Lost in Time

Chapter 6

The sounds of screaming echoed through out the forest along with crackling noises. The fire was spreading fast. Sera watched as it jumped from one tree to the next.She then turned her head away, wanting the sight before her to disappear, but then she saw something even worse. The silhouettes of large, muscular men, holding torches and large weapons were marching through the flames.

Sera gasped as she looked at them and then started to cough as she breathed in smoke. She fell to her knees as she continued to choke on the flames.

That's when she heard her name being called. Sera looked up trying to see who was calling, but all she could see was the fire burning and silhouettes of men with weapons and torches surrounding her.Sera cringed, burying her face in the dirt, praying to the Goddess to end this quickly.

“Sera? Sera! Wake Up!”

Sera moan and whimpered as she continued to cough and choke. She felt the heat around her and the screams echoed in her head. She suddenly felt to hands on her shoulder and her eyes shot open. She gasped and coughed again as she was lifted up into a sitting position.

“Breath, Sera, breath.” She heard a soft, and gentle voice speak, stroking her back. Instantly she felt her heartbeat softened and her breathing slowed.

Sera opened her eyes and found a familiar red head right in front of her looking at her with concern.

“Derek…” she whispered.

“Another dream?” he asked softly.

Sera just nodded slowly.

“Don’t worry you’re safe now.” He assured her pulling her close.

Sera nodded resting her head on his chest letting the warm secure feelings in his arms sink in. The memories were fresh in her mind. Sera stayed like that for a bit until she felt she was calm.

Derek held her close resting his chin on her head. He then kissed her head and rested it there like that, “I have breakfast waiting downstairs.”

Sera nodded her head slowly. She then lifted it, pulling away from him,"I'll go wash up now." She mumbled as she slipped out of his grip and headed to the bathroom.

Derek watched her go and then sighed as he got up and headed downstairs.

When Sera arrived downstairs, she was greeted by a wonderful smell of bread and many other items that were just freshly baked. Sera smiled at that.Derek always had something good set out for her on mornings like this. The fresh smell always calmed her and made her forget about the horrid dreams.

Arriving to the kitchen, she stood in the doorway and watched as he took out something from the oven.Derek was turning around, about to place it on the table, when he saw Sera standing there.

"Hey there," Derek smiled, "Come look at what I made, I think you'll love it."

Curious, Sera walked over and stood by him as he placed them in a plate. They were small, rolled up dough, with something brown in it. Over top white icing was poured over it. Sera reached out to grab one, but Derek stopped her.

"Careful, they're hot right now. Wait until they cool a bit.

Sera nodded her head, "What are those?" she asked.

"Cinnamon rolls!" Derek replied as he turned around and placed the pan in the sink. "It's just bread with sugar in it and icing over top." he explained as he brought over another plate with a couple more on it. He picked one up and handed it to her.