Anna's eyes widened in amazement when Gwaine carried her out of the castle and into the village. "Welcome to the lower town of Camelot princess," Gwaine said as he set Anna down on the ground and took her hand leading her through the streets and houses.
Anna grinned looking at all the venders, traders, people and the houses. "Wow Uncle Gwaine, this is so much bigger than back at home," she said still looking around at everything that was in sight.
"Ah-ha ha I'm the greatest warrior Prince Arthur, defender of Camelot and I will slay you dragon beast," Anna turned to see two boys around her age playing with toy sticks.
"I'm not a beast I'm the great and powerful knight sir Percival who can knock you out in one blow," said the older of the two.
The younger boy who was playing Arthur pulled his toy sword at his brother, "yes but the great warrior can never be defeated because I have his trusty sword Exclbree."
Anna frowned, her dads sword was called Excalibur not Exclbree. "Um...excuse me," Anna said interrupting the boys. She blushed slightly when the younger boys brown eyes met her blue ones. "I think the swords name is Excalibur not Exclbree." They stared at her, wondering why on earth this little girl would care about a swords name.
"What's it to you, it's only sword name" said the older boy walking towards Anna.
"Leave her alone Boris," said the younger brother running in front of his brother, "she just asked a question," he said glancing at Anna smiling.
Anna smiled back before looking at the Boris and crossed her arms, "and for your information that swords name is very important, it has been through many battles with my father. It should earn respect just like he gets, the sword has saved his life many times and has helped him win victories against our enemies. So again I hope you call it Excalibur instead of that silly made up name of Exclbree."
"Did you say father? Like...prince Arthur is your dad..." Boris asked puzzled.
"Yes, Arthur Pendragon is my father. And I'm Anna Pendragon, nice to meet you," she said curtsying to the little boy standing in front of her.
He turned around, grabbing her hand and kissed it before saying, "Nice to meet you my Lady, my name is Llachu and this is my brother Boris."
"Oh and this is my Uncle Gwaine," Anna said turning towards Gwaine who was leaning against a tree watching the children's exchange, chuckling to himself. Young love, Gwaine thought watching Anna and Llachu.
"Gwaine? As in the Gwaine? One of Arthur's most strongest knights Gwaine?" Boris said gaping at Gwaine. "Nice to meet you Gwaine what's it like being a knight of Camelot?" Boris asked rushing up and looking up at him.
As Gwaine began to explain to the young boy, Llachu grabbed Anna's hand, "come on I want to show you something," he said excitedly pulling her forward. Anna looked back to see Gwaine in conversation with Boris, "Ok let's go," Anna said running beside him.
He then took her to a little house next to the forest and began to lead her thorough the forest a little ways to see a fortress made of wood and trees. "Wow," Anna said admiring the little house. "That's so cool, can we go inside?"
"Yeah come on," Llachu said opening the door. Anna gasped as she saw the inside, there was a bunch of toy swords, a flag and a small table with two chairs. "It's not much but it's where me and Boris play and have adventures. Do you think that even though we are commoners, the king will allow us too train as knights?," Llachu asked looking at his sword.
Anna frowned, "I..I don't know Llachu. I am sure my dad would let you try out, I can talk to him for you," Anna said setting her arm on his shoulder.
"Thank you Anna," Llachu said pulling her into a hug. "Your such a nice princess," he said holding her closer in his embrace.
"I should probably go," Anna said looking back to the village, "Uncle Gwaine is probably worried."
"Ok, come visit me anytime you want," Llachu said meeting her eyes.
"And you me. Thanks for becoming my first friend in Camelot Llachu, I promise I will come back soon," Anna said, kissing his cheek. She then blushed, before heading back into the village, leaving a breathless Llachu behind thinking about when he would meet his new best friend again.
As Anna made her way back to through the streets her mind was filled with Llachu. His brown eyes, dusty brown hair, and his beautiful face. She sighed happily as she made her way back to Gwaine.
"Ist an apple? i onwly want one" Anna turned to see a little girl around 3 years old crying as a palace guard held her arm, and was holding an apple in the other one.
"There is punishment for those who steal," he grumbled and began to walk her up to the stocks. Anna fumed knowing she had to do something, she ran up and gave the guard a hard kick in the leg. "Ow!" He yelped releasing the little girl who ran next to Anna.
"Leave her alone," Anna yelled, "she didn't do anything wrong. All she wanted was a small bite to eat."
The guard turned to see Anna glaring at him standing in front of the girl. "You will pay for that," he said towering over the two girls. Anna backed up before thinking quickly on her feet. She reached up grabbing the apple and the little girls hand before taking off running from him. "Stop thief," the guard yelled as there mover guards began to run after them.
A little ways from the palace guards Anna stopped suddenly shoving the little girl into a hiding place and gave her the apple. "Here," Anna said quickly, "be careful and stay out of sight I will lead them away."
The little girl stood up giving Anna a small hug, "tank ou," she said happily. Anna hugged her back feeling very proud of herself for doing the right thing.
"Ok be careful," Anna said as she heard the sound of footsteps coming behind her. Once she made sure the girl was hidden Anna jumped out to see the guards walking towards her. "come and get me," Anna said running again in the opposite direction.
"After her," they yelled as Anna ran through the streets hoping to find Uncle Gwaine or any of her new Uncles somewhere. Anna began to panic as she saw people walking though the streets, shopping or heading home to the houses that were behind the market, but was unable to find a familiar face. "There she is," Anna whipped around to see them still running after her, so Anna bolted forward to the castle.
After running for a moment she turned to see a big bulky guard right on her tail. She gave a squeak of alarm as he grabbed her hand, wrenching her backward to face him. "Where do you think you are going missy?"
So what do you think? Llachu and Anna's start of a cute relationship? Anna saving the little girl from the guard and now finding trouble again. Let me know what you think?
Anna protecting Excaliburs name? I am not sure why I thought that would be important but I wanted Anna got find some way to interact with other children and that's the only thing I could think of...
what do you think will happen to Anna? Will she be saved? What is the guard going to do? You will find out soon ;)
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