One eye on the sky

"How? I can't just tell her right away without upsetting her. I want Kat to understand why I did it without her wishing to chop my head off. I know I should tell the truth to her but..I don't know how. I'm a warrior not some romancer that wishes to speak from his heart!" Lewis raised one eye brow looking at Marcus freaking out but this was so unlike him. Katherine was a human so it shouldn't be that scary to speak his mind to her. Why did he act like this? Lewis didn't know nor cared. All he should worry about is Rosie who he was too.

"Master you need to breath and calm down. That's one thing you can do during this time or till you talk to her. Sooner or later she'll find out the truth and she might not wish to trust you ever again. All I'm saying is be honest and talk to her. he said it again to see Marcus look up at him away from his plate.

This was hard. It shouldn't be hard to talk to her like this. Katherine was his close companion and she was the sweetest person in the world. How in the world could she forgive him for a stupid lie like this? It was small sure but it could grow out of control if he don't speak his mind later.

"Well, whatever you do, Master you better do it soon. Or else you'll lose her to the other guys that might be after her later down the road." He noticed Marcus look up right away. What did he mean by that? Was their other guys trying to crush on Kat?! He blinks tilting his head but shook his head with arms over his chest. Seems he didn't know about it.

"You mean you don't know? Due to what you said, the word got out and other guys have been trying to flirt with Katherine. They are doing their best to try winning her hand to become hers. Sadly, none has not won it yet."

"And now you tell me!?" he said raising his voice in anger that Lewis tilts his head not surprised by his reaction.

"I thought you already knew about it. How can you not since you been so worried about her being angry with you. Someone is trying to win her heart but so far, none has won it. That could give you a chance to break this lie before you lose her forever Master Marcus.."

"......................" He couldn't believe it. He just couldn't! Katherine was already moving on and worse; the other males in the village is trying to win her heart!! NO! He didn't want anyone to take her away from him. But..his lie already told her he's taken and have her move one. He is ruining it for him and her to be together and he might lose her soon if he don't fix it. He stood up closing his hands into fists but was angry with himself now because of this. He had to fix it  by telling the truth to Katherine.

He didn't know what else to do tonight but knowing Katherine was sleeping right now so she isn't awake. Today was a total tired fest for everyone that he wanted to work this out or find a way to fix it. Lewis shook his head and turns to head on to bed tired. Marcus just shook his head before cleaning up everything and heads to his room. Lewis was already sleeping himself but Marcus was having trouble sleeping. His mind was thinking about Katherine right now and how her feelings were ruined because of him. He wanted to fix this between them that it just leaves him worried about her reaction.

"....................."

Shaking his head, he closes his eyes to try and relaxed till sleep takes him away. He wanted this to end. This lying burden between him and her. He will fix it as soon as he can by tomorrow or if he sees her he will ask to talk to her. How will he even do this? Will it go smooth or will this go all burning down thanks to the lie? Gulping in fear, he just goes to sleep seconds later hoping for the best.

The morning came so quickly that Marcus rushes with trying to hurry and find her. Lewis was already gone to visit Rosie today so he was alone on this day. He hurries off to find Katherine to speak to her alone in hopes of this going well. While walking through the village, his eyes kept looking around through the villagers before seeing a group near the main house. He goes over to see what was going on.

Right there, he saw Rosie and Lewis speaking with Katherine's father but saw him speaking about some things. He rushes over to them and waves one hand. "Marcus? What is the matter?"

"Y..Your daughter...where is she? Is she here?" he asked out of breath that her father looks at him then to the other two.

"She's not here I'm afraid."

"Huh? But she-"

"You didn't know? She's left to the small meadow river to help the fishers there. However, a few guys came and were speaking to her."

Wait, guys were speaking with Kat?! Then were they...

"You mean like seeking advice I hope?"

"Maybe but...it could be the opposite. Usually, when that happens it shows that she might be getting someone to be with her forever. I'm sure whoever she finds will make her happy..I think."

