Gokuhoe part 1
Author's note: This is a ripoff of Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott. It's about a knight and his childhood love. This story also stars Robin Hood, Prince John, a young jewess Rebecca, her father Issac of York, King Richard, the merry men (not in tights), Bois Gilbert, Maurice De Bracy, Cedric, and his servant Gurth. This is diffrent but still the same plot. Because if I wrote it word for word that would be playgreising.
Stars of the Show
Goku-Ivanhoe Gohan (Goku's grandfather)-Cedric
Chichi-Princees Rowena Bulma-Rebecca
Mater Roshi-Prince John Mr.Briefs-Issac of York
Ox king-King Richard(Hey who cares if he's Chichi father in the series)
Yamacha-Maurice De Bracy Veggitta-Bois Gilbert
Krillen-Robin Hood(so what if he's short) Picollo-Gurth
everyone else-the merrymen/women
****Now on with the show****
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Chapter 1
The year was 1192, the setting England. The problem (I mean isn't it obivous I mean come on. It has Prince Roshi and Krillien Hood are in it) also the people of England feared for the rightful king King Oxichard the Lion-hearted safety. They also feared for their money since Prince Roshi was taxing them all way to much to buy him some more dity magazines. Anyways two Norman fighters where returning home from the crusades. The fighters' names where Yamcharice De Bracy and Veggittaois Gilbert. They where heading to Ashby to prove their um their ki skills. But the road wasn't safe for Krillen Hood and his band of merry men and women. The riders eventually came across a lone robed figure carring a bo staff.
"You," yelled Veggittaois. "Where is a castle where we can rest and get a decent meal?"
"Of course," said the robed figure. "The castle of Sonhood home of Gohandric. I am going that way myself I will gladly show you the way."
"Gohandreic?" muttered Yamcharice. "He hates us all. He being a Saxxon won't welcome us Normans in his castle."
"We aren't asking," snarled Veggittaois. "We have a right to lodge where we so please be they Norman or Saxxon."
"But then if don't use his manners it would arouse his temper. In front of his daughter the lovey Lady Chiena?"
"Good Sirs," interuppted the palmer. "The Lady Chiena is not of his household blood. She is a distant relative a princess at that matter. But he loves her has if she where her own. If you offend her he will send you away."
"I've heard that he even sent his son away. What was his name oh yes Gokuhoe. All because he fell in love with the lady. He then disinherited him for going on the crusades."
"He is one man we do not wish to toy with," said Veggittois. "We must show him respect and of course honor. At Sonhood that is."
While the palmer leading them knew every turn every twist. Has well considering he lived there all his life. But he couldn't even detect the band of merry men and women lead by their leader Krillein Hood. But no attack came.
Has Krillein gasped to his friend Tein Tuck, "Good Kami that's Gokuhoe leading the travellers. Kami be praised he didn't meet the same fate our beloved King Oxichard."
"But why is he dressed like a palmer," observed 18 his second in command.
"Indeed," said Tein. "Also why is he showing those knights of Norman blood to his Saxxon father's castle? To the man who considers him dead? Do you think he turned against us?"
"I think not my friend," said Krillein. "He is too loyal a man for that and too brave a fighter. He nust be planning something. We might find out before the days that go by number too many."
Chapter 2
The moment Gokuhoe lead them out of the woods. He pointed to a grand castle surronded by a moat and a brick wall.
"That is Sonhood," he said, "The home of Gohandreic the Saxxon."
The moment the knights identified themselves the bridge was lowered. The Normans and thier party entered. A servant showed them into a hall. Where there was a table shaped like a "D" and another table on a step where both where set for the last meal of the day. Gohandreic and the Lady Chiena sat in the middle of the table on the step. He waited to start the evening meal has a servant came in annoucing the Norman's arrival. Requesting lodging and hospitality.
Gohandreic snorted in digust. "Normans even though Veggitios-Guilbert is a brave and clever fighter. Who proved himself in the crusades. Taking vows never to marry and vows of chilvary. He is a cruel and ignorant man. Ask for Yamcha De Bracy he is just a dog. Doing his cannal master's Prince Johnshi bidding. Still it's only one night and we can't deny hospitality to anyone Norman or Saxxon. Invite them in to join us for dinner they are welcome here."
The knights approached Gohandreic and the Lady Chiena. While the palmer and the servants sat with the other servants at the lower table. Gohandreic rose and greeted his guests. Waving them to sit on his left. Where has the Lady Chiena sat on his right. Yamcha was so captivated by her he wouldn't tear his eyes away. But Princess Chiena was not impressed with a Norman's admiring looks she glared until he lowered his eyes.
Gohandreic seeing this snapped at Yamcha,"Sir knight a Saxxon Princess does not welcome the attentions of a Norman knight. For his ansectors-"
"Veggittaois interrupted angirly, "we have been dying and fighting in the Holy Lands in the name of England. Can we not pay a compliment to an Lady of England."
Yamcha tried to apoligize for his fellow knights words. "Good sir I mean no offense to the Lady Chiena and I beg her forgivness for starring. For I have never seen a woman of such grace and beauty. My you accept my appolgy for I will escort you to the tournement in Ashby."
"I have no need of an escort in my own land. Besides we might not even go it's just a barberious way for Norman's to show off and pratice war."
"Sir knight," said Lady Chiena. "I accept your apology but instead of compliments I would prefer news of the war in the Holy Land." What she wanted to hear most of was news Of Gokuhoe. But she couldn't say outloud because no one was aloud to mention his name.
