Authors note: So here's the next chapter hope you guys enjoy and im sorry if there is any spelling errors I might have overlooked.
Chapter 3: Valiant
Deep somewhere within a village where all the criminals and wanted men from various kingdoms are located at. The village is lawless and has no form of government what so ever. It is meant only for those who can survive on their own. Deep in a tavern within the village is a witch whose appearance is that she has a very white complexion with straight long black hair and green eyes. The witch wears a black dress that covers the witches legs and has two straps on her shoulders. The dress shoes a good amount of cleavage. The witch is sitting at a booth in the corner of the tavern. A middle-aged man who is bald and slightly tan. The man has a muscular build and is wearing a yellow clothed long sleeve shirt with brown pants and brown leather boots. The man sits on the booth across from the witch. "Did you finish creating the shield I asked for?"
The witch smiles. "Of course, I did, it was mere child's play to create the shield. But did you bring me a ruby like I asked for."
The man takes out a pouch from his pocket and places it on the table. The witch opens the pouch and pulls out a red ruby. She examines the jewel and then makes it disappear into thin air replacing the ruby with a shield with three headed green snakes engraved on the shield. The man grabs the shield and immediately when he grabs it the three snake heads pop out of the shield and hiss staring at the witch. The man smiles satisfied with the shield.
"Now then I kept my end of the bargain. It's time you kept your end by destroying what King Uthur holds so dearly, prince Arthur." The witch says in an angry tone.
"Do not worry I will slay Arthur at this year's annual knights' competition held at Camelot."
"See that you do or else our friendship will come to a very tragic end."
(Next morning at Camelot)
Seth slowly opens his eyes and is meet with a smirking Merlin starring directly at him. "Ahhh!" Seth yells and immediately falls of the bed freaked out.
"Well good morning there Seth, I just figured I should wake you up so you won't be late on the first day of you being prince Arthur's servant."
Seth gets up from the floor rubbing his head. "Yeah well you think next time you could've tried waking me up in a less creepy way."
"Now where is the fun in that, anyways iv prepared breakfast so come and eat once you get dress."
Seth puts on his usual clothes and makes his way downstairs and notices a plate with eggs and bread.
"Seth when you are one your way to the castle can you give Morgan her potion." Merlins hands Seth a purple looking bottle.
"Sure thing but what are these potions for? I always see you making them for Morgan."
"Well Morgan as a child would have terrible nightmares every night, so she came and asked me if I could do anything to prevent her from having these nightmares and ever since then I've been making these potions for her to not have those nightmares anymore."
"I didn't think a couple of mixed herbs can prevent someone from having nightmares."
"They can't I use magic to create these potions, of course I use herbs to make these potions as cover up."
"Speaking of magic when do you think you can start teaching me the cool magic such as shooting lightning out of my hands or flying or something. The only thing you have taught is telepathy between you and me and pulling rabbit out of a hat which is pretty lame to be honest."
"In due time ill teach you Seth, after all I didn't learn my magic all in one day either, no it took me years to master my magic."
"I guess you're right." Seth says with a sigh knowing that patience isn't one of his strengths. "Well I better get going. Don't want to keep his highness waiting."
Seth heads to the castle and remembers he must deliver Morgan's potion first. Seth finds a guard and asks where Morgan's room is located it. Shortly after Seth manages to find her room and knocks on the door. "Lady Morgan it's me Seth, Merlins assistant. He asked me to deliver you your sleeping potion."
"Ahhh yes just one minute please." Morgan says in a muffled voice due to the wooden door being between the two. The door opens and Seth hands Morgan the potion. "Thank you very much Seth I appreciate you for bringing me my potion." Morgan says with a smile.
"No problem my lady." Seth bows his head slightly. "Well I better get going to his highness before he gets mad at me for being late on the first day, by the way if I may add you look very lovely in that green dress as always my lady." Seth says in a very smooth tone leaving a slight blush on Morgans cheeks.
"Why thank you, that is kind of you to say."
"You are very welcome. I'll see you around I suppose."
"Yes, indeed and thank you again."
