kk...this is just a little bit with Horace that I came up with...I couldnt totally leave him outta the story now could I?? :D
ENJOY!!..
Chapter 15 – A Little To-Do With Our Dear Warrior Friend Horace!!
Horace's mind was wandering. He was supposed to be listening to Sir Rodney explain battle tactics but he could not stop thinking about Will. He remembered the moment perfectly when he found out what happened.
He had gone to Sir Rodney to ask if he would be able to go and see Will for the day. As soon as he said it he saw the knight's face turn into a look of sadness.
"I thought you had heard," he said.
"Heard what?" Horace asked, totally confused.
"Um," he said. "Two days ago he got kidnapped by...well, we don't know who by but they took him and beat up Halt. He came riding in late that afternoon and he wasn't good."
"What?" Horace couldn't believe what he was hearing. Shakily, he sat down on a chair. "What do you mean? Why?"
"We don't know."
There was silence. Horace's mind was in turmoil. All he could think of was 'why?' Who would do this?
Sir Rodney was thinking of something, anything he could say to lessen his student's pain.
"I'm sorry Horace. I'd thought you heard."
Horace looked at him. "Where's Halt now?"
"He's sleeping in the Baron's quarters. I sent for Gilan as soon as I found out, he just left to find Will."
That had been five days ago. Since, he had seen Halt but he was still basically unconscious. A couple of days ago Sir Rodney told him that Halt woken up and left to go after Gilan. In the time Horace found out and now, his mind hadn't been at rest.
Suddenly he was started out of his thoughts when his classmates began standing up and walking out of the room. Slowly he got up.
"Horace."
"Huh?" He looked around to find that it was Sir Rodney who had said his name. He motioned for Horace to go over to him.
"Yes Sir?" he asked, wondering what he could have done wrong. It must have shown because then he said,
"Don't worry. You're not in trouble. I was just wondering...how are you?"
"Um," Horace said. "Fine, I guess."
"I've noticed that you've been somewhat distracted lately. Is it because of Will?"
"Well Sir, yes. It's just, I don't know why anyone would do this and he's my best friend and I'm worried."
Inwardly, Rodney smiled sadly. Horace was still so young and in his innocent mind it probably wouldn't even occur to him that this could be because of Morgarath. In Horace's opinion no-one could be that evil.
He still had so much to learn.
"If there's anything you need or you just want someone to talk to I'm here."
"Yes Sir."
"I'm sure Will will be fine. He's got two of the best Rangers on his case."
"Yes Sir, thank you."
Horace left, his mind still not at rest. There had to be something he could do ot help Will. He could go after Halt and Gilan but there was really no point. They would be perfectly fine by themselves, plus they had a Unit.
But he had to do something...but what?
I'm thinking of involving Horace some more but no promises...for the moment thats it for him
luv u all..
passion.