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Which Eternal Lie; Time travel fic
Topic Started: October 28, 2007, 4:54 pm (15,778 Views)
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Looks like Kirk's going to get some action too. :) I'd say the boys are making out well in their trip back in time.

The crack about the romance novels made me laugh. :lol: I can imagine Kirk saying something like that.
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What a romantic meeting :cloud9 I like the fact she has golden hair, it matches Kirk's black curls, they would look lovely together :) :heart:
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Chapter 8

The next morning after breakfast, the group were summoned by the steward. "Good morning, gentlemen. I turst you slept well last night. Today, I will assign you tasks. Master Hetfield, Master Burton, ye shall go with the hunters. Master Ulrich, you will assist our healer. And Master Hammett, you shall go with the musicians. Please follow instructions and be of use. Do your tasks properly, and you will get rewarded", he said.

"See ya later, dudes", said Kirk.

"Yeah, I mean, we're hunters. This'll be fun", chuckled James.

"Oh well, I hope mine's not boring", said Lars.

The head huntsmen came over to James and Cliff. He was dressed in plaid trousers and a brown deerskin shirt, a fur cap perched on his head. He looked dubiously at them, raising an eyebrow at their clothes.

"Aye, I shall have to find you proper hunting clothes. I am Alasdair, the laird's chief huntman. Today, we shall instruct the young men of the clan. They shall have to learn how to hunt", he said.

"Don't their dads teach them? Our dads did", asked Cliff.

"These laddies have no fathers. Their mothers are widows, or were abandoned by them. These lads are the men of their household, and they must learn to provide for their families", replied Alasdair.

"Looks like deadbeat dads aren't just a 20th century thing", muttered James.

Alasdair led them out of the keep, to a hedge outside the village. A group of young boys gathered around them, ranging in age from about six or seven to their teens.

"Laddies, these are your new teachers, Master Hetfield and Master Burton. I shall supervise them today, and ye shall give them respect, as they are adults and ye are but spalpeens", he said.

James and Cliff looked curiously at the boys. Most of them had long hair, wearing Mackenzie tartans and sturudy woolen trousers. They all had a weapon of some sort, either a dagger, a bow and arrow or a slingshot.

"Master Hetfield, ye are our new teachers?", asked a younger boy.

James chuckled, leaning down to look the boy in the eye. "Yes, little dude. We're gonna teach you to hunt, so you can be a man and provide for your Mom", he said.

"I already know how to hunt. I am not a child", muttered an older boy, his blue eyes defiant.

"Liam, do not use that tone of voice. Ye are still young, and ye'll need more lessons", said Alasdair sternly.

Cliff smiled at the boy, putting a hand on his shoulder. "I know the feeling, Liam. My dad thought I was too immature to hunt on my own, until I showed him what I could do. Maybe later you can show Mr. Alasdair what you're capable of doing", he said.

"That does sound like a good idea, Master Burton. Later you can show us, Liam. Anyway, our first lesson today is how to shoot a bow", said Alasdair. "Master Hetfield, Master Burton, demonstrate how to use a bow and arrow", he said, handing James his bow and a quiver of arrows.

He looked down at the bow and arrows. They were quite different from the modern ones he was used to. He looked closer and realized the basic design was the same.

James took a deep breath, inserting an arrow and drawing the bow. He aimed for a small bush, letting go of the string. The arrow sailed through the air, hitting the mark.

"See how Master Hetfield used the bow? Now let's practice", said Alasdair.

After all the boys had practiced, Alasdair turned to Liam. "Now Liam, I want you to show us your skills", he said, handing his bow and arrow the younger boy.

Liam took the bow and arrow, inserting the arros and scanning the field. Just then, a hare jumped out from behind a bush. He took aim and fired, striking the hare.

The hare fell down, the arrow protruding from its back. The group rushed over, examining the kill. The arrow had gone through it's spine, killing it instantly.

"Liam, excellent shot. It died right away, it did not suffer. Take the hare to your Mam, you deserved it", said Alasdair, as Liam beamed with pride.

"Great shot, kid. You're a natural", said James, clapping him on the back.

Liam blushed, but his blue eyes were full of pride. "Aye, thank you, Master Hetfield. Mama and Jeanie and Morag will appreciate it. Ye and Master Burton are invited for supper, if you'd like", he said.

"Okay, little dude. Tell your Mom and sisters we said hello", said Cliff.
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Fantastic!!!!

I think James and Cliff are going to like going to dinner. :wink

I liked it when James called the kid "Little Dude"

and Lars assisting the healer??? Hmmmmm I'd pay good money to watch that.

awesome as always.
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I loved James and Cliff being a hunting teachers.
I also think that James will enjoy the dinner :biggrin (as well as Kirk being in musicians group? :) )
Great update :heart:
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Chapter 9

Kirk was led towards the musicians' room, while Lars went off with the steward. "Master Hammett, do you sing, play an instrument, compose?", asked the piper, Rory.

"I play guitar and can read and write music. I'm afraid I don't sing very well", he replied, blushing.

