Warpped in Time

Beginnings

I don’t remember much of myself nor the life I lived. Who am I really? What kind of life did I lead? Where am I from....hell when am I from? All I remember is my name well at least my first name. It’s Rosalie but the only other thing I can remember is my first time and no I don’t mean anything bad nor inappropriate by that. I mean the first time I jumped through time but I tend to say warped or jumped instead.

Granted I don’t remember what I was doing before I warped but everything afterwards I have been able to remember. My screams fill the surrounding air as a high pitched ringing drowned out any other sounds. The pain cocooning my body intensifies drastically by the second. I fall to my knees embracing myself leaning forward with tears falling from my face. My eyes scrunch up from the blinding off blueish tile forming multiple types of shapes flashing past me reminding me of a computer's mother board as though forming a technologically futuristic corridor. I shut my eyes tight unable to bare the nauseating feeling from seeing the light flashing past me. In seconds I am surrounded by what appears to be a forest untouched by man.

Around me is a circle of burnt grass that fades the further away it gets from me. The sound of horses catches my attention and i quickly hide behind a tree. Not far from me is a worn out path where four mounted horses stop and one of the armored men dismount. Another armored man dismounts his horse walking up to the other speaking "Lord Leion do you think it wise to stop here?" The man addressed turns to the man who spoke "No but I thought I heard a maiden screaming." Another man approaches the two still mounted "Lord Leion we should hurry back to the castle before dawn its not safe past dark sir." Lord Leion was wearing armor fit for a royal engraved on the chest plate was a lion reared on one side and a unicorn on the other with a shield in the middle sectioned in four small squares.

The top right and bottom left shown squares are filled green with three lions on all fours. The top left square shows a lion reared on its hind legs, and the bottom right square shows a harp both squares filled badge. On top of the shield lays a crown. Lord Leion also has a red cape clasped by a lose chain and two pins engraved with the same crest. The lord turns to his stead "Lets go." The other man follows his lead mounting his stead. Before they leave the lord speaks loudly "If there truly is a maiden I heard know that there is sanctuary not far from here if you seek a place to rest just ask for the lord." With that they trekked on.

I quietly followed them hidden by the trees for an hour when they dismount to do their business. I turn away to avoid seeing anything I didn't wish to see only to be surprised by the Lord "So are you just going to follow us the whole way without introducing yourself or are you going to tell me where you are form?" I jump with a squeal spinning to face the handsome young man. He inspects my clothes closely with curiosity "What kind of garments are those?" I look down to see me wearing a plan t-shirt, blue jeans, and converses answering his question "Um.....well their clothes." He steps closer smiling "I see that M'lady I meant what kind for I've never seen any like yours." Next thing I know I'm surrounded by the other three men. One of the other men spoke "So I guess you did hear someone."

I turn my head to see myself barricaded. I become skirmish by the second wanting noting more than to be free. Lord Leion spoke agitated "Obviously or I never would have mentioned it. " The man bowed his head "My apologies Lord Leion." The lord waved the other mans antics away "Just help the lady to the castle ok Sir Eric." Eric bows once more "Yes sir." He then faces me bowing his to me gesturing to the horses "If you will M'lady."

I stare at the men skeptically considering the Lord's offer. The Lord speaks again "There is nothing to fear from us madam." I narrow my eyes at the man 'And how can I be sure your speaking the truth?" The lord steps up to me "You have a point so tell me would it help if you held a blade to ensure your safety even just a little?" My response has the lord smiling broadly "Maybe even persuade me to visit your home for the night my lord." The lord stretches his bent arm out for me to take. I loop my left arm with his resting my hand on his fore arm.

He leads me to his horse where a shield hangs on one side and a belt strapped to the saddle holds a sheathed dagger. Leion then unsheathes the dagger turning to hand it to me hilt first. I take the dagger gripping it tightly as though my life depends on it because in all honesty it really dose. Leion holds his hand out to me and I hesitantly take it with a racing heart. Leion helps me mount his horse "Don't think i'll share the saddle with any man lord leion." Leion bellows a deafening laugh that echos throughout the forest "I wouldn't have it any other way M'lady." I turn my face blushing ever so slightly as I take the reigns placing my feet in the rests.

