Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:37:01 +0100 (BST)
From: blackscar01 <blackscar01@btinternet.com>
Subject: Operation Pied Piper - Part 95d

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                         ********************

`Well boy's what a great story, the Handsome Prince marries his
Princes...s'

Realising what he had just said, he spun to look at me; shook his head and
hurriedly left the hall with his head down. I leapt up to take his place.
Trying to get back everyone's attention and talk above the murmuring in the
room.

I turned to Niki

`I hope you enjoyed it too?

He nodded enthusiastically

`Thank goodness, you didn't have a flying carpet, goodness knows where the
two of you would have ended up'

                         *******************


Operation Pied Piper – Part 95d


Archie continues the story


I dismissed the school and rushed to the Office; Athol wasn't there; where
the fuck was he? My mind was racing, I ran out of the office straight into
McPhee

`Have you seen Athol?

`No, not since he left the film, is everything okay?

`I don't know, I hope so'

McPhee's jaw hit the floor

`What?

`Chris, I can't say, but please, start searching the Castle for him'

`Certainly, I will get Davy and Fort's'

`Err, no, not them, but all the other Prefects, hurry'

McPhee, gave me a funny look. I just shook my head

`McPhee, go now please'

I ran down the stairs out into the Castle forecourt, Gary was coming
towards me with the Rottweiler Bruno

`Gary, have you seen Athol?

Gary looked back towards the stables

`He rode off on "Thunder" about ten minutes ago, I offered to go with him,
but he didn't answer, is everything okay?

I took off at a run towards the stables, calling back over my shoulder

`Get the dog back to his kennel and join me, quickly'

Gary hesitated

`Are you serious?

`Yes I am fucking serious, hurry'

Gary broke into a run, back towards the walled garden. Gary was right
Thunder's stall was empty; Christ, Athol, didn't really like riding and
wasn't what you would call a proficient horse man and it was getting
dark. I had Lightening and Pegasus saddled up when Gary came panting back
into the stable yard.

`Quick, mount up, which way did you see him go?

Gary leapt on to Pegasus

`Well down the drive'

I knew that wasn't any real help

`Archie, what's going on? Is his Lordship, Athol in danger?

`It is a long story, but I am worried Athol maybe going to hurt himself'

`What?

`Come on, we might not have much time'

I glanced over to Gary; he had the expression of a man possessed, now what
the fuck was he doing, he had grabbed Pegasus and was speaking into his
ear. Fuck we had no time for this.

`Gary come on, hurry'

He glared at me, barking

`Wait!

I kicked Lightening on towards the stable entrance arch.

`I said wait!

Gary shouted at me, I looked back he was now back upright in his saddle;
Pegasus, was now snorting and prancing about; with a high-pitched whinny,
he reared up, his shod hooves sending up a shower of sparks as he came back
down to the cobbles. I watched in slow motion, his whole body looked
electrified he reared up again; Gary looked possessed too, his eyes wild,
Pegasus sank back on his hind quarters and then leapt forward immediately
breaking into a gallop, out past me and off down the drive. I was stunned,
I kicked on Lightening and we took off down the drive after them; soon neck
and neck, as if checking where we were, Pegasus glanced sideways; on no not
those red eyes. Get a grip of yourself Archie, it is a bloody horse,
nothing else.


**


Davy takes up the story


Forts was in a bad way, after our meeting with Athol, he had been a
complete mess; but seemed to have pulled himself together, I tried to tempt
him into bed, he had stripped off and got in beside me, but couldn't get
hard, no matter how hard I tried his mind seemed elsewhere. We had snuggled
for a few moments and if he told me once he told me repeatedly he "would
always love me", I kept telling him I would be fine.

Eventually he had got up, he seemed preoccupied and spoke to Marcus the
valet, asking for some tea and biscuits and something else I didn't
hear. He had then vanished into the ensuite until Marcus came back with the
tea. By now I was up and dressed again.

`What were you up to in there?

`Oh nothing, sorry'

I couldn't help thinking he had been avoiding me, I went up to him and put
my arm round him.

`Hey, it's okay, it happens sometimes, you can't always perform like a
Stallion'

I gave a little chuckle trying to make light of it; he didn't respond.

He turned to Marcus

`I will be back shortly, make sure he doesn't eat all the biscuits'

Marcus had nodded, I got up

`Where are you going?

He had glanced at Marcus again, then back to me

`Wait here I won't be long; I just want to speak to Dad'

`I'll come'

`No, I want to speak to him alone, you stay here,... Marcus pour Davy's
tea'

And he was gone. Fifteen minutes later he returned to the room, he seemed
distant, distracted.

`Oh, good your back, tea?

