So this was the famous Morgan? Mmm…I think I can take her. Well, if she doesn't cheat and use her so-called 'powers.' What did some of the tales say she could do again? In some wasn't she able to change shape? If she can turn into a lion I'm most definitely dead.
"Morgan this is Serena. She is to be Merlin's new apprentice.'' Introduced Arthur.
Morgan began to walk forward, or sway forward, for that mater. If you can't picture it picture that alien from Mars Attacks. The one that dresses like a women and goes into the Whitehouse.
"So your Merlin's new apprentice.'' She said, while she looked me up and down, with a look on her face that said she was clearly unimpressed.
"That's what people around here keep telling me. So it looks like I'll have to give up my dream job, but then again we all can't be psychotic whores, can we?'' Well that is what I would have liked to say, but didn't.
Why, you may be asking? Well, let's go over the facts. One, she has some kind of power, (I don't know what, but she still has to have them.) meaning she can kill me in my sleep. Two, she has been at this place a lot longer then I have, so if she really hates me she could get a lot of other people to hate me too. (Not that I care really, I would just prefer to have one person at a time trying to kill me.) Three, she is evil. Four, let's face it she is really, really evil.
So what I ended up saying instead was, "Why you sad little person, you didn't hear Arthur? Well, yes I am going to be Merlin's apprentice.''
I said the last sentence slow and a little louder; you know to help her out.
She scowled at me and Arthur looked down at me probably scowling at me too, but I wasn't really looking at his face.
"You know I think I forgot something in my room, if you don't mind.'' I said while starting to pull away from Arthur.
Who, by the way, grabbed my hand when he realized that I was pulling away from him.
"Morgan if you would please excuse us.'' Said Arthur in his diplomatic way.
Morgan turned and bowed to Arthur then turned to me, gave me a cold look and walked right past me.
O.k. I was acting a bit stuck-up but-but she started it. I have to say that I hate and I mean I hate it when people just meet you and judge you. Especially when they meet you and decide that they are way better then you are.
When Morgan was out of sight, and I could no longer hear her footsteps, Arthur swung me around so that I was facing him.
"What was that all about?'' He said with an angry glare.
"Hey, if you're mad at me for this be glad that I didn't say what I was thinking my head.'' I said looking straight back into his eyes.
You know I have to admit it is sort of fun making him mad.
"You should not have said anything at all if you thought your comment would even be slightly offensive. Do not they have manners where you come from?'' He asked as he started to pull me down the hall.
"Yes of course we have such things as manners,'' I said in a mocking tone, "We have no manners, though, for people who think that they are better then everyone else. Well, some people have them for movie stars or singers, but they're mostly pretty hot, so they are just blind sighted.''
"Movie star?''
"Yeah, they are … people you watch on t.v. … you know what never mind.'' I said as I saw the look on his face.
We walked in silence for the rest of the way, only when we reached two big doors did Arthur stop. He turned to me and gave me a pleading glance, like that was all that he would allow himself, before we entered the room.
Well he is a king, probably hasn't done much bagging in his life.
I think that someone must have announced us because when we entered into the room everyone had stopped talking and they were all looking in our direction. Witch only made me nervous. But all we did was walk through that room and into another where there were all kinds of tables laid out.
(Sort of like the Robin Hood Men in Tights movie.)
Arthur led me to a table that stood on a dais, at the far end of the room.
The people who had been standing in the room soon followed and took their seats also. Some people like Merlin, Lancelot, and Morgan, joined us where Arthur and I sat. Merlin sat in the empty seat next to me.
When everybody seemed to settle down some people, who I could only assume where servants, came out with platters of food.
While they were busy serving everyone I was busy getting out my silverware, of yeah.
When everyone started eating, which didn't happen till Arthur took a bite, the noise level went way up. Let me just say hands, hands, and some kind of deformed fork-thing, but in no way in league with my modern one.
So anyway there I was using all my fine table manners, when a lot of the older people just used their hands, and Arthur had the nerve to kick me.
Was I doing anything wrong? No.
So I just kicked him back.