"T...M.......I...."

"Marcus? You okay?"

"I need to find her. Excuse me!" he quickly heads that way pushing past people that leaves the other three silent. However, Kat's father knew he was either going to speak the truth or lose her.

He rushes to the meadow rivers hoping he was not too late to see if this was fake or not. He didn't want Kat to be taken away even if they met for a few weeks, he felt close with her. Almost like she would understand him better than anyone else. Even better than Lewis did. He took deep breaths with his feet carrying him to the location. He was looking about hoping he's not too late before stopping seeing a beautiful lake with flowers growing on the far sides.

His eyes looks left and right seeing nothing so far till stopping at the small dock. As Rosie said, he saw Katherine there but speaking two one guy that was sitting by her. She was looking out to the water thinking about some things and this male was from the village.

"......" he walks over slowly hoping for the best without saying anything else later on. He begins to try and hear them talking. Katherine was eating some berries she got from the market while the guy was looking out.

"So you think that's the real reason? I get you are a teacher miss Kat."

"Not really. I'm just helping out to be sure everyone is doing alright. That's what a second leader in training dose.." she mutters showing a smile.

"Well, it's showing..I know if you had a boyfriend he would be happy for it.."

"Yeah...but I'm fine with this too.."

"Ummmm, you know..I thought you said you had your heart set on someone.."

"I did...but..his heart is already taken and I'm happy for them. I really am. I wish them the best of luck and hope they grow a big family together.."

"I guess the guy you liked is lucky. He must be feeling happy about that in his future huh? I just hope he will be happier now..." he said leaning back with eyes shut as Katherine thinks about it. She knew they can be friends for the time being and she's fine with that. She wanted Marcus to be happy with his future wife. However, he hears this to make him feel real bad now. How could this have happened? He didn't want this and it's going in the wrong direction.

His eyes notice the other male moving close to Kat that she looks over to him looking confused. "Well, you do have admirers miss Katherine. That tells you this isn't over. You still have a chance. You shouldn't let yourself be alone. Find someone that will love you just as he did."

"Heh, yeah you're right....*looks out shutting eyes feeling a small warm breeze* I hope I find him soon....if not that's still fine with me."

"That's true. Just be you, Miss Kat. That's all I can say." he said looking out still thinking but Kat agrees with him still looking forward that her eyes only remained closed after some time. This wasn't too bad and she was happy for it. Knowing the possible outcome later might be better for her or later on. She wanted to know so much and who would even be with her but would they accept her? No one knows her true nature.

Marcus saw them growing close that he closes his hands into a fist. Is he too late? Did he lose her forever? He saw them talking for a while longer then get up to head back to the village. Marcus didn't move or he couldn't feeling upset with himself that they notice him.

"Huh? Isn't that Marcus?"

"Yeah. What is he doing here?" she walks over with the other guy and looks at him. "Hi Marcus. What brings you to Meadow lake? Is something wrong?" she asked gently that he didn't look up.

"Sir?"

"Katherine..can we speak in private please?"

"Hmm? In private? Is something wrong?" she said confused seeing Marcus shaking his head. He just wanted to get her away from him so he can talk with her alone. That and stopping himself from yelling at this man.

"No. I Just...can we go somewhere to have a private conversation. Please???" he pleas with her that she and the other guy was confused then she lets out a sigh.

"I guess so. I'll talk to you later.." she said to the other that gives him a hug as he hugs her back. Marcus tense up seeing this but held his anger back. After the hug, he leaves both Katherine and Marcus alone.

"So what's the matter Marcus? did something happen today to get you like this? Are you sick? Or..is your girlfriend alright?" she asked to see him look down at the ground closing his hands into fists. The sound of that didn't go well when talking about another girl but her. She was his but he lied about having another girl with him for protection.

"Marcus...what is wrong?"

