( Well my friends it seems as if the vote is for Tristan hehe but I still love Galahad so well just have to find some one special for him well n e ways to continue with the story.)
" Do you love her?" Dagonet asked Galahad
" You know I thought I did but when we hugged today I didn't feel anything
except sibling love "Galahad said answering the older knights question
" Then you wouldn't mind if they got together" Dagonet said
" Nay I wouldn't they would be good for each other and besides the look on
Lancelot's face would be worth it" Galahad said with a chuckle then took a sip of
wine.
" You should have seen his face when he found them in Tristan's bed" Dagonet said
This cause Galahad to spit out the wine he had been drinking which cause both of the knights
to laugh. Galahad at the image in his head of steam coming out of Lancelot's ears and Dag
because of Galahads reaction. Ebony who was on the other blanket was enjoying her self by
hearing stories of what Van did when Bor pissed her off and how she punished her. Ebony's
side hurt because she was laughing so hard. She still couldn't believe this that they did this for
her it was amazing and she loved everybody for it. She looked around at these people who
have become her friends and some even like family. It nearly made her cry because her own
family wasn't here but she wouldn't because they would want her to be happy and besides she
knew it would upset her brother and the knights an she wouldn't want to do that. She was
pulled out of her thoughts by a hand on her shoulder.
"Sing for us little elf" Lancelot said
"Nahh I'm enjoying the stories of Bors in the dog house" Ebony said with a chuckle
" Yes sing" Arthur said
" If you don't sing you don't get your presents" Lancelot said
" No fair its my birthday and I have to sing for my presents" Ebony said with a pout
"Please sing one of the ones mother used to sing for us please little elf for me" Lancelot said
giving her a look that he knew she wouldn't be able to resist.
" Fine" she said
" Knights gather around kitten is going to sing for us" Gawain said with a big grin on his face
" Prat" Ebony said mock glaring at him
All the men gathered around the blanket as Ebony got up and took a deep breath getting
ready to sing. She was trying to remember one of the songs her mother always used to sing.
She remembered our her mother sang she and Lance to sleep when they were younger she
finally picked a song called may it be ( Sang by Enya). So she closed her eyes and opened her
mouth.
May it be an evening star
Shines down upon you
May it be when darkness falls
Your heart will be true
You walk a lonely road
Oh! How far you are from home
A tear ran down Lancelot's face because this was the last song his mother. Ebony's voice was
clear, sweet and true and with the remembrance of home held much emotion behind it. They
knights watched in amazement as the light from the sun hit Ebony making her glow like an
angle. In a way it seemed like message from her and Lancelot's parent. The light went away
just as quick as it came and she started the second verse.
Mornie utúlië (darkness has come)
Believe and you will find your way
Mornie alantië (darkness has fallen)
A promise lives within you now
May it be the shadows call
Will fly away
May it be you journey on
To light the day
When the night is overcome
You may rise to find the sun
Mornie utúlië (darkness has come)
Believe and you will find your way
Mornie alantië (darkness has fallen)
A promise lives within you now
A promise lives within you now
By the time the song was done all the boys were full of raw emotions. Lancelot was already at
Ebony's side holding her tight and weeping into her shoulder. Ebony who herself still was
numb and unable to cry simply comforted him. After whispering a few choice words in his ear
and getting the dark knight to smile they headed back to the group.
" You sing beautifully" Van said
" Thank you know this women has sung for her supper hand over the present" Ebony said
with a smirk
Then tension that had been there was quickly lifted and the men began to chuckle. They all
grabbed different packages and sat them in front of Ebony who's smile merely got bigger and
looked like it would take over her whole face. Lancelot was the first to present his present. He
handed Ebony two bags one large an one smaller. In the larger one was a pair of twin swords
a replica of his except they were a blue color instead of black. The smaller package included
two brand new daggers that were engraved with roses and little elves and the most amazing
part was the eye's of the elves had green stones or rocks. He had also given her a silver ring
which and once belonged to there mother.
" Thank you Lance I love them and I love you two " She said running over to him knocking
him down
Arthur handed her present next. In one packaged contained about twenty things worth of
scrolls and in another there was a sword. It was sort of like Excalibur except it was slightly
shorter and lighter perfect for Ebony's small frame.
