They hadn't been asleep long before Galahad came into the room to tell the two to come to
the wall. He quickly left the two to get dressed. When they where done they headed to the
wall were all the knights and Guinevere where. Both only frowned when they saw the
Saxons tents lined up on the other side of the wall. Tristan felt a pang in his heart because he
knew that Ebony would fight tomorrow and he would never leave her, this could be their
last night together. He had to smile though knowing that if he did die he would die happy
being able to hold her even if it was only once. Many emotions went through Ebony as she
looked at the Saxons then finally settled on hate. Tomorrow she would fight and avenge her
father, tomorrow no Saxon that got in her way would survive. She was brought back to
reality as her brother shouted at the commander and left. Giving Tristan a quick peck on the
cheek she headed toward the sullen looking commander.
" What happened Arthur" Ebony asked
" Your brother and I had a disagreement" Arthur said simply
" He is pig headed but he'll come around" Ebony said
" I hope your rite" Arthur said
" Just so you know I'm fighting with you tomorrow" Ebony said
" Really… thank you" Arthur said
" You're my family I wouldn't leave you alone and besides I have a score to settle with
those bastards!" Ebony exclaimed
"Either way I'm honored to have you by my side" Arthur said
" Thank you Arthur" Ebony said
That was when Ebony noticed Guinevere standing to the side waiting for her to leave.
Knowing that she had to make amends and that's what her father would want she headed to
the Woad women who shrank in fear of the lady knight. This didn't go unnoticed by the
knights that were standing by. Each had a small smirk because the shorter girl was able to
frighten the Warrior into submission. It was very comical do to the fact that Guinever
toward over Ebony's small 5'4 height.
" I will not apologize for my anger however I think we should make a truce knowing that we
are both fighting tomorrow and are on the same side" Ebony said sticking her hand out( bet
you thought she was going to say I'm sorry)
This made the woad contemplate , this women in front of her was like a younger sister to
Arthur. She knew that it wouldn't be smart to be on her bad side. She also knew that Ebony
was a better ally then a enemy so she took her hand.
"I accept" Guinever finally answered
With out another word Ebony turned and left to find her brother and if need be knock some
sense into him. She knew that in the end Lancelot would always stand by his best friends
side but she needed to get him past this pig headedness. After 15 minuets of walking she
finally found him in the stables stabbing an invisible figure with his sword. Ebony knew this
attack all too well and quietly pulled her swords from the sheaths on her horse and caught
him just as he span.
" Not now Ebony I'M on no mood" Lancelot growled
Good Ebony though this was exactly were she needed him. Angry and rash was the best way
to knock some sense into him!
" No Lance this is the perfect" time she said giving him a counter attack
" I will not fight for a land that is not my own!" Lancelot said his voice getting louder as he
gave his next attack which his sister caught easily.
" Fine then if not for your own land what about your friend, your commander?" Ebony
asked turning her whole body quickly an aiming for Lancelot's arm having him catch it just
in time
" His god and the woad's will help him" Lancelot said thrusting both swords toward the one
aimed at his arm leaving his left side open, as Ebony knew he would due. Gently she put her
sword toward his neck.
" What about your sister and family" Ebony asked
" You fight tomorrow?" Lancelot asked
" Yes for my commander and my brother, will you not fight for your family Lancelot so you
do not lose them like the others" Ebony asked her eye's pleading
" Ay I will fight for my family" Lancelot said dropping both swords in defeat
" Good" Ebony said with the first smile she had all day
" Some body has to watch your ass besides bird man" Lancelot said
This made Ebony blush and speechless for a couple of minuets.
" You do not mind" She finally asked
" Nay I do not mind" He answered
Ebony threw herself at her brother knocking them both down making them both laugh at
how ridiculous they looked. They sat their a couple of minuets until Arthur came in to get
his horse ready. Looking at the siblings he simply laughed and then helped them up finally
with a pointed look from Ebony Lancelot spoke .
