PUSHED TOO FAR!

PART XVIII

Rated PG13 for mild language.

"Mother" whispered Cammi his voice cracking, tears were rolling down his cheeks and falling onto his mother's face as he held her within his arms.

The knights however not too far away from Cammi or his mother were speechless and astonished, they couldn't believe it that Cammi's mother had taken her life enable to save Cammi from the blast.

They were still continuing to stand there when their thoughts were interrupted by a cold and cruel laughter.

Cammi raised his head and saw Tarquan at the other side of the cave, a smug look on his face when he said

"Pity your mother taken her life, no matter, I shall still have fun in killing you, without your mother in the way" he said deliberately saying slowly and coolly so it would sink into Cammi.

 "You bastard" replied Cammi with ultimate rage building up inside him.

Cammi suddenly became very tensed, as he laid his mother down on the ground before picking up his sword and gripping it tightly, and raised it above his head.

"Now, it's your turn to die!" shouted Cammi as his voice echoed throughout the cave, to which Tarquan in reply just laughed.

Then Cammi felt a new power surge through, giving him strength as he shouted out the words he never said in his life, or in his other life. It was a brand new spell to him but he didn't care as long as it could defeat Tarquan as he spoke those few words

"Spirumit oumf thume ligumht giumve mune youmr powumer anumd caumst upumon mumy swoumrd, sumo I munay riumd thumis worumld oumf iumts evumil Tarquan" shouted Cammi.

TRANSLATION: Spirit of the light give me your power and cast upon my sword, so I may rid this world of it's evil, Tarquan.

Instantly after Cammi had just finished speaking those words the light on Cammi sword changed from silver to gold, but not only did it surround the sword but it surrounded Cammi as well. The ground beneath Cammi's feet began to shake and cave-in, and crumble as Cammi began to sink in slightly into the earth. He flashed a devilish smirk upon seeing Tarquan with fear in his eyes and starting to back away slightly.  Cammi started forward and stepped out of the small crater when he then said

"First you enslave the world, then you kill the knight of legend and now my mother" he said his tone dangerous and threatening.

Sir Plucki stood at the other end of the cave, frozen, and speechless. He had never seen Cammi this angry before and killing Cammi's mother, had sent him over the edge, he was aflame, with anger and hatred ready to pour out and strike Tarquan down. He felt for sure that this was not the real Cammi that everyone once knew, the innocent and childlike smile, and the mischievous glint in his eyes and being carefree, he was now dangerous hearing Cammi's voice told him that.

Cammi snarled at Tarquan before teleporting behind him and hitting him with the blade of his sword, usually Cammi's sword would bounce back with Tarquan's reptile skin being so rough and hard but it didn't instead it sunk in deeply into his skin causing Tarquan to howl in pain. Cammi smiled at victory finding Tarquan's weakness as he soon began to lash about the place hearing only Tarquan's pathetic howls and weak attempt at defending himself as blood began to spray across the floor. Cammi soon grew weary and decided to finish it as he thrusted his sword in the back of Tarquan's back causing him to give his last and final howl before dropping in front of Cammi's feet, dead. But Cammi didn't drop his guard, he wanted to make sure that he was dead and it was soon confirmed when his body turned to dust before vanishing into thin air. He sighed and nodded in approval before dropping his sword and collapsing onto the ground, completely worn out from the battle.

Then what felt hours later to Cammi was actually a few minutes when he felt someone pick him up and carry him out the cave. He slowly began to open his eyes and saw the silver tracing of armour and Gummadoon's symbol upon it and realised it was his father. He then slightly turned to see where they were going they, not that he need to for he knew where they were going, they were now finally going home. But what he saw next made him nearly jump out of his father's arms catching him completely by surprise.

"MOTHER" he cried.

His mother Meloni walking by his side turned and smiled at her cub's outburst and held out her arms as he jumped into them grabbing her around her torso and her neck and held her in a death grip.

Meloni smiled down upon her cub and returned the embrace, when they finally broke apart Cammi said

"How did you survive in there," he said anxiously, indicating inside the cave and the blast.