Then he did it again.
Swallowing the food that was in my mouth I turned to look at Arthur and said, "Stop playing footsies with me.''
Leaning over to me he hissed, "Why, in the name of all that is good, are you eating with those things?''
"Well, I'm eating with these things because it's proper manners.'' I said as I turned my attention back to my food.
Besides me Merlin gave a little chuckle.
Arthur just let out a sigh. (I think that this was a sigh of defeat, after all he did tell me to be on my best behavior.)
The food was … interesting, to say the least.
Oh, there was some musicians and some dancers or something.
Around the end of the meal Merlin started to talk to me.
"So, how do you like it here so far?''
"Mmm … well it's interesting. I don't particularly like the fact that you have to pee in a pot, but I can hopefully learn to deal with that. On the other hand I do like the clothes.'' I said with a smile.
Merlin nodded his head and said, "Tomorrow at dawn we will start your training.''
"What kind of training?'' I asked eagerly.
Maybe he's going to teach me horseback ridding. That would be fun.
"I told you already, I'm going to teach you how to use your powers.'' Said Merlin.
Sighing my excitement fell, "And I already told you that I don't have powers.''
"Yes you do.''
"No I don't.''
"I even told you that you have them.'' Interrupted Arthur and acting like him saying this made it final.
"Excuse you,'' I said, turning to him, "we weren't even talking to you.''
Arthur just gave me a cold glare and looked over at Merlin.
"What do you think she can do?''
"I really don't want to say till I'm sure. Right now I only have a suspicion.'' Replied Merlin.
What suspicions? Let's make biscuits.
"I'm right here you know.'' I said sort of mad because they were talking about me like I wasn't even there.
"Of course we know that you are there. How could we forget?'' Asked Arthur sarcastically.
"Well, you're both talking like I'm not even here.'' I shot back.
Before Arthur could say anything back Merlin spoke.
"You two should not be fighting, especially not in the public eye.'' He rebuked, "Arthur don't you think it is time you introduced Serena?''
"Yes, of course you are right.'' Said Arthur.
Getting up he cleared his throat, making everyone in the room fell silent and turn to him.
"My Lords and Ladies I would like to introduce you to Merlin's new apprentice and my new advisor, the Lady Serena.'' At this point he reached down and pulled me to my feet.
"Lady Serena comes to us from a land far to the east. Her customs and beliefs are very different from the ones we have here. With her here we may be able to understand distant people better. I would also like you to help her get her bearings around here.''
When he finished saying this he seemed to turn and gaze at everyone in the room. As if daring them or something. He then said, 'goodnight.' To everyone and lead me, by the hand out of the room, and back into the long hallway.
"That was a very good speech, it really moved me.'' I said sarcastically, when we were out of earshot.
"Can't you stay quiet even for a little while?'' Arthur asked.
"Maybe, I don't know.''
Arthur just shook his head and kept walking.
When we reached my door I was more then ready to run in and go to sleep, but, as always, Arthur was detaining me.
Sighing I turned around and looked up at him, with one eyebrow raised.
"Serena I--''
He was interrupted by a pair of footsteps running our way.
When the person owning the feet came into the light I found myself looking at Tristum.
"Oh, hey.'' I said.
Before he said anything to me he bowed to Arthur, who at the moment looked pretty annoyed with Tristum.
Turning to me Tristum said, "I was wondering if you would like to start tomorrow at noon?''
Start what? Wait … oh yeah, sword training. Yes!
"Sure. I think Merlin and I will be done by then.'' I said.
Merlin isn't cruel enough to keep me all day. Trying to do stuff that I don't have the 'power' for.
"What are you to talking about?'' Arthur asked looking more annoyed then ever.
"Oh nothing. Goodnight you two.'' I said as I yanked my hand out of Arthur's grasp and opening my door.
I closed my door on a smiling Tristum and a very mad Arthur.
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I planed to put this up sooner but I ended up taking a trip to Mexico. So, I had no computer there. I start school this week meaning I might less time to write. I doubt it though I think I might end up writing more.