"I understand. I canna sing well either, that is why I am a piper. Well, we have got both male and female singers here. Can you play a lute or mandolin?", he asked.

"I can play a little mandolin", he replied, not wanting to say all he could play on the mandolin was Battle of Evermore.

"Very good. If ye can play guitar and mandolin, the lute will be easy. In the meantime, let me introduce ye to the other musicians", he said, entering the music room.


Several young people were gathered in the room, talking amongst themselves. The chatter stopped when Rory entered the room.

"This is Master Hammett, our newest member. He is not familiar with our music, so be patient", said Rory.

"What sort of music do you do?", asked a young man holding a lute.

His cheeks turned pink. "In our land, we play a music called heavy metal. It is very loud, and I'm not sure if you'll like it. I am interested in what music you play", he replied.

"What can you play?", asked a young woman seated next a harp.

"I play guitar and mandolin, miss", he replied.

His eyes widened in surprise when he saw Mary. She wore a simple blue dress, her long blond hair hanging in two braids.

"Hello, I am Mary, one of the singers. Glad to make your acquaintance, Master Hammett", she said, blue eyes twinkling with mirth.

Kirk smiled knowingly at her. "Very glad to meet you too, Mary", he replied graciously.

"I am Gregory Mackenzie", said the lute player.

"And I am his sister, Margaret", said the harpist.

"Can you play us some of your music, Master Hammett?", asked Mary, handing him a mandolin.

Kirk took the mandolin, an idea coming to him. "Mary, I need paper and pen, it's for the song", he said.

Mary got up and handed him a sheet of paper and a quill and inkpot. He raised an eyebrow, but took the writing utensils and dipped the quill into the ink, writing on the paper.

When he was finished, he handed her the paper. "The bold lines, you sing. The rest I sing, here goes nothing", he said, playing the opening notes of the Battle of Evermore.

Kirk took a deep breath and sang the male parts, while Mary held the paper and sang the female parts. His cheeks were flushed, realizing he couldn't sing that well, but she sang beautifully, her lovely soprano a contrast to his tenor.

Their little audience applauded when they were finished with the song. "Lovely song. Both of you did very well. Master Hammett, you sing quite well, and Mary, you were superb", said Rory.

"That was a beautiful song. Did you write it, Master Hammett?", asked Gregory.

"First, call me Kirk. And second, no I didn't write it. It's quite a popular song in our land", he replied.

"That is all right. Now we shall play you some of our music", said Gregory, picking up his lute.

Gregory tuned his lute and Margaret sat by her harp and Rory picked up his pipes. They started playing a lively lilting melody, the pipes almost as subdued as the harp and lute.

Kirk closed his eyes, concentrating on the music. It was very melodic and pretty, not unlike the music he'd heard at a Renaissance fair.

He opened his eyes and saw Mary watching him, a curious expression on her face. He blushed, his cheeks pink.

"I like it. I heard stuff like this when I was a kid and I went to a Renaissance fair", he said. "Uh, it's where people get dressed up like knights and there's jugglars and swordfights and stuff", he added, seeing the confused looks on their faces.

"Interesting. Let us break, and then we shall resume", said Rory.
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Kirk with a lute is a very amusing picture. That was pretty funny.
I think Mary might have a crush on him. :blush:
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:dance I'd love to see this duo (but what's imagination for ?) :biggrin
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*G* Phew just caught up with this! I love the atmosphere that this fic generates - it's beautiful. Kinda takes me back in time which I think is great. And so Kirk may have got himself a girl there? Excellent excellent - she seems like a nice girl too, just what he needs.

The imagery in this is wonderful! I'm looking forward to your next installment.
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Chapter 10

Cliff and James followed Liam to his house. The boy had a spring in his step, a broad grin on his face. He had passed the test, and was eligible for the annual stag hunt with the older men.

"I cannot wait, Master Hetfield and Master Burton. I've always wanted to go on the stag hunt with the older men, and now I can. We hunt the deer so we can have meat for the winter", he explained.

"First of all, call me James and call him Cliff. And congratulations, Liam. You are a man now", said James, clapping him on the back.

"Aye Liam, introduce us to your friends", said his mother. She was in her thirties, but she looked older, her hair totally gray and her thin body clad in a gray dress. She looks really old, thought James, frowning.

"Mama, this is James Hetfield and Cliff Burton. They persuaded Alasdair to let me hunt on my own, and not I can go on the stag hunt", he said proudly.

"That's me boy. Thank ye for helpin' me son, Master Hetfield and Master Burton. Dinner shall be ready shortly. Come inside", she said, leading them inside the cottage.

The cottage consisted of two rooms, a parlor/kitchen and a bedroom. A dark-haired girl was in the kitchen, stirring a pot over the fire. "Come James and Cliff, let me introduce you to my sister and my cousin", said Liam.

The girl turned around, a startled look on her fae. Her eyes widened when she saw James. "Aye, are ye the new retainers. We saw ye yesterday", she said, a flush on her cheeks.

"This is me sister, Jeanie. Where is Morag?", asked Liam.