But before one of the knights could tell her news. A servant walked in saying a stranger was at the gate begging for hospitality for the night.
"Bring him in then," said Gohandreic. "With this storm brewing no man desreves to spend the night outside."
Minutes later an old and tall man walked in. "My name is Briefs of York," he said bowing and removing his cap.
The Lord of Sonhood invited him to join them at the lower tables. But no servant moved for the old Jew. Then the palmer stood up saying, "Take my seat old man my clothes have dried and I have eaten. You however need food and to dry your clothes."
Then the palmer strolled toward the high table. Veggitaois was praising his men when he was interrupted by Chiena.
"But yor men where unable to take back the Holy Land now where they," she tainted. "Your men wheren't alone I believe where not King Oxichard and his men there also?"
"They where second best," he snarled.
"They where second to none," taunted a nearby voice. All eyes turned to the palmer. "I repeat sir fighters Oxichards men where second to none. Think back Sir Veggittaois to the tournement at Acre during a break in the war. Did not the king and five of his Saxxon fighters compete with six of your Norman fighters. Among those Yamcha and yourself do you not remember how it turned out?"
While Yamcha's head hung in embrassment and shame. Veggittaois snarled with rage. He lunged out of his seat drawing his sword. Then suddenly he relized this wasn't the time or place to start a fight.
Gohandreic was delighted to hear of a Saxxon victory over Norman pigs. "Tell me good palmer the name's of the noble Saxxon fighters." The palmer named five but left out the sixth. "And the sixth," shouted the palmer eagerly.
"A young fighterI don't rember his name I am afraid."
"I doubt that your memory has suddenly left you this quickly," snarled Veggittaois. "I'll tell you Gohandreic for despite his youth he was well known for his battle skills. The only reason he defeated me was because my horse lost his footing. If he where here or at the tournement I'd gladly challenge Gokuhoe right now."
Gohandreic gasped but said nothing.
"Yes," said the palmer. "His name was Gokuhoe the young knight was wounded and stayed behind when Oxichard left. But he fell into the hands of some of your friends sir fighters who didn't treat him too kindly. He has probaly recovered and is on his way home now has we speak. When he arrives he will must certainly accept your challenge."
"If he refuses I'll renounce him has a coward," snarled Veggittaois.
"That is not going to be necessary," snapped Chiena jumping to her feet. "I agree with the holy man in our presents Gokuhoe is one of the bravest fighters in England. I've known him since we where children. If he where not wounded he would defend the Saxxon honor of England at the tournement."
"Sir knight," said Gohandreic. "If you still need assurance of a Saxxon's true honor I give you mine. For the honor of Gohandreic will stand behind the honor of his son Gokuhoe (let's all sing praises)!"
Chapter 3
After dinner was thourgh Gohandreic's servants lead their guests to their rooms for the night. While they where being lead away the palmer heard Veggittaois tell his men.
"When Briefs leaves in the morning follow behind him. THen take him to my castle. We'll rob him and get ransom form him. His friends will pay well for his release."
The palmer pretending not to have heard has he was escorted by Picolurth a servant for many years. After he lay in a straw mat he waited till everyone else was asleep. Then he snuck out of his room then entered Briefs. The old man was resting uneasily. When he was nodged by the palmer's bo staff. Then Briefs eyes went wide in panic.
"Fear not Briefs," whispered the palmer. "I've come to warn you of Veggittaois. He means to rob you when you leave tommarrow and seize you. You must leave tonight and quickly to avoid troubule."
Briefs tried to rise but fell to his knees in terror.
"Come now there's no time for that. We must leave at once while everyone sleeps. I know all the forest paths I'll take you to safety."
Briefs still suspicius. "Don't you dare betray me for I am a mercant of no value."
"Why would? I have no need for money."
"Then may the Lord God bless you for your kindess and mercy. But so many of England's nobles persucate my people has well has me and my daughter. For when we lend them money they refuse to pay us back. Even Prince Roshi deos this. But forgive me for my manners. You are right we must leave at once."
"First to find a trustworthy man to unlock the gate." Then the palmer went toPicolurth' room. "Picolurth's come and open the gate so me and Briefs can leave."
"No one leaves till the morning."
The palmer lend over the bed and whispered something. Picolurth leaped out of bed bowed and rushed to the gate. Briefs who saw this was Curiuos. But fooloowed the palmer and Picolurth toward the gate.
The palmer turned to Picolurth and said,"Bring Briefs mule and one of Gohandriecs stallions for me."
Picolurth ran to the stable's and came back a few minutes later. When he returned the men mounted and left.
"Kami be with you my Lord Gokuhoe," whispered Picolurth has he watched their fleeing backs. "I will join you at the tournment."
"Come with me to my friend's home his name is Denderth. He will welcome you for repayment for your kindeness."
"I don't repayment."
"But you do need a sponsor and a gi do you not?"
"How'd you know? After all I'm dressed has a holy man."
"I appoligze but your words where not from the mouth of a holy man. My friend will supply your needs after the tournement you may repay him or return them."
"But you know if I lose all my things will be given to the man that beats me."
"I have faith you won't lose. I don't care about the gi or anything else. But your limbs and your life."
"Thank you my friend."
