The Untold Truth

Chapter 1

Again they came, the haunting nightmares that continually flooded her dreams and made peaceful nights a thing of the past. The memory of what he had done to her just refused to go away, no matter what she did. His face flashed across her vision once again, she screamed, unaware that the others could hear her. She fought, kicked, and screamed as he came closer.

“Kahlan!”

He grabbed her arm.

“Kahlan!”

Tears ran down her face as he tied her arms to the dungeon wall. He gave her a twisted smile, she was vaguely aware of someone shaking her, but was too scared to think anything of it. Her eyes squeezed shut as he grabbed another rope.

“Kahlan!”

                She forced herself to open her eyes again. Cara was looking down at her, concern was written all over her face. Richard was next to her, his hand on her shoulder. Sitting up, she remembered falling asleep; it was all just a nightmare. Cara spoke softly to her, something she rarely ever does.

                “Are you okay?” Kahlan forced herself to smile. She noticed Zedd sitting on the other side of the fire making breakfast.

                “I’m fine.” She replied, running her fingers through her hair. Cara raised an eyebrow at her, but shrugged it off and went over to help Zedd. Richard must’ve known she was lying.

                “What did my brother do to you?” He asked softly, rubbing her shoulder with slow even strokes. She silently debated whether or not to tell him the truth.

                “Nothing,” she lied, “he didn’t do anything to me.” He slowly shook his head and gave her a quiet sigh.

                “Kahlan,” Richard reasoned, “one month ago my brother captured you, threw you in the dungeons, and did spirits know what to you. When we found you, we couldn’t get you to stop crying, you were paranoid, and restless. Now you’re having nightmares!” He sighed again, “Kahlan I know something happened to you when you were there and keeping it a secret isn’t going to help you any.” A few tears ran down Kahlan’s cheeks, she quickly brushed them away.

                “I don’t know what you want me to say Richard, nothing happened that you don’t already know about. Please just,” she faltered, “just let it go.” She got up and walked away from the camp-site. She made it about 30 paces before she threw up. She felt someone come up and hold back her hair. Once her stomach was done doing cartwheels, she turned to see Cara! She must’ve had a surprised look on her face because Cara laughed.

                 “Is it that surprising to see me do something nice for a change?”

                “What?” Kahlan felt her face go red, “no, it’s just-” Cara laughed again.

                “You were expecting Richard?” She stated more than asked. Kahlan nodded. “He’s just worried about you.” She assured Kahlan. “I think you’re his first girlfriend.” Kahlan shook her head.

                “Actually he dated this girl, Anna back when he lived in the Heartland.” Cara patted her shoulder.

                “Well, I doubt he loved her as much as he loves you.” Kahlan gave her a sideways glance.

                “Am I being comforted by a Mord Sith?” Cara glared at her.

                “No you are not, I was only coming to get you for breakfast when I saw you throwing up and… well I would assume you’re really hungry now.” Kahlan nodded subconsciously and mumbled something about not really wanting anything to eat before turning to walk back to the camp-site. “Hey.” Cara grabbed her arm, “are you sure you’re okay?” Kahlan yanked her arm away, out of Cara’s grip.

                “Yes I’m sure.” She retorted, with that she marched back to where Richard, Zedd, and breakfast were waiting.