Eric walks up to the lord "What about you Sir?" Leion places a hand on the mans shoulder "I'll walk beside the lady while you three guard us, ok?" All three men speak at once "Yes Sir." The three men accompanying the lord mount their horses with two riding behind us and one in front as the lord and I are placed in the middle. I look to the lord walking beside me "So Lord Leion please tell me about yourself." The Lord looks up to me "Only if you'll tell me about yourself my fare maiden." I huff from the Lords cheesy retort "Fine."

Leion shakes his head as we venture forward and I can't help but remark "What?" I haven't crossed paths with a woman as unique as you that all." I raise a brow "Uhhuh I that so?" He nods his head "It is so please indulge me in why such a gorgeous young woman as yourself is out here traveling by herself in such a mysterious outfit." I sigh "Well I'm honestly not sure if I can answer that fully myself." He considers my words for a moment "Dose that mean you don't remember how you came to be here?" I nod "Yeah something like that." I gasp as he takes my free hand in his "Everything will be alright."

His hold on my hand having me turn my head towards him "What is it Lord Leion?" He raises his free hand scratching the back of his head "Well I just realized this whole time I've known you I haven't heard your name once....Would you by chance remember it?" My eyes go wide realizing the same thing "Oh dear please forgive me my Lord I believe that my name may actually be the only thing I remember at the moment." His smile stretches when the others chime in "So what is it?" I blush from the sudden attention "It's Eliza Grace." The men cheers "Lady Eliza we shall protect you with our lives!" We reach the end of the path where a clearing appears.

The brightness from the dawning sun leaves me in awe gaping my mouth at the sight before me. In the clearing stood a large castle surrounded by farm lands with people gathering vegetables while others cut trees to gather wood. As we stepped out into the clearing the rugged path changes into a stone road leading to the castle entrance where two guards were stationed on the ground than two on a walk way on the wall between two towers where another two guards were stationed all armed prepared for battle. People paused from their duties to bow in our direction as we passed by. I spoke without thinking and I swear one of these days it's going to be the death of me "Well your liked more than most nobles thats for certain." My hands shoot to my mouth covering it afraid of Leion's reaction to my snide comment only to be surprised in the end. Leion laughs "I guess thats a good thing when most are corrupt."

We pass the guards entering the court yard where the stables are. Small homes are lined further past the stables where commoners roam. A minute latter we pass a pub across than a blacksmith's home followed by several other marketing owners businesses along with their homes. Past that laid an open court yard with a fountain with flowers lining the walls. Just Before that there stood a average sized building topped with a large cross which had its own small garden of flowers lining its entrance. It even looked like there were several sections for commoners to live that surrounded the largest building that stood dead in the middle. My jaw drops staring deadpanned at the building.

Leion chuckles asking amused "What's wrong?" I turn my head "Are you sure your a Lord and not a Prince?" He c***s a brow "What gives you the idea other wise?" I copy Leion c*****g a brow retorting "What makes you think I'm weak M'lord?" Leion nods "Well you got me there M'lady but to answer your question I just so happen to be related to the King granted its pretty distant nonetheless still related though." I look at this man with a new found appreciation for him and his love for his people cause one thing was for sure that it showed through his kingdom along with his peoples attitude. Leion helped me dismount leading me to the front door where a woman stood.

Before I get the chance to ask if I should worry about a jealous lover the young woman wearing a fancy gown stomps down the steps to meet us. Leion's comment clues me in "You've got to be kidding." SLAP! My head turns from the impact with a stinging cheek. I gently touch my red cheek looking at the woman memorizing her features. She had long brown hair that was braided and pined in a style with pearls dangling from her ears and neck. I turn to Leion "How important is she?"

He shrugs answering casually "She's not from a noble family if that's what your asking." I smirk deviously turning back to her glaring daggers stepping up to her threateningly as I spoke lowly "I'm going to give you a welcoming from where I'm from." With each step I made she made one backing up til I lunged at her with my right hand balled up striking her straight on the jaw causing her to fall on the ground unconscious. I turn facing Leion and his guards slack jawed staring at me. My question breaks their trance "What?" Leion answers first "Oh nothing just not accustomed to women fighting thats all." What was I suppose to do let her slap me without retaliation when I didn't even deserve to be stuck to begin with."

Eric chimes in this time "Sir if you don't merry her I will for she is definitely after my heart." I couldn't help but smile. Leion turns to face his men "Yes well if you will Eric have Veronica taken to the healer."