Hello everyone! So last chapter, Lancelot and Sonic kissed, and you guys liked that part, didn't you? I got several reviews about the kiss. Rest assured, my Sonadow fans, there will definitely be more romance! We also learned that Herald is evil. I mean, who saw that coming? Well, you've all been waiting, so here's chapter seven of The Black Knight!
~Chapter Seven~
"I wonder what this meeting is about?" Sonic said, as he and Lancelot walked towards the barracks.
"And why would I be invited to one of your meetings?" Lancelot asked, frowning.
"Maybe it's a meeting with the Knights of The Round Table."
Lancelot looked around, noticing how empty the castle was.
Where is everyone? The knight thought.
Lancelot looked at Sonic.
"My lord," he said. "I think this is a setup."
Sonic stopped walking, and looked at Lancelot. "What? Herald wouldn't trick me."
"He would if he wants something."
Sonic thought about it for a minute. What would Herald want? His eyes widened in realization. He wants Lancelot gone!
"He wants you gone," Sonic whispered.
"You're smarter than you look, my lord!" Lancelot exclaimed, patting Sonic on the head.
Sonic playfully smacked Lancelot's hand away. "Let's head back."
Sonic started walking, but stopped when Lancelot stepped in front of him.
The king frowned. "What's wrong?"
Before Sonic could react, Lancelot drew his sword, and whipped the blade down. Sonic screamed in agony as he fell to the ground. Lancelot had made a huge gash, starting at Sonic's shoulder, and ending at his abdomen. Sonic looked up, and noticed the glazed over look in Lancelot's eyes.
He's not the one doing this, Sonic thought. Someone's controlling him!
Lancelot raised his sword again, and stopped.
He looked at Sonic. "Run," the knight said. "Now!"
And Sonic did just that. He turned and ran, wincing at the unbearable pain coming from his wound. He ran, despite how lightheaded and dizzy he felt. He ran until he reached his destination: the barracks. Sonic collapsed on the floor. He heard a yell, and saw a silver blotch through his blurry vision. The last thing he remembered was Galahad picking him up, while saying, "you're going to be okay, Sonic."
~The Black Knight~
Gawain sprinted into the infirmary. He stood next to Galahad and Percival.
"Is he going to be okay?" Gawain asked.
"Yes," Percival said. "The doctor said he should be fine."
"I heard the news!"
The knights turned to see Herald.
Herald sighed, as he looked Sonic over. "How did this happen?"
"We don't know," Percival said. "He was like that when he entered the barracks."
"But," Herald said, "it shouldn't have happened! Lancelot was with him!"
Percival gasped. "Lancelot left Sonic?"
"No," Gawain said, clenching his fists. "Lancelot attacked him, and then left him."
"That seems like the only logical explanation," Herald said.
"That jerk doesn't deserve to be a Knight of The Round Table!" Gawain exclaimed.
Galahad looked at Sonic. Only you and Lancelot know what really happened, Galahad thought. But Lancelot's gone, and you're unconscious. If you want any chance of defending him, you need to wake up soon. They're going to banish Lancelot! Or, even worse. He looked at the ground, letting the horrible thought enter his mind. They might execute him…
~The Black Knight~
Lancelot walked towards the infirmary. He stiffened when Ryan hugged him from behind.
"Hi, Lance!" Ryan exclaimed, hugging Lancelot tighter. "You're my favorite knight!"
"Okay," Lancelot said, sighing, "what do you want?"
Ryan walked in front of the knight.
"Well," Ryan said, "I got the first thing I wanted. To see you without your helmet. The other thing I wanted was for you to take me to the infirmary." He sighed. "Sonic's there, but nobody will let me inside. I think if I'm with you, they'll let me go in."
"I don't… think you'll like what you'll see."
"Please?"
"Fine. But," Lancelot bent down so he was eye level with Ryan. "promise me you'll leave if you don't like what's inside."
Ryan nodded. "I promise!" He climbed onto Lancelot's back, and kicked the knight's sides. "Let's get moving!"
Lancelot rolled his eyes and began walking. Oh, the joy of having a kid in your life! He thought, sighing.
~The Black Knight~
Lancelot carried Ryan into the infirmary. He smiled at the nurses who were staring at him.
This is so embarrassing! Lancelot thought.
"Woah!" Ryan exclaimed.
