Disclaimer: I do not own Quest For Camelot or any of its characters. I only own Amaryllis. Any of the storyline that seems familiar, I most likely do not own.
Amaryllis struggled to get out of her bonds. Julianna was dragged to the front of the train. Amaryllis felt the train slow to a stop as she was still working on getting her bonds undone.
"Its Lady Julianna! Lower the gates at once!" one of the knights yelled.
Amaryllis kept trying to loosen the ropes around her wrists. Something clattered to the ground.
Her dagger.
She had stuffed it in her boot after they had run from Ruber and had forgotten it was there. Moving it around in her hands, she cut the ropes. Pulling off the gag, she listened to the wagon train.
"Its a trap!" Kayley shrieked.
Amaryllis jumped out of the wagon. There had to be a way to get into the castle. Arthur wasn't safe.
"Seal off the castle!" Ruber instructed.
"Ruber has breached the castle keep! The king is still inside!" one of the knights informed.
Amaryllis panicked. She looked around and saw Kayley heading to one of the wooden platforms that lead inside to the castle.
"Mother! I must help the king!" Kayley ran off.
Amaryllis saw one of the metal minions going for Julianna. She ran in front of it and attacked it. Her main goal was to keep Julianna safe. She watched Kayley and Garret head to the stable. Of course! She was the one who showed him that was there. Running after them, she followed them down the tunnel. Amaryllis ran to the Round Table room. She got up and saw Ruber attacking Arthur. Kayley climbed up the ladder next to them. Amaryllis shook with anger as she watched Ruber throw Arthur around.
"Hey! Ruber!" Kayley yelled.
"You," he growled.
"I will not serve a false king."
She pushed the log off and stood on it. Ruber and Kayley both went through the window.
"Get Arthur. I'll help Kayley." Garret instructed.
Amaryllis didn't need to be told twice. She ran up to the Round Table.
"Arthur." she breathed.
She helped him stand, feeling her injuries twinge as she did so. She winced in pain. Arthur gave her a once over, noting the various injuries on her body.
Amaryllis noticed his concern and spoke up before he could say anything, "I'm fine. We have more important things to worry about."
"The sword," Arthur grunted.
Amaryllis helped him down to where the stone resided. The magic resulting from Ruber accidentally placing the sword back into the stone blew his sling away. His arm was healed. Amaryllis looked at her wrist. The swelling was gone. Her wrist and various cuts were healed as well. Arthur and Amaryllis walked down to the stone. Arthur broke away to pull Excalibur from the stone once more.
Amaryllis stood with Julianna as she walked down in her beautiful white dress. She walked up to Garret and Arthur. Amaryllis was happy for them. She truly was.
"Kayley." her mom called, "You've forgotten this. Take it. It's yours."
Julianna handed her Lionel's shield. Arthur pulled out Excalibur.
"I dub thee, Sir Garret. I dub thee, Lady Kayley. Thank you for saving Camelot. You have reminded us that a kingdom's strength is not based on the strength of the king. But the strength of the people. From this day foreword, you will both sit as knights at the Round Table."
Everyone cheered. The music started and Kayley handed Arthur her shield. She began to dance with Garret. Then she kissed him. Amaryllis smiled. It's about damn time. Silver Wings chirped and landed on Merlin's finger.
"Well done, Aiden." he grinned.
Kayley and Garret ran out of the castle and got on a horse. Amaryllis slipped out of the Round Table room. She went to the hallway next to it and leaned against the wall. So much had happened in the course of only a few days.
"Never did like celebrations did you?"
Amaryllis looked over and smiled at Arthur.
"There's just too many people. I needed a second," she replied.
Arthur grabbed her hand and pulled her towards him. She put her hands on his shoulders and rested her head on his chest.
"I was worried you know. When I heard that Excalibur was stolen, I was worried. I didn't know what had happened or if you were okay."
"I'm okay now." he murmured.
He kissed the top of her head.
"I missed you."
"I missed you too," Amaryllis whispered.
She lifted her head and pressed her lips to his. Things were going to be different.
But she was okay with that.