Chapter 4
Neither poverty nor illness stopped the crowds from coming to the tournment. Distance definatly didn't keep the nobles or knights. This was to be a tournment that would go down in history. Because the most famous knights would fight and because the prince would crown the winner. Where the tournment would take place was a huge ampitheater it also had a special netting incase some of the fights got a little out of control. The audience would be seated according to their station and wealthy. In the center of the western side sat a rather tall long wooden box with a canopy. There sat Prince Roshi. He boldly eyed the ladies knowing that soon one would be crowned the Queen of beauty and would soon seat beside him. His eyes stopped dead on a blue-haired girl. She was clinging to Briefs of York as they walked to their seats. The young woman's attire had attracted the attention of many men watching.
"Briefs of York my friend and banker," called Prince Roshi. "Who is that lovely lady on your arm?"
"My daughter Bulbecca Your Grace," came the answer and a low bow.
"Bring her here her beauty should be seen by all." Then to Gohandreic "My good Gohandreic Saxxon Lord. Move over and make room for my friend and his daughter."
But he ignored him. So Yamcha drew a lance. But Gohandreic sliced it in half.
"Good shot," shouted a voice in the trees.
"Yeah alright," shouted severly others.
Prince Roshi jerked his head in that direction of the voices his face red with embrassment and anger.The man who first called out was dressed in an orange and blue gi. Carrying a six foot bow with him. The men and women in the trees where dressed the same execpt a tall three eyed friar. They where all cheering.
"That a way Krillien."
"We will take Gohandreic's sword over Yamcha's lance anytime anyday," shouted 18. "Won't we."
Then one of the prince's old friends and adivors Pilaf whispered "Stay calm your majesty answer in anger and the cheers will spread to the crowd and you will look the fool. I've heard of them they are Kriellin Hood and his merry men and women. They are loyal to your brother Oxichard. They want to embrss you in front of the crowd today and ruin it."
The prince agreed sulking then he gave orders for the festiveties to begin. Trumpets sounded and silence followed the herald read the rules.
" 1. Fall out of the ring you die. 2.Lose you die. 3.Assualt a lady you die. 4.Use tacky pick up lines you die. 5.Just plain perversion you die."
"Um herald?" asked Pilaf. "What do numbers three thourgh five have to do with anything?"
"Hey I don't write it I just say it. This is how the game will be done. The fighters must accept all challenges if not you die. THe fighters choose anyone they please by touching the weapons together. A touch with the blunt end courtesy match. A touch with pointed death match. However if you use a bop staff touch with the top i courtesy other side death. If you win five matches you will be crowned champion and you will crown the Queen of beauty for all the tournment."
And thus the tournment began. Saxxon fighters lost to Norman fighters since there where mustly Saxxons inthe crowd they where disappointed. But known more then Gohandreic.
"This is bad Lady Chiena, he said. "This is a bad day for England. "I s there no one who will defend the honor of the Saxxons. No one to defeat the Normans and the pig Veggitaois?" To prevent him from being crowned champion?"
Just then a new knight appeared has trumpets blared annoucing him. A man appeared in a black gi appeared he wore a mask. He was announced the disinheried fighter. He saluted Prince Roshi. The way he carried himself pleased the crowd tremendously. He seemed to already know who he would fight.For he touched Veggittaois 's weapon with the bottom of his bo staff to fight to the death. Everyone gasped in disbelief. He had choosen three courtsey matches before this.
Then Veggittaois mocked, "I hope you have confessed your sins for you will die today."
I think not you should probaly get a fresh gi and armor. Has well has a new sword." Then the disinheirted fighter went to the circle to await the challenge to begin.
After Veggittaois took his advice he waited. Has the disinheirted kight took on Yamcha and two others defeating them one by one. Has Yamcha returned to his spot Veggittaois walked up to him.
"There's something about his technique that is familar. I get the feeling I've seen him before. Maybe I've even fought him before myself."
"We will know soon enough."
Veggittaois turned to face his challenger. The crowd fell silent most where for the courages disinheirted fighter but feared he would die. Then the prince gave the signal. The trupmets blared and the fighters circled eachother. They exchanged blows and kicks when the disinheirted fighter got the upper hand Prince John ordered them to be taken apart so that Veggittaois would surrive.
"You may be champion now but just you wait. We will meet again."
"Anytime anyplace Veggittaois."
The officals requested he unmask himself. He refused since rules allowed this it could not be forced. The prince was angry that his favorite Norman was defeated. He raged inside himself about the whole ordeal. Then "Pilaf who is he do you know."
"Maybe a knight from the crusades maybe King Oxichard."
The prince paled Kami forbid he thought. Then he made a speech praising the fughter. He waited and recieved a bow. Then he told the fighter to crown the Queen of beauty. Then he placed the crown on the tip of the bo staff. The fighter didn't stop until he was in front of Lady Chiena. Gohandreics smile widened at this. A cheer went up has the fighter offered her the crown.
"Long live Lady Chiena. Long live the Saxxon princess."
The choice infuriated Roshi and his adivors but since they made the rules they couldn't go against them. So Roshi placed the crown on her head saying. "This crown is a symbol of your choice. You and your father will be my guests at an Ashbian banquet tonight."
But Gohandreic poitly refused.
"You will join me tonight won't you?" Roshi asked the disinheirted fighter.
But he also refused the invation. Roshi was furios. "Then we will dine without our queen or champion." Thus ended the first day of the tournment.
Chapter 5
When the disinheartied fighter returned Picolurth was waiting.
"My Lord your winnings have arrived today."