"Nothing is wrong. I Just.....who was that guy? Was he some student or something?"

"Umm, No? He's a villager that's been helping me during the last few days. Why?"

"I'm only asking because you and him are sure close......I was just wondering."

"Oh. Is it bothering you because your girlfriend isn't here? I'm sorry Marcus. It's just...he's always been there to help me out with things and I'm happy I have friends that do that. However, I don't get why you are asking about it." she wasn't sure what is happening or what got him so worked up.

"It's only because he seems to be flirting with you or something. That isn't right....He shouldn't be doing that.."

"Flirting with me? Marcus, you got it all wrong. He just-hold on; what made you think that?"

"It just seems like it to me. I don't want some random villager trying anything with you because what if they try to hurt you? They been in this village for a long time but I know others moved here years back right?" he looks to see her feeling worried about his behavior but was more nervous. "Is it true or not?"

"Yes, that's true but why is this a bother for you? I know you are stressed or tired right now Marcus but this shouldn't worry you this badly. Did you and your girlfriend have a fight or something? I can maybe talk to her and see what is wrong-"

"That won't do anything, Kat! That just makes things worse!"

"Whoa Marcus calm down..I don't get what you're getting so angry about. What is wrong?"

"NOTHING IS WRONG!"

"Something is wrong because your shouting at me!"

"I don't mean to shout at you, Kat. It's just I don't trust other guys trying to get close to you when they could be planning something! Don't you know it's dangerous to do that during times like this?! I don't need something else happening when it could be them, a dragon, or something ten times worse!" he was losing his temper but it wasn't towards her. Just himself. He wished to calm down but Katherine was looking more confused and grew upset.

"Okay, first off you need to calm down. This yelling and raising your tone with me is making me very uncomfortable. Second, why are you upset with me and them? You shouldn't be mad unless you're worried about me as your friend. You know this will upset your girlfriend if she comes to see you or speak with you. Maybe my father has something to help calm you down because you're getting angrier and angrier." she reaches to touch his shoulder but he pushes her back that startled her.

What was the matter with him?!

"Ow...What the hell is wrong with you!? I didn't do anything to you!!" she said getting up but holding her wrist as Marcus looks down feeling bad now that he looked away from her. Did he just push her?! Oh this is not going well. Not for him.

"Alright, start talking! What is the matter with you!? Why are you getting angry at me? I didn't do anything to you and now you get angry because I'm talking to other guys! Just what the hell is going through that head of yours!!"

"Nothing! I Just-"

"No more tall tales! Tell me what is wrong with you! NOW!" she demands.

"Tell me or else I'll never-"

"I lied! okay, I LIED DAMN IT!" the words came out from his throat like a bang that it scared the birds off into the sky. She looks confused but worried hearing the words, still holding her hurt wrist. Wait. He...

"You....lied? Lied about what?"

"I...Lied. I don't...I don't have a girlfriend. I lied about having one. Their is no girlfriend that's with me so it's just a made up lie." he didn't look at her as Kat heard all this but her eyes were widen in shock. Wait. So that means Marcus didn't have a girlfriend? He was faking it? All of it? She slowly looks down at the ground but Marcus didn't look at her either.

"Marcus, that's not nice to say. You're girlfriend won't like that."

"Katherine, I'm telling the truth this time. I don't have a girlfriend. She's just made up in my head. She's not real...just pretend." he explains that Katherine looks upset to close her hand into a fist.

"Marcus, this isn't funny....."

"I know..that's why I'm speaking the truth. I lied to you......I lied."

"Y..You....."

"I'm sorry I lied. I just..I wanted to protect you! I never meant to mess with your feelings like that, Katherine. I really do care for you and I never wanted to hurt you like this.."

"....................."

"Katherine?"

".....S..so everything..you told me...was a lie? You have no girlfriend...and you lied to me just to keep me safe?" she spoke in a hurt tone but Marcus bit his bottom lip. This was going too south for him. He was really ruining this and breaking her heart.

