The lake's lady

6. Goodbye, I have to protect you.

The madness was about to strike again. Its eyes were watching its next target. Two guards, warming their hands as they continue their night watch. A stab of pitiful wrench through the madness but didn't stop it. Flesh and blood. It rolled on it heels as it lick its lips. Flesh and blood.

It flew at them ignoring their gleaming weapons as it slice a black paw into them. Screams were heard, wrenching screams but the madness carried on getting its flesh and blood.

That didn't help the guilt and overwhelming fear and sadness as the figure took flight again.

I learnt against the wall, blinking back the tears. Merlin was due any minute and if he saw me he would ask what wrong. I so badly want to tell him. But what if he doesn't love me once he hears the truth?

His light patter of feet was heard and I couldn't stop the relief of him being here fill me.

When Merlin entered he stood his back turn to me, only glancing over his shoulder.

"Believe me, it was not easy getting this." He smirked as he showed me a dress.

It was a long dark purple dress with a gold pattern on the rims of it. I have never seen such beautiful clothes in my entire life.

"It's beautiful."

His loveable grin grew wider as he handed it to me. I place it against me checking to see if it would fit. It was longer and I still thought that it would be unlikely to see me in it as it must have cost lots but I really like it.

"You look like a princess." Merlin said shyly. I blushed and averted my eyes back to the details of the dress.

But why should I be able to wear this? Why should I be treated with this kindness?

"But I'm not. I can't take this."

Seeing his face fall hurt me more than I thought it would. I turned away quickly.

"Freya, I don't understand..."

"You keep doing these things for me. I don't deserve it." I wish I did if it would stop the sadness in your eyes. But I've done so many unforgivable things...

"But I want to. What's wrong?"

"Nothing." Everything.

"Here, please take it? You look wonderful in it."

I kept my eyes looking down as I took the dress of him, I'm not wonderful though.

"We can leave tonight as soon as it get's dark and we can be together."

I buried the wave of angst as I look at him, "We need supplies. Food, water..."

His grin returned, "Alright."

I forced a smile on my face. It was easier as his hands were on my arms and his eyes in mine. I let the feeling of home wash over me once more.

"I try and get horses and we'll need blankets. But that all we will need."

I took a steady breath, "Go on go."

He gently kissed my lips again. I leaned forward to long out the kiss before he let go. He smiled as he hurried away.

As soon as I knew he wouldn't hear, I let the lie vanish from my face, "Goodbye, Merlin."

I place the rose and the dress onto the floor, laid out for him to find. I fought back the tears as I turn away from the candle's warm light and hurried out into the fearful streets above on my own.

I'm sorry Merlin. I love you with all my heart but I cannot stay. If I do you'll get hurt and I cannot bear the thought. You've have been so kind to me through I should never deserve that kindness. I have to go on my own, Merlin. To protect you from the madness. I'm sorry but it is the only way. I love you. Goodbye.

I went a little deeper into what Freya was saying to make the chapter longer. Please keep reviewing people!