As they went through the woods, Merlina set up some obstacles to train them early. Sonic sped through them easily, Ogilvie used his sword of air and Maurice used his crystal sword to get through the said obstacles. Most of them were easy while others were a bit challenging, like Merlina's dragon, but they were able to get to the stone when the sword was held.
As soon as he saw the sword, Sonic hesitated. "This must be it."
"Woah, it is…" Ogilvie stared at the sword admiringly, even if it was difficult to see with the front of the helmet limiting his view.
"Are you ready, Sonic?" Merlina asked, turning to the emerald-eyed azure hedgehog.
Sonic turned to her. "Ready for what?"
"If you remove that sword and take out King Arthur with it, you shall be known as the worst of knights, slayer of Kings."
'Why doesn't she have a problem telling him that…' Maurice gritted his teeth, folding his arms as his suspicions getting worse.
Ogilvie gasped. "Woah, seriously?! That seems harsh!"
But Sonic didn't care and shrugged with a grin. "Guess I can't be the hero every time…"
He went up the stone and placed his hands on the hilt then he used all his strength to pull the sword until he was able to raise it, it's blade shimmering in the sun.
"Cool…" Ogilvie was in awe while Maurice was still in his thoughts, narrowing his eyes at Merlina like there was no tomorrow.
"Ha!" Sonic smiled in satisfaction as he lowered it. "The scared sword..."
He came down to the others then Merlina said, "It goes by the name, Caliburn."
"It looks nice," Ogilvie commented.
"Not really," Maurice huffed, raising his head high,"
"I agree," Sonic agreed. "It's kinda sorry-looking."
"Fool!" the sword, Caliburn, opened his eyes and opened his mouth to speak.
"Woah!" the triplets jumped, making Sonic let go of the sword but Caliburn seemed to be able to stand on the grass with no trouble at all.
He glanced at the three and stopped at the emerald-eyed azure hedgehog. "You are the chosen one? You are but a squire!"
"Oh yeah!?" Sonic growled, gritting his teeth. "Says you!"
"Pfft…" Ogilvie stifled his laughter as he watched. "Sonic's arguing with a sword…"
"Uh…" Maurice, on the other hand, didn't like the scene. "this feels weird and awkward. Why is happening and how can this happen?"
"The sword has a mind of its own. It selects its bearer." Merlina explained.
"And you didn't tell us sooner…why?"
"I…" Merlina fell silent, making Maurice groan in annoyance.
"Oh, yeah?" Sonic chuckled and smirked. "Well, to be honest, It's got pretty smart mouth on it for a sword."
"Hmmp." Caliburn huffed at the hedgehog hero. "The impertinent one is you, knave. Brace yourself, for I will train you until you are worthy."
Before any of them could respond, however, King Arthur appeared in front of him on his horse.
Maurice and Ogilvie took out their swords while Sonic gave a confident grin and took Caliburn by the hilt.
"All right professor, work your magic!"