Chapter 25: Morgana's Attack
Shadow had been thinking ever since the Blacksmith had left the room with Percival, now he looked at Sonic. "Sonic?" He flew over to him and Sonic looked at him. "Yes Shadow?"
"I really don't have a need for armor. I can heal instantly when I'm wounded, and even if I die, I'll come back to life."
Sonic thought it over then nodded. "Yes, you're right. I'll go let the Blacksmith know that you don't require armor as well."
Before Sonic could leave however, Knuckles stepped forward. "I can heal instantly also," the werewolf said. "So I won't need any armor either, and neither will Galahad."
Sonic nodded. "I'll go tell him then."
He walked off and went into the armory where he saw the Blacksmith.
The Blacksmith heard him and turned around. "Hello my King. Why have come here?" Sonic smiled. "Well Blacksmith, I'm here to cut down on your work. Knuckles, Galahad and Shadow do not require armor. They can heal instantly on the field of battle, so they decided that they don't want armor."
The Blacksmith nodded. "Alright, thank you for telling me. I'll get to work then."
The griffin smiled and nodded, then walked back out to the great hall.
"My King, I was just wondering what we should do if Morgana decides to attack again," Percival said.
He thought about her question, then sighed. "I guess we'll have to defend ourselves. It's all we can do really. I just hope that the end result doesn't involve anyone else dying..."
The female griffin nodded. "What shall we do in the meantime?"
Sonic looked at her. "We train, I don't think we're using these new forms as much as we can."
"That's fine," Percival said.
Sonic nodded and looked at her, blushing. He walked up to her and nuzzled the female griffin fondly.
Sonic then stepped away from Percival and took a breath. "Percival...I...I want to ask you to..." He paused for a second. "Would you do me the honor of being my Queen?" He blurted out.
Percival's eyes widened. "Yes, of course I would! I love you, Sonic, and I will happily be your Queen." She walked up to him and nuzzled his face. The two griffins blushed and then pulled away.
Sonic let out a joyful screech, then he smiled at her. "We should tell the others then."
"Yes, of course."
Sonic let out a loud screech and all the other mythical creatures walked up to him.
"What is it?" Knuckles asked.
Sonic smiled and laid his wing over Percival. "I have asked Percival to be my queen, and she has accepted," he said. The joy he was feeling was clear in his tone.
"That's awesome," Knuckles said.
The other knights look happy also. Everyone gathered around them to congratulate Percival as Sonic explained the plan to train while the Blacksmith completed the armor.
"So, we'll be training in our new forms?" Blaze asked.
Sonic looked at her and nodded. "Yes."
"Okay, " Blaze said. "Let's get started!"
They all began training with a vengeance, All the creatures that could fly through the sky trained together while those that walked on land trained together. Sonic directed the training as everyone strengthened the ability to fight in their new forms. The Blacksmith worked diligently and without tire on the armor, coming outside every once in awhile to watch the mythical creatures train and get fresh air.
The week went by quickly, when it was over, Tails went to the Blacksmith and helped him bring up the armor, which they placed in the Great Hall, where Sonic and Percival were waiting for them. Percival hadn't been made queen officially yet; that would wait until Morgana had been defeated as Sonic had decided.
The Blacksmith bowed to Sonic. "My King, I have completed the armor you asked for."
Sonic smiled at him. "Thank you Blacksmith." He walked outside and screeched to call everyone to the Great Hall.
The mythical creatures walked in and looked at the king.
"The armor is finished, then?" Knuckles asked.
Sonic nodded. "Yes. Why don't we try it on then?"
The mythical creatures nodded.
"How will we put them on, though?" Knuckles asked.
Sonic smiled sheepishly. "I didn't think of that..."
The Blacksmith laughed. "I'll help you all if you'll allow me."
"Sure," Knuckles said.
The Blacksmith smiled and helped everyone into their armor, when he was done, he stepped back.
"It fits perfectly," Tails said. "Thanks."
The Blacksmith smiled again. "You're welcome. I always try my hardest with my armor. I guess I'll head back to town."
