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.

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.

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.."

"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.

"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?"

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..."

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.

"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.

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

"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."

"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.."

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

"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.

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.

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.