Morgan says nervously still with a tinted blush on her cheeks as she closes her door. She smiles to herself "He is an odd one but I can see why you are fond of him sister." Morgan whispers to herself.
As Seth is walking away from Morgan's room he walks with a smirk on his face with sense of accomplishment. Yes, I managed to compliment Lady Morgan without getting nervous or being kicked out by guards. Maybe this job won't be as bad as it seems.
Seth makes his way towards Arthur's room and knocks on his door. "Umm your highness it's me Seth can I come in?" Seth begins to hear lots of racket behind the young prince's door before it's opened.
Seth is greeted by Arthur wearing his usual outfit as always. "Thought you had forgot about being my servant."
"Please me forget about my great reward for saving you never." Seth then notices a pair of white panties on the floor near Arthur's dresser. "Hey, is that a pair of girls' underwear?" He points out.
Arturia quickly turns and notices it. Crap I forgot to put that one away. "Umm no it's not what it looks like I ummm!" She begins to panic not knowing what to say.
"You sly dog you didn't tell me you had a girlfriend. Man, now I'm jealous of you here I'm still trying to get at least a girl to notice me."
" Well I'm sure there's already a girl that has noticed you." Arturia says Ima low whisper referring to herself.
"What's that I didn't quite catch that?"
"Nothing! Anyways today I'm going to need you to clean my armor and sharpen my sword. Today is the annual knights' tournament in Camelot. So, I'm going to need my equipment in top shape if I'm going to win this tournament."
"You sure about that? You can't use any of your cheap shot tricks that you use when we spar."
"Of course, I'm sure I've been winning this tournament for five years in a row without using my cheap shot tricks. If anything, some of the other knights usually use cheap shot tricks to try and win."
"Well either way with Caliburn at your side your practically invincible." Seth pats Arthur on the back. "I guess I better get to the armory and figure out how to dress you in your armor."
(At the armory)
Seth is struggling on how to put on a knight's armor. "Dam this armor it's so complicated to put on, this is why I prefer fighting without it."
"Having trouble there?" A soft female voice asks.
Seth turns and notices Lily standing at the door way of the armory. "Honesty yeah, I've never actually touched any Knights armor with me being a court physicians apprentice and all."
"I figure that's why I followed you here."
"Wait so your saying you know how to put it on?"
Lily giggles. "Of course, I do my father is the local blacksmith after all."
"Well that's embarrassing then."
(At the arena)
The mini arena in Camelot is an oval shape arena with wooden bleachers surrounding the border of the arena and of course there is an exclusive section for the king and his heirs.
Standing outside the Arena is Seth as he is putting on Arthur's knight armor. Arthur's knight armor consists of a blue chest plate with a golden dragon engraved on it along with silver metal gauntlets and black pants along with brown leather boots, and a silver helmet that covers the entire head with only two eye holes and a blue cape. The rest of the arms is covered with chainmail "There you should be ready now to face them."
"Seth aren't you forgetting something?"
"No not that I can think of."
"My sword! I can't fight without my sword!"
"Crap yes that's right my bad." Seth pulls out Caliburn from a nearby sword rack and hands it to Arthur. "Now you're ready."
The two friends head inside the arena and Arthur takes his place in the middle of the arena with the other contestants from other kingdoms.
King Uthur makes his way to the center of the arena walking around the knights inspecting them. "Knights of the realm it is an honor to have you all here. For the next three days, you will put your skills of a warrior to the test and of course fight the reigning champion my son prince Arthur. Only one can be crowned champion and he will receive the prize of one thousand gold pieces and escort my ward the lady Morgan to the celebration after the tournament is over. It is in combat that we learn of a knights' true nature weather he is indeed a warrior or a coward. Now let the tournament begin!" The crowd begins to cheer with pure excitement. Uthur walks up to Arthur and pats her on the back. "I trust you will make me proud."
