It had been two weeks since Ebony had come to Hayden's wall. Finally completely
heeled she was allowed out of her room and able to wonder the fortress. On this day
in particular she had found her self in the stables admiring the horses. Then she came
upon her own stallion Marion. He was brushed an beautiful as if he was once
again brand new. The last time she had seen him he was ragged and as covered with
blood as she was. The horse softly whinnied as if to say I missed you.
" I have missed you too boy" Ebony said rubbing his head.
She stayed in the stables a little longer and then once again being restless began to
explore once more. This time her wondering led her to the practice grounds of the
knights. When she got their they were all engaged in sparring match each with his
own partner. It was Lancelot and Arthur, Dagonet and Bors, and finally Tristan and
Gawain. This left Galahad out of the match due to no sparring partner. So with out a
thought Ebony grabbed a sword and headed toward Galahad.
" You my friend look like you need a partner care to have a go with me?" Ebony
asked
Galahad had quickly turned to see who had asked him. He was surprised to find
Ebony standing there with a sword ready to fight. Even though she had been there for
two weeks he still knew nothing about her. Although no one really had spoken to her
minus Dagonet and Lancelot. Then he noticed that she was starring at him and
remembered the question.
"I'm not sure about that I mean you where just fully healed and I don't want to hurt
you, once I get going I don't stopped till your pinned and I usually some how hurt
some one" Galahad said.
" Don't worry Galahad it's not me you should worry about its yourself because I mite
bruise your ass when you hit the ground." Ebony said with a challenge in her voice.
That had gotten Galahads attention he never turned down a challenge no matter
what. It had always been that way since he was the baby he had to always prove
himself. With a nod the two headed to an empty space on the battle ground. They had
both taken their fighting positions. With out a second glance Galaha charged and
Ebony blocked. By this time the clanging of a new set of swords had gotten all the
knights attention and they all looked to see who had joined practice.
" 5 shillings says that Galahad will have her on her back in the next two minuets"
Gawain said
" 10 shillings says she will have him on his back" Lancelot said knowing damn well
what his sister was capable of.
" 5 says that he will draw the first blood but she will ultimately win the match" Said
the silent scout surprising every One.
Every one went back to watching the sparring match as it grew more and more
intense. With each charge the opponent caught. Until finally Galahad got his blade
past her sword and nicked her in the arm. As the blood flowed freely Ebony only
acknowledged the pain for a brief moment and then attacked Galahad three times
harder. Every could see as the youngest knight start to tier while the dark haired
women seemed only to energize. Ebony went from being on defense to attacking with
out letting him have an inch. Finally Ebony pushed him back so much Galahad
tumbled over a stone that was below his foot. As he fell he had lost grip on his sword
which had went flying leaving him defenseless and Ebony's knife to his throat.
" How's your ass" Ebony said with a smirk. She was not a cocky person but this once
she would be because he believed that she would lose. She did however gave her hand
to Galahad to help him up.
"Pay up boys" the silent knight said
They all grumbled and handed over the money to Tristan. Then finally noticed that
there was a audience watching them. All the knights begin to applaud for Ebony as
Galahad turned bright red.
" Nice job but you mite want to go get that arm cleaned." Lancelot told Ebony
" Tis nothing but a scratch" Ebony said smiling at her brother's concern.
" I don't think I've seen any women not even a warrior Woad fight as you did today"
Arthur said patting Ebony on the back causing her to blush.
" Thank you sir" She replied
" What is with this sir stuff you are one of us so please call me Arthur" Arthur said
" Ok Arthur" Ebony said finally looking him in the eye's
" Ok lets go to the tavern and get food for it is almost noon and we have been
training since 7" Gawain said
Everybody agreed minus Lancelot and Ebony who headed to go see to her arm quick.
They walked to her room and talked quietly of the old days. Lancelot rembered that
even though she was only a young girl she was extremely brilliant and every where he
went she would not be far behind. It had used to annoy him to no end but then he
would find himself looking for Ebony. He had always taken her on rides even though
their mother greatly protested it. After quickly wrapping her arm then heading off to
the dinning room where all the other knights were bound to be. They had not gotten
that far when Jols came running up to them.
"What is it Jols? Lancelot asked
" There are about 50 woads Attacking a village not that far from here and Arthur
wants every one at the stables ready to go now." Jols said in a hurry
With out a word Lancelot took off to the stables Ebony hot on his tail. When they got
there every one was settled and ready to ride. Lancelot quickly set up his horse and
was ready to go. Ebony doing the same she refused to be left behind.
" What are you doing" Lancelot said
" Going with you" Ebony said not batting a eyelash jumping onto the horse
" O no you not get off and wait till we get back" Lancelot said
Ebony was about to respond but Arthur cut her off.
" Lancelot we have no time for you two to argue we can use her she is a skilled
fighter and we are outnumbered we can use the extra person. Trust you sister and she
is coming so no arguing." Arthur said leaving no questions.
With out another word the men headed out to save the Village or what's left of it.
(A.n question who would every one like me to set Ebony up with? Lemme know when you review thanks a lot)