Legend of the Slayer, p8 of 100
by Philister
Fanfic written for TTH100
Theme: Slayers
Prompt: #043 - Castle
Crossover with Arthurian Legend and DC Comic's Demon
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When the girl entered Camelot for the first time, she was eyed with curiosity and suspicion. Though it was not completely unheard of in this age for women to practice the trade of war, seldom had anyone seen one so young carry sword and armour.
The king himself came to greet her, along with Merlin the Wise.
"I welcome you to Camelot, fair lady," the king said, taking her hand to brush a kiss on its back. "Merlin speaks most highly of you."
"I have come to render assistance, my king," she just said. "Merlin has let me know that you a demon is giving you trouble?"
A dark look was shared between king and magician.
"Yes, the demon Etrigan," Arthur said sourly.
"My most grievous error," Merlin confessed. "To battle the dread Morgan Le Fey I sought the aid of a demon most foul. I should have expected it to betray us."
"It is rare for demons to deal fairly with humans. But I can deal with him."
"Your help would be most appreciated," Arthur said. "Though I confess I do not see how a girl such as you can defeat a beast from the bowels of hell."
"Looks are deceiving, my king," the girl said with a smile. "I will deal with the demon beast. And Thalisien? Remember our bargain."
With that she left, leaving a confused king with his court magician.
"What bargain have you struck with the girl, Merlin?" Arthur asked. "And why did she call you by that strange title?"
"The bargain is a simple one, my liege. In return for her services, I will perform one for her. And as for the title...," he hesitated. "It was the Slayer's way of letting me know that she knows what I am."
Merlin would say no more.
TO BE CONTINUED