`No, I am fine. Davy, do you mind, if I have a lie down, I am a bit tired,
I am sure there must be stuff you need to do for later'

What? I felt I had just been dismissed from my own room. I got up and went
over to him. I put my arms round him

`Hey are you okay?

He didn't say anything, he didn't even hug me back, his arms stayed flat by
his sides as they had with Archie earlier.

`Please Davy, I am tired'

`Okay, well I will see you later'

I gave him a peck on his cheek, he didn't even bring his head down to me
like he always did. I squeezed his lifeless hand and left.

I made my way down the stairs; what the fuck was going on? I walked along
to the Great Hall; I could hear the sound of chairs being put out ready for
the film show later. McPhee, came over to me and put his arm round me,
rambling on about "being called up together" and "what a team we would
make" or something like that, Archie had come over and asked me to help
with the chairs, I had forced a smile; the last thing I felt like doing. I
was going to speak to Archie, but Athol appeared at the door and shouted at
him to come quickly; I wandered what was happening now? I would speak to
him later.

I was occupied until just before the film, I nipped upstairs to change,
their was definitely an atmosphere in the room. Fort's barely acknowledged
me; Marcus had smiled and enquired

`Is everything ready for the film?

I nodded

`Yes thanks'

`Shall, I get your shower going or do you fancy a bath?

Forts glared at him.

`Don't you have work to do, Davy is quite capable of running his own
shower'

Marcus, stopped dead in his tracks and gave a slight head bow to Forts, and
headed for his room adjoining ours; his eyes avoiding my own, or so I
thought.

`Fort's that's no way to speak to Marcus; that was really cruel, he was
only offering to help me'

Fort's said nothing just walked over to the window and looked out. I began
to get undressed convinced I had heard Marcus leaving his room via the
other door. I would speak to him later and apologise; what had gotten into
Fort's, I had no idea.

Fort's barely spoke to me for the next couple of hours; certainly, nothing
loving. Marcus had returned and helped him get dressed for the film show;
he looked miserable now too. I thought a couple of times, I saw them make
eye contact, Fort's just glaring. I was even convinced, I heard him hiss

`Not a fucking word, do you understand'

`Sorry Fort's were you talking to me?

I looked up from tying my shoe laces.

`I wasn't talking to you'

`No, but what did you say?

`Nothing'

Now that was a lie. Not another word was spoken until he looked at his
watch;

`We had better be going'

I stood up and left first as he held the door open for me; there it was
once again. His low voice

`You know what to do get on with it'

I looked round

`Sorry, what did you say?

`Come on, we will be late'

The Great Hall, had filled up nicely, Fort's joined Athol and Archie, I
went over and lined up with the other Prefects and the Masters, while Athol
gave his welcoming speech. As he finished we made our way to our seats. I
watched Fort's and Athol; things were obviously tense between them, a few
words I couldn't make out where exchanged and Fort's marched over to where
I was sitting and sat down next to me. He took my hand, and I looked into
his eyes; they were dead.

`You know I will always love you don't you?

He whispered as he squeezed my hand, my mind was in turmoil.

`Fort's stop it, your frightening me'

He squeezed my hand once more and pulled his away as the lights dimmed. I
had so wanted to see the film, but I couldn't focus on it at all, hearing
only the gasps and laughs of those around me as it played. To be honest I
couldn't wait for it to finish, I tried to take Fort's hand a few times,
but he didn't respond.

Finally, the final scene as the child actor "Sabu" flew off on the flying
carpet to find a happy life. I glanced at Fort's; he wasn't watching just
staring into the distance.

Athol, stood once more as the lights came up, he tried to sound
enthusiastic, but knowing him so well, it didn't sound right. I glanced
over at Archie as Athol said

`Well boy's what a great story, the Handsome Prince marries his
Princes...s'

His voice broke up as he said the word Princess, he stood in silence; it
felt like for ages, but was only a few seconds; He spun towards Archie and
barely containing his emotions he fled from the room. What the fuck was
that about. Archie had leapt up and continued, thanking everyone, he had
shouted at McPhee, that he was in charge and had run from the room too. I
looked at Forts

`What's that all about?

He shook his head and walked towards the door, me following along wondering
what was going on.


**


Archie continues the story


This was madness, it was getting darker and darker and what was I doing
following a black horse galloping like the wind in front of me. More than
once Thunder had had to clear a hedge following the flying Pegasus; strange
as it seemed, I wasn't in control, Pegasus and Thunder; were taking us
somewhere.

I was about to call a halt to this whole escapade, when looming up out of
the dark in the distance, was a large house; we galloped up to it. Both
horses coming to a halt near the front door, several windows were throwing
light out, illuminating us.

`Where the fuck are we Gary?