"..Y..Yes..and again, I'm so sorry! I never meant to-" he sees her look down but shook in place feeling sad and upset at the same time. How could he lie to her like this?! How! Marcus took a step to her but she was angry now.

"Were my feelings a joke to you? How could you lie to me.....You of all people Marcus.."

"Kat, I'm so so so sorry.."

"How are you sorry? You lied to me. LIED to me to mess with my feelings to say you have a girlfriend when you clearly don't. Is this some sick joke to you?!" she looks up to show her face streaked with tears running down. He didn't say anything seeing this but felt horrible now.

"How could you do this to me, Marcus! I actually really did have a close connection with you that we could grow close and you do this to me!? You're a real jerk for doing this and messing with my feelings this way!!"

He winces from her shout but held his hands up, seeing the pain in her eyes. How the tears will haunt him from how badly he hurt her. Marcus didn't want this lie to become this bad and it was just getting worse and worse for him. He really did it now. He really hurt Kat to make her this upset about it. "Yes Katherine, I know I did the horrible thing of lying to you but I did it because I care about you. You're something I've never experienced before because your unique. You're something so different that I've seen in my eyes. I mean that I really do care for you..I just..wanted to protect you."

"Lying to me isn't protecting me. That's telling me you don't want to be trusted anymore with lies! Dose this mean you were lying about being some savior for us? To just get fame and leave us to die?!"

"No, that's the real truth. The girlfriend was the lie Katherine..I'm honest." he takes a step forward but she steps back now crying with her head turned. He lied about this and she felt like she wasn't sure if he means it about liking her. She sniffs feeling tears running down her cheeks into her shirt.

"Katherine, I...."

"I trusted you Marcus..I really trusted you with everything I had in my heart.....how could you do this to me? Mess with my heart? My feelings?"

"I..."

"Please..just please leave me alone. *Hic* I can't believe you lied to me like this. I really thought you were not that kind of guy to lie to a woman like this when it came to her feelings. Just to mess with her feelings..guess I was wrong...you're just a jerk." she mutters that she walks over to him. He thought she was going to hit him but he didn't feel anything as she walks by him holding her broken sore wrist.

"Katherine wait! I can explain-"

"I said leave me AlONE! I don't ever want to talk to you again you liar!" she shouts to run back home crying as Marcus sees her running off.

"Kat! Katherine wait!!!!! Katherine please wait!" he rushes behind her to try and stop her  but ends up tripping on his feet and hits the dirt ground. He coughs seeing dust fly up but Kat was gone or heading back home. He lays there for a few minutes but looks down feeling more horrible now. It didn't go as her father thought it would. He really hurt her with this lie and she won't ever forgive him ever again.

"Oh Katherine..what have I done..."

He didn't know what to do now after Katherine ran home to the village. he knew her father would be worried or furious with him for breaking his daughter's heart like this. Betraying her with a lie that could have been avoided but it only became worse. Marcus just sighed covering his face feeling stupid for doing this to someone as precious as her. Later that afternoon, he was heading back into the village seeing others minding their own business but Lewis and Rosie looks seeing him but he didn't respond or notice them.

All he did was walk through the village heading home. They looked at one another and knew what happened. Kat was at her home but she refused to come out and talk with anyone. She just wanted to be alone in her bedroom hugging a pillow. Her sobs heard quietly in the room while she was curled up under a blanket her father made her. All this was painful to her and she didn't want this feeling to keep coming. She didn't know if she should trust Marcus again but the lie hurt her worse even when it was with her trying to show how she felt. Maybe he was lying to get some pity?

"................"

The night has finally came to the village and of the realm that Lewis left Rosie's home to his own. He opens the door seeing nothing on or anything made. He guessed it's because of what happened between Marcus and Katherine. He had a feeling she didn't take it well and it's getting back at Marcus for lying in the first place. He walks around but heads to Marcus own room to check up on him. He knocked but heard shuffling inside.