All the other knights take their leave from the arena all except Arthur and her opponent which is a night whose armor is similar to hers except that it has a green color to it instead of a blue one. Arturia takes her cape off and draws Caliburn and her shield out. The enemy knight does the same and the two begin to clash sword with each other. Arturia begins to strike fiercely at her opponent only to be blocked by his shield. The enemy knight then begins to counter Arturia by taking the offense while Arturia takes the defense. She blocks his swing with her shield and sword and on his final swing she ducks below the swing and pops up fast with a spin and elbows the enemy knight in the helmet knocking him down for the count. The crowd begins to cheer for Arturia as she raises her sword as the champion of the first round.
Round two begins the challengers is a knight whose armor is exactly like Arturias armor only that it has yellow cloth on the chest plate with a three-headed snake symbol on it along with a shield with the same emblem carved on it. The yellow knights' challenger is a bronze armored knight with a giant long sword. The two begin to engage in combat by swing their swords around meeting a block by each other every time one does them tries to take the offensive. The yellow knight eventually manages to gain the advantage and ends up making the bronze knight fall to the ground. Then as the bronze knight is on the ground the yellow knight secretly summons the snakes and has them bite the knight on the floor. Making the bronze knight unconscious.
(After the tournament)
"You know I've always found Caliburn to be a really cool looking sword. It might be the only sword I wouldn't actually mind using." Seth says as he is admiring the black and silver sword Caliburn.
"I thought you weren't much of a fan of swords." Arturia says with a slight giggle.
"I'm not but there's something about Caliburn that just draws me towards it. Besides the way you use Caliburn just looks awesome.
"Just then the yellow knight walks up to Arturia and Seth.
"My congratulations to your victories today your highness."
"Like wise to you?"
"Ahh where are my manners my name is sir Bradford. I look forward to fighting you in the finals prince Arthur's. Bradford says with a smile.
"Likewise sir Bradford." Says with a feeling of uncertainty from this man.
"Well I best head off then and leave two to it then."
"Seth is it me or did you get a bad vibe from him?"
"Bad vibe more like a creepy vibe. Something's up with him but I just can't place my finger on it."
Arturia smiles at her best friend. "You always have a bad feeling about most people that come from other kingdoms."
"But usually when I do have bad feelings about them they end up being bad themselves."
"I can't deny that but I doubt this guy would be stupid enough to do something in front of everyone at the tournament to try and kill me or my father."
"Well stupid or not just watch your back from that guy Arthur I don't trust him for some reason. Anyways care to join me an explore some caves outside of Camelot today. I found a new cave that's rumored to have some ancient weapon with in the heart of the cave."
"I'd love to join you but I can't today, my father wants me at the castle today along with all the other knights for the feast we usually have for the remaining contestants left in the tournament. Besides I'm going to need you to polish my armor and sword for tomorrow."
"No sweat I can do that later today."
"Well at least put my gear in the castles armory where all the other contestants have their weapons at since knowing you, you probably would lose my stuff."
"Hey I resent that. I think I'm a pretty reliable guy."
Arturia begins to roll her eyes. "Whatever makes you feel better anyways I better head to the castle. Remember leave my gear in the armory before and after you clean it that's an order."
"Yeah yeah you don't have to tell me twice." Seth makes his way with all of Arthur's gear to the castles armory. As he enters he places down the gear on a rack near the wall. Suddenly he begins to hear a hissing sound coming from inside the armory. He slowly makes his way towards the direction where the hissing is coming from. On a table in the far corner of the armory is the yellow knights white shield with the three-headed green snake engraved on it. Seth inches closer to the shield and notices one of snake heads eye moves. Just then a sword is placed on his chest.
"Can I help you with something?"
Seth turns towards the voice and notices it's the same bald knight that had congratulated Arthur earlier. He slowly walks away from the knights' sword. "No nothing was just admiring your emblem on your shield."
"Well then now that you have seen my shield up close it be best if you head on out." The man says in a threatening tone.
"Yes your right I have other matters to attend to." Seth quickly grabs all of Arthur's gear and heads out of the armory. He makes his way home as Seth enters the house he notices the bronze knight on a bed in the living room area as Merlin is making potions.
"Melting what's he doing here exactly?"
"The knight after the tournament never woke up after being knocked out and well now he is running a fever."
"Do you know the cause of the fever?"
