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RESCUE!

Arthur stood at the edge of the tree line, eyes fixed on the mountain that Merlin's white dragon had led them to. Behind him were the sounds of soft shuffles and whispers, the entire might of Camelot waiting under the cover of the woods for their scouts to return. Arthur tried not to fidget restlessly himself.

Finally there was a low imitation of a bird call, and everyone straightened at attention as two hooded figures made their way toward the concealed army. Gwaine and Elyan immediately pushed their hoods back once they were under the safety of the eaves.

"There is, in fact, an underground fortress and fight ring in there," Gwaine reported as Merlin helped him back into his armor. "And it isn't voluntary."

"Did you see Lancelot?" Arthur asked.

Gwaine shook his head grimly.

"That doesn't mean he's not there," Elyan put in, slipping on the last piece of his knight's uniform. "We saw three fights, each with different participants. Who knows how many slave fighters they've got holed up in there."

"The Vilia are certain he's one of them," Merlin spoke up.

Songs of An Outlander Chapter 4 Rescue!

Claire falls to her knees in the tiny cell. What now? Her son, her precious Fergus needs her. Jamie, Jamie will see to him but.. and there is Jamie himself. No! She must get out of here. She stands and begins to pound on the wall.

“Lass?,” it is Murtagh in the next cell.

“Murtagh! Thank God. We have to get out of here!”

“Aye lass. We will. I swear an oath to Jamie to see your safe. I wilna be breaking it.”

A few hours later, Sir Graham came by. They both called out to him. “ Healer Beauchamp~ what are you doing there?”

“Lt. Randall. He placed us in here. He doesn’t believe what I told him about my past. But I am no danger. He wishes to integrate me! I must get back to my infant son. Please!”

He only hesitates a second. “Lt. Grey? His leg will be alright?”

“Yes. He will heal fine. Please!”

He knows what the Lt. integrations consist of. No way will he allow this lady who just came to help to go through it. He unlocks the doors. “Haste you away. Ride like your life depends on it. For it does.” She takes time to give the courageous man a quick hug and then they are off.

They do ride like the wind, only stopping when they must, to relief themselves and let the horses have a breath. The two day ride is done in one. She falls into Murtagh’s arms as he helps her off the horse. He carries her to her chamber and goes to find Jamie and Himself.

“Where is the lad?” he asks through gasps after he finds his Godson.

“With Herself. What has happened? Is Claire alright?”

“To Himself. I've only the strength to say this once.”

“So, she healed the lads leg and his lover, Lt. Randall returns thanks by having us locked up! Sir Graham let us free but, she nor the lad can stay in Scotland. I've a feeling Lt. Randall doesn't enjoy being bested.”

“I agree with that.” Jamie recalls his own run-in with the bloody bastard. If it wasn’t for the tenants, he would have been under his hands too. To think of Claire. His hands tighten in his lap.

“We must see the lass and wee lad safe.” Column agrees.

“Aye. What about Paris? My da is there with cousin Jarrod. They would see her safe.”

“Not a bad idea. I will dispatch a letter immediately. Jamie, see to her safety. She is not to leave the walls of the Castle. Be her shadow.”

That is easily done. He gathers up Fergus, changes his clod, feeds him and goes to the surgery. He finds Claire still asleep. He sits beside her and tells Fergus the story of the water horse. Claire wakes in the middle of it to Fergus' laugh.

“Fergus?” she sleepily says. Her eyes open to the welcome sight of Jamie holding Fergus. “Oh my love. Mum thought she may never see you again.”

“Aye Murtagh told Column and I.”

“Did you miss me?” She is speaking to Fergus but Jamie answers for them both.

“Aye we did. The lad missed your singing.”

“Did he? Well come her my darling. Let's see what we can do about that.” Fergus climbs eagerly into his mam's arms. “Let’s see. 'Someday my prince will come. What a thrilling day that will be. When the prince of my heart comes to me.” She sings until he is asleep.

“I missed your singing too.” He confesses. “I tried to sing to the lad but, twasn't the same.” She smiles and his heart gives a lurch.

“Thank you for seeing to him.” He debates telling her about Leery but decides to wait. She doesn’t need that stress now and the lad is safe, sleeping on her chest.

“My pleasure. Column asks that you dinna leave the castle. We are working on a way to keep you safe. I am to be your shadow.”

“Good. I will stay put.”

“Very good. You need to go to go back to sleep. You need more rest. I will be in the surgery.”

“No. How are you to be a shadow in the next room. Besides I missed you too.”

“Christ Claire, your reputation.”

“You are following Column’s order.” She urges him down by her. He slips in beside her. She lays on his chest with the lad on their chests. She slips to sleep. He prays over them both.

“God, protect my dove and her child. Keep them safe this night and every night.” He prays in Gaelic before slipping to sleep himself.

Over the next few days, she confines herself to the surgery and the Great Hall. Jamie stays close to her and learns more then he every wished to know about her healing gift.

Finally Column calls them to his chamber. “I received a letter from Brian and Jarrod. They have invited you Miss Beauchamp and wee Fergus to come visit them in Paris. To stay as long as needed until it is safe to return. Jamie will accompany you and will stay to look after you and help his da. It is excellent timing. As I have also received a letter from the Fort asking for Mistress Beauchamp to be returned. She will instead be heading to Paris. If that suits, mistress?”

“Perfectly. Thank you.”

“We will miss your healing touch but will not see you in the hands of men,” he stops to spit on the floor,” such as those. When they show up, I will see to them. Make yourselves ready. You will leave for the ship in the morning.”

She does gathering up the little her and Fergus own. She tells the lad that they are going on a big boat to another country.

“But don't worry, Jamie is coming with us.”

Paw Patrol: Ready, Race, Rescue!

It’s the ADVENTURE BAY 500! The pups have built an awesome race track and are ready to be the pit crew for their race hero, THE WHOOSH! But when the legendary racer is unable to drive in the CHAMPIONSHIP RACE, he calls on his biggest fan-pup MARSHALL to take the wheel and race in his place! Marshall has to overcome his lack of confidence and his dastardly competition, THE CHEETAH, to fulfill his…