Cat ran through the woods to Grainne's house. Just as she reached it the Wise woman came out of from behind some shrubs.

" Come now Dara, you will have some tea and cakes, you must be hungry."

" Yes Cat is very hungry." she said smiling she took the old woman's hand and walked with her to the cottage. When they got there Cat began to make some tea, her having been to visit with Grainne many times as to hide from the townschildren trying to stone her. When she finished she sat down next to Grainne and began to eat. When she was finished Grainne spoke.

" You will be leaving soon Dara, but always remember where you came from." Cat looked up at her, then walked over to her and gave her a hug.

" I'll come back to visit you." she said. Grainne smiled as she hugged the little girl back. When they separated Cat served some more tea.

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Scarlett's smile slowly faded as she turned from Rhett and ran to find the horses. She only needed to find three of them. Comet, for Rhett to ride to Trim then catch a train to Galway. Half Moon for her and Cat to do the same, and Ree. She would leave Ree with Grainne because they couldn't take him and Cat would never leave if she didn't know he was taken care of. Scarlett came to the Boyne and she saw Half Moon and Comet drinking from the shallows. Scarlett walked closer trying not to spook them. They must have sensed her presence because when she was within a few yards the looked up. Comet walked over to Scarlett, her eyes seemed to ask Questions.

" I know, I know, I'm sorry I left you two but I had to." Half moon hade joined them. As she talked the horses seemed to listen and understand. She smiled at this and continued.

" Now lets go find Ree." she mounted Half Moon, and held comet by her mane, as they walked down the Boyne hoping to find Ree soon. They rode on for several minutes until Scarlett heard what she was positive was Ree in a grove of nettles to their left. She dismounted and told the horses to stay put, the seemed to understand so they walked back to the Boyne for another drink. Scarlett walked over to the nettles to see Ree stuck in a patch of them.

" Oh you poor thing! Here Ree just stay still and I'll get you out." she walked through the spikey plants, her dress getting torn to shreds by the hem. When she got to Ree he was a bit bloody but not to bad off. She got his feet untangled and walked him out of the nettles. When they reached Half Moon and Comet Ree looked at Scarlett with eyes that said very Plainly, ' It took you long enough!'. Scarlett walked the two horses and pony back along the Boyne to Grainne's cottage.
When she reached the tower, she tied Comet to the tree where she said she'd leave him for Rhett, then walked Half Moon and Ree to the cottage.
As she reached the cottage Cat ran out from the path to the cottage with Grainne behind her.

" Oh mommy you found Ree, I was so worried!" she ran to him but stopped quite suddenly at the sight of his bloody hoofs.

" Mommy, what happened to Ree?" She looked to her mother.

" Well Kitty Cat he got cought in some nettles but He'll be fine. We are going to leave him here with Grainne, because it's too long a ways to Trim for him to ride." then she looked at the wise women her eyes pleading for her to watch after the pony. Grainne nodded and Scarlett looked back to her daughter who was saying good-bye to her beloved pony.

" We'll come get him as soon ans we can okay?"

" okay "

" Well, we have a long ride and must be going." She walked over to Grainne and hugged her.

" You are always helping us when we need it. Thank You, Kitty Cat say good-bye to Grainne." Cat walked over to the woman and gave her a hug before her and her mother mounted Half Moon.

" Be swift and strong, and do not worry." the wise woman said to the mother and daughter before they rode away. As she turned away a tear slid down her leathery cheek as she took Ree to her cottage to bandage his hoofs.

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Rhett walked into Ballyhara's town. He looked up where the big house once stood only to see a few scorched walls and a pile of rubble and ash. He walked into the Bar and sat down at the counter. He ordered a wisky and motioned for the Bartender to come closer so as they could speak.

" Excuse me but I was wondering where I might find Father Colum O'Hara?" The bartender's eyes flared with anger, then looking at Rhett's confused face replied:

" You definitly aren't from around here are you? I am sad to Say Father O'Hara was killed last night by Her Majesty's soldiors." He Said 'Her Majesty's' with such hate and anger it took Rhett by suprise " He was a Martyr for His country and His Faith." He finished as he put his head down in respect.

" Oh, I am quite sorry I heard he was a Great Man. Well then Maybe you can direct me to a Mrs. Fitzpatrick?" Rhett watched as the the bartender shook his head sadly.

" She was taken same as Father O'Hara, a Martyr as well." He started to walk away obviously not wanting to discuss any more. Rhett downed his glass paid for it then left. He walked swiftly to the Tower, hoping to meet Scarlett and Cat There.
When he got there he saw a horse tied to the tree with no sign of his wife or daughter. He mounted the horse and slowly rode toward Trim. ' Scarlett is going to be heartbroken' he thought. She had told him about Colum in the Tower. She clearly loved him, he was the brother she never had. She hadn't told him about Mrs. Fitzpatrick but he supposed they were close as well since she had told him to ask about her. He nudged the horse to make it go faster. He wanted to get to Scarlett and Cat as soon as Possible.
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Rhett arrived in Galway and walked into the Hotel. When he reached the front desk he asked the man behind it

" Is there a Mrs O'Hara staying here?" The man looked at his rumpled clothes and gave him a look of disapproval but looked anyway.

" No I'm sorry there isn't" He said then began to do some paper work. Rhett began to turn away obviously displeased, when he smiled and asked:

" Is there a Mrs. Butler staying here by chance?" the man looked annoyed but again looked for the name.

" Yes there is." Rhett smiled. That was typical Scarlett.