`Where Athol is, if Pegasus has got it right'

He leapt down clapping Pegasus on the neck; again, whispering something in
his ear; Pegasus whinnied once more.

`Come on then'

Gary called back to me. The house was vaguely familiar from my childhood, I
jumped down from Thunder. Pegasus' kept his eyes on me as I passed; oh,
what the fuck, I clapped his side.

`I hope your right boy'

Damn me if the animal, didn't give a nod of its head and a snort. I caught
up with Gary by the main entrance. A coat of arms was painted on the old
door. Buchanan Jardine Paterson. Of course, this was Malcolm's home, he had
taken Athol under his wing when the old Laird had died; But what were we
doing here?

Gary, hammered on the old door, a light illuminated above us and the door
creaked open.

`Ah, Gentlemen, come in, I have been expecting you, Athol is in the drawing
room'.

Malcolm, nodded to me

`Off you go Archie and see him, first door on the right down the corridor,
Gary, perhaps you can stay with me, his Lordship the head of Clan MacDonald
is safe'

He took Gary's arm as I rushed into the house, his voice following me down
the corridor

`Hello Pegasus, well done, you'

Another loud whinny.

*

I ran down the corridor and burst into the drawing room, Athol was sitting,
a glass of whisky in his hands. I ran over as he got up

`You fucking frightened the life out of me, thank God your safe'

I threw my arms round him, pressing my lips to his.

`Don't you ever do that to me again, never'

My emotions burst out and tears streamed down my face

`Are you okay?

Athol nodded, he looked calmer than when I had last seen him, he kissed me
back and hugged me.

`I am now, I know what I am going to do'

I squeezed him again

`Never leave me like that again, promise me'

He smiled and nodded.


**


Davy continues the story


I was at a loss, I had no idea, what was going on; one minute Fort's was
telling me, he would always love me and the next he was ignoring me; even
Marcus the valet didn't speak, thinking back he never got the chance,
anytime he looked like he was going to speak Fort's glared at him and
nodded towards his room.

I slept poorly; I remember waking briefly thinking I could hear horses
hooves and voices, then drifted off to restless sleep again. Fort's was
beside me, but the gap between us was huge, I tried to move closer, he
stopped me, he was to hot; what had I done? I thought back, how had things
gone so wrong; I drifted into sleep again. When I awoke, Fort's was gone, I
sat up

`Marcus'

His door opened

`Yes Davy?

`Have you seen Fort's?

He looked down

`He left to muck out the horses, Davy'

`Oh, I didn't think it was his turn, probably doing McPhee a favour, oh
okay, thank you, sorry to bother you'

Marcus nodded and retired into his room, his eyes avoiding mine. I didn't
see Fort's apart from at Dinner later that evening; even when I went down
to the stables he wasn't their nor was Pegasus, he must have taken him out
for a ride; I wondered why he hadn't said. It was a funny day, everyone
seemed to about turn as I approached; what the fuck was going on. I
determined to speak to Forts and find out what it was I had done. Alas I
couldn't find him and no one seemed to know where he was. I looked at my
watch; there was nothing else for it, I was on Observer duty tonight, I
checked our room once more; still no Forts and no answer from Marcus, oh
well, I headed up to the roof; secretly hoping Forts would bring me a hot
chocolate later.

I woke with a nudge from the old guy from the Observer Corp.

`Oi, it's not just me on duty'

I gave a stretch as I yawned,

`Sorry, what time is it?

`About six in the morning'

I heard some car doors, I stood up

`what's happening?

`Dunno, they have been loading up that van with trunks for a while, looks
like someone is leaving'

`Leaving?

I peered out over the battlements; No, no, it couldn't be, I screamed out

`Fort's'

I was sure he stopped in his tracks and then got into the waiting car,
Marcus hurrying to join him. The doors closed and the two vehicles set off
down the drive.

`Oi, where are you going'

I heard the man shouting after me as I tumbled down the wooden stairs. I
ran to our room, the wardrobe door was open, all of Fort's clothes were
gone. I screamed out

`No, no, don't leave me'

I ran towards the door, straight into a panicked looking Archie.

`Davy are you okay?

`Fort's has gone, Forts has gone'

I collapsed at his feet, just as Athol came through the door, Archie
gabbled out

`It's Drageon, he has left already'

Athol looked stunned

`But his train wasn't until this afternoon, I haven't told him yet'

I looked up, through tear filled eyes

`What train? What haven't you told him? what's happening?

Athol spun round, and ran for his room

`Wake Gary we need the car now, I must get dressed, you had better to
Archie if you're coming'

Archie helped me up,

`Come with me while we get dressed, I will try to explain'

`Explain what?