"Yes Picolurth tell I demand payment instead. I'll see them in a minute after I cover my face with my cloak." Then he went outside to meet the ones that brought their masters belongings. "Tell your lords I command their bravery and skill. Instead of the winnings I require payment."
"Each of our LOrds offer fifty pieces of silver."
"I accept from four." Then to Veggittaois 's squiere. "Tell him I want no payment for our battle is not yet done."
In the pavillion he handed Picolurth a few coins has payment for his loyalty. Then he sent him to Briefs giving him a back for the gi and weapons. He found the old man and his daughter staying with their friends. Picolurth counted out the payment. Then has he left the house "Good squire come here a moment."
He turned to see Bulbecca coming towards him. She handed him a purse of a haundred coins. "Keep twenty for yourself and give eighty to our master. Go quickly back to our master."
Picolurth thanked her then hurried thourgh the streets. Back to his master
Chapter 6
The crowd gathered early the next morning for day two of the tournament. All the fighters would either side with the disinhertied fighter or Veggittaois. When the spectaors arrived the prince escorted Lady Chiena to her seat. The knights were lined up facing one another each on one or the others side. Then the herald annoced the rules and weapons of the day. "The battle will end when the prince decides that too much blood has been spilled and he throws down his staff."
The trumpets spounded and the fighters crashed into eachother. Dust rose around them so it was hard too see. When the dust seattled half the fighters were wounded or dead. Every other moment one side or the other seemed to be winning. This was now a display of blood and death.
"Fight on warriors death is better then defeat," shouted Prince Roshi.
The disinhertied fighter and Veggittaois tried finding eachother. But lesser fighters always got between them. Until only a few where left. The two companions where fighting when Yamcha and another fighter finished there oppentents at the same time charging from opposite sides. Seeing this the crowd cried out.
"Look out sir fighter they come to the side of you."
With this warning the disinhertied fighter easily evaded the blows of all three oppenents. The crowd clapped and appalauded his skill. But they feared he would die unless the prince stepped in. The crowd started to protest. But the prince refused.
"This combat will not stop. This fighter refused to revile his name and face. He also refused my hospitality. He may have won in honor of the Saxxon but now it is the."
He was interrupted by the crowd who had gasped. Has a powerfully built fighter appeared. He was covered from head to toe in yellow and blue. When Yamcha was about to swing his weapon the new fighter stepped in throwing him back. With the fight even he (let's call him the yellow fighter) flew off the field the crowd cheering. Veggittaois was on the ground feet tangled together.
"Give up and admit defeat," said the disinhertied fighter. Standing over him.
Then Prince Roshi threw down his staff. So his campion wouldn't be disgraced. Thus the combat was over.
"I name the yellow fighter," shouted the prince.
"But you highness," said Pilaf. "The fight was won by the disinhertied fighter."
"Bring the yellow fighter before me."
"I can't he has left."
"Oh very well. I name the disinhertied fighter campion. Prepare to be crowned by the Queen of love and beauty."
Chiena stepped from her throne has the fighter knelt unstaedily at her feet.
"His head must be uncovered for him to be crowned."
"No no," said a weak voice.
But his head was uncovered any ways. Unruly hair was uncovered and it framed a man of tweenty five. Chiena gasped reconizing the man she loved. "I name you campion of the tournament. No one else is has worthy of it then you beloved," she whispered the last word softly.
He pressed her hand to his lips then fell unconscious. Confusion was appearant among the crowd. But for Gohandriec the apperance of his son was a complete shock. He ran to Chiena's side has the marshall removed his armor.
"Kami," he gasped holding Chiena. "The lance's tip is broken and embedded in Gokuhoe's side!"
Chapter 7
"Gokuhoe," cried Roshi. "His my brother's loyal Saxxon fighter. This could be trobule."
"Perhaps not sir see his friends are carring him off the field," said Pilaf.
"And the Lady Chiena," he said. "Where is she?"
"Perhaps she has gone to grieve for the knight she loves," snarled Yamcha.
"I have other plans for the beauty. Like make her a wife to a loyal Norman like you Yamcha. Well what do you think?"
"I'd be eternal grateful."
Then a servant came up handing him a letter.
"This was deleveried from France."
"France? That's were Oxichard is imperoisned!" Then he read the paper.
THE KING HAS
ESCAPED BE WARNED.
"The tournament must end immedatly. I must flee."
"Stay calm," whispred Pilaf. "The people mustn't susecpt anything is wrong. We'll tell them you were called away and that the events are cancled."
"NO they have heared the roar of the lion. The roar of King Oxichard the lion hearted, shaking thourgh the woods. Nothing in the world would give my nobles courage to stand behind me."
"If only he had his own courage," muttered Pilaf to Yamcha. "But the moment he hears the name of Oxichard he goes from an insolent tyrant to a weakling."
"Then we must keep his subjects loyal. The promise of riches and gold should do that. And we must see that the prince is crowned king soon. This must be done for our own good."
"And your plans for Lady Chiena?"
"I have been planning to marry her since I first saw her."
"How will you get her to agree?"
"Easy I have a plan. I'll follow them when they leave tonight. Then dressed has an outlaw I'll kidnap Chiena. Then I'll come back has a brave knight and carry her off to my castle. Then she'll be eager to marry me."
"But you can't do it alone."
"Veggittaois's men will help. Now I go off like a knight to win her hand and her heart."
But he didn't hear Pilaf mutter," Like a knight HAhahahahahah. Like a tres damned fool."
