Training had finally stopped at 5 a clock that knight and since there weren't any duties the
knights had a quick meal and then headed to the tavern. Ebony who was to exhausted to eat
rite away promised to meet them at the tavern later but went to take a nap now. After she
felt rested Ebony got up and got changed from the men's cloths she wore to train. Lancelot
had picked her up some dresses and she decided to wear on tonight. It was a beautiful black
one that had a little dip in the front but not a lot and it showed off her well toned body nicely.
Never with out a weapon she also strapped a dagger to each thigh. After putting her hair into
a braid she headed down to see the boys doing there usual routine. Lancelot gambling,
Galahad and Gawain playing darts (with daggers) , Tristan silently watching those two, and
finally Dagonet was with Arthur and Bors in the corner talking to Verona. Verona being the
first to spot her walked over and gave the girl a hug.
" Hey lass would you mind helping me tonight one of the maids called out sick and
Fridays are our busiest days." Verona asked
" Sure what do you need me to do first " Ebony said
" Well I need some help with the drinks and food" Verona said
" Ok with me" Ebony said
" Good the table in the far corner needs some food and four things of ale" Verona
said
With a nod Ebony quickly went to retrieve what was needed. The table she was headed
toward was full of Romans which made her umcomforterbal because she hated them as much
as she hated woads. They all stared at her with lustful glances as she put there food down. She
did this quickly then headed back toward the storage/ kitchen area to serve the next set of
tables. She went from table to table happy finally to get to the knights table. By the time she
got there they were all there sitting at the table. To her surprise non had a wench on his lap
but she could see all the bar maids giving them seductive looks. Shaking her head she gave
each man his ale. When she was finally done she started to head back toward the back but
was pulled into a lap. She laughed when she turned to see Gawain they had become great
friends over the course of her stay.
" Did you miss me" Ebony said with a chuckle
" Always" Gawain said with a smirk then he quirked his eye brow
" Aww your such a mush a tough warrior my ass merely an old softie!" Ebony said making all
the men laugh because they all felt the same and she would probably say the same thing to
them.
" Ay kitten what is it ye have on you legs they are pocking me
" My daggers hate the damn Romans no offence Arthur" Ebony said smiling at Arthur
" Nay non taken" Arthur said with a chuckle.
" Leave those here little elf just till work is over they have to be uncomfortable I'll keep them
and you have them later" Lancelot said
" Ok Lance but you better watch those Romans cause if they grab me in any way there may
be a fight" Ebony said with a smirk but you could hear the seriousness in her voice. She
scooted toward the edge of Gawain's lap and then once hidden under the table took the
blades from beneath her dress and gave them to Lancelot. She gave a sad look to the blades
sitting on the table she never went anywhere with out them. It made her feel naked and
weak.
" Don't worry little one I'll hit them with my ax if they try anything" Dagonet said
surprising every one who just looked at the Giant man in shock. Ebony ran over
and quickly gave him a kiss on the cheek. This made the older man blush but he
still couldn't help but smile. The knight all went back to talking after she left.
" Hey Arthur since tomorrow is Ebony's birthday do you think we could do something
special" Lancelot asked
" Of course" Arthur said with a smile
" Thank you I figured that we could spend some family time alone but then I realized just how
much you guys have become her family." Lancelot said
" My pleasure she is an amazing women were all blessed to have a friend like that" Arthur
said
All the men nodded and them put there head together to scheme and plan Ebony's party
tomarrow. While that was happening Ebony continued to serve drinks and food. As the night
got later the men got rowdier because of all they drank. They were starting to get grabby and
that worried Ebony because she didn't have her daggers which the boys still had. She hadn't
been paying attention while serving her last drink and gave a yelp when some one pulled her
on his lap. It was one of the Roman officers that she despised so much. The man as short
cropped blonde hair and was in full Roman uniform. When she tried to get up the man nearly
held her tighter.
"Sir let of me" Ebony hissed
" No doll face you all mine tonight" the man said caressing her leg
" I belong to no one so get your bleeding hands off of me you Roman pig" She said spitting in
his face The man looked taken back but when he finally came to his senses he slapped her
making her head full of searing pain. He was just about to advance on her again when a knife
came to his throat just to make a point he made a cut along the mans neck. That knife
happened to belong to a very pissed of scout and not far behind were 5 knights an a
commander with his sword drawn. The soldier how ever didn't see that.
" Try it you pagan swine but the Atorius hears about this it will be your knight hood" The
Roman spit out.
" Actually Logan I would let him do as he will and just hide your body an the evidence. And if
I ever see you hit or touch this women again I will personally cut you up piece by piece and
make you watch" Arthur said in Malice.
The man quickly scrambled out of the room. Tristen leaned down and pulled Ebony up, all the
men gasped when they saw the bruise forming on her face. Tristen who was standing nearest
to her gently stroked it but quickly took his hand away when she flinched. This action didn't
go unnoticed by a pair of smirking eye's.
" O Ebony I'm sorry I should have let you keep the daggers" Lancelot said his voice full of
guilt
" Ay see this is why we never listen to the great Lancelot cause he's always wrong!" Ebony
said with a smirk.
This got all the men laughing. They were surprised at how calm she was after what just
happened. No one knew how really shook up she was on the inside that Roman scared her to
death. Her face hurt like hell and she didn't even want to see the bruise because she knew just
how big it was. It also tingled were Tristan stroked it. Not moments later Lancelot gave her
daggers back and then after saying a quick good bye to the knights and Van and then headed
to her room to sleep. That day had been interesting and infuriating. But as long as she had her
knights everything would always be fine.