"I know your in there master and awake. Do you want to talk about it?"

"No...."

"*Sighs* Fair enough but you know you will be fine. She'll be fine because you both will calm down and move on from this."

"How do you even know Lewis. You never had this sort of problem before so why are you telling me this?"

"Just because it happens with everyone. Just get over it and she will too. For now, just...give each other space because you need it and so dose she." he grumbles then leaves for his own room while Marcus looks down at the bed gripping the pillow. He hated himself for this but he only covers his face feeling horrible.

Maybe space is needed for them, for him and her before seeing one another. She was beyond furious with Marcus for a simple lie. However, he was sad because this turned out this way. What will her father say? Will he hated him for breaking his daughter's heart like this? He said he wouldn't but wishes for them to work it out later down the road. For right now, keeping apart is best for them right now. With a heavy sigh, he lays in his bed to pull the covers over his head.

Marcus hopes this wouldn't be too long so he can do his best to apologize to Kat for this. Or at least make it up to her. For now, he had to wait. That wait turned out to be days, weeks, then up to four months. He was still doing his own thing but gotten used to the missions collecting and saving coins. He even got a couple that Lewis kept for himself as a present for Rosie. He gotten stronger thanks to the time away from Kat that he was able to do more things but felt as if something still was held back. He worked a long time to figure it out but nothing yet. Even Lewis gotten stronger so he's proud of him.

"See Lewis? Your not that useless as you think you were. Just needed the right push in the right direction for your power to show right. I guess it was due to not being what you think was right? Being a criminal?" she said looking at him that he blinks looking away from her. That was in the past true but Lewis hated thinking about it, knowing how terrible he was way back then. He sees her poking his cheek showing a giggle.

"Alright, alright! I get it Rosie. You don't have to do that...either way, you make a point." he grumbles looking down at her as Lewis hands out a bottle to her since he's helping with potions today. He even brought Marcus to get him out of the house. He only leaves for missions and nothing else. Lewis had to do most of the shopping for food or materials. In fact, he was sitting near the window looking out while thinking to himself.

Even if I'm right about it and you should start listening to me more?" she jokes to Lewis that grumbles again under this that she started laughing thinking he was pretty funny for himself. However Lewis and her grew closer thanks to hanging out and knowing one another. Marcus was happy for them but looks down again thinking about Kat again. Is she even doing alright or was distancing herself from others too? Both Lewis and Rosie noticed then looks to one another in worry.

"Marcus...you still doing okay?" she asked him in a gentle tone hoping her friend is okay but Marcus only nods not responding. He still felt upset about this but Rosie shook her head.

"Seems that's wrong to speak bout right now, love. I think we still need to get hm out of that stupid shell and help him feel better."

"You know that won't work because he feels upset about what happened months back. He still won't forgive himself for lying to her. I don't even know what she's been doing to keep herself from snapping at him like last  time." she mutters with arms crossed since Lewis explained everything to her when Marcus told him first.

"Even so, that's something he'll have to work on himself if he speaks with her again."

"Yeah, I guess you're right Lewis..Only time will tell how it goes between them." she said that Lewis sees Marcus covering his face with both hands again.

"That..is no help for me you two. I Just want to fix everything but instead of ruined it. She hates me forever now..I can never get Kat to forgive me..never." Marcus covers his face still feeling hate and guilt. Breaking her heart and messing with her emotions was something he never would do. This was just all wrong.

"Calm down, Marcus. I'm sure in due time you guys will talk again. Just give it time alright?"

"And if not?"

"..................."

"You'll have to let her go and see she will never forgive you." Lewis said.

"....................."