Merlin shakes his head. "Unfortunately, I don't but I am making a remedy that should reduce the fever."
"I think I might have the cause of the fever."
"Do tell?"
Seth places Arturias armor down on a table and begins to clean it. "Well at the armory I heard some hissing noises coming from sir Bradford's snakes shield. When I got close to the shield I saw one of the snake heads moving its eye. Just as I noticed that Bradford had held me at the edge of his blade and he suggested I leave the armory with a hostile attitude. I think his shield is enchanted with magic."
Merlin raises and eye brow intrigued with Seth's proposal. "If that is true then why is it only Bradford's first opponent the only one that is sick?"
"Well it could be because he wanted to test his shield out to make sure it works. That much is speculation from me but I mean Bradford wouldn't use the shield on ever of his opponents because then it would put him under suspicion of cheating."
"Excellent deduction skills Seth, if what you say is true then we better keep a close eye out tomorrow to see if Bradford uses his shield magic some more. Unfortunately, I won't be able to keep an eye and prevent Bradford from cheating with my magic since I will be busy with my patient and making sure he doesn't die. By the way it would be a tremendous help
If you can tell me what type of snakes are engraved on the shield."
Seth scratches his head and tries remembering the snakes on the shield. "From the quick glance, I saw of the shield I would say a viper perhaps."
" Hmmm I should be able to whip up an antidote for the poison of the viper. Well then Seth it is your duty to make sure you keep an eye on Bradford and watch over Arthur. The most likely reason why Bradford is cheating is to take out the young prince."
Seth nods. "I understand Merlin I'll make sure Arthur is safe and sound. Say Merlin I know I'm still an amateur mage but can I borrow one of your magic books to try and find a spell to counter the shields magic?"
Merlin stares at Seth for a moment debating if he should lend his young apprentice one of his spell books. "Very well but you will only use the spell that will counter the shields magic. I don't want to find out you are tinkering with other spells in my book, magic isn't something to be toyed with."
"Relax Merlin I got this I'll find the right spell, figure out how to use it and that's the end of it I won't tinker with magic that's beyond my level of expertise."
Merlin raises an eyebrow. "For your sake, I hope so."
The teen heads to Merlins room and goes under his bed to remove a wooden tile covering the little hole where Merlins spell book is."
Meanwhile at the castle the knights are standing in line paying their respects to King Uthur. Arturia walks to her father. "You did well today Arthur. I expected nothing less from you my daughter. I must say your sword skills have improved greatly since I last saw you spar."
Arturia bows down in front of her father. "Thank you, father, and to tell you the truth I've been secretly sparring with my servant Seth perfecting new techniques that can benefit me in combat."
"That is splendid keep up the excellent work then." Uthur says with a pleased tone.
After Arturia leaves Sir Bradford walks up to the king and bows. "My king."
"You fought with such aggressiveness today in the tournament." Uthur comments.
"Well my teacher told me you must do anything you can to ensure your victory in battle."
"Ahh indeed you must. What a wise teacher you must of have." Uthur then motions for Morgan to stand by his side. "This is my ward the lady Morgan on who you may have the chance to escort for the feast after the tournament tomorrow."
Sir Bradford takes Morgans hand and kisses it. "I will do anything to make sure I earn the honor of being your escort my lady."
Morgan smiles at the knight. "I'm flattered, I'll be looking forward to your escort sir?"
"Bradford, Sir Bradford well then I believe I must take my leave."
(The next day)
Arturia is currently engaged in combat and appears to have the upper hand in the battle as she finally has the other knight submit. Seth stands in the sidelines cheering for his best friend. Arturia raises her sword in the air causing the crowd to go wild. She then looks at her father and he nods and claps with approval.
The tournament continues throughout the day as Seth observes closely at Sir Bradford as he fights his opponents. Dam he isn't making a move with his shield he's probably only going to use it on Arthur and anyone who is giving him trouble. Bradford's final round of the day is just beginning. He faces off against a giant brute looking knight that does have any chain mail on his sleeves rather he is baring his muscles.