" Aww Arthur thank you the sword is magnificent and now I can kick your arse next time we
sparr but scrolls?" Ebony said
" Your welcome and yes you can probably beat me but the scrolls are you to write down your
thoughts think of it as a journal for when you don't want to talk to us talk to it" Arthur said
" Well that one way to keep my sanity when it comes to your seven's concerns" Ebony said
with a grin and then giving Arthur a hug
Next came Verona and Bors there was several packages between them which Ebony guessed
was mostly from the kids who had come to adore her. The first one was a small hand made
pouch which from what Verona said was from number 7 who had sowed little suns and moons
into it. The others contained beautiful hair ribbon's and some specially dried up flowered
which where beautiful. From Van herself Ebony had gotten a brand new cloak which was
good because even though it was summer the rainy seasons were upon them and, Ebony
ripped hers while training with the men one day. Ebony didn't say anything till the last present
which was from Bors. He had gotten her two knives which were identical to her but had roses
carved into it which had become Ebony's signature.
" Thank you Van and Bors these are all wonderful will you please tell the children how much I
love them all" Ebony said running over to them giving them a hug.
" Anything for you lass you have become a part of the family another one of my little
bastards" Bors said with a smile
The next present came from Galahad Ebony couldn't help but smile at the boy who had
become like a second brother to her. At first she thought she could like him as more but then
realized being with him was like being with Lancelot a different kind of love evolved.
Galahads present contained a set of beautiful silver brushes an a mirror all of which had
roses carved in them( N e one seeing the theme?)
" Galahad there beautiful finally I can get all those damn not out of my hair I thought I was
going to have to cut it off" She said with a smile and gave him a hug
" Ay I figured that one after you chucked them out the door and they hit me in the head"
Galahad said with a grin
Gawain was next his included two packages . In one was a brand new settle for the horse
made out of beautiful leather. The other present included small ax and some special armor
made perfectly for Ebony which seemed to be a mix of all the boys.
" Aww Gawain thank you just what I needed may save me from some cracked ribs" Ebony
said with a smirk
" Ay kitten no more bruises for you" Gawain said
Next came Dagonet who carried a strange basket. The basket itself wasn't very tight knight
and had many air pockets. When it moved it made Ebony jump and her eye's go wide. This
made her look at Dagonet who chuckled and shook his head as if to say to open it. When she
opened in it what was inside made her gasp because there where two Little eye's looking at
her. In the basket was a little black kitten with bright green eye's. Ebo ny took the kitten out
and snuggles with it for a few moments . She didn't know what to say to Dagonet after
putting the kitten gently back into the basket she ran over to Dagonet jumping on him and
giving him a huge hug. Thankfully he was much bigger and she wasn't able to knock him
down. Both knew that word weren't needed but the message that went through the eye's
was pretty clear she gave him a kiss on the cheek and went back to her normal spot. Then
came Tristan who had pretty much sat back and watched. His was also in a basket but this
one was very tight nit with no holes or anything.
As Ebony opened it she pulled out a beautiful bow which had carvings from one side to the
other. She looked at him as if to ask weather or not he did it and he shook his head yes. An the
second thing she pulled out made her gasp. Dream catcher made from some purple stone on
the outside while the inside had blue dyed leather. It was beautiful Ebony hadonly heard of
them she never knew they actually existed.
" Thank you Tristan they are both amazing" She said walking over giving her a hug this one
lasted longer then the thers an made her feel warm and safe.
Then she went back to her original spot for more food and chitchat. After while it was time to
head back. After a while it was decided that Tristan would take Ebony back so they could get
the second part of her party set up. It would be a night of dancing in the pub. Tristan gently
lifted her up on the horse and then jumped on behind her. There was silence between them the
whole way back but it wasn't an aquard one so it was ok. When they got back to the barn he
helped her off. Being she had all her presents he even helped her bring them to her room.
When they got there they dropped them off and then she decided to break the silence. She
walked up to the door and opened it for him but gently grabbed his hand before he walked
out.
" Thank you for helping me" Ebony said
" Your welcome I hope you liked your gift" Tristan said
" Yes thank you very much" Ebony said
By this time there where merely inches for each other. Ebony knew how much she wanted
this man and decided now was the time to take what she wanted and then closing the space
off between them kissed him. The kiss lasted a couple of minuets leaving them both
breathless. For the first time in his life the scout was speechless and his cool composure he
always had was gone
" Well um I have to go I'll see you at the tavern later" Tristan said making a hasty retreat
Ebony could only smile and shake her head. She knew tonight was going to be pretty damn
interesting…