"What? I'm just being honest. You did break that woman's heart and trust so how are you sure she'll trust you ever again? I figure women have their buttons pushed but pressing the wrong ones can do that master." he crossed his arms but Rosie shook her head knowing that was a bit much. However, she looks out the window to spot Katherine walking through the village. She was holding some things in her arms and a travel bag?

Being confused, she hurries out to check. Marcus and Lewis saw but wonders why she left. She catches up to Katherine and looks to her. "Kat? What's going on girl? You okay?" she asked seeing her stop and turn to see her.

"Oh, hey Rosie. No, nothing's wrong. Just heading out for some mission. I need to deliver something to the village south from us."

"South? You mean the small weapon village that sends goods through other locations? But isn't that a more dangerous road to take?" she asked confused and worried.

"It is but don't worry I'm going to be careful during my travels. You shouldn't worry and my father knows about it."

"Either way; you should still be safe during your travels Katherine. I just hope you will contact us as soon as you get there will you?" she asked seeing Katherine nod showing a little smile. She will be sure to do just that when getting there. She heard footsteps seeing Lewis and....Marcus. Her eyes darken seeing Marcus as he tenses up from the cold glare she gave him.

"So you are heading out to another village I take it? Do you have anyone else going with you?" Lewis asked seeing her shaking her head no.

"I'm alright taking care of myself during travels. Even with dragons going all around the realm, I can get there pretty safe.....so it's no big deal." she said to Lewis not seeing Marcus or pretends he's not there. She seems to still be pretty heated with him right now so it's not a real good moment for either one of them.

"I get ya, I get ya....well, we won't keep you Kat. Just be sure to be careful..."

"Thanks you two. I'll be sure to do that."

"Alright then, Kat. Just be sure to stay safe out there during your travels." Rosie said.

"Yeah, see you when you get back." Lewis nods with his arms crossed over his chest. Katherine smiled at them but gives a nod.

"No worries. I'll be sure to do just that. No worries.." she smiles to them then adjusted the bag on her shoulder to turn and begins to leave. Rosie and Lewis looks at her leave but Marcus looks at her feeling upset. She completely ignored him like he was not there. This was really troubling for him that he calls out to her in hopes she'll listen to him. She heard him but keeps walking.

"Katherine..."

"Give it time, Marcus. She'll pull through...that's what I'm hoping for though.."

"That depends because she ignored me like I wasn't there. I never expected her to be this heated with me. I told her I didn't mean to to do this but she still hates me even now. I really messed up for us and now she will never talk to me ever again.."

"......................"

"Because it feels like not she hates me forever. She won't look at me, she pretends I'm not even here with you and Lewis. You saw she ignored me even calling out to her she didn't stop to look back." he grumbles feeling angry with himself that it leaves him feeling more sad. She hated him and he wanted to make things right between them. Lewis and Rosie looks at one another then back to him, seeing him feeling annoyed about all this. How can he fix this and he didn't know how long she will be gone?

"That..I don't know. Usually the mission she would do takes about three days to a week. Though, the traveling from here to the other village takes her about six days. So it takes the same days or less depending if she finds something to help speed her travels."

"Either way, I'm going to follow her just to be safe. You never know because of what's out there. I need to see for myself...but keeping a eye out for her in case of danger."

"Good luck with that, Master Marcus.."

"......*Sighs*....................."

Maybe he could follow her just in case but he'll have to stay hidden so she wouldn't see him. He tells the other two about it but it left Rosie unsure and Lewis not really bothered by it. This was his choice to think about. If he did want to follow Kat then that's on him. He just shook his head to look at them then thinks about it a little more. Maybe he can make things work but needed to be sure she was really going to be safe.

Marcus made his choice of following after Katherine just to be sure but stay out of sight. This way, he can keep a close eye on her just far away. If any danger happens he will help only if needed be. Rosie shook her head seeing that but sees Marcus go to follow Kat. He will stay out of sight while she travels while Lewis grow bored knowing it can work or not. That's up to him.

