Chapter 2- Struck down.
The stands were bustling with hords of excited people. Many of them shouting for their favourite, not knowing who would be the lucky winner.
In the first round of the tournament Arthur effortlessly beat the huge Knight Julius. But not only in this round had Arthur shown extreme swordsmanship, there was one other who matched Arthurs excellence Knight Valiant. Throughout the day both knights exceeded into the next rounds knocking out every contester they came across. The final of the tournament would be held the next day, so after there would be plenty of time to celebrate the winner.
Alas both Arthur and Valiant made into the final where they would both face each other the next day, but now all they could do was rest.
After delivering Arthurs dinner to his quarters Merlin, decided it was time to head home, so he took the quickest way. This way would take him past the armoury, where all of the knights kept their shields and swords. As Merlin passed the Armoury he noticed that the door was just slightly open. Peering through the crack in the door, an extraordinary sight met his eyes. Valiant was bent over his shield; in his hand a small mouse wriggled and squeaked.
"Dinner time," Valiant grinned. Merlin watched, wide-eyed, as a hissing snake slithered from the shield and gulped down the terrified rodent. It was now that Merlin realised the dark secret behind the victory's of Knight Valiant. If Arthur were to fight Valiant tomorrow in the final it would surely lead to his death.
Merlin spent the whole night looking through the magic book which Gaius had given him when he had first arrived in Camelot. He searched hour after hour, still not able to find a spell that would stop the snakes from coming out of Knight Valiant's shield.
The next day, the sound of sword striking shield greeted Merlin at the tournament ground. The two knights were battling fiercely. Arthur delivered a powerful blow that sent Valiant's helmet rolling across the ground. Chivalrously Arthur removed his own helmet but at that moment Valiant lunged forward, striking him so forcefully with his shield that Arthur dropped his sword. Seizing the moment, Valiant bore down on his opponent. Using all his might, pinned Arthur beneath his shield against the side of the arena.
Seeing his chance Valiant uttered the enchanted words.
"Bebeode pe arisan cwicum" The dark green snakes slithered forth for all to see, cries of shock came from the watching crowd.
"He's using magic," said Uther aghast. The snakes slowly slithered over to where Arthur was laying and gently rose up so they could look straight down at their victim. Both Uther and Morgana rose from their seats. However still Arthur remained laid on the floor as if it were impossible for him to stand.
Oooh!!!!! What's gonna happen well if you want to find out your going to have to wait for chapter 3.
Anyway I hoped you liked this chapter so please R&R and if you do I will be so grateful XD!!!