Author's note: This is a ripoff of Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott. It's about a knight and his childhood love. This story also stars Robin Hood, Prince John, a young jewess Rebecca, her father Issac of York, King Richard, the merry men (not in tights), Bois Gilbert, Maurice De Bracy, Cedric, and his servant Gurth. This is diffrent but still the same plot. Because if I wrote it word for word that would be playgreising.
Stars of the Show
Goku-Ivanhoe Gohan (Goku's grandfather)-Cedric
Chichi-Princees Rowena Bulma-Rebecca
Mater Roshi-Prince John Mr.Briefs-Issac of York
Ox king-King Richard(Hey who cares if he's Chichi father in the series)
Yamacha-Maurice De Bracy Veggitta-Bois Gilbert
Krillen-Robin Hood(so what if he's short) Picollo-Gurth
everyone else-the merrymen/women
****Now on with the show****
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Chapter 1
The year was 1192, the setting England. The problem (I mean isn't it obivous I mean come on. It has Prince Roshi and Krillien Hood are in it) also the people of England feared for the rightful king King Oxichard the Lion-hearted safety. They also feared for their money since Prince Roshi was taxing them all way to much to buy him some more dity magazines. Anyways two Norman fighters where returning home from the crusades. The fighters' names where Yamcharice De Bracy and Veggittaois Gilbert. They where heading to Ashby to prove their um their ki skills. But the road wasn't safe for Krillen Hood and his band of merry men and women. The riders eventually came across a lone robed figure carring a bo staff.
"You," yelled Veggittaois. "Where is a castle where we can rest and get a decent meal?"
"Of course," said the robed figure. "The castle of Sonhood home of Gohandric. I am going that way myself I will gladly show you the way."
"Gohandreic?" muttered Yamcharice. "He hates us all. He being a Saxxon won't welcome us Normans in his castle."
"We aren't asking," snarled Veggittaois. "We have a right to lodge where we so please be they Norman or Saxxon."
"But then if don't use his manners it would arouse his temper. In front of his daughter the lovey Lady Chiena?"
"Good Sirs," interuppted the palmer. "The Lady Chiena is not of his household blood. She is a distant relative a princess at that matter. But he loves her has if she where her own. If you offend her he will send you away."
"I've heard that he even sent his son away. What was his name oh yes Gokuhoe. All because he fell in love with the lady. He then disinherited him for going on the crusades."
"He is one man we do not wish to toy with," said Veggittois. "We must show him respect and of course honor. At Sonhood that is."
While the palmer leading them knew every turn every twist. Has well considering he lived there all his life. But he couldn't even detect the band of merry men and women lead by their leader Krillein Hood. But no attack came.
Has Krillein gasped to his friend Tein Tuck, "Good Kami that's Gokuhoe leading the travellers. Kami be praised he didn't meet the same fate our beloved King Oxichard."
"But why is he dressed like a palmer," observed 18 his second in command.
"Indeed," said Tein. "Also why is he showing those knights of Norman blood to his Saxxon father's castle? To the man who considers him dead? Do you think he turned against us?"
"I think not my friend," said Krillein. "He is too loyal a man for that and too brave a fighter. He nust be planning something. We might find out before the days that go by number too many."
Chapter 2
The moment Gokuhoe lead them out of the woods. He pointed to a grand castle surronded by a moat and a brick wall.
"That is Sonhood," he said, "The home of Gohandreic the Saxxon."
The moment the knights identified themselves the bridge was lowered. The Normans and thier party entered. A servant showed them into a hall. Where there was a table shaped like a "D" and another table on a step where both where set for the last meal of the day. Gohandreic and the Lady Chiena sat in the middle of the table on the step. He waited to start the evening meal has a servant came in annoucing the Norman's arrival. Requesting lodging and hospitality.
Gohandreic snorted in digust. "Normans even though Veggitios-Guilbert is a brave and clever fighter. Who proved himself in the crusades. Taking vows never to marry and vows of chilvary. He is a cruel and ignorant man. Ask for Yamcha De Bracy he is just a dog. Doing his cannal master's Prince Johnshi bidding. Still it's only one night and we can't deny hospitality to anyone Norman or Saxxon. Invite them in to join us for dinner they are welcome here."
The knights approached Gohandreic and the Lady Chiena. While the palmer and the servants sat with the other servants at the lower table. Gohandreic rose and greeted his guests. Waving them to sit on his left. Where has the Lady Chiena sat on his right. Yamcha was so captivated by her he wouldn't tear his eyes away. But Princess Chiena was not impressed with a Norman's admiring looks she glared until he lowered his eyes.
Gohandreic seeing this snapped at Yamcha,"Sir knight a Saxxon Princess does not welcome the attentions of a Norman knight. For his ansectors-"
"Veggittaois interrupted angirly, "we have been dying and fighting in the Holy Lands in the name of England. Can we not pay a compliment to an Lady of England."
Yamcha tried to apoligize for his fellow knights words. "Good sir I mean no offense to the Lady Chiena and I beg her forgivness for starring. For I have never seen a woman of such grace and beauty. My you accept my appolgy for I will escort you to the tournement in Ashby."
"I have no need of an escort in my own land. Besides we might not even go it's just a barberious way for Norman's to show off and pratice war."
"Sir knight," said Lady Chiena. "I accept your apology but instead of compliments I would prefer news of the war in the Holy Land." What she wanted to hear most of was news Of Gokuhoe. But she couldn't say outloud because no one was aloud to mention his name.
