Author's note- Hello readers, Dragonfist here. Just giving you guys an update on a new feature I'm putting for all of my future chapters in this fanfiction- time-zone messages. Basically, after each chapter title, there will be a set of parenthesis telling you what time the corresponding chapter's events are taking place. Anyway guys, enjoy the rest. Review the chapters if you'd like to. Dragonfist out.
Brother's reunited
(The following takes place between 4:00 A.M and 5:00 A.M)
Merlin and Mordred were hiding behind two trees in the forest of Lincoln-son. The forest Arthur was in was only a quarter of a mile away from this location, and they had stopped to rest. They'd been running for hours and were at least 15 miles away from Hyrule castle. The sun was just rising on the horizon and the birds were beginning to sing their morning song.
Merlin had gone to find some water while his companion slept. Mordred hadn't slept in days due to his imprisonment in Hyrule castle. Merlin came back with a bucket of water and offered it to Mordred to drink. Mordred drank from the bucket and handed it to Merlin. "Keep it; replenish your strength." Merlin said.
Merlin gazed at the rising sun. "Come on. We'd better get moving right away." He said, helping Mordred to his feet. "Where to?" Mordred asked. Merlin pointed passed a mountain. "Beyond those hills. Arthur is hiding in a forest on the other side of them." Merlin said. "Alright then. Let's go." Mordred said.
Merlin and Mordred began their ascension up one of the hills. About halfway up it, Mordred started to lose his strength. "Come on; we're almost there. Just a few more feet." Merlin said, climbing higher. The rock attached to Mordred's hand gave way and he lost his balance. Merlin caught his hand and pulled himself onto the top of the hill.
"Thanks Merlin." Mordred said. Merlin gave him a thumbs-up and a pat on the back. "Come on. The forest is just beyond that valley." Merlin said. They walked through the valley, the rising sun lighting their way.
They arrived at the entrance to the forest. Merlin was walking ahead of Mordred, when they heard a sound nearby. Mordred continued forward, but Merlin, kneeling down, stopped him with his hand. Merlin listened hard to try to pick out the noise's source. They heard footsteps coming toward them.
Mordred drew his sword and held it out in front of him with both hands. "Get ready." Merlin said, his aura beginning to flicker to life. The footsteps stopped a few feet away from them. Mordred ran toward the source of the footsteps.
Arthur effortlessly parried all of Mordred's sword strikes. Mordred leapt over Arthur and swung at his feet. Arthur ducked and punched Mordred in the chest, knocking his sword from his grasp and sending him to the ground. Mordred leapt to his feet and ran toward Arthur. In a single fluid motion, Arthur kicked Mordred in the face sending him to the ground. Mordred leapt up again and advanced once more. Arthur elbowed Mordred in the stomach, sending him to the ground.
Arthur sheathed Excallibur. Mordred blacked out. "Where did you find this simpleton Merlin?" Arthur asked. "For your information, you just knocked out your own brother. You might want to look behind you." Merlin said. Arthur didn't even come close to dodging the surprise attack.
Mordred dove toward Arthur from nowhere. The blow hit the king in the chest, knocking both of the swords from his grasp in the process. Arthur back-flipped to his feet. Mordred swept his leg into Arthur's, causing Arthur to lose his balance. Arthur fell to the ground on his back.
Mordred held his sword close to Arthur's chest. Arthur opened his eyes. "There's only one person I know who can perform a move as great as what you just did. Where have you been Mordred?" Arthur asked as Mordred helped him to his feet.
