Part two

Constance sat alone in the gardens her thoughts on her Husband and wondering what excitement they were upto while she sat lonely and bored,

"Missing D'artagion I see" Captain Treville says placing himself beside her,

"Yes sir terribly!"

"He'll be home before you know it! It's getting late how about I walk you back to your room?"

"Oh thank you sir. But I need to stay here for a moment clear my head"

"I really don't think that your husband would like me not looking after you so please do me the favour of coming home with me" Constance sighs longingly before standing up and walking side by side with Captain Treville,

"Did D'artagion say something to you?"

"About what exactly?"

"Captain? You know what I mean. Me did he say something about me?" Captain Treville smiles amused as he continues walking,

"Nothing gets past you. He said that he would only go if I kept a promise to look after you while your away" Constance couldn't help but smile touched how he worried about her,

"So Captain when exactly will he be back?" Captain Treville seemed unsure as he tries not to startle Constance but it was too late she had seen it which made her unsettled and her heart ache and long for his safe return,

"What is the mission? Captain Treville please don't lie to me?" Constance asks stopping them in their tracks,

"There's a rebellion growing in the borders of Paris...his majesty's life is at risk and its vital that the men causing this rebellion don't let into Paris" Constance suddenly felt the impact of what this meant as she nods her head fighting back the tears as captain Treville places his hand firmly onto her shoulder,

"D'artagion is one of my best shoulders he is strong and quick!" Constance knew all this but deep down it didn't stop the worry and the overwhelming fear.

Athos, Porthos and Aramis rode beside a quiet and miserable looking D'artagion as they ventured deeper into the forest,

"Oh cheer up mate! As soon as we get this over with the sooner your with your wife!" Porthos says despairing in the dampening mood of all the possible excitement,

"Yes I know I just hate being away from here" Aramis gave a knowing look over at his lovesick friend as they slowly descend from their horses and set up camp for the night,

"You sure that it's safe to set up camp?" D'artagion asks as Athos gives a glare that says I know what I'm doing,

"How long is this love sick puppy routine going to go on for?" He asks impatiently making the other two laugh amused but D'artagion frown not approving of his friends mocking his missing of home and wife! Once all was settled it was decided that they would take turns of keeping watch,

"You guys rest I will just keep guard!" Athos says sounding wide awake as the others fell asleep quickly drained out from all the riding. D'artagion woke with a start as he breathes heavily as Athos watches him with concern,

"Bad dreams D'artagion?"

"The worst. I really need to go be with Constance!"

"No guessing what your dreams was about"

"Not funny Athos! She was hurt...I can't lose the best thing that's happened to me!" Athos understood more than anyone as he nods slowly and firmly when both turn alert they're swords raised as there is a noise in the bushes.