But before one of the knights could tell her news. A servant walked in saying a stranger was at the gate begging for hospitality for the night.
"Bring him in then," said Gohandreic. "With this storm brewing no man desreves to spend the night outside."
Minutes later an old and tall man walked in. "My name is Briefs of York," he said bowing and removing his cap.
The Lord of Sonhood invited him to join them at the lower tables. But no servant moved for the old Jew. Then the palmer stood up saying, "Take my seat old man my clothes have dried and I have eaten. You however need food and to dry your clothes."
Then the palmer strolled toward the high table. Veggitaois was praising his men when he was interrupted by Chiena.
"But yor men where unable to take back the Holy Land now where they," she tainted. "Your men wheren't alone I believe where not King Oxichard and his men there also?"
"They where second best," he snarled.
"They where second to none," taunted a nearby voice. All eyes turned to the palmer. "I repeat sir fighters Oxichards men where second to none. Think back Sir Veggittaois to the tournement at Acre during a break in the war. Did not the king and five of his Saxxon fighters compete with six of your Norman fighters. Among those Yamcha and yourself do you not remember how it turned out?"
While Yamcha's head hung in embrassment and shame. Veggittaois snarled with rage. He lunged out of his seat drawing his sword. Then suddenly he relized this wasn't the time or place to start a fight.
Gohandreic was delighted to hear of a Saxxon victory over Norman pigs. "Tell me good palmer the name's of the noble Saxxon fighters." The palmer named five but left out the sixth. "And the sixth," shouted the palmer eagerly.
"A young fighterI don't rember his name I am afraid."
"I doubt that your memory has suddenly left you this quickly," snarled Veggittaois. "I'll tell you Gohandreic for despite his youth he was well known for his battle skills. The only reason he defeated me was because my horse lost his footing. If he where here or at the tournement I'd gladly challenge Gokuhoe right now."
Gohandreic gasped but said nothing.
"Yes," said the palmer. "His name was Gokuhoe the young knight was wounded and stayed behind when Oxichard left. But he fell into the hands of some of your friends sir fighters who didn't treat him too kindly. He has probaly recovered and is on his way home now has we speak. When he arrives he will must certainly accept your challenge."
"If he refuses I'll renounce him has a coward," snarled Veggittaois.
"That is not going to be necessary," snapped Chiena jumping to her feet. "I agree with the holy man in our presents Gokuhoe is one of the bravest fighters in England. I've known him since we where children. If he where not wounded he would defend the Saxxon honor of England at the tournement."
"Sir knight," said Gohandreic. "If you still need assurance of a Saxxon's true honor I give you mine. For the honor of Gohandreic will stand behind the honor of his son Gokuhoe (let's all sing praises)!"
Chapter 3
After dinner was thourgh Gohandreic's servants lead their guests to their rooms for the night. While they where being lead away the palmer heard Veggittaois tell his men.
"When Briefs leaves in the morning follow behind him. THen take him to my castle. We'll rob him and get ransom form him. His friends will pay well for his release."
The palmer pretending not to have heard has he was escorted by Picolurth a servant for many years. After he lay in a straw mat he waited till everyone else was asleep. Then he snuck out of his room then entered Briefs. The old man was resting uneasily. When he was nodged by the palmer's bo staff. Then Briefs eyes went wide in panic.
"Fear not Briefs," whispered the palmer. "I've come to warn you of Veggittaois. He means to rob you when you leave tommarrow and seize you. You must leave tonight and quickly to avoid troubule."
Briefs tried to rise but fell to his knees in terror.
"Come now there's no time for that. We must leave at once while everyone sleeps. I know all the forest paths I'll take you to safety."
Briefs still suspicius. "Don't you dare betray me for I am a mercant of no value."
"Why would? I have no need for money."
"Then may the Lord God bless you for your kindess and mercy. But so many of England's nobles persucate my people has well has me and my daughter. For when we lend them money they refuse to pay us back. Even Prince Roshi deos this. But forgive me for my manners. You are right we must leave at once."
"First to find a trustworthy man to unlock the gate." Then the palmer went toPicolurth' room. "Picolurth's come and open the gate so me and Briefs can leave."
"No one leaves till the morning."
The palmer lend over the bed and whispered something. Picolurth leaped out of bed bowed and rushed to the gate. Briefs who saw this was Curiuos. But fooloowed the palmer and Picolurth toward the gate.
The palmer turned to Picolurth and said,"Bring Briefs mule and one of Gohandriecs stallions for me."
Picolurth ran to the stable's and came back a few minutes later. When he returned the men mounted and left.
"Kami be with you my Lord Gokuhoe," whispered Picolurth has he watched their fleeing backs. "I will join you at the tournment."
"Come with me to my friend's home his name is Denderth. He will welcome you for repayment for your kindeness."
"I don't repayment."
"But you do need a sponsor and a gi do you not?"
"How'd you know? After all I'm dressed has a holy man."
"I appoligze but your words where not from the mouth of a holy man. My friend will supply your needs after the tournement you may repay him or return them."
"But you know if I lose all my things will be given to the man that beats me."
"I have faith you won't lose. I don't care about the gi or anything else. But your limbs and your life."
"Thank you my friend."