Sonic didn't even hesitate as he opened his beak. "Blacksmith?"
He looked over at Sonic. "Yes, my King?"
Sonic smiled warmly. "Would you like to stay and live in the castle?"
The Blacksmith's eyes widened, then he smiled. "Yes, I would like that very much!"
Sonic laid a wing on his shoulder. "Then welcome to Castle Camelot."
Percival smiled and walked up to the king. "We don't need to wear this armor all the time, only in battle, right?"
"Yes, you're right," he agreed. The Blacksmith helped them out of the armor, which they laid on the Round Table. Sonic looked at the Blacksmith afterwards. "So...what is your name, Blacksmith?"
He looked at him. "Well...I never really had a name...I was an orphan...the previous Blacksmith of the town took me in and taught me the work, but he never named me."
Tails thought about it. "How about Miles? It's my real first name but you can use it since you're an alternate version of me."
The Blacksmith looked at the Kyuubi and nodded. "Thanks, Tails!" He said happily.
Sonic smiled. "Well then, Miles, how about I show you to your new chambers?"
Miles nodded and followed Sonic to an empty room near to the forge, he looked around it, then they headed back to the others.
"Like your new home?" Percival asked.
The Blacksmith nodded.
She grinned and turned to Sonic. "We'll have to be ready for when Morgana attacks. Unless you want to take the fight to her."
Sonic looked at her and everyone else, seeing that they were all exhausted from the harsh training, And Miles was tired from working with the armor. "I want everyone to take tonight to rest, we're all exhausted."
The mythical creatures nodded. Some of the slept in the great hall while the others were in the courtyard and Miles went into his new room. A few hours later, an anthropomorphic black cat snuck inside the castle, determined to steal the sacred swords. She crept along a corridor that led to the room the held the Sacred Swords, pausing outside the door, then easing the door open slowly. A smirk grew of Morgana's face as she grabbed Arondight, Galatine, Laevatein and Caliburn. Unfortunately when she walked out of the room. Caliburn awoke and began to speak.
"Who...what?" He blinked his eyes and looked at who was carrying him. The instant he saw who it was he shouted. "Morgana! Morgana is in the Castle! Sir Sonic! Help!"
Sonic's eyes shot open at Caliburn's shout and he leaped to his feet. "Everyone get up now! Morgana's in the castle!" He screeched.
The mythical creatures jumped up and followed Sonic. Lamorak transformed into his Great Lynx form, along with Knuckles who turned into a wolf. They both growled and Morgana and waited for their king's command.
"Morgana! How dare you return here again!" He yelled at her. She laughed and turned to him, at the same time casting a spell that teleported the swords to Avalon. Sonic's eyes widened as the Black Knight and Mordred appeared.
"It's too late," she said. "The swords are already at Avalon." She grinned as the Black Knight and Mordred attacked.
Sonic screeched in rage. "Attack!" He leapt forward and attacked as everyone else leapt forward alongside him.
The mythical creatures and Mordred, along with the Black Knight, attacked. Knuckles leapt at the Black Knight, who smirked and swung his sword. Knuckles jumped out of the way and lunged at him but the Black Knight dodged it and sneered, sending out a bolt of lightning towards the wolf. The others were attacking Mordred as the Cerberus was a big threat.
Shadow, Silver, Blaze, Sonic, and Percival attacked from above, half of them distracted the heads while the others attacked.
Galahad, Lamorak and Tails fought from below; Tails was holding back a head with two of his tails while Galahad attacked. He struck it with his lightning powers and brute strength. Lamorak fought like a cat, hissing and snarling, leaping at Mordred's head and clawing him viciously. He used his tail as a whip as well, which proved very effective.
While they fought Mordred, Knuckles continued his assault on the Black Knight. The werewolf roared at lunged at him but the Black Knight was ready. He plunged his sword, which had a silver blade on it, into Knuckles' chest. Knuckles howled in pain and slumped to the floor. The Black Knight sneered and Morgana saw this. Then she teleported off, along with Mordred and the Black Knight.