"She is weaving, shall I get her?", she asked.

"Yes", he replied.

James smiled at her, and Jeanie felt her knees grow weak. "Very glad to meet you, Jeanie", he said, his voice sending shivers down her spine.

The group entered the other room, where a red-haired woman was weaving. She turned around, smiling boldly at Cliff. "Aye, ye are a handsome laddie", she said, a flirtacious smile on her lips. "Ye want to go the garden?", she asked.

"Sure baby", he grinned, as she led him outside. She sat down on a bench and he followed suit, putting a hand on her knee.

"Ye are very bold", she giggled.

"I know, Morag. And call me Cliff", he said, as she leaned over and kissed him. He was startled at first, but he deepened the kiss, her lips parting under his.

They broke apart when Liam saw them, as he made a face. "That is disgusting, Morag. Dinner is ready", he said, sticking out his tongue.

"Sorry about that, Liam. You'll eventually want to get with chicks", he said, winking at him.

"Never!", he vowed, running back to the house.
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"Sorry about that, Liam. You'll eventually want to get with chicks", he said, winking at him.

"Never!", he vowed, running back to the house


:lol: :lol: Brilliant.

I love it when you call them Master Hetfield and Master Burton. For some reason it's funny. :lol:

Give us more! :horns:
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I'm feeling generous, so here's another chapter :)

Chapter 11

Meanwhile, Lars followed the steward. "So what do I have to do? Balance the books?", he asked.

"I am not sure what you mean by that. I do know that you are to assist our healer", replied the steward.

"Why does the doctor need help?", asked Lars.

"First, we have a healer, not a doctor. And second, he is very busy, and his other assistant is overwhelmed", he said sternly.

Lars had the grace to blush. Great, now I got to help out some old fart. This sounds boring as fuck, he thought, scowling.

The steward led him upstairs and stopped in front of a heavy wooden door. He knocked and the door creaked open slowly, the sound sending a chill down his spine.

The room itself was dark and smelled like mold. A flickering candle on a desk provided the only light, casting eerie shadows on the wall. This looks like something out a Dracula movie, thought Lars, fighting the urge to run.

An elderly man emerged from a closet. He was dressed all in white, from his flowing robes to his shoes. Even his hair and long beard were totally white.

"Aye, welcome Master Malcolm. I see ye have my new assistant. What is your name, young man?", asked the old man.

"I'm Lars Ulrich. Are you the healer?", he asked. I hope this old dude's not the healer. I wouldn't go near him even if I were dying, he shuddered.

"Yes I am, Master Ulrich. I am Kilwich, the healer of Clan Mackenzie. Ye are to be my second assistant, Violet cannot do everything by herself. Come, I shall introduce her to ye", he said.

Lars followed the old man into an adjacent room. The room was full of shelves stocked with all sorts of glass and clay jars, and it too smelled like mold.

"Violet is a hard worker, she must be busy. She takes after me", he chuckled.

She's probably as ugly as him. Great, with all the hot chicks here, I get stuck with the one ugly one, he frowned.

"Papa, is the assistant here?", asked a female voice.

"Aye, he is here, Violet", he replied.

Lars' eyes widened when he saw Violet. She wasn't ugly at all; in fact, she was the opposite. Masses of blue-black hair fell past her waist, a contrast to her fair skin. Her face was dominated by large violet eyes and full red lips, framed by high cheekbones. She wore a simple dress a shade lighter than her eyes, accentuating her slim, but curvy figure.

She walked over to them, and he felt his mouth go dry. She even walks sexy, he thought, trying to control himself.

"Violet, this is Lars Ulrich, our new assistant. Lars, this is Violet, my daugther", said Kilwich.

"Glad to make your acquaintance, Master Ulrich. Our first task is to see if the herbs are fresh or old. If they are fresh, we keep them. If not, they go in the dung heap, we do not want anyone in the castle getting poisoned. Any questions?", she asked.

Yeah, can I fuck you senseless?, he wondered, shaking his head.

"Good, now sniff this and see if it is good", she said, handing him a clay jar.
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I laughed so hard at this

Any questions?", she asked.

Yeah, can I fuck you senseless?, he wondered, shaking his head.

:lol: :lol: :lol: I was wondering when Lars was going to meet a girl in this. Now he finally did!!! :dance :dance

More soon please.
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Great, now I got to help out some old fart. This sounds boring as fuck, he thought, scowling.

^ That really tells us a lot about Lars doesn't it?! Fantastic.... and the winning line:-

Yeah, can I fuck you senseless?, he wondered, shaking his head.

^ That was so awesome - made me laugh. Not a subtle fellow that Lars, evidently :) However, it'll be interesting to see how he tries to get with her. Moreover, I can see it being interesting him trying to concentrate on herbs, lotions and potions with that hot chick around him....

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I'm caught up, and have to say that the four are assimilating themselves quite well into ancient society. It might not be too bad for them! Might make'em more appreciative of running water, electrecity etc! baha. I really enjoy the idea behind this and where it's going. Thank you for the generous updates of more chapters! Keep up the good work.
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