" Could you please tell me what room she is in, I'm her husband. The man obviously didn't believe him but said quite simply,

"12"

" Thank You." He went in search of room 12. When he found it he knocked and waited until Scarlett opened it.

" Rhett!!!" she yelled. She put her arms around his neck and pulled him into the room. She let go and looked behind him.

" But Where's Colum and Mrs. Fitz?" Rhett's face dropped.

" Let's go sit down" he said as he guided her to a love seat. She looked at him, obviously confused.

" But Rhett, Where are they??" as Rhett told her what the bartender at Ballyhara told him she broke down in tears. As she sobbed uncontrollably against his Chest he picked her up and carried her to the bedroom. He passed the nursery and saw Cat sleeping in her bed.
When he reached Scarlett's room he layed her down and held her until she cried herself asleep. As he held her he smiled. 'She must've really cared for them' he thought since he rarely saw Scarlett Cry.

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They had been in Galway for a week now and had yet to stay one more before the Brian Boru took the re-united family back to America. Rhett and Cat were getting very close. The Family could be seen all around Galway together and Happy, because Rhett and Scarlett were now Husband and Wife by law and love. The Day after Rhett arrived with his Shocking News, they had found a priest and been Married.
The Family spent days together and Rhett and Scarlett spent nights together unleashing their pent up love and passion, fufilling each others desires to the fullest.
It was on one of these days something happened that no one expected.
Scarlett was sitting in the Hotel's Dining Room having some Coffee while Rhett and Cat had another Father Daughter Day. Cat loved having Rhett as a Father, and said so often. Her favorite way to express it was thus:

" Mommy I'm glad you married Daddy. I like him Alot better than Luke" Rhetts Jam muscles would tighten at the name and he would be quite overprotective the rest of the day.

While Scarlett sat enjoying her coffee and reading the paper a dark haired man entered the dining room.

" Well what a pleasant suprise" Scarlett almost dropped her cup in shock. She looked up to see Lord Fenton peering down at her. She stood up Quickly.

" Oh, Hello Luke" she tried to sound casual, but her voice shook slightly.

" And Hello to you Mrs O'Hara" he smiled at her.

" Well, uh It was nice seeing you Luke but I must Go" as she turned to go away he Grabbed her arm.

" What kind of greeting is that to your Fiance?" He smirked at her.

" well, um the truth is Luke, I can't Marry You" His Face darkened.

" What?" he hissed. " We had an agreement"

" Yes, but, well..." Scarlett was inturrupted by a loud 'Mommy' as Cat came running to her Rhett close behind.

" Mommy you have to see what Daddy bought me!!" then she turned to Lord Fenton. " Hi Luke" As Rhett cought up both men looked at each other. Their Jaws had tightened with Cat's refrence to each other; 'Luke' and 'Daddy'. They were sizing each other up as Scarlett spoke.

" Luke I would like you to meet my husband, Rhett" again they sized each other up. Then RHett spoke.

" A pleasure to meet you. Scarlett why don't we go get Cat's stuff unloaded then we can come back down for some coffee with Mr...."

" Lord Fenton" Luke said with unusual emphisis. Scarlett nodded wanting to get as Far as possible from Luke. Rhett took her arm and Bid Farewell to Fenton as they walked to their room with Cat Talking endlessly. On the Stairs they Met Mrs. O'Leary and her daughter Janey. Janey and Cat had become fast friends.

" Good Afternoon Scarlett, Mr. Butler."

" The Same to you Cynthia. Cynthia could you do us a big favor and watch Cat for the afternoon Rhett and I need to discuss something."

" Of Course. Cat darling would you like to come to the park with us?"

" oh Yes. Daddy You'll show mommy what we bought right?" She looked up proudly at her father.

" Of course Angel, now Run along" She and Janey ran down the stairs as Mrs. O'leary Followed. Rhett and Scarlett Reached their room as soon as the door closed Rhett spoke.

" What the Hell is He doing here?!?!?"

" I don't know! I told him I couldn't marry him but I dont think he is going to take it that easy." She bit her lower lip and looked at Rhett. He had Said he would Kill Fenton if he tried to take her away.

" Well he better take it" Rhett paced back and forth, looking wild. Scarlett walked to him and embraced him.

" Rhett calm down there is nothing he can do, We're married. We love each other." She whisperes into his ear. Then she turned her head and kissed him. He pulled away after a second and said.

" Well, then I guess we should go tell him. He didn't look like the kind who should be kept waiting." He kissed his wife then escorted her back down to the dining room.
They sat down at Fenton's table. He eyed them coldly then spoke.

" We had an agreement. We are to be married in one month." he said icily. Rhett spoke first

" Well I'm sorry, but I simply cannot allow my wife to marry you." Rhett said smirking, he had put special emphesis on 'my wife' then he kissed Scarlett's cheek. She felt stronger knowing Rhett would never let anything stand between him and her again.

" Well, then, we will just have to take you out of the picture" Luke's eyes were cold and hard. Rhett Stared back at him. Scarlett shivvered and Rhett put his Arm around her waist. He was just about to say something when Scarlett spoke, her voice cold as ice.

" Fenton, there is not going to be a wedding. Rhett is my husband I am his Wife. Threats won't work. Just go away and Leave us alone." Scarlett Stood up and looked at Rhett, who stood beside her. She took one last cold look at Fenton who was scowling darkly and walked away.
'Threats may not work, but actions will' thought Fenton, as he planned what to do the Get Scarlett to be his wife.
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