As the group reached the wall, the gates slowly opened. Jols, Vanora and the bastards were waiting for them as usual. Birog and Barach helped Tadg and Gebann off the horses. Dagonet easily lifted Flidais and set her on the ground. Galahad helped Delia off the horse as she repositioned the child on her hip. Shyare jumped from her own horse and was about to bring Danu down when Tristan did so for her. The sleeping child clung to his shirt. Gebann and Tadg stayed at Shyare's sides. They seemed a bit frightened by the large group of children. Shyare smiled at this antic.
"Shyare," Arthur said while walking up to her, "Flidais, Delia and the children will stay in your room tonight."
"Where is my room?" Shyare asked.
"Tristan will show you," he said while walking off.
Tristan followed Shyare, who still had Danu clinging to him. The twins followed her along with the young women. Birog and Barach gave her a smile as she saw them walk their horses to the stables. The tired group made their way up the stairs to the right corridor. Tristan went to the door across from his and opened it softly. Shyare was suprised to see two extra cots waiting for them. Tristan gently handed over Danu, who hardly stirred and nodded his good night to Shyare. Shyare gently closed the door.
"Flidais, you may stay on the bed on the right. Delia you may sleep on the center cot with the babe. Tadg amd Gebann, you may stay on the third cot," Shyare said after a moments thought.
"Where shall you and Danu sleep?" Flidais inquired.
"Danu shall sleep with the twins," Shyare said, "I'm going down to the stables."
"Oh no," Delia cut in, "You should have a bed."
"Its fine," Shyare said, "All of you get a good rest. I'll seeyou in the morning."
Before anyone could respond, Shyare left the room. She did not run into any of the other knights while heading to the stable. Shyare climbed into the hayloft and fell asleep instantly, her hand on the hilt of her sword.
The next morning Flidais, Delia, and the children woke up to a knock on the door. Flidais opened the door to see the scout who had taken them to their room previously.
"Where is Shyare?" he asked.
"She went to sleep in the stables," Flidais said softly.
"I was to come retrieve her, but I must take you to the Round Table," Tristan's voice rumbled.
"Yes, of course," she said, "If you'd waita moment."
Flidais quickly fixed her hair, as did Delia. They made the children look half way decent and walked out the room. Tristan shut the door for them. He noticed the child he had held before. She looked at him for a moment and held her hands up to be lifted. Tristan was not sure what to do.
"She wants you to hold her," Delia said with a small smile.
Tristan nodded and lifted the young girl. She snuggled into the embrace. If Delia didn't know better, she could have said the man and child looked like father and daughter. She knew it was untrue. Tristan stopped at a set of grand doors. He gently opened them and allowed the group to enter. Birog, Barach, Arthur and the other knights were already seated. Dagonet held a chair out for Flidais. Gawain held a chair out for Delia, who gave him a small smile. The twins took seats next to where Tristan and Shyare should sit. Tristan set Danu near the twins.
"Where is Shyare?" asked Arthur.
"In the stables, I'll go get her," Tristan said while walking through the exit.
As Tristan reached the stables, he could not see Shyare. He suddenly looked up and saw a pair of soft leather boot hanging over the hay loft. He softly shook his head and began to climb the ladder. He looked to see Shyare sleeping peacefully. Her hair was spread about her with hay sticking out in some places. Her hand was on the hilt of her sword. Tristan carefully crawled towards her. He grabbed both her wrists, making sure she could not strike at him. Shyare had a frightened face a first, but relaxed after seeing who awoke her. She gave a small smile and woke up.
"Good morning," she said.
"Why are you in the stables?" he asked.
"Wasn't enough room in my quarters," she said.
"Come to my room next time," he said while watching her climb down the ladder.
"Maybe, but why are we up so early? I want a bit of rest," she said.
"Arthur wants us to have breakfast with the newcomers," he said while leading her up the stair well again.
"Do you know what they're going to do with the children?" she asked suddenly.
Tristan shook his head. They walked to the hall in silence. Tristan opened the door and sat down, Shyare next to him. She then noticed Danu was next to her. Tadg and Gebann were next to Tristan. She smiled to herself. Suddenly, food was served for everyone. She was a bit dissapointed to see agoblet of water in front of her and asked the server for some rum. Gawain and Arthur shook their heads. Bors chuckled.
"I asked everyone here to discuss what will happen with the survivors of the attack on the village," Arthur said suddenly, "Flidais, I would be honored to have you as a healer for the fort and our knights."
"That would be wonderful," Flidais replied with a small blush.
"Birog and Barach have already offered their services in the stables," Arthur said, the young men nodding their heads. "Delia has offered to help at the tavern under Vanora's employment," he continued, "Which leaves the matter of the children."
"Well, I'm keeping my son," Delia said softly.
"Alright, but the others-" Arthur said, but was suddenly cut off by Shyare.
"I'll adopt them," she said.
The table suddenly turned to look at her. Gawain had wide eyes. Lancelot spit out his drink. Bors was laughing. The rest just stared.
"They may stay in my quarters," Shyare said, "I'll take good care of them."
"What about during missions?" Arthur inquired.
"I'll watch them," Flidais said.
"Who will support all of you?" Arthur said.
"I have my money from being a knight, a bit saved up, and I can always get a job at the tavern while I'm not on missions," Shyare said simply.
"She'swell on her way at having as many children as me and Vanora," Bors whispered to Dagonet.
"Very well," Arthur sighed.
"Good, then I believe everything's settled," Shyare said, "Let us eat."
A/N: Sorry this was updated so late and that its short. I've been swimming A LOT, like six days a week. I'm going to try and update soon. I hope to hear some more reviews, thanks for all of you that did!
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