Trapped in the Past

Chapter 10

I rested well last night. Gwen drawn the curtains back to allow the light in. I was not a heavy sleeper. Once the sun slight hit my face, I could feel the slight pain on my eyeballs. I rubbed it as I sat up and stretched my arms. I smiled as Gwen's eyes met mine, "Morning Gwen!" I was not very sure why I was so happy that morning but I got off my bed and wagged my bed sheet  in place.

"Morning my lady... I have your gown ready. Err.. Breakfast on the table.. and your bath too.." Gwen replied, with no excitement. I smiled at her and said my thank you.  Gwen left a while later, probably doing something else. I went to sit on my chair and started to indulge on the big breakfast. Breakfast before brushing teeth. Ew!

There were a couple of sausages, a plain scone and some berries. I was swallowing my orange juice when my chamber doors were knocked. I went to the door and opened it. There stood an Old man and Merlin.  I was confused. I did not know what I was suppose to do. So I let them in.

"How are you feeling my lady? Could you sleep well last night?" The old man asked. He was rather short and seems like he was getting really old because there are more white hair now. Merlin stood next to him looking at me.  I kept quiet. I did not know what to say because I did not know the man.

"Katarina....  Gaius is asking..." Merlin asked rather forceful.

"Oh.. Sorry.. I am feeling fine.. Gaius. Thank you.. I could sleep last night.....I slept really well... last night actually..." I replied to Gaius who smiled at me. I gave a smile.

There was a short awkward moment but Merlin voice out. "Katarina... please be ready in one hour. I will wait for you at the front porch.

"Alright.. no horse please..." I replied. I watched as Gaius and Merlin left my chambers.

With them out of sight, I went to finish up my food, got ready and put my hair in a high pony tail. 

"You are late!" Merlin yelled.  He was lucky Father is not hear. Doesn't he remember I don't know this place?

Over his shoulders, there were a couple of bags and he had his arms folded. Quickly, I went down the stairs and walked over to him. I apologised. Merlin and I were about to leave when Mister Busy Body came by. Probably trying to hurt my feelings. Again.

"Oh Yes Merlin before you leave, let me remind you , if she ran away, just let her, she probably came back by her own because she can't survive alone. She's just a baby," Arthur gave me the hate stare. I sighed quietly.

"Alright.." Merlin said as he smirked.

"Goodbye. See you later. Well if I'm lost or run away, Father will come to you first." I smile, with the sly look.

Arthur then stop smiling and looked at Merlin with one look which maybe could be, 'take care of her'

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*Merlin

"wow.. it's so beautiful.... Back in my time, we don't even have much of these... The flowers are sooo pretty and abundant. " she giggled as she ran through the bunch of flowers and laid down . She looked up into the sky and squinted her eye. The day was still young but it was bright and sunny. Still lying down , she turned to look at me who was still standing."Join me..." She grinned.

"What do you want?" I asked, sound demanding when I walked to her and sat down. She kept silent for a few seconds before she sat up and brushed the leaves that tangled in her pony tail.

"I wish to go home... but I can't. I didn't know this will happen. My intention to go back in time to kill the man who will have a grandson who is a killer. But I never expected to be someone here. I am different now. I... have a weird power.. " she said without any pauses, and looked at me. "I... can freeze time, get premonition and I can move things with my mind." She sighed and covered her face with her hands. "I miss my family and friends.. not to forget... myself...." I did not know what to expect now. "You probably don't trust me and I understand that..."

There was a very long paused. We could even hear the sounds of crickets.

"Maybe if you tell me more...I would..."Slightly annoyed, I said as I put my hand into the bag to get a bun. I passed it to her. She took it and hold it towards her mouth. I looked at it, waiting for her to eat it. I want to know the truth now. Before I left the castle, I put in a couple drop of potion to make sure I get the truth out of her. She took a big bite and munched it. Then swallowed it.

"what year are you from?" I asked.

"2013"

"What are you doing here?"

"to kill the grandfather of the bad wizard and no hundreds of innocent will be alive. I had seen it. my mum, dad, my best friend... and other tons of people.... including the magical creatures and muggles... muggles are people who don't have magic. " she replied.

Question after question I asked her and all were said before. Once I had done asking questions, there were the awkward silences. Then she spoke, "Do you hate me?"

"Truthfully.. yes....." her face didn't changed, still sad. "We better go back.. it's probably 3 or 4 in the afternoon." I said as I stood up and waited for her to get up. I lend my hand for her. From the lying position, she sat up and took my hand. I pulled her up as she pushed herself up.  She brushed her ponytail with her fingers once more and got rid of the leaves off her dress.  Then, together, we walked back to the castle.