A/N: Hello everyone, Happy Wednesday. Here is the next chapter, I know a lot of you were wanting this chapter. I delayed due to taking a few days rest from a back injury (not fun). I hope you guys enjoy the chapter and I will try and upload the next one either later today or maybe tomorrow. We'll see how I feel. Anyway, enjoy

Chapter 44: Phantom Attack

"Excuse me, your majesty?" A soldier approached the large tent.

"Come in…" The King replied as he looked down at the map of the land.

"The princess was found." His head shot up at the message. "She is with Captain Smith and his men. He sent word to let you know."

"Thank you." He said to the soldier who bowed and left the tent. He let out a huge sigh of relief, knowing his daughter was now safe. Ever since she was captured, he had spent every day trying to find her and has had no luck. It seemed like she just disappeared. There was no trace of her or any of her kidnappers. Every time he thought they were getting closer to finding her, they would slip away. Now she was back and he wasn't going to let her slip away again.

No matter how hard she tried to sleep, she couldn't. Even though she was exhausted, she couldn't sleep. It wasn't that the bed wasn't comfortable or the noise outside. There was something that was keeping her up and she couldn't figure out what it was. Laying in the bed, staring up at the ceiling, she let her mind think and of course, it went to Erik. She wondered what he was doing right now. Probably with Rhona…she tried not to think about that. She couldn't get that imagine out of her mind.

"Forget about him Christine…" She told herself. "He will be only a memory now. He obviously doesn't care for and wants nothing to do with me." Sighing, she rolled onto her side. "Why can't I forget about him?" Because you love him… "I can't love him…" They were from two different worlds, different lives. "God please don't make me love him…" The more she thought about it, the more she began to realize it. She was in love with him, she was completely in love with him. "I love him…" She couldn't help the tear that ran down her cheek. "…but he doesn't love me back." Wiping the tear away, she no longer denied her feelings for him but now it's too late. She would be leaving Scotland, leaving the man she loves and a life she could have had.

"I swear Phantom, if you get us killed because we run into the English, I will personally kill you myself." Hawk said as he almost walked into a tree. It was complete darkness outside, the moon was hiding behind the clouds, giving them no light to use.

"Get in line…" He commented, looking around.

"Phantoms…" Tor said, getting all of their attentions. Looking in his direction, they could see what he was getting to. There was a small light in the distance and that could only mean one thing: the English.

"Do you think she is there?" Arrow asked.

"I wouldn't doubt it." Erik answered.

"Striker, Viper, scout it out." Tor ordered. The two knew not to argue, they quietly made their way to the light. It wasn't as easy as it looked. Without any light, they had to try and not trip over rocks, branches and keep quiet. As they got closer to the light, they realized it was a campfire. Using the trees to hide behind, they could see the English camp.

"Do you think she is here?" Striker quietly asked. Viper shrugged.

"I don't kno-wait." He pointed to a tent that they could see the flaps opening. Their question was answered when they saw Christine coming out. "Let's inform Chief." Agreeing, the two rushed back to the where the group was still waiting.

"Well?" Tor asked, knowing the two were back though he couldn't really seen them.

"She is there." Viper answered. "It's a small unit, a size that we can handle." He hinted to Chief about the possibility of attacking.

"I did not give any order of attack." Chief clarified. He knew they could handle it, but he had no intention of attacking. "We do not know how close the next unit is from here. We are far from any reinforcements."

"We won't need any reinforcements." Erik said. "We know these lands, the English don't. We maybe far from our reinforcements, but we can use this to our advantage. They won't dare venture deeper into this forest. Let's show them what happens when you mess with the Phantoms." That got all of them to agree, even Chief. Erik had a point and they could win this. Agreeing, Tor let Erik take command of this attack.

Having no victory of getting any sleep, Christine gave up and decided to venture out of the tent. The light from the campfires helped guide her through the campsite. Walking over to a group of soldiers, she couldn't help but wonder if they were alone in these woods. She wondered if anyone noticed that she was gone…probably not.

"Your Highness." A soldier stood up when they saw her approaching them.

"Oh no, please…" She shook her head. "…don't let me interrupt." The soldier nodded and sat down. "Had there been anything from my father?" She asked.

"Yes, he will be here very shorty." He answered. Nodding, she somehow sensed something that wasn't right. Looking around, she couldn't see anything in the darkness, but there was something not right in the air. Without warning, an arrow flew passed them to enter a soldier's chest. Letting out a scream, she realized what was happening now. They found her…this won't be good. The whole camp was now on alert.

"Your Highness, we need to get you away from here." A soldier said to her. Before she could reply, another arrow came flying through the air. Soldiers grabbed their weapons, preparing themselves. However, they couldn't see anything. A group seemed to surround Christine as if to protect her. They all waited, waiting for the attack. Trying to keep quiet, they tried to hear for any movement. Suddenly, they heard a Scottish yell and the attack truly began. Using the darkness to their advantage, the Scotts were able to surprise attack the English. Unable to see, they wouldn't know when a Scot was in front of them.

"The Phantoms are attacking!" A soldier shouted. Christine turned in the direction of the voice. Using the fire as light, she could see a soldier with a sword going through his body.

"Oh my god!" She tried to look away, but they were being attacked from all sides. I need to get out here! But how? Looking around, she tried to find an opening that she could run through. If her father was on his way, he could be very close. However, she didn't want to be in the middle of this attack. Looking around, her ears picked up the sound of Gaelic and voices she recognized.

"Phantom!" She picked up the sound of Tor's voice. "Coimhead agad air ais! (watch your back!)" Turning in the sound of the voice shouting over the chaos, she could see a man in a cloak, the hood over his face but his height was noticeable. It's him! There were about four English soldiers against him, but he seemed to have no problem fighting them. However, she noticed a soldier sneaking behind him. Christine, do not even thi-too late, her legs were already running. Her attempted action wasn't unnoticed as she ran passed Hawk and Hunter.

"Gu bheil i? (Is that her?" Hawk asked Hunter who nodded.

"Aye." He replied. "Dè tha i a 'dèanamh? (What is she doing?)" He asked, making Hawk shrug his shoulders. Unable to watch anymore, they continued to fight off the English soldiers. Christine ran towards where Erik was fighting, hoping she wouldn't be too late.

"Erik!" She shouted out, hoping he would hear. Hearing his name being called out, he quickly glanced in her direction. "Behind you!" She shouted. Turning his head, he saw the soldier just before he attacked. Moving with cheetah like speed, he managed to defend himself. Pushing her way between the two English soldiers, she put herself at his back to prevent the soldiers from attack. Turning back around, he didn't expect her to be right there, her arms now around his waist. He realized what she was doing now and it surprised everyone.

"Retreat!" They heard someone shouting the command and soon, the soldiers started retreating.

"We have to go now." Christine said as she grabbed Erik's hand. "My father will be here soon and I don't any of you killed." Without saying a word, he let her lead him away. The others followed them as they left the now destroyed campsite and disappeared into the darkness.

Arriving to the campsite, Gustave looked around at what remained of it. He had heard the fighting and rushed over as fast as he could. However, he was too late and Christine was gone.

"What happened here?" He asked the captain.

"The Phantoms attacked us." He answered.

"Where is my daughter?" The captain hesitated before answering.

"S-She left with them…with the Phantom."

Looks like CHristine is starting to side with the Scots now. Erik has her back now, any predictions on what will happen next?

Warning/hint: next chapter is rated M for...sexual content. Be prepared

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