Part 1

by Tiger



Diane hurried to the booth at the Highland Games. She was 
trying not to run late, as she had a dual role. She was 
helping Briget with the daggers and swords, plus telling 
fortunes as "Rhiannon". Their booth was already starting to 
fill. She ducked in and grinned as Briget gave her a hug... 
"Lass, you were starting to worry me..." 

"Sorry... I got caught in the crush at the gate!" she 
chuckled. She was arrayed in Celtic attire as "Rhiannon", 
but that would not begin until later that night. 

Briget laughed.. "Ye are a pretty sight lass... many men be 
fighting for ye..."

"Let's hope not... these things are sharp as hell!" she 
said laughing as she pointedly looked at the sharp daggers 
and claymores. It was still early yet. The Games were just 
beginning. "Go root for your man!" Diane told her.. "I'll 
guard the booth!" 

Meanwhile Eric Carr wandered through the gates... He had 
been interested in this type of a competition for a while. 
Since KISS was so close, he figured what the hell... kill a 
few hours... 

Diane saw him first...her heart beating a rapid tattoo 
against her chest. Damn, she nearly  fainted.... What was 
he doing here? 

Briget had just returned from the locaber competition, when 
he strolled over, after catching her eyes.  He examined the 
sharp swords with interest. He began asking Briget many 
questions about them, then with a sly grin asked about her. 

"Mistress Rhiannon, come forth!" 

"Aye, Milady?" 

"This wee devil is enquiring about ye. Wants his fortune 
told, he does." 

"Aye, that I can do. If ye will follow?" Diane spoke, 
gesturing to a tent set up outside the booth. He followed 
her with good humor. He sat in front of her at the table, 
watching her with interest as she cut the cards. "What is 
it that ye wish to know, Milord?" she spoke again. 

"What does my future hold for me?" he grinned wickedly. 

She cut the deck and drew three. She smothered a gasp as 
she read the cards to him and the interpretation within 
those cards. All Major Arcana.. All positive. His grin lit 
up the tent. "Good! That is exactly what I wanted to know. 
and what about your future, Mistress? Can you see your 
future as well?" 

"Tis a bit cloudy at that...at the moment." Diane replied. 

He just smiled. "I'm certain it will all become clear to 
you... " Taking her by the hand he helped her up and walked 
her out of the tent... Her head was spinning. "Thank you, 
Milady!" He grinned and then took off to a discreet 
distance.

"What a handsome devil he is..." Briget chuckled.

Diane felt like she would see him again.