" I am sorry Arthur tomorrow I will fight by your side" Lancelot said
" Thank you my friend" Arthur said with a small smile
" Besides I have to watch little elf's ass we all know she like to get herself in trouble"
Lancelot said with a smirk.
Ebony merely stuck her tong out at him, leaving the two men she went to go find Tristan so
that they could spend the rest of the night they had left together. When he was not on the
wall she headed towards his room. She was kind of nervous because tonight she would tell
him that she loved him so incase she died tomorrow he would know.
The scout was sitting on the bed sharpening his knife, he looked up as he heard the door
open. When he saw Ebony his face cal expression never changed but his eye's lit up. Then he
saw that she was nervous about something and it quickly changed to concern and he patted
the bed beside him and put down his sword. Ebony sat on the bed beside him.
" What's wrong rose?" He asked
" Nothings wrong its just I wanted to tell you that I…" Ebony started but couldn't get the
words out
" You can tell me anything what's wrong" He said easily picking her up and placing her on
his lap making her look in his eyes
" Fine I love you Tristan and I guess I have for a while" She said
Tristan didn't say anything just sat there dumbfounded this made Ebony even more
embarrassed and she quickly got off his lap.
" Its ok if you don't love me back I understand I just wanted to tell you before tomorrow."
Ebony said all in one breath.
She started toward the door but was stopped by two strong arms wrapped around her. Gently
Tristan turned her around and with all his might kissed her.
" I love you two I have since you came here" Tristan said when they finally parted
" You idiot you made me think you hated me for months" Ebony said with a glare at him
" I was didn't want to anger your brother and I though that Galahad also had feelings"
Tristan said with a sheepish look. This made Ebony smile guessing that this was the first
time the man looked so helpless.
" Well Galahad is simply my brother and loves me as a sister, and Lancelot just gave his
blessing" Ebony said with a smirk
" Well that's a good thing now I say we enjoy a little more of this night before our battle
tomorrow" Tristan said scooping Ebony in his arms and heading for the bed.
" I completely agree" Ebony said
For the rest of the night they loved each other not knowing what tomorrow would bring.
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The day of the big battle had finally appeared. Ebony was in her room looking for something
to wear that would be easy to move in and wouldn't slow her down. The battle would begin
in an hour and she knew that she could die happy because she spent one night with her soul
mate. She was taken out of her trance when she heard a knock on her door. She was
surprised when Guinevere walked in holding a package.
" I brought these for you, I know they are the fighting outfits for woads but I figured it
would be easier for you to fight in, also they would allow you to put armor over it and not
weigh you down" Guinevere sad
" Thank you, I was looking for something and here you come to my rescue" Ebony said
thankfully taking the package
" I hope one day that we will be able to be friends" Guinevere said with a little hope in her
voice
" Yes one day, I Also have something for you " Ebony said
She headed toward her larger closet where she had all her weapons stored. Pulling out a
bow that was too big for her she handed it to the larger women.
" It is beautiful" Guinevere said running a loving finger over it
" Well it is yours then since you don't have a bow, it was one that Father made for me but it
is way to big for me" Ebony said
Guinevere merely nodded knowing that this was a silent we will be friends one day with out
a word. With a small nod the woad left Ebony to get ready for the battle. She had just
finished getting her armor on 15 minuets later when Tristan walked into the room. When he
saw his love in the woads outfit his mouth dropped.
" I think I like you as heathen" he said
" Do you know " She countered
To prove it to her he gave her a passionate kiss which they didn't break apart until they heard
a small cough from the door way. They gently broke apart to see Galahad and Lancelot
standing there both with smirks on theirs faces.
" God kitten your going to distract those Saxons so bad all were going to have to do is chop
of their heads as they stare at you" Galahad said
This earned a glare from Tristan a smack from Lancelot and chuckle from Ebony. The
drums began to beat signaling that they didn't have much time sobering the 4 very quickly.
They sat in silence as Ebony finished getting ready. By the time she was done she had more
then 25 weapons on her. All the men were surprised how she could still walk weighed down
with so many weapons. They all went to go meet Arthur on the battle field…