Disclaimer: - I do not own King Arthur, the characters or the previous events of the movie. I do however own Kaiden, and this new plot… but not King Arthur's characters… if that makes any sense whatsoever… any way most of the credit goes to Jerry Bruckhimer and his fantastic crew, the rest of the credit goes to history

Chapter 14

Kaiden raised her blade, her hand reluctantly falling from Lancelot's as Arthur and the Woads came sprinting out of the forest, behind them, an army of furious Romans.

"Light it." She heard Lancelot yell, then a volley of flaming arrows lit up the night sky, than a burst of flame spread across the oiled grass, cutting half the Romans off in their pursuit. "Fire at will." he screamed again and the villages on the wall fired another volley at the cut off Romans.

Without hesitation all the remaining villages and knights on the ground sprinted forward, ready to help Arthur and the Woads already heavily locked in battle.

Swiftly pulling the two swords from his back, Lancelot sprinted forward with a mighty roar cry, signalling to Arthur that they were coming to his aid. He connected with the first Romans blade and within a flash the man lay lifeless on the ground, and with out hesitation he moved on to the next. He felt exhilarated, the heat of battle boiling his blood. Never before had he fought with such passion, the people around him became a blur as he cut through them with ease. He was fighting for something bigger than himself now; he was fighting for this country, for the people within it…

He quickly jumped out of his thoughts and rapidly looked around the field. Where is she… he thought desperately, deflecting a blade just before it sliced his shoulder. Deflecting another amateur blow, he quickly plunged one of his swords into the mans neck. Withdrawing it quickly he spun around scanning the fire lit night for her.

She stood about twenty meters to his left, deflecting a blade for what looked to be the General that came dangerously close to her head.

The first five men she killed had been easier than she thought the fear within her making her do things she never thought she could do. She saw only a meter away a small muscular man punch a female woad in the face and Kaiden quickly rushed forward. The man had his blade held high ready to plunge it through the fallen Woads defenceless stomach and Kaiden didn't even stop to think. Dropping her sword she reached for her dagger and leapt onto the mans back, running her blade through the mans spinal cord. He fell to his knees but he still attempted to fight her. Kaiden could vaguely see the Woad get up and reach for something shiny on the ground. She heard a sicking slice than the man she had a hold of went limp in her arms.

She let go of him instantly and the Woad she saved reached for her hand to lift her up. Kaiden recognised her through the face paint and gave a small smile at Guinevere, who gave her one in return. They were quickly interrupted however when two men came at them from different directions, splitting up, they continued the raging war.

And right now, Kaiden knew she'd met her match, that any moment now she wouldn't be able to hold of against him. The man she fought against was at least a foot taller than her, strong, vicious and extremely familiar. Heceladies. He didn't seem to notice her as his sword came dangerously close to her scull. She deflected it with only her dagger and she struggled against the force behind it. She felt her arm ache, than with all her might she forced it away, only to be hit with another blow which this time she failed to fully block. It nicked her shoulder and she let out a small grunt of pain, but she wasn't allowed to process the pain fully when a muscled leg kicked her in her injured thigh and forced her to the ground with a thud.

She attempted to lift the dagger but he kicked it out of her hand rapidly. She swallowed hard and she tried to crawl away but he forced his foot into her stomach holding her still. Finally giving into the inevitable she closed her eyes and waited… … …

"Kaiden?" the man asked and she instantly opened her eyes. Her brother stared back at her, his eyes full with disbelief… and was that anger.

She didn't reply just stared back at him wide eyed, his sword only an inch from her neck. "You fight for them." he said bitterly, and she saw the malice fill his eyes, and knew what was to come next…time seemed to stand still as she looked up at her brother the blade coming closer and closer to her throat. She could distantly hear various victorious cries and she wondered aimlessly who had won, she heard a familiar voice amongst them, though he wasn't shouting victoriously.

Just as the blade was only a centimetre from her neck, she watched in surprise as her brothers head was severed from his body, splatters of blood falling on her and the ground around her. Slowly his body slumped to the ground to reveal Lancelot breathing heavily behind him, bloodied swords in hand.

She let out a gasp of air, and sat up into a sitting position trying to control the emotions rushing through her… but she couldn't, not this time. She saw Lancelot kneel beside her, his swords discarded and his breathing more steady. Slowly she looked up at him, wiping the blood from her face. Her breath caught in her throat when she saw his mixed expression of concern, worry… and love?

His appearance suddenly changed, realising the closeness that his actions caused, but he did not move away. He was breathing heavily again and he felt her shiver underneath his hands as he reached out to her, though she did not appear to be cold. He closed the distance between them so they were only an inch away from each others faces. "I thought I lost you." he said, though in no more than a whisper.

Kaiden felt the breath of his voice on her face and she had to close her eyes for a moment to regain whatever strength she had left. Though she found none, the guilt in her stomach was consuming, twisting at her insides like thorns. How she was even able to sit was a mystery to her. Slowly she opened her eyes, allowing them to show all the guilt, sorrow and hopelessness that she felt deep within her.

Lancelot's gaze hadn't wavered as she reopened her eyes, but he suddenly felt as though a horse had run over him. She was bearing her soul to him, her true emotions finally breaking free. There were no tears yet, just a deep sadness that hung like a heavy mist around them. She didn't need to speak anymore, for he could see what she needed to say.

He reached out to her and cupped her cheek in his hand; she closed her eyes in response, a slender hand covering his. Without thinking he pulled her off the ground and into a warm embrace, wrapping his arms around her back tightly. He felt her crumble beneath his hands in response. Her face buried itself in his chest and her arms clung to him tightly. And in that moment all thoughts of the war, betrayal and hopelessness disappeared, both gaining comfort from each other.

She finally broke down, sobbing uncontrollably as he held her to his chest, wrapping his arms around her protectively. His cheek rested in her hair and he gripped her harder as if she was as vital as breath.

He pulled away after a moment only just far enough for their forehead to touch and without a moments hesitation he pressed his lips to hers, for a moment she seemed surprised, but she quickly returned the kiss and deepened it. He pulled her closer to him, as her hands wrapped around his neck. It was so full of passion, fear and devotion that had he not been holding her to him she was certain she would have fallen back.

They only broke away when they both need air, and he pulled her to him again, wrapping his arms around her. Kissing the top of her head in relief he said again. "I thought I lost you." Though this time his voice was one of joyful relief.

She nodded weakly, and they stayed wrapped in one another's arms until more victorious roars filled the air. They broke away reluctantly, and he helped her stand. Wrapping an arm around her shoulder he helped her limp back towards the wall.

A/N in my opinion, it was about time! bahaha hope you enjoy! Thanks for your reviews again!