Meloni flashed another smile before she pulled out her gummi medallion from underneath her clothes.

"Magic" he replied to which she nodded.

Meloni then explained how she became a fighter herself, and cast several spells of ancient protection over herself giving her the best chance of surviving any attack Tarquan threw at her. She then explained what had happened to her when the blast hit her, it had rendered her unconscious very badly and given her a couple of bad cuts and bruises. But with the help of the medallion she recovered quite quickly and under normal circumstances if she didn't have the protection or the medallion she wouldn't have survived that attack.

Cammi embraced his mother again before turning to the other's around him, his eyes began to sparkle and glass over and his grin widened, a load of emotions overwhelmed him of happiness, relief and joy. He cried out as he jumped out of his mother's arm and onto the ground and hugged his father around the waist, tears escaping his eyes.

Sir Plucki smiled down at Cammi, he was the small childlike innocent cub again, well at least for a short while as he ruffled the cubs hair.

Cammi broke away from his father as he grabbed his father's gloved hand and his mothers and said

"Mom, Dad, let's go home" he said.

They nodded and the small group began to walk out of the cave, Cammi trailing behind again, the battle was now defiantly taking effect on him as he collapsed. But instead of falling onto the ground he felt someone grab him and pick him up, he looked up at his father and smiled meekly before giving in and going unconscious.

The small group then continued on their way, when they reached outside the cave entrance they were greeted by the other knights and the two small cubs, still scared but recovering.

They mounted upon their unicorns ready to make the journey home back to Gummadoon, Sir Plucki placed his adopted son in front of him, trying not to wake knowing Cammi needed to rest. But as he looked down upon Cammi who was now sleeping soundlessly he couldn't help but smile at a memory, ten and a half years ago when he first found Cammi in the bushes and how Cammi was when he rode back to Gummadoon.

The group soon began to set to the road no longer needing to worry about anyone following them figuring it was most likely Meloni, who had been following them to the cave. They didn't ride very far, but far enough to be out of sight of the cave by a few miles.

Seeing it was night and the full waxy moon had risen and was now high in the sky they guessed it to be well past midnight as the stars glistered in their place, the group stopped for the night to rest figuring everyone would be tired especially Cammi but he had long since gone out.

The next morning before dawn broke they were on their way again, continuing their journey wanting to get back to Gummadoon as soon as possible, Cammi still hadn't woke up but that didn't bother them as long as he continued to rest and get his strength back.

Whilst riding back to Gummadoon Meloni noticed that one of the rescued cubs, the girl, Lillie was her name was staring at her son, as if she was hoping for him to wake up soon, she smiled knowing that the girl had taken a liking to the her son. But she had also noticed around Gummadoon when Cammi invited the Glen cubs over to Gummadoon that his eyes were always fixed on Lillie, and realised that he had taken a liking to her but she also knew that it was dangerous for Cammi to grow close to a girl who didn't live in Gummadoon. It was not that she didn't mind Cammi fancying a girl but that he had chosen the wrong time and the wrong location with her not being in Gummadoon but the Glen and to the result of that Tarquan had found Cammi's weakness. Cammi's enemy had taken Lillie and her friend in order to use them as bait and to draw Cammi close to him, which is what had happened in the end. Meloni pushed those thoughts aside seeing Lillie watch her and she hoped that Cammi would be more careful when getting close to a girl because if he wasn't one of them would end up killed.

The rest of the morning they were riding till eventually they came to the familiar sight of their paths and realised soon within no time they would see Gummadoon within their view. As they rode and saw Gummadoon in sight it was then that Sir Plucki felt Cammi stir in front of him and begin to wake.

Cammi opened his eyes slightly and winced at the sunlight as it stung his eyes but he soon adjusted to it as he looked up he smiled and whispered just loud enough for his father to hear him

"Home"

"Yes, Cammi, home" replied Sir Plucki.

As the small group began to come closer and closer to Gummadoon they could see the residents of Gummadoon cheering at them as they now entered through the gates, the gates then closing behind them as the crowd closed in on them.

