Protecting Destiny
"Merlin," Arthur said weakly from the ground. He pressed his hand to his stomach and it came away stained in blood. Merlin stood trembling between the prince and the bandits in the woods.
Merlin's hands shook where he gripped his sword. He chanced a look back at his friend lying on the ground, too injured to move. "Arthur," his voice wobbled. "Please... forgive me."
"What for?" Arthur choked out as the bandits rushed forward. He tried to sit up and Merlin closed his eyes.
"I'm sorry," he said. There was a flash and bandits went up in smoke. Arthur froze.
I am still suffering from writer's block in the evilest of forms ... any cures? Did you guys enjoy the crossword? I realized that the question about the bravest one of all should have said the bravest knight (in legend) meaning Lancelot. Sorry for any confusion!