Both Anakin and Vanessa were sitting in the garden, by a small pond that Lady Melrey had made a couple of years ago.
Good afternoon, Anakin and Vanessa. I just stopped by your hut and found it empty. Then, I remembered that you and Vanessa liked to come here, before lunch every day.That is, when the weather is nice. Lord Melrey came up to the couple that was sitting on the bench, under the cherry tree.
Good afternoon, Master. I thought it would be a good idea to bring Anakin out here, before the storm hits us soon. Vanessa stood up and bowed her head, as Lord Melrey came up to them.
Good afternoon, Lord Melrey. It is very beautiful out here. Even if there are very dark clouds that are forming over the mountain ranges. Anakin tried to stand up, but there was a small pain in his leg, so all he could do was just bow his head.
Please Anakin, call me, Phyllyp. Yes, it is beautiful here. Oh, there is a reason why I came looking for you. That was to ask you, if you would like to go hunting with me and six other men? If you are up to it. Lord Phyllyp noticed that Anakin was still in a little bit of pain, and gave him a smile, to let the young man know it was ok, if he did not stand up.
I would love to go hunting with you and your men. When are we going? Ok. I will remember to call you by your name. Anakin did stand up, so that way, he could shake the older mans hand.
That is very good. We will leave shortly before dawn tomorrow. Vanessa, please make sure that Anakin is up and ready by then. I will make sure that we have an extra tent and cot for you too. Lord Phyllyp nodded to Anakin.
Yes, Sir. I will make sure that he is ready. After you guys leave, I will go and see what Mrs. Heydi wants me to do, while you guys are out hunting. Vanessa nodded at what her Master wanted her to do tomorrow morning.
I give you permission to take the whole time off and relax, while we are gone. You have done a great job with our guest here. We should be gone for four days. Lord Phyllyp smiled, at the young girl and glad to give her the well deserved time off.
Thank you so very much, My Lord. I do wish you and the men great hunting. Vanessa smiled, as she knew that this was a huge treat for her.
Ok. I will let you both get ready for lunch. Rest up some and I will see you tomorrow, before dawn then. Lord Phyllyp nodded to the couple, just as the lunch horn sounded, as to let the whole village know that the food was ready.
Lord Phyllyp left the two people and headed for his hut. He was going to have lunch with Lady Regina, before laying down and rested for the afternoon.
Ok, let me get you back to the hut. I will get your lunch for you or do you want to eat in the dining hall, with the rest of the village? Vanessa came to Anakins side and put her right arm behind him, as to hold him steady, as he was trying to move his right leg.
I would like to have lunch in the dining hall. Right now, I think it would be better if I eat in the hut, so that way, I can lay down after lunch and rest up some. Anakin smiled down at Vanessa, as he put his arm around her and they began to slowly walk back to their hut.
Four days later, Vanessa was out in the field, giving water out to the field hands, who were working in the very light rain that had started to fall. She was just pulling out the ladle from the water to give it to the young girl, when the sound of the hunting partys horns were blowing, just before the hunters were coming out of the forest.
I have to go, Malaya. Can you finish up with the water? Vanessa handed the ladle to the girl, as she saw Lord Phyllyps white gelding leading the hunters.