Another Time, Another Place

Trikova Heda

Rebel got back to her room and changed quickly, before hurrying to the feast.

"Sorry I'm late Aunt Indra, I went for a walk and lost track of time." Rebel said, feeling bad only telling her aunt, half truths, but if Kleo was telling the truth, Rebel felt the need to protect her, from her father.

"It's ok, princess." Indra said before standing up and raising her hand for quiet. "Trikru, please join me in welcoming our Princess Rebel, our honoured guest, for tonight's feast."

Everyone started chanting princess, which Rebel hated, so she stood up and raised her hand for quiet. "I am honoured to be here, please enjoy your night."

The feast progressed and it wasn't long before Rebel was being invited to dance. It was well known that Rebel, like her mothers, preferred the company of women, so she had an endless parade of beautiful, young women, asking her to dance. Whilst Rebel, was of course flattered, by them, she didn't want to lead them on, so was very careful to keep their hands in appropriate spots and distance between their bodies. She was well aware of who she could have her fun with, without emotions being involved, at Trikru, it was Willow, but Rebel didn't feel like company tonight.

She had just finished dancing, with a very handsy, young, scout, named Briar and decided to ask the kitchen to pack some food for her. When they were done, she went back to the table she had been sitting at and said, "it's been a big day, I am going to go to bed. Goodnight all."

Rebel walked back to her quarters and packed some extra furs, into a bag, took the food and made her way to the waterfall. Walking behind it, in the waist deep water, Rebel managed to keep everything dry. Except for the shorts, she had slipped on, before going into the water.

As she pulled herself up on to the ledge, inside the cave, she called, "Kleo, it's just me Rebel, I bought you some food." Worried, when she got no answer, Rebel walked into the part of the cave, Kleo had setup in, to find the girl had fallen asleep, waiting for her. Rebel couldn't help but admire the sleeping girl's beauty. She looked so peaceful. Taking the furs out of her bag, she used them to cover the girl. It was almost winter and really cold in the cave. Rebel knew that Kleo needed to find a more permanent solution, before winter, because she would not survive a winter, here in a cave. On the plus side, it was cold enough in the cave that the food wouldn't spoil, so she could leave the food beside Kleo, for her to eat when she wakes.

Rebel decided to come back tomorrow, after training, to talk to Kleo about a more permanent solution. For some reason, Rebel wanted to help this girl.

Rebel watched for a little longer, seeing Kleo clutch the furs and snuggle into them, bought a smile to her face. As Rebel was leaving, she heard Kleo mumble, what sounded like Rebel, leaving Rebel smiling like a fool.

Rebel awoke the next morning, before the sun, she put on her armour and weapons, before stopping for breakfast, with Indra and Zahara. Both were there waiting for her. Rebel admired the younger girls enthusiasm, remembering how when she was training, she, like her mumma Clarke, struggled to get up and ready on-time. As she was sitting with Indra and Zahara, enjoying breakfast, Caspian walked over to join them.

"Good morning, brother, did you over indulge last night?" Rebel teased.

Caspian laughed, "Oh sister, I wasn't the one sneaking off to the Forrest, in the middle of the night, who were you entertaining?"

Rebel blushed, not expecting her brother to know about her midnight adventure or turn her teasing back on her. "Oh I was just taking a walk, waiting for dinner to settle."

Caspian laughed, at his blushing little sister, watching her divert her attention to her food. "Don't worry, sis, I will be done here today, I won't be here to catch you out, on your midnight rendezvous."