The Former Days

Chapter 6 - Where to go from here

“I know something about the mission of yours.” Richard explained to me that the person I was looking for was actually a whole group of people that have been terrorizing people for multiple years. But, now they have committed treason, so it’s a little more serious.

Now this is a lot bigger than I thought it would be, but I have to go to Anglet, because I know at least one person in the group is there. After thinking about this new information, I told Richard thanks and that he should get back, and I should go to Gordes. Traveling to Gordes could take several days on horseback. Now I am at a crossroads, I don’t know where to go.

I suddenly realized that I was still standing in the middle of the street, in the rain. I ran back to the inn, saying goodbye to Richard. When I got back to the inn, the lights were off I guess everyone already went to sleep. I was drenched in rain and it was very late, so I could only imagine that I looked like an axe wielding murderer.

I decided to call into the present, it has been several weeks since last time I did. This also is also kind of an emergency. I ran up to my room before, I don’t want anyone to know that I am from the future, about 1,000 years in the future. “Hello Dr. C?”

“Oh, Nora! I haven’t heard from you in a while. But, that’s good I guess, no emergencies, Yay!” She answered right away.

“Well until now. It’s more than one person, it’s a whole group.”

“Do you need any help, we could send backup”

“No, I got it handled. Just wanted to tell you; give you an update” I have control of the situation, and I don’t need any help! Sorry, I get sore sometimes when people underestimate me. When I was in police school I was the youngest person there, so I have gotten used to it.

I have decided where to go, Gordes, even though it is going to take longer than going to Anglet, I trust Richard more than some random person in a tavern. I didn’t explain what a tavern is, did I. I would think that most people would know what a tavern is, but still, it’s like a bar.

Anyways, I left the inn the next day. I said goodbye to Marisol (the owner of the inn) and her 10 children. I have earned some more money since I first left for Bordeaux, by brewing some beer at the tavern. I got a carriage and started my expedition.

After one day of carriage riding I once again checked into an inn. I have found that inns are very helpful. That night I contacted the present and they researched the geography of Gordes, I need to know the lay of the land.

The next morning, I got back on my carriage, and continued my journey. Traveling to Gordes is going to take several days, so it might take a little while. Maybe I made a mistake picking Gordes... no! You know what I need to stop second guessing myself, I need to lead with confidence.

Three days later I arrived at Gordes. Instead of going to another inn, I have asked someone if I could live on their farm, and in return I would help them out in farm work. Her name is Estrilda.

The first day I was there I helped Estrilda deliver a foal, which is a baby horse. It was a boy, and Estrilda (Elda) gave me the opportunity to name the foal. I named him Baldric, which is a strange name in my opinion, but I am trying to fit in so I will deal with it. I am getting a lot better at that too, I have got a pretty thick french accent now, and I have normal medieval looking clothes.

I have been thinking more and more about the fact that I am in the past! I mean I know I am in the past, but I just now am soaking it in, I am in the past! I have been in the past for around a month now, and I am really getting used to this kind of life.

Gordes is one the smallest towns in Aquitaine, France. So, it should be easier to find the group that started the rumors. I am a pretty good detective, if I don’t say myself. So, I think I have pretty good odds to finding out who, and where the group is.

Suddenly there was a knock on my door. I opened the door and saw a very short woman and a very tall man. “Nice to meet you, we are Gisela and Gladwin and you are Nora, correct?” the women said.

“Yes that is correct,” I replied.

“Well, we want to help you catch the group who spread the lies about the king and queen” The man voiced