This story picks up where "Escorting the White Knight" by Silver Blade left off, posted previously in the Corner Pub. ~W.K.
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Blackthorne and I had shared our past,
Both road weary, reached the cave at last,
The predawn light cast murky gray,
A torch was needed to find our way.

Behind us we heard a rushing stead,
Drew our swords, in case of need,
Silver Blade raced up in a hurried rush,
His one word warning, "Ambush"!

We spun around in time to see,
Six attackers, two groups of three,
With Silver Blade we assumed a triangle formation,
Covering each others backs for the altercation.

The first group approached wielding blade,
Bold they were, too eager, they did fade,
We cut them down, our experience prevailed,
Regrouped as the second flank then assailed.

More seasoned warriors were these,
Thrust and parried with swift ease,
Valiant did we fight this raging hoard,
'Till my opponent at last, tasted my sword.

I then turned back to aid my brother,
Twas then I became aware of another,
No warrior, but a figure in the flickering light,
A woman's voice called out, apparent fright!

Save me brave knight from this savage band,
Was brought here at night by brutal hand,
I am a Lady of my Majesties Court,
Was summoned away by a false report.

Silver Blade and Blackthorne had defeated their foes,
But not without receiving some wounding sword blows,
Silver Blade told me to get the Lady away,
While he tended to wounds, with my brother would stay.

I must get thee to safety, stay by my side,
To make sure the paths clear, before we do ride,
She seemed a bit shaken but followed my lead,
As we made our way back to my faithful stead.


The path was all clear as we hit the trail,
Her safety, my mission, I dare not fail,
I told her my name and she did slowly reply,
While examining my face, said "I am Lady Skye".

(Having heard that name first, just hours before,
Could this be my brothers lost love, I must hear more)
M'Lady Skye, I said, what a beautiful name,
Pray tell me about from whence thou came.

Pardon me, Lady Skye my stealth,
I've yet to introduce myself.
I'm sir Dennis, the White Knight,
Pleased to rescue thee from thy plight!

The enemies of  our kingdom doth rail,
Assaults on our sovereignty they do assail,
The barbarian thrust we must quell,
Save our kingdom from their hell!

Is Skye thy family name?
Have ye many sisters with the same?
I ask 'cause I've recently heard,
Thy surname mentioned in a word.

I understand thy loss in love,
Relief falls short, to rise above,
The constant grief, shattered dreams,
In the night the muffled screams.

Your love you mentioned, would I know?
For I know many friend and foe,
Some have fallen in summers day,
'Fore the hair doth fade to gray.

Thy sleep walking, danger so,
Can'st secure thy slumbered soul,
Perhaps Meryln can potion make,
To assure M'Lady a safe wake!  

~at White Knights Castle~

M'Lady Skye, here wilt we rest,
Before thy delusions grow,
Perhaps before thus yet long,
Again your true love you'll know.

Lady Skye, I barely know thee,
Yet thy advances be quite bold,
I am NOT thy true lost love,
Knight Blackthorne, as thou hast told.

Ahh, She's passed out in myne arms,
Must let her sleep til come morn,
Merlynn must the potion make,
'Fore she walks in her sleep forlorn.

In this myne Guest chamber,
As Merlynn hath advised,
She should be safe o'ernight,
No hazards have I spied.

Myne Master chamber, right next door,
I shall sleep light this night,
Lest she wander into danger,
Before the sun riseth bright.

Merlynn, pray thee, don't tarry,
Thy assistance promptly provide,
That this Ladies' amorous attention,
Thou might properly guide!

~White Knight ponders Merlynns message alone~

How can I thus heed to Merlynns advise,
My love is pledged to Esmeralda myne mate,
Dare I betray myne vow of fidelity,
To safe this damsel from cruel fate?

Wisdom from the earths four corners,
Bring answers to myne dilemma sore,
Myne soul aches for Esmeralds’ charms,
Yet Lady Skye needs myne favors more.

Myne vows as a Knight rush back to me,
I’ve sworn to help the fragile and weak,
Safe from harm, myne Knights duty,
Vows must be honored, solemn speak.

Esmeralda, myne love, please forgive,
Myne passion is reserved for Thee,
Duty calls to help this maiden,
Myne Knight vows tie myne hands thou see.

~White Knight entering into Lady Skyes chamber~

Lady Skye, Lady Skye,
The dagger severed not myne life,
Thy beloved hast this attack survived,
Let me behold myne once betrothed wife.