Start of recap...
"Now then as you will be competing in the Mêlée, Lance you will get a room of your own in the castle, I expect you to be respectful and do well in the Mêlée" said Uther.
"Yes sir, I will!" Exclaims Lance he was excited to compete in the Mêlée. "Very good dismissed" said the King as Arthur and Lance leave the room together.
"Wow I can't believe it i get a room!"Exclaims Lance as Arthur showd him to his room for the Mêlée as everyone competing gets a room at the castle.
As they arrive Lance runs and flops o to the big soft bed in the middle of the room. "Thank you Arthur" he said smiling at the older man.
Arthur smiled and shook his head at the boy. He just hopes he will do well in the Mêlée.
End of recap...
Third person pov...
As Lance sleeps he hears yelling coming from somewhere around the castle so he jumps out of his comfy bed, puts his boots on and grabs his sword.
He then slams open his door ans runs to where the commotion is, as he runs he hears voices. 'What are Papa and Uncle Gwaine doing' thought the young boy.
As he gets to the door he stays by it after seeing what it happening inside. He sees Uncle Gwaine fighting Dagr (Oswald), and then Ebor (Ethan) who attacks Gwaine from behind. Gwaine knocks Ebor (Ethan) down, then Dagr (Oswald) attacks from behind.
"Watch out!" Yelled Merlin making Lance remember he was there. Gwaine disarms Dagr (Oswald). Sir Leon then appears next to Lance startling the boy.
Leon looks at him then at the four men inside. "What's going on?" He asks looking at Lance who shrugs his shoulders.
Gwaine turns to look. Oswald backhands him, knocking Gwaine to the floor. Lance gasps at him and almost pulls his sword out but stops himself.
"This man attacked me! I demand an audience with the King!" Yells Dagr.
Lance soon finds himself still in his pyjamas in the council room standing with his Papa as they watch. Merlin then turns to Gaius "It's not Sir Oswald. It's that thug from the tavern, Dagr. He's using a magical crystal to change his appearance." He says
Lance hears the Warlock. "Shit really Pa-Merlin" he exclaimed as Merlin nods at him. 'He's done that before' Now he thinks about it Lance has slipped up a couple times with his and Arthur's names.
He goes to ask the boy why but stops when the doors open. Some Guards bring Gwaine into the council chamber in chains.
Lance looks at the man a sad look on his face. "It wasn't his fault though" he mutters making Gaius rub the young man's back.
"Sire, this man attacked me, with a sword, tried to kill me." Said Sir Oswald to Uther as he sat on his throne in front if everyone in the room.
"Is this true?" He asks Gwaine.
"I stepped in to protect Merlin." Said Gwaine determination on his face.
"I tried to talk to him. He was like a man possessed. I'm sure that Sir Ethan will back me up." Said Sir Oswald playing the victim.
"Indeed, I can vouch for his every word." Said Sir Ethan bowing to thw King at their words Gwaine yells "He's a liar!" Uther glares at him.
"I will have your tongue! How dare you speak to a knight in that way?!" He yells making Lance remember 'he wasn't like this to me earlier'
Gwaine argues with the King "Nobility is defined by what you do, and not by who you are. And these men are anything but. They are arrogant thugs!" He yells.
"Gwaine."Says Arthur sharply his tone telling the man to shut up if he wants to live. "Well, you see, Sire, how he behaves."Says Dagr
"I've heard enough. For a commoner to attack a nobleman is in violation of the Knight's Code." Said the King not even listening to Gwaine.
Dagr smirks "I couldn't agree with you more, Sire. He must be made an example of." He said
"Sir Oswald, please." Arthur tries to cut in but knowone seems to hear him. "Nothing less than his execution will give me satisfaction." Said Dagr smuggly looking over at Gwaine.
Lances eyes widen "no" he says weakly not wanting to see his Uncle die. Arthur notices Lances face and feels like he jas to do something.
"Father, I understand how this must look, it's an embarrassing situation. Sir Oswald is a dear friend, and our guest here in Camelot. But Gwaine is my guest here, too. And he may not be of noble birth, but I can vouch that he has a noble heart." He said
"How can you say that when you see the way he behaves?" Uther glares at him son
"Gwaine risked his life to save mine. I beg you, please, if a knight's word is his bond, then I give you my word Gwaine is a good man. He deserves clemency." Begged the Prince
Uther looks at Arthur and thinks for a second before turning to Gwaine. "You are banished from Camelot. If you ever return, you will pay for it with your life. You have until dawn to leave the city." He concluded.
Lance sighs "thank god" he mutters.
To be continued...
Hope you liked this chapter, so sorry for the wait!
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