said and went back to petting Tyler.

"My assistant, Horton. Horton?" Horton came up next to the Bishop.

"He will accompany you on your mission." Arthur looked at him

"Jols find him a horse." Arthur said.

Natalie looked at Arthur and so did Val. He just shrugged and walked over to the Bishop. Natalie's eyes followed Arthur. He said something to the Bishop, but she could only hear him say one thing.

"My duty is also to my men. And also to get Natalie and Valerie back here safely." Arthur said to the Bishop.

"Then get them home." He replied.

Valerie glared at the Bishop and put her dagger away and stayed on her horse. Natalie mounted her horse and Lancelot came beside her.

"You seemed stressed." He said.

"I just don't like the Bishop. You should have been free. You should be riding home, Lancelot." She said looking into his eyes.

"Then where would you go?" he asked.

Natalie couldn't answer that. Where would she go if the knights left for home? Would she go with Arthur or would she and Val find somewhere? It's difficult because they can't get back to their home.

"I don't know. Maybe I'll find someone noble to marry and live with them. But…" she was going to say something but Lancelot said it for her.

"But you don't trust anyone but us." Lancelot finished for her.

He wanted to ask her to come with him, but he was afraid of her answer. He now admits it. He fell in love with Natalie at first sight. It was love at first sight.

Valerie stood there on her horse quietly waiting to leave.

"You're offly quiet." Tristan said coming up next to her.

"You're not?" she asked smiling.

"You and I are very much alike. We're silent and keep to our selves. And you trust your hawk and I trust my horse." She said.

"We are very much alike, you're right about that. But, here's something, I do not wish for you to go." Tristan said.

Val looked at him.

"Why?" she asked.

He was about to answer but Arthur stared to speak.

"Come on Knights. We have a long time ahead of us. We travel night and day." Arthur said.

He cantered his horse out of the stables.

"I'll tell you why later." Tristan said to Val and cantered his horse along with everyone else.