I am soooooo sorry for the lateness of this update. I thought about what I want to have happen throughout this story so I can tie it to my first one and in doing so I nearly forgot to post this update. lol. silly me. But I hope you like this chapter. Its short I know but the next page will makeup for it. Promise. Infact I am writing as we speak. Enjoy and thank you all for your patience.

4 Weeks later………….

For days on end the rains had come, darkening the sky and soaking the earth. All had hoped that these days of rain would subdue, atleast for the moment, any plans Romes adversaries may have had, but it was to no avail. Instead they did just the opposite. Taking advantage of the weather they raided nearly everyday, daring to push farther into Rome lands. Lillian hated to admit but Lancelot had been right. The battles would be bigger, more dangerous. He had been right and that why they were here. That's why they met now. To pay their respects to one of their fallen.

Skylar, that is his name. Was his name. Daggers, his weapon of choice, now lay protruding from the water logged ground. This was the second knight they returned to the earth. It seemed now that even the sky reflected their somber mood.

"May his soul finally be at peace and may we find comfort knowing that he is now in far greener lands."

With that the service ended. Slowly people departed, returning to their tasks at hand.

"I am so sorry Raoul." Lillian whispered as she road beside him.

Over the past week Raoul had been kind enough to show her around the land. The quickest routes. The safest places to camp out should she be attacked and outnumbered. But mainly to just steal a few moments of peace in a hectic world. Occasionally they would find themselves in the presence of Dagonet or in the rare chance Tristan but Arthur had given them duties that sent them elsewhere.

"You have nothing to be sorry for Lillian." He replied quietly. "It could have been any of us."

"Where shall we go today?" she asked, forcing her voice to sound cheerful, hoping that a change of subject may brighten both their moods.

"Well, you remember the little waterway I showed you the other day." He asked pointing in the direction of its location.

"Yes." She replied. Remembering how peaceful it looked, at least before the alarm was sent out.

"Well, if we follow the water line up a little ways we will end up finding a nice creek. I think you might like it." He spoke up plotting their path in his mind. "If that's okay with you?"

"Of course. I wished to see everything Hadrians wall has to offer and I intend to." She smiled. "Lead the way."

"Its beautiful." She cried out softly as her eyes studied the small creek before her. Water cascaded gently down between two large boulders provided a makeshift waterfall that only added to its splendor.

"I enjoy coming here when I am able. It can be quite peaceful." He spoke up. Dismounting he went to her side to help her dismount her own horse. Setting her gently upon the ground she walked from his hold.

Lowering her hood she walked to the waters edge. "So this is another of your sanctuaries." she smiled glancing back to him. "Unlike the stalls I doubt I would have made it to this one on my own."

"I am glad that you like it here." He responded. "Luckily the woads have not desecrated its beauty."

"Yes that would be quite a shame." She added. Kneeling down she let its cool waters rush over her fingers. "All though it may be small it is a welcoming sight. Thank you for bring me here." She smiled as her fingers danced in its water.

Kneeling beside her he watched the enjoyment on her face. "It is even more so with you here." He replied softly.

"Excuse me?" she questioned, her voice caught in her throat. Her eyes snapping to his.

Bringing a hand up he brushed her dark loose strands of hair behind her ear before letting his hand settle gently upon her jaw line, bringing his face closer to hers.

"We should go." Lillian whispered rising from beside the water bed she walked to her horse. She saw the man wait a moment, cast his eyes upon the water and clear his throat before he rose. Uneasiness filled the air between them as she mounted her horse once more. "Thank you for showing me this place. It was beautiful." She whispered trying to break the tension in the air.

A nod and a half hearted smile was her response as the two made their way back to the fort. Glancing up she felt tiny drops of rain beginning to fall.