Chapter 4
Neither poverty nor illness stopped the crowds from coming to the tournment. Distance definatly didn't keep the nobles or knights. This was to be a tournment that would go down in history. Because the most famous knights would fight and because the prince would crown the winner. Where the tournment would take place was a huge ampitheater it also had a special netting incase some of the fights got a little out of control. The audience would be seated according to their station and wealthy. In the center of the western side sat a rather tall long wooden box with a canopy. There sat Prince Roshi. He boldly eyed the ladies knowing that soon one would be crowned the Queen of beauty and would soon seat beside him. His eyes stopped dead on a blue-haired girl. She was clinging to Briefs of York as they walked to their seats. The young woman's attire had attracted the attention of many men watching.
"Briefs of York my friend and banker," called Prince Roshi. "Who is that lovely lady on your arm?"
"My daughter Bulbecca Your Grace," came the answer and a low bow.
"Bring her here her beauty should be seen by all." Then to Gohandreic "My good Gohandreic Saxxon Lord. Move over and make room for my friend and his daughter."
But he ignored him. So Yamcha drew a lance. But Gohandreic sliced it in half.
"Good shot," shouted a voice in the trees.
"Yeah alright," shouted severly others.
Prince Roshi jerked his head in that direction of the voices his face red with embrassment and anger.The man who first called out was dressed in an orange and blue gi. Carrying a six foot bow with him. The men and women in the trees where dressed the same execpt a tall three eyed friar. They where all cheering.
"That a way Krillien."
"We will take Gohandreic's sword over Yamcha's lance anytime anyday," shouted 18. "Won't we."
Then one of the prince's old friends and adivors Pilaf whispered "Stay calm your majesty answer in anger and the cheers will spread to the crowd and you will look the fool. I've heard of them they are Kriellin Hood and his merry men and women. They are loyal to your brother Oxichard. They want to embrss you in front of the crowd today and ruin it."
The prince agreed sulking then he gave orders for the festiveties to begin. Trumpets sounded and silence followed the herald read the rules.
" 1. Fall out of the ring you die. 2.Lose you die. 3.Assualt a lady you die. 4.Use tacky pick up lines you die. 5.Just plain perversion you die."
"Um herald?" asked Pilaf. "What do numbers three thourgh five have to do with anything?"
"Hey I don't write it I just say it. This is how the game will be done. The fighters must accept all challenges if not you die. THe fighters choose anyone they please by touching the weapons together. A touch with the blunt end courtesy match. A touch with pointed death match. However if you use a bop staff touch with the top i courtesy other side death. If you win five matches you will be crowned champion and you will crown the Queen of beauty for all the tournment."
And thus the tournment began. Saxxon fighters lost to Norman fighters since there where mustly Saxxons inthe crowd they where disappointed. But known more then Gohandreic.
"This is bad Lady Chiena, he said. "This is a bad day for England. "I s there no one who will defend the honor of the Saxxons. No one to defeat the Normans and the pig Veggitaois?" To prevent him from being crowned champion?"
Just then a new knight appeared has trumpets blared annoucing him. A man appeared in a black gi appeared he wore a mask. He was announced the disinheried fighter. He saluted Prince Roshi. The way he carried himself pleased the crowd tremendously. He seemed to already know who he would fight.For he touched Veggittaois 's weapon with the bottom of his bo staff to fight to the death. Everyone gasped in disbelief. He had choosen three courtsey matches before this.
Then Veggittaois mocked, "I hope you have confessed your sins for you will die today."
I think not you should probaly get a fresh gi and armor. Has well has a new sword." Then the disinheirted fighter went to the circle to await the challenge to begin.
After Veggittaois took his advice he waited. Has the disinheirted kight took on Yamcha and two others defeating them one by one. Has Yamcha returned to his spot Veggittaois walked up to him.
"There's something about his technique that is familar. I get the feeling I've seen him before. Maybe I've even fought him before myself."
"We will know soon enough."
Veggittaois turned to face his challenger. The crowd fell silent most where for the courages disinheirted fighter but feared he would die. Then the prince gave the signal. The trupmets blared and the fighters circled eachother. They exchanged blows and kicks when the disinheirted fighter got the upper hand Prince John ordered them to be taken apart so that Veggittaois would surrive.
"You may be champion now but just you wait. We will meet again."
"Anytime anyplace Veggittaois."
The officals requested he unmask himself. He refused since rules allowed this it could not be forced. The prince was angry that his favorite Norman was defeated. He raged inside himself about the whole ordeal. Then "Pilaf who is he do you know."
"Maybe a knight from the crusades maybe King Oxichard."
The prince paled Kami forbid he thought. Then he made a speech praising the fughter. He waited and recieved a bow. Then he told the fighter to crown the Queen of beauty. Then he placed the crown on the tip of the bo staff. The fighter didn't stop until he was in front of Lady Chiena. Gohandreics smile widened at this. A cheer went up has the fighter offered her the crown.
"Long live Lady Chiena. Long live the Saxxon princess."
The choice infuriated Roshi and his adivors but since they made the rules they couldn't go against them. So Roshi placed the crown on her head saying. "This crown is a symbol of your choice. You and your father will be my guests at an Ashbian banquet tonight."
But Gohandreic poitly refused.
"You will join me tonight won't you?" Roshi asked the disinheirted fighter.
But he also refused the invation. Roshi was furios. "Then we will dine without our queen or champion." Thus ended the first day of the tournment.
Chapter 5
When the disinheartied fighter returned Picolurth was waiting.
"My Lord your winnings have arrived today."
