(A.N thanks too all my wonderful reviewers lol I'm glad you like the story well here's chappie 9 so enjoy)
It had been 3 months since Ebony had gotten to Hadrins wall and it seemed as if everything
was falling into place. She had found her brother she had once lost and life was normal and
more happy then it had been in a long time. Thanking the goddess that there hadn't been
many more attacks and the few that there were the knights came back safe and sound. Being
the only girl alw ays surrounded by boys Ebony soon found a woman companion is Bor's
lover Verona. The two were completely opposite yet got along splendidly. Ebony who was
never able to sit down and do lady like duties such as sowing decided that she would train with
the boys. Lancelot who at first said no way in hell soon gave into her pout and big eye's look
which he cursed himself every day for teaching her it. It seemed as if she had smudged her
way into every ones hearts including the gentle giant and scout. Today she had convinced
Arthur to work with her on the long sword which he was amazing at but she was having a
little trouble because it was so big and heavy . All the knights stood in amazement as there
commander went easy on the young woman as he taught her. He had never been that gentle
on any one in the whole time they were training it made all the knight chuckle a little at the
effect the woman was having on them. Though they all knew they shouldn't laugh because
they were up next in the training thing. Bors was teaching her on hand to hand and small
knives, Dagonet on the large ax and the short sword, Gawain on the smaller ax and club,
Galahad on the spear, Lancelot on the tridents and finally Tristen on scouting.
" Good know always make sure to block your opposite shoulder" Arthur said
"Ay commander now can we have a real fight please I got the hang of it I promise." she said
"Fine" Arthur said with a small chuckle at the young women in front of him.
They got into the fighting position and then circled each other a few times. Ebony never the
one to wait struck first and it was swift and quick almost knocking Arthur over. She was small
and quick which gave her a small advantage to Arthur. They fought for what seemed like 20
minuets until it seemed as if Arthur had Ebony cornered. Now all the knights had learned this
lesson never corner her because she was most fierce even though it was never planned.
Arthur flinched when realized his mistake and Ebony came back 10 times harder. This
gave the commander the first real work out he had in a while. It took him another 20 minuets
but Arthur was able to catch off guard and put the sword to her throat. They were both
covered with sweat and there breath was ragged.
" Damn Arthur you beat me" Ebony said with a pout
" Ebony you nearly murdered me but not bad for your first sparr I told you to block your
opposite shoulder" Arthur said with a smile that was special and usually only for Ebony. Like
said before they all had a soft spot for the young women.
" Next time" Ebony said with a smirk she gave Arthur a quick hug and they headed over to
the rest of the group.
" Well done little elf you learn very quick" Lancelot said with pride in his words and eyes
" Ay kitten I would never want to go against you when your claws are out " Gawain said with
a laugh
The knights had all taken to calling her kitten because once when she was sparring Bors
mentioned how she was like a kitten fierce when cornered and when she thought she was in
danger. The name kind of stuck but Lancelot stuck with his old nick name. The nightmares
seemed to get better but when they were really bad you could usually find her in the training
area or stables Training continued and ever once in a while you could find her helping van in
the tavern. Those nights were always interesting…