Lancelot stopped and Ryan hopped off. Lancelot noticed Galahad sitting by Sonic's bed.
Galahad looked up and saw Lancelot. He motioned for the knight to come. Ryan ran to Sonic's bedside.
"What happened, Sonic?" Ryan whispered.
Galahad looked at Lancelot.
"That's what I would like to know," Galahad said.
Lancelot stared silently at Sonic.
"Lancelot!" Galahad snapped. "You're in some serious trouble! Sonic's not awake so he can't defend you! You're not telling me what happened, so I can't even try and stick up for you!"
"Leave, Ryan," Lancelot said.
"But I-" Ryan began.
"Now!"
Ryan quickly scurried out of the infirmary.
Lancelot looked at Galahad, before sighing. "Herald told us that we had to attend this meeting in the barracks."
"So, Herald set you two up?"
"Yes. Herald wants to get rid of me. I'm not exactly sure what he's planning, though."
"How did Sonic get hurt?"
"Well, we-"
"There he is!" Gawain exclaimed, running into the infirmary with Percival and Herald in tow.
"Traitor," Percival said.
"Forget banishment," Gawain said, drawing his sword. "We'll execute you right here!"
Percival also drew her sword. "Come on, traitor! Draw you blood-stained sword!"
"Do we really have to fight here, guys?" Galahad asked.
"Yes," Gawain replied, stepping closer to Lancelot.
"It can't be helped," Lancelot whispered, drawing his sword.
Gawain and Percival stared at the dark red stains on Lancelot's sword.
"You'll pay for what you did!" Gawain growled.
Galahad stepped in between the three knights, drawing his own sword.
"If you want to kill Lancelot," Galahad said, "you'll have to kill me first."
Oh! Herald thought, grinning. My plan's working even better than I expected!
"Lancelot," Galahad whispered, "you better pray that Sonic wakes up soon. Right now, they are able to kill you because you injured Sonic, and you have no way to prove your innocence. If Sonic wakes up, his decision will automatically override their power."
"Then we'll just have to fight them until Sonic wakes up," Lancelot replied, smirking.
Gawain charged at Galahad. Their swords connected with a loud clang and a few orange sparks flew from the swords. You could tell by the pained look on Galahad's face that he wasn't used to Gawain's strength. Percival attacked Lancelot from the side. He was able to push the cat back with ease. Percival was certainly swift and agile, but lacked in brut strength.
Meanwhile, Galahad was being pushed to the floor by the force of Gawain's sword.
"You are so weak!" Gawain exclaimed, applying even more pressure on his sword.
"No I'm not!" Galahad said through clenched teeth, pushing up on Gawain's sword.
Lancelot jabbed his sword at Gawain. Gawain had no other choice but to defend himself. Galahad quickly ran out from under Gawain, and ran towards Percival.
"So," Gawain said, as Lancelot walked towards him, "the traitor's going to fight me, now?"
Lancelot's ears perked up when he heard a soft groan. He turned to see Sonic roll on his side. Was he waking up?
"Don't look away from me!" Gawain yelled, charging towards Lancelot.
Lancelot held up his hand. Gawain skidded to a stop.
"What?" Gawain asked.
"I think Sonic's waking up," Lancelot replied.
The fighting ceased, and all attention was focused on the king. Slowly, eyelids lifted, revealing emerald irises. Sonic glanced around, and smiled when he noticed the four knights staring at him.
Percival was the first to speak. "You're finally awake, my lord."
"Did Lancelot hurt you?" Gawain asked, getting straight to the point.
Sonic looked at Lancelot. "No," he said.
"But the blood stains-"
"He's innocent," Sonic said, a bit more firmly.
Lancelot watched as Percival and Gawain bowed.
"We're sorry for attacking you, and calling you a traitor," Gawain said.
"We hope you can accept our apology," Percival said. "If not, we understand."
"I accept your apology," Lancelot said. "You were doing the right thing. Trying to eliminate a threat to your king."
Lancelot soon realized that Herald was no longer in the room. He looked back at Sonic. Sonic was looking at the door, a mixture of anger and sadness showed on his face. The king never thought he would see the day that he lost trust and loyalty in his assistant.
Wasn't that a suspenseful chapter? The part where Lancelot says you were doing the right thing… I did not intend to make that rhyme. It just happened. XD Please review!