"Yes Picolurth tell I demand payment instead. I'll see them in a minute after I cover my face with my cloak." Then he went outside to meet the ones that brought their masters belongings. "Tell your lords I command their bravery and skill. Instead of the winnings I require payment."
"Each of our LOrds offer fifty pieces of silver."
"I accept from four." Then to Veggittaois 's squiere. "Tell him I want no payment for our battle is not yet done."
In the pavillion he handed Picolurth a few coins has payment for his loyalty. Then he sent him to Briefs giving him a back for the gi and weapons. He found the old man and his daughter staying with their friends. Picolurth counted out the payment. Then has he left the house "Good squire come here a moment."
He turned to see Bulbecca coming towards him. She handed him a purse of a haundred coins. "Keep twenty for yourself and give eighty to our master. Go quickly back to our master."
Picolurth thanked her then hurried thourgh the streets. Back to his master
Chapter 6
The crowd gathered early the next morning for day two of the tournament. All the fighters would either side with the disinhertied fighter or Veggittaois. When the spectaors arrived the prince escorted Lady Chiena to her seat. The knights were lined up facing one another each on one or the others side. Then the herald annoced the rules and weapons of the day. "The battle will end when the prince decides that too much blood has been spilled and he throws down his staff."
The trumpets spounded and the fighters crashed into eachother. Dust rose around them so it was hard too see. When the dust seattled half the fighters were wounded or dead. Every other moment one side or the other seemed to be winning. This was now a display of blood and death.
"Fight on warriors death is better then defeat," shouted Prince Roshi.
The disinhertied fighter and Veggittaois tried finding eachother. But lesser fighters always got between them. Until only a few where left. The two companions where fighting when Yamcha and another fighter finished there oppentents at the same time charging from opposite sides. Seeing this the crowd cried out.
"Look out sir fighter they come to the side of you."
With this warning the disinhertied fighter easily evaded the blows of all three oppenents. The crowd clapped and appalauded his skill. But they feared he would die unless the prince stepped in. The crowd started to protest. But the prince refused.
"This combat will not stop. This fighter refused to revile his name and face. He also refused my hospitality. He may have won in honor of the Saxxon but now it is the."
He was interrupted by the crowd who had gasped. Has a powerfully built fighter appeared. He was covered from head to toe in yellow and blue. When Yamcha was about to swing his weapon the new fighter stepped in throwing him back. With the fight even he (let's call him the yellow fighter) flew off the field the crowd cheering. Veggittaois was on the ground feet tangled together.
"Give up and admit defeat," said the disinhertied fighter. Standing over him.
Then Prince Roshi threw down his staff. So his campion wouldn't be disgraced. Thus the combat was over.
"I name the yellow fighter," shouted the prince.
"But you highness," said Pilaf. "The fight was won by the disinhertied fighter."
"Bring the yellow fighter before me."
"I can't he has left."
"Oh very well. I name the disinhertied fighter campion. Prepare to be crowned by the Queen of love and beauty."
Chiena stepped from her throne has the fighter knelt unstaedily at her feet.
"His head must be uncovered for him to be crowned."
"No no," said a weak voice.
But his head was uncovered any ways. Unruly hair was uncovered and it framed a man of tweenty five. Chiena gasped reconizing the man she loved. "I name you campion of the tournament. No one else is has worthy of it then you beloved," she whispered the last word softly.
He pressed her hand to his lips then fell unconscious. Confusion was appearant among the crowd. But for Gohandriec the apperance of his son was a complete shock. He ran to Chiena's side has the marshall removed his armor.
"Kami," he gasped holding Chiena. "The lance's tip is broken and embedded in Gokuhoe's side!"
Chapter 7
"Gokuhoe," cried Roshi. "His my brother's loyal Saxxon fighter. This could be trobule."
"Perhaps not sir see his friends are carring him off the field," said Pilaf.
"And the Lady Chiena," he said. "Where is she?"
"Perhaps she has gone to grieve for the knight she loves," snarled Yamcha.
"I have other plans for the beauty. Like make her a wife to a loyal Norman like you Yamcha. Well what do you think?"
"I'd be eternal grateful."
Then a servant came up handing him a letter.
"This was deleveried from France."
"France? That's were Oxichard is imperoisned!" Then he read the paper.
THE KING HAS
ESCAPED BE WARNED.
"The tournament must end immedatly. I must flee."
"Stay calm," whispred Pilaf. "The people mustn't susecpt anything is wrong. We'll tell them you were called away and that the events are cancled."
"NO they have heared the roar of the lion. The roar of King Oxichard the lion hearted, shaking thourgh the woods. Nothing in the world would give my nobles courage to stand behind me."
"If only he had his own courage," muttered Pilaf to Yamcha. "But the moment he hears the name of Oxichard he goes from an insolent tyrant to a weakling."
"Then we must keep his subjects loyal. The promise of riches and gold should do that. And we must see that the prince is crowned king soon. This must be done for our own good."
"And your plans for Lady Chiena?"
"I have been planning to marry her since I first saw her."
"How will you get her to agree?"
"Easy I have a plan. I'll follow them when they leave tonight. Then dressed has an outlaw I'll kidnap Chiena. Then I'll come back has a brave knight and carry her off to my castle. Then she'll be eager to marry me."
"But you can't do it alone."
"Veggittaois's men will help. Now I go off like a knight to win her hand and her heart."
But he didn't hear Pilaf mutter," Like a knight HAhahahahahah. Like a tres damned fool."