It had been a couple of weeks since the news had been announced that I would start meeting suitors. At least I didn't have to worry for now as no plans had been made for any forthcoming balls, owing to the queen's pregnancy. I was still visting Ninon regularly at night. I was grateful father never questioned my disappearing after supper. Far as he knew; I just enjoyed fresh air after supper.

One night; the other ladies and I were gathering to continue our studies while Ninon was out with a gentleman, whihc had surprised us all. I was also suspicious of a new arrival who called herself Madame La Chappelle. I knew I had seen her before and I saw her glance at me like she knew who I was. Something was really off and I couldn't shake the feeling.

Later that evening; I heard approaching footfalls of soliders as I looked out the window. "Ladies out the passages quickly! The Red Guards are coming this way" I warned as I got up from the window seat. All of us scrambled for one of the three passages out or to another room to hide. I had managed to make it upstairs and to a bedroom, hiding safely under the bed after locking the door.

I waited, barely daring to breathe as the guards raided every inch of the place. My heart dropped as I heard the frightened screams of the others. I heard one guard struggling with the door to the room I was in until he said "No good, need a key."

'Stupid guard' I thought with a smirk. I waited until it was completely quiet and then made my way out of the bedroom. When I got downstairs; I was saddened by the sight that greeted me. The study had been torn apart in the struggle. I knew now that I had to take a stand and now, I had to find out when the trial was. I knew my father would be in charge of that but I had to find out when. I also knew that it was going to be extremely risky but I had to do something even if it cost me my life.

I finally left after making sure it was safe and started for home. It was dark and I was beginning to wish I had borrowed a lantern. I tried my best to swiftly hurry home before father started searching or I knew he would send out the Red Guards and that's the last thing I would want. Just then; I saw a mob of drunk men approaching me.

"Beauty, give us some" one of the men slurred as they surrounded me.

"Go away" I shouted.

"Noble woman, she'll be a fun one to deflower" another one slurred. They held me down, tearing at my dress, and touching me, hitting me if I struggled. I cried out for help but I feared I would die right there.

Right then; I heard the thundering hoofbeats of four horses and I felt one of the drunken guys tighten his grip on my throat. I faded in and out of conciousness until I felt myself being released and a voice asked "Madamosille, are you okay?" Right then; I fainted.

Aramis' P.O.V

I carefully picked up the young woman and got her carefully supported before following the others back to the garrison. Once we got back; I carried her to my quarters and laid her in my bed. I felt somehow she looked familiar.

"I notice she has a medallion around her neck, usually a sign of wealth or power" Athos commented.

"Someone will be missing her then" Porthos added as I cleaned her wounds that she had sustained from those drunks. She looked peaceful as she slept and I was anxious to find out who she was. I finished the few spots that needed stitches and cleaned up.

"Hopefully; we can find out who she is and bring her back safely" D'Artagnan added as they left my room. I spent that night keeping an eye on this mysterious stranger. Whoever she was, she had to be extremely special but I had no clue what I was about to learn or the dangerous path that would follow.