A/N: Hey everyone. Here is the next chapter, quiet surprised I managed to finish it in one day but I'm sure you guys aren't complaining. Now, there is Gaelic in this chapter, mainly every word Erik says is in Gaelic but I translated it for you guys so you'll know what he is saying. Don't worry, he won't be speaking Gaelic the whole story (only when he doesn't want Christine to know what he's saying).

Apologizing for any grammar or spelling errors.

Chapter 11: Two Hostages

"Sir…" Turning his attention to the soldier, he noticed the soldier pointing. Following the direction, his eyes looked out to see Gustave riding out. Silently cursing, he looked around for Seten. As much as he wanted to fight, he couldn't risk being captured again. He had no angel to save him this time if he did. Finding Seten, he rode over to his partner.

"Take command." Understanding, Seten only nodded his head. With Seten now in command, he looked to the two soldiers next to him. "Leamsa (With me)" He ordered before riding off. The two soldiers followed him as he rode behind his line. Halting several yards away, he knew it was a good spot. He could still keep an eye on the fight while away from being capture. It was rare that he stayed back, but he trusted Seten and knew he would bring victory.

Watching the English retreat to the safety of the castle was a sight he enjoyed seeing. However, he knew they would attack if they stayed. Turning to a soldier, he gave an order for the men to gather supplies. He wanted no hostages and was very clear about that. Staying where he was, he spoke to the other soldier who stayed while the rest of the men were gathering supplies. Shifting in his saddle, he could hear someone yelling from the village. Turning his attention to the village, he saw one of his men trying to capture a prisoner. Just before he was going to ride up, a soldier rode up to him.

"Sir, the men have found Gustave's nephew." His eyes widen slightly, unsure he heard the soldier correctly.

"Gustave mac bràthar? (Gustave's nephew?)" The soldier nodded.

"Yes, sir."

"Dèan cinnteach nach eil ea 'teicheadh. (Make sure he doesn't escape)" The soldier nodded and rode off to give the order. He couldn't believe this, Gustave's nephew. It would explain the number of soldiers in the village before the attack. Although, there were a little too many soldiers for his nephew. There had to be someone else important. But who? His question was unanswered when he heard a woman's voice. Looking over, he saw a woman trying to save the nephew. Rolling his eyes, he motioned his horse into a gallop. Getting closer, he grabbed an empty sack that he normally used for apples for him and his horse. Just before approaching the woman, he released the reins. Using his legs to grip the horse, his right hand grabbed her to pull her up onto the horse as his left hand put the sack over her head. Putting her over the saddle in front of him, he took ahold of the reins as he heard the nephew yell after them. The woman started protesting now, though she was careful not to kick or hit the horse.

"Put me down!" She ordered him, making him smirk. He was a little surprised when her hand hit his leg. She let out a loud yelp when his hand slapped her behind. Well that got her quiet. Turning his horse around, he rode back towards his men.

"Cruinnich dè urrainn dhut! Tha sinn a 'gluasad a-mach! (Gather what you can! We're moving out!)" He shouted the order, knowing the English would return soon, especially when they learn that Gustave's nephew is now taking hostage…and whoever this woman is. Several minutes later and the Scots galloped away from the village, back to the safety of the trees. However, the ride back to Scotland territory would be several days and he didn't want to have to worry about two hostages with him.

After about an hour of riding, he decided to stop and let the horses rest, as well as the men. The woman was still over his lap and hadn't said a word since the slap on the behind. However, he knew she must be uncomfortable by now. Halting his horse, he managed to dismount behind helping her off. She stumbled a bit, unprepared for the dismount. The sack was still on her head so he could see her face nor could she see his face. The soldier helped the nephew off and walked him over to the captain. The two stood next to each other as the captain whispered something to the soldier. He needed to figure out what to do with the woman. He knew there was a village about a day ride from here where he could leave her. That was his plan…

Do you think Erik will stick to his plan once he finds out who the woman is? Wonder how he'll react to seeing Christine again...find out soon

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