The two begin their battle. Bradford quickly takes the offensive by blocking the brute knight attacks with his shield. For a moment, it would seem as Bradford is beginning to lose the match very quickly. Bradford slides to the right as his opponent strikes. As soon as Bradford is out of harm's way he quickly scratches the brutes arm having him drop his small metal shield. As the brute begins to clutch his cut up arm Bradford quickly pushes the brute with all his might causing him to fall. Bradford gets on top of the knight and places his shield in front of his opponent's face.
Seth realizes what he is about to do and uses magic to enhance his vision to see if Bradford's shield really is enchanted. He notices the three headed snakes pops out of the shield and he quickly tries chanting in a whisper of the spell he discovered that can counter enchanted inanimate objects. To his disappointment the spell does not work and the snakes bite the brute leaving him unconscious while the snake bite wounds disappear instantly from his neck.
Bradford raises his sword in the air having the crowd go wild. Uthur and Arthur make their way to center of the arena.
King Uthur shakes Bradford's hand and congratulates him. "Congratulations Sir Bradford. It appears that you will be facing my son prince Arthur tomorrow in the final round."
"I will be looking forward to it my king." Bradford turns to Arturia and nods. "I hope I will give you a challenge tomorrow prince as I know I am it as skilled as you."
"I wouldn't worry about that, by the looks of things you seem to be almost on par to my level. I will admit you won't be an easy opponent." Arturia says with a slight smile on her face.
After the tournament Seth takes the unconscious brute to Merlins house and places him on one of Merlins medical beds in the living room.
"What happened was it another snake bite?"
"Yes, my guesses where correct, Bradford's shield is indeed enchanted. He used it on this knight only to ensure his match with Arthur will happen tomorrow. Worst of all the spell I had casted didn't prevent the enchantment from working."
"You were trying to use the counter inanimate spell I'm assuming?"
The boy nods. "Yes, but I don't understand why it didn't work I chanted it correctly and focused really well."
Merlin frowns. "I'm afraid since you are still barely beginning to learn magic your magical powers aren't quite strong enough to use at such a distance. The only way the spell will most likely work is if you are standing directly in front of the enchanted object."
"Then if I'm not able to cast the spell from a distance can't you cast it then tomorrow at the tournament?"
Merlin shakes his head. "I'm afraid I won't be able to since I am attending to the wounds of the two poisoned patients. The spell takes time to take effect to cure the poison from the magical vipers within the shield."
Seth slams his fist on the table "dam it! Things can never be that easy can they, I guess there is only one thing left to do."
"You aren't thinking of telling Arthur about the use of magic, are you?"
"Of course not, he wouldn't believe me anyways or rather he would be to stubborn to give up on fighting Bradford especially with Uthur expecting so much from him. No, I'm going to have to sneak into Bradford's room and use the spell on the shield while he isn't around."
"Do be careful Seth when sneaking in. Sir Bradford must have some type of trap to protect the shield."
As nightfall approaches and dinner is proceeding at the castles main hall for Bradford and Arthur. Seth sneaks in the castle grounds and heads on sneaking to the guest area where all the royal guests stay. He notices Bradford walking out of his room. As soon as the area is clear Seth heads towards Bradford's door and tries to open it finding it is locked. Luckily, I learned lock pick magic he thinks to himself. Seth casts a quick spell unlocking the door. He walks inside the room with caution and notices the shield on the bed. He slowly moves towards the shield but the snakes don't seem to be active at the moment. I guess magical snakes need some sleep to then, alright then that's perfect I can cast the spell easily without the snakes being a bother. Just as he is about to cast the spell he is suddenly forced to the stoned wall and frozen in place.
"My my aren't you a little troublesome mage." A woman with black straight hair and black dress says as she walks out of the shadow from the bathroom.
" Mage I don't know what you're talking about I was sent here to clean up and tidy up the room." Seth bluffs.
The woman just smirks. "You can't fool me. I am a high priestess I can sense when another person is using magic and you have the scent of magic all over you despite your level of magic of being weak."
"All right you caught me. I'm assuming you are the one who put the enchantment on the shield?"
