Chapter 6:
Lancelot and I spent the rest of the journey catching up on the times we had and battles we had fought together with the other knights. Side by side.
I was resting my head against his chest, listening to the beating of his heart and cherished the fact that we were given a second chance.
"Are you sleeping love?" he asked, his voice rumbling. I mumbled a response as I traced his armor with my fingers as I glanced up at him.
"I was but how can I when I'm in the arms of my galant knight? Hmmmm seem's though you need a bit of sleep Lancelot" I remarked. I looked at him closely, seeing the bags under his eyes of lack of sleep and fatigue.
I clicked my tongue that this would not do as I stroked his cheek and his eyes fluttered closed at my touch then he took my hand within his own, kissed the top of it gently.
"I shall sleep peacefully tonight with you by my side" he remarked. I smiled as I met his lips for a kiss. "Oh for goodness sakes please stop!" joked Bor's.
Lancelot and I brokeapart laughing as we looked over at Bor's who was smiling playfully and I merely stuck my tongue out at him. He pointed at me, blade in hand.
"THAT is not lady like" he remarked. I rolled my eyes as I answered. "Since when was I considered a lady?" I wondered. Lancelot playfully pinched my side making me squirm as I giggled then I turned as Arthur made a announcement.
"My dear sister. We are exceeding Hadrian's Wall" he remarked. I turned to see my home away from home approaching in the distance. I squealed excitedly. Lancelot smiled at my excitedness and handed me the reins as I looked up at him questioningly.
"Go! Ride him hard to get to home!" he remarked. I grinned, taking the reins within my hands as I straightened to ride then to my surprise Arthur rode up next to us with a smile upon his face.
"Shall we put a little bit of a wager. First one that reaches the wall shall make supper tonight" he wagered. I arched my eyebrow at him in surprise and annoyance for he knew how much I dispised cooking. I nodded to the challenge and I kicked Bear.
"Hyah!" I yelled as he shot forth. Lancelot gripped my waist as he hung on as I rode with Arthur right behind. I concentrated on getting towards the wall. Lancelot chuckled in my ear as we rode up towards the wall winning by a inch ahead while Arthur came right behind. I gave a whoop of joy at my win while Lancelot gave me a kiss then Arthur gave me a grin of pride.
"Ahhh and who did you learn that from after all?" he wondered. I grinned as I gripped Lancelot's hand. "My teacher sits before me dear brother" I shot back. The grin disappeared for a second then with a playful growl he jumped down and swept me off of the horse with a squeal of laughter. Arthur, Arthorious Castus began to tickle me to no end until I cried from laughing so and tears rolled down my rosey cheeks.
"Arthur stop! Please I beg of you, stop!" I pleaded laughing. He chuckled in amusement as I pleaded to Lancelot for held but he playfully replied.
"Sorry love your on your own with this matter" he remarked. I glared at him as he chuckled as well then finally Arthur let me go as I stood upon shaky legs then we began everyone else got off, Lancelot came over and swept me off my feet as I let out a squeal.
"Lancelot what on earth?" I started but I wasn't able to finish as Lancelot went to take me away when suddenly I saw to my horror Bishop Germanius coming forth. Patting Lancelot I pleaded with him to put me down which upon noticing my expression of fear quickly put me down as he cupped my cheek.
"Shirin what is wrong? Why do you look so frightened?" he asked concerned. I shook my head as I saw Germanius stepped forward, arms a stretched towards Alecto who seemed a bit scared himself and backed away as Germanius stepped forth to embrace him.
Lancelot saw the look upon my face as I stared at Germanius then I turned my fearful eyes upon Lancelot who stared at me concernly.
"Lancelot I shall go to my room, come forth there when you are done here" I remarked. One last look at the vile man and a comforting smile at Lancelot I took off. I felt the overwhemling tears threatening to overtake me as I rushed past a very happy and excited Vanora, a concerned Galahad and a questioning Arthur as I ran for my chambers which upon entering I noticed that it was kept the same.
I threw myself upon my bed as I struggled to calm myself yet when I thought about how that man gave me to the Saxons to get me out of the way. To not have a female sarmation knight in the band of brother and sisterhood that was formed. The same man that had torn me away from the man that I loved only to be reunited with him once more.
Raged build up within me at that thought that he would do this and I hoped that he got what he deserved one day yet as I laid there I felt exaustion setting in and I slowly fell asleep, wisked away to a calmer and warmer dreamers that I prayed that I never woke up from.