Cammi felt nothing but pure joy and happily jumped off his father's unicorn as he made his way over to the Councillors who he could barely just see due to the crowd that was around him. Eventually getting away from the crowd he came and stood before the Councillors, the Councillors smiling down at Cammi who stood before them but what he did next was most unexpected and he had never done it before but instantly they knew where they had see that done before.

He bowed down on one knee, his hand curled into a fist and placed over his heart, his head bowed, eyes closed, and was smiling.

The Councillors looked at one another and smiled, before turning back to Cammi who stood and embraced them.

This act to them was indeed ancient and extremely rarely used today, it was an act of respect, pride, and to say they had succeeded in their task.

The knights walked over and stood beside Cammi after finally escaping the crowd that hovered around them.

They hadn't seen the small event that Cammi had done to the Councillor's, all except the Councillor's and Meloni, who stood upon the balcony above them.

Sir Plucki placed his hand on Cammi's shoulder who in turn looked up at him, he could see his adopted son's eyes beginning to glister and his grin widening, stretching from ear to ear.  He knelt down onto one knee till he was eye level with Cammi as Cammi threw himself into his arms, hugging him with all his strength, the two embraced like father and son.

A single tear trickled down Cammi's cheek, but his pride then kicked in and he allowed himself not to shred anymore tears, especially in front them, his family and friends. A smile was plastered on Cammi's face and was getting wider as realisation struck him about something.

Pride, that was something new that he had learned during the battle with Tarquan or he would have never known what it was until later on in life, while he continued his childhood.

He wiped away the single tear with the back of his hand as he tightened his grip on his father. He had learned, remembered and experienced several things during the battle, but now that Tarquan had finally been defeated, he had never felt truly happy. He felt a sway of emotions mix up inside of him of happiness, joy and relief. Cammi broke away from the embraced feeling his pride getting in the way, behind him he could hear the Councillor's and his mother chuckling, they knew what was stopping him but he didn't care, they could go ahead and laugh for it no longer bothered him, he was happy.

But one thing he did know, his life was never going to be the same again as he stared up into his foster father's eyes and smiled.

Sir Plucki returned the smile his son gave and ruffled Cammi's hair.

Cammi closed his eyes and lifted his shoulder's slightly as he felt his father's gloved hand ruffle his hair. It was what he needed this moment and thanked whatever spirits were listening for granting his wish as he watched his father stand from the ground his hand still on his head as the two continued to lock eyes with one another.

After a few moments Sir Plucki removed his hand and Cammi felt someone's eyes on him. He gazed around the crowd and then turned when he felt someone's hand on his shoulder behind him and twirled round to see the least expected person he thought he'd see.

"Stanney"

"Cammi" he replied "Thank you, for everything".

Cammi felt himself freeze, he couldn't believe what he was hearing especially from Stanney as he watched Lilli and all his friends gather around him and he felt even more shocked when Stanney held out his hand, a hand of friendship at that. Cammi felt too shocked and astonished to do anything as he studied each of his friends before his eyes landed back on Stanney's hand that was held out to him. Slowly a smile graced his lips and he felt another wave of happiness wash over him, feeling the two had finally come to an agreement.

Gradually he lifted his hand and the two-clasped hand, for a moment time seemed to have frozen as the two stood there holding one another's hand as if they were warriors.

Finally the two broke away, their hands falling down to their sides.

Cammi turned again when he felt someone link hands with him; he turned to see Lilli smiling up at him. Cammi smiled back but a bit nervous, as he squeezed her hand slightly which she returned.

Cammi knew he shouldn't love at a time like this but decided to chance it, normally he wouldn't love anyone except for around his family because he feared the one's he loved would be hurt. He looked at Lilli then at Stanney as he, his friends, family and everyone else went indoors.

Though Tarquan had been defeated and Cammi had won and victory was assured, Cammi felt and knew that there was still much more work and danger ahead of him still yet to be done and discovered.

What they were he did not know but he was for sure or hoped that they weren't as bad as Tarquan.

Cammi now stood upon the castle wall with his foster father, his dad's hand on his shoulder as together they watched the sunrise and wondered what was yet to come.

THE END

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