The woman chuckles lightly. "Right you are. Now why don't I make a deal with you. You see I can care less if my associate kills Arthur or not, now that I have found you the fallen prince of Sempiternal." The woman rubs her hand on Seth's chin picking his head up to face her.
"Fallen prince? I don't know what you are talking about." Seth says confused on what the woman is talking about.
"Then allow me to refresh your memory." The woman puts her other hand on Seth's forehead and suddenly faint images appear in Seth's head of a burning kingdom with knights slaughtering innocent people in the flame engulfed kingdom.
The woman removes her hand from Seth's forehead and the images stop flooding his head. "That's enough for now wouldn't want to give away all the answers in one day." She says in an evil tone. "Now sleep prince tomorrow is a big day for you." Seth's eyelids get heavy and instantly he blacks out.
(Next morning)
Seth opens his eyes and finds himself in his room with Merlin staring at Seth again. "Ahh what the heck!" Seth falls off his bed again. "That's starting to get creepy Merlin."
Merlin laughs again. "Well it seems to somehow work in waking you. Anyways did you succeed at stopping the enchantment on the shield?"
"No I wasn't able to for some reason my memory of last night is a little hazy, I don't know why." Seth grabs his head feeling it throb.
"Well then I hope you have a backup plan because Arthur and Bradford are going to fight in two hours."
"Don't worry I'll just have to convince Arthur to somehow not fight Bradford." He says as he quickly rushes out of the house.
Seth runs to Arthur's room and knocks on the door. "Arthur wake up! This is urgent! Arthur!"
Arturia opens the door seeming a little annoyed by being woken by the loud knocking. "What is it that's so urgent. You're not even supposed to be here for another hour." She says with a yawn.
"Arthur, I saw Bradford at yesterday's tournament using magic. His shield can summon snakes that bite his victims and puts them in some sort of coma. Now I think he's going to do the same to you at today's match."
"Okay knowing that your instincts have not been wrong in the past so I believe you given that this isn't the first time someone had tried to kill me. But I can't go outside and not fight, I would let the people of Camelot down and my father."
"Then let me take your place and fight. No one will know it's me as long as I wear your armor on."
"No I can't allow that, what if you get hurt I'd blame myself if you got hurt." Arturia says in a worried tone.
"Better that I get hurt than you. I'm just a servant no one will really miss me but you are the future king your people need you. Besides I can handle myself well when it comes to fighting."
"Still I don't know Seth." Arturia looks away debating whether she should let her friend take her place and fight.
"Arthur we have been friends for a while now, please I'm asking you to trust me and let me fight."
Arturia sighs. "Fine I'll trust you, but if you lose I'll make you clean the horses stall." She says trying to lighten up the mood.
Seth smirks. "I won't let you down your highness." He bows playfully.
The hour of the final match has come Seth stands outside the arena dressed in Arturias knight armor. While Arturia is next to him dressed in a long brown robe with the hood over her head.
"Heck yeah I get to use the mighty Caliburn." Seth swings the sword around testing it's feel.
"Don't get used to it. This probably the first and last time you're going to use Caliburn." She teases.
"Way to ruin the moment Arthur."
"Hey I'm just being honest with you." Arturia says with a laugh. "Anyways you nervous?"
"To be honest a little."
"Just relaxed and concentrate on the enemies' movement and you should be fine. I mean it's like us sparring except you have most of the kingdom watching you."
Seth's sighs. "Yeah that's the part I'm nervous about. Anyways the battles about to begin so I guess it's show time."
"Good luck."
Seth turns to his best friend and smirks. "Thanks, but I won't need it."
"Of course you won't." Arturia rolls her eyes.
Seth makes his way to the center of the arena along with Bradford. The two get into a fighting stance. He takes deep breaths to try and calm down his nerves. Relax I can't blow this. He clutches Caliburn with his left hand and the shield with his right hand.
He makes the first move by swinging Caliburn. Bradford blocks the attack with his sword. Seth then swings again but with more force and is blocked again. While both of their swords are clashes Bradford bashes his shield against Seth pushing him back. Bradford then swings his sword and Seth quickly ducks to dodge it. Seth then rushes up and bashes his shield into Bradford's chest.