"Are you really sure doing this is a good idea? I know you want to help her with everything you got but how is this helping you? You know this will either upset her worse or hate you. Giving her space will help her a lot more than you think Master." Lewis explains to him as Marcus had some bags and gear ready to follow after Katherine.

"I know that but I just can't let her go by herself. I want to be sure she is alright during this travel. You can't blame me for wishing for Kat's safety."

"Or having her hate you even worse."

"And you are accusing me for that? at this point Marcus didn't care about that. He wanted to be sure she was safe for now. Everything for herself is better and her being alright during this. Can't blame him for that now can you? They just kept talking more and more before looking at Rosie that was drinking some hot tea.

"Hey, how about this? Just do what you think is right. I know Kat is still angry with you Marcus but right now doing this is risking it. I know that most of all this is due to that lie you told her. Maybe in due time she will open up to you again. Katherine is a sweet person Marcus but right now you will just have to give her time till she's ready to talk to you again." she mutters looking down. "For now, you are risking this but if you wish..do what you want."

"I figure you would say that. I'll see you guys in a few days." he waves to them and heads off behind her from a distance. Rosie and Lewis looks at him leave but only hopes for the best. That or her not killing Marcus for following her.

For a while, Marcus kept walking down the dirt pathway seeing the far away hills of this realm. Most of everything wasn't too bad and it seems to be healing after the female dragons range. He figures other villages were doing alright or fighting off their enemies from time to time. He keeps walking down the path that he looks ahead seeing a few places or towns far away but noticed Katherine walking down the dirt pathway. She was checking on some compass that her father gave her to check the same path she always takes from before.

She lets out a breath and turns to the left heading to the village that was in the direction. It would be some time but she's got enough materials and items for that time. He stops at the same location and follows after her slowly. Marcus wanted to keep an eye on her just in case. He travels for hours now but made sure to keep his distance.

He passes the smaller lakes on either side, seeing the trees healing themselves due to nature. He wonders if things were just healing over time for the realm. Marcus knew that but he wonders if things or others were using something to help with that. He shook his head and keeps going to follow Katherine. She was already walking through the forest but kept looking ahead after some time.

Marcus knew if she saw him she'll just become more angry with him. That or just wanting to beat and shout at him for following her. It was not fair that this is happening but he wonders if he deserves it because of it. He broke her heart. He lied to her. He looks up seeing the smaller homes near the lakes but Marcus guesses it's others trying to live their lives as well.

"Seems the village is further than I thought. I just hope Kat will be able to make this journey alone. Well, I know she can but still.."" he spoke to himself from thinking about it to have him really wonder what he could do. If Kat saw him she would indeed yell at him. He will just keep following her but behind so she didn't know. The travel took longer and longer till she saw it was getting late. Looking tired now, she stops to set up camp somewhere to rest for the night. Marcus took shelter near some tree but not too close as she was already setting a fire up with a small tent and a bed.

Kat was eating some food she packed up for herself for the journey but sits by the warm fire while looking sleepy. She felt relaxed now without her body stressing out from before. Her eyes did look angry as she stares into the fire towards Marcus for lying to her. Even her father was telling her that she should forgive him. He just sits in the tree watching her think about all this before he saw her finishing up the food. Marcus yawns quietly from the tired walking before looking down to get some sleep again.

He saw her getting more tired to rest in her small bed and yawns. She felt tired to shut her eyes and try to sleep. He watches her sleeping or trying to without bothering her anymore. He leaves her alone after some time while shutting his own eyes to sleep too.

Both Marcus and Katherine sleeps through the night that they were resting in different locations. She was fine either way but Marcus was worried about her more. He was feeling at ease in some way but still worried about her. Even if she hates him for lying, Marcus wanted to help her either way. They slept through the night as they slowly sleep through the night till morning. Marcus was the first to wake up but she was still sleeping for a while longer before she woke up too.

Already packing up her things, Katherine heads off once more to the village.