`Davy, just listen, questions after'

I nodded as Archie began to get dressed.

`Fort's was devastated at you being called up and even more upset that he
couldn't be, because he was a potential heir to the Russian throne. The
Grand Duke pulled strings so Fort's wouldn't be called up. He offered to do
the same for you, if Fort's returned to London'

My stomach flipped

`And marry the Princess Theodora'?

Archie nodded

`Fort's couldn't see any other way of saving you, so he agreed'

`Why didn't anyone tell me, you have all been avoiding me'

`Davy, Fort's made us all promise not to tell you'

`What, so you all lied to me instead?

`Davy it's not like that'

Athol came back into the room

`Come on, we don't have time for this now, I phoned the station, finally
got that idiot station Master to believe it was me, there is a 0645 train
to London, I told him to hold it, or I would strangle him with my own
hands, now come on'

We all leapt down the stairs two at a time, arriving outside just as Gary
pulled up in Gethin's Bessy.

`Everyone in'

I jumped in beside Archie in the back as the car threw up gravel and we
roared down the drive. Any other time it would have been a fun exciting
journey, but I couldn't stop sobbing. As we pulled in to the station
carpark, I could see the smoke coming from the trains engine it was already
here, Athol turned to Archie and me.

`I want you both to wait here, let me speak to him first'

With that he leapt out of the car and ran towards the arch to the platform.


**


Marcus picks up the story


I had pleaded with Fort's to say a proper goodbye to Davy, but I was told
to be quiet; didn't I realise how difficult this was already. We had
arrived at the station and were met by the Station Master who recognised
Fort's, he had shown us to our seats and arranged for all the luggage to be
stored in the baggage car. Fort's tapped his watch.

`Come on, come on, why aren't we moving'

There was a loud whistle and the train gave a lurch forward.

`At last,'

He snapped. Then Three long whistles and the train juddered to a halt.

`What now'

He snapped his fingers at the steward, barking at him

`What's the holdup?

The flustered steward stammered out

`I don't know my Lord'

`Well bloody find out'

This wasn't the Forts; I knew and had grown fond of. There was a commotion
down by one of the doors. An angry voice barking

`Just open the fucking door, little man and get out of my way'

Fort's spun round

`That's Athol, no'

Forts stood up as Athol barged into the carriage, there were a few startled
gasps from other first-class travellers. Athol stopped and addressed the
carriage.

`Ladies and Gentlemen, I am his Lordship the Chief of the Clan MacDonald, I
have stopped this train, I won't delay you long'

There were more gasps; Athol marched down to us.

`Dad, I told you, I have made up my mind, please, this is hard enough as it
is'

A tear rolled down Fort's cheek as he stood facing his adopted father.

`Son please hear me out, Davy doesn't have to go anywhere, he is going to
become a trainee teacher, so will be in a reserved occupation, he will be
staying at the Castle'

Athol gave a little smile and rolled his shoulders

`Well as soon as I tell him'

`But'

`Fort's its true, I intended to tell you this morning, I was looking for
you all day yesterday after I sorted it all out'

`You sorted it?

Athol nodded, his face breaking up and tears rolling down his cheeks too.

`Yes , its all sorted, Davy will become a teacher, Nathan, Percy's partner,
is an official teacher trainer for the war period'

That was it, Forts broke down, for the third time in as many days. Athol,
moved to stop him falling, wrapping his arms round him and hugging him
tightly; he kissed his cheeks. Athol looked up at me.

`The Station Manager here, will remove the luggage if you go with him'

I nodded. Athol once again addressed the first-class passengers.

`Again, please accept my apologies for the delay to your journey; the funny
thing is, under the charter which set up this line, all of which is on my
land, I am allowed to delay the train'

He turned and with Fort's holding on to him tightly, he headed for the
carriage door.


**


Archie continues the story


What was taking them so long, I wasn't sure how much longer I could hold on
to Davy. We heard the trains whistle sound again and the roar as a great
spout of smoke and sparks fired into the early morning sky from the
engine. Davy's face crumpled

`He's not coming back'

Davy began sobbing into me; God, it didn't look like he was. I lifted
myself off the chair and peered into the steam billowing through the
archway. I tapped Davy on the back

`There is someone over there who I know wants to see you'

Davy looked up at me and then spun round.

`Fort's, Fort's, Fort's'

Davy leapt from the car and ran toward the dark figure emerging from the
steam; he was right of course that silhouette was unmistakable, it broke
into a run too.

`Davy, Davy'

`Fort's, Fort's'

Gary looked back at me, tears streaming down his face, he blubbered out.

`Isn't it beautiful'

I bit hard on my lip

`Stop it you will set me off'

But it was too late.

                        ****************

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