As the fight is going on Uthur on the sidelines is observing the fight carefully along with Morgan sitting at his left-hand side. "Is it me or is Arthur fighting a bit differently today?"
"Perhaps Arthur is using some new strategy to catch Bradford off guard father." Morgan says knowing full well it isn't her sister fighting inside the arena.
"Yes using a different fighting style against his final opponent so he won't be able to predicts his moves, brilliant Arthur."
Seth is blocking a barrage of swings from Bradford. Each hit getting more aggressive after the other. Suddenly as he is blocking Bradford's attack he suddenly feels his feet being swooped off the ground sending him to the floor. Bradford crouches in front of Seth and brings his shield close to him. "You fought well prince but this is the end for you." Bradford summons the three headed snakes from his shield.
Now's my chance to cast the spell. Seth casts the spell sending the snakes back into the shield leaving Bradford dumbstruck. "What impossible you know magic?"
Taking advantage of this Seth kicks Bradford in the chest sending him to land on his butt. He then grabs Caliburn and points the sword at Bradford. "Do you submit?"
Bradford raises his hands in surrender. Uthur gets up from his seat. "It seems prince Arthur remains as the champion of Camelot!" The crowd begins to cheer. Seth looks around and raises his sword in the air.
(Later, at the evening)
A huge celebration is being held at the main hall in the castle to celebrate Arthur's victory in the tournament. Arturia makes her way along with the lady Morgan towards the kings table.
"What's the matter Seth you don't seem that happy?" Merlin walks up next to Seth who is leaning on the wall.
"I should be the one who escorts Morgan to the table and get the gold, I mean Arthur is already rich as it is what's he going to do with that gold?"
Merlin chuckles and pats his apprentice on his back. "Do not worry Seth I'm sure you won't go unrewarded for your bravery."
"Yeah well I'm feeling a bit tired I'm going to retire for the night if that's okay with you Merlin."
The physician nods and the two separate. Just as Seth is leaving he is stopped by a hand on his shoulder. "Leaving so soon champ?"
He turns and sees Arthur. " Yeah I have a headache in fact I've had it all day I think I'm going to sleep it off."
"Alright that's fine I just thought I'd give you the one thousand gold pieces. You won." Arturia hands her friend a mini chest with all the gold pieces in it.
"Sweet at least I can actually buy some good meat at the market now." He laughs. "By any chance is there a way I can escort Morgan to something as well?"
"Don't get your hopes that high." Arturias expression changes into a straight face. "But she does know you where the one fighting in my place for the last match."
"I figure she would after all she has seen us spar before." Seth sheepishly says.
Meanwhile outside the kingdom of Camelot. Sir Bradford is quickly riding off in the middle of a forest with a panicked expression on his face. He suddenly pushed off his horse and lands on the ground as his horse continues off. Bradford lifts his head up and meets the gaze of the witch he had made a deal with.
"I see you failed to keep your end of the bargain Bradford." The witch says in a cold tone.
"Please give me another chance, the prince knows magic as well he somehow managed to break the enchantment from shield." Bradford speaks in a panicked voice as he begins to get up and walks slowly backwards from the witch.
"How foolish you truly are." The witch summons black thorns out of the ground and has them wrap around Bradford's legs. "It would seem our friendship has come to an end."
She walks close towards Bradford and summons the shield Bradford had used during the tournament. The three-headed snake comes alive and hiss as Bradford.
"No please don't do this I can make amends pleaseeeeee!" As he is yelling this the snakes begin to bite his face aggressively tearing all the flesh off his face and killing him.
The witch then looks up at the moon. "This is all but the beginning of our little game young prince. I sense a darkness within you that has yet to take form.It intrigues me very much."
Authors note: I apologize if my fight scenes stink I will try getting better at writing fight scenes as the story progresses also one last thing the pieces that are in bold and Italics are important hints that have stuff to do with the plot in the future, just thought id throw in something like that to have you guys guessing what can happen in the future of the story anyways thanks for reading.