SuperSonicSpeed: I... AM... SO... SORRY for the long wait! I swear I haven't abandoned this story!

Sonic: It took you a month to upload!

SuperSonicSpeed: I Know! I just had some major writers block and then I had trouble deciding which path to take...

Shadow: I think you've held up your audience long enough.

Sonic: Right! She doesn't Own us!

SuperSonicSpeed: START!

"Again."

Sonic groaned at hearing this, "Dad... I've done this move over a hundred times! That last one was perfect!"

"Sloppy is the better term. You're still slightly off-balance and that can cost you valuable seconds." Lancelot stepped back, "Again."

From far away, the other Knights observed Lancelot's training.

"Don't you think he's being a bit to tough on him? He is only ten..." Silver asked.

"That's nothing. You should witness him when he grows furious." Gawain sighed.

"By the looks of things, it won't be long now. His eye brow is twitching and to be honest, I'm surprised he hasn't snapped already." Percival stood up, "We should get started on our training. We won't learn much by just observing and," She unsheathed her sword, "He already threw us a few glares."

The Knights nodded and walked off, something Sonic noticed.

"Father, perhaps fighting along the other knights will help me understand more of the technique you're trying to teach." Sonic suggested.

Lancelot smirked, "Your formalities won't work on me son." He leaned down and whispered in his ear, "Again."

Sonic rolled his eyes, but paused as he got an idea,

"How about a friendly battle between you and I? If I win, we go with the other knights."

Lancelot grinned, "If I win, you do as I say for a full month, no questions asked."

Sonic pondered for a minute.

"Already doubting yourself?" Lancelot chuckled amused.

"No Way! I accept those terms." Sonic readied his sword, "Let's begin."

Sonic charged full force, but Lancelot merely toyed with him as he avoided every attack.

"You are not applying your basic skills." Lancelot taunted as he clashed his sword with his son's, "Rule #1, focus."

Lancelot disappeared leaving Sonic confused as he looked around. He felt a light kick on his back and fell forward. Lancelot walked towards him slowly,

"Rule #2, always watch your back." He place the tip of the sword in front of Sonic's face, "Rule #3, never give up so easily."

Sonic growled as he stood up, "You used your chaos abilities!"

"Actually, that was just my speed. Had it been my abilities," Lancelot disappeared and within seconds, Sonic felt cold steel on his neck, "You wouldn't have lasted as long as you did."

Sonic let out a sigh, "I'll beat you one day."

"Will that be before or after you learn to balance yourself?"

Sonic threw his hands in the air, "Sure! Gloat all you want."

"Let's go."

Sonic turned confused, "Where?"

"Our deal remember? No questions asked." Lancelot began to walk towards the training court yards in the west where the others had gone.

Sonic couldn't help but smile as he followed.

A Few Hours Later

"I'd win too if I had chaos abilities!"

"Gawain, he wasn't even trying today." Percival chuckled.

Gawain huffed, "So, have you learned anything new about Galahad?"

"Not much... Only that his village was destroyed thanks to those shadow creatures." She put a hand under her chin, "He said he didn't wish to see the same fate befall our kingdom, so he stepped in."

Gawain observed as Galahad fought Lancelot with all he had. Sonic remained still as he observed every motion they made.

'He's still a kid,' Galahad thought as he fought Lancelot, 'What could be so special about him?'

Lancelot brought down his sword, "Distracted again Galahad."

Galahad merely sighed, "I guess my mind likes to wander."

Lancelot ignored him and walked towards Sonic giving him a hand, "That's enough for today, we should be off. The king has called us for something important."

Sonic sighed as he followed obediently.

"No argument?" Galahad accidentally spoke aloud.

Sonic and Lancelot looked at each other and back at Galahad. Sonic scratched the back of his head, "I may have... lost a... challenge with a pricey wager."

He heard Lancelot and Gawain chuckle.

"I know the feeling," Gawain called out, "Learned my lesson the hard way too."

"What did you have to do?"

"Sonic." Lancelot called.

"I'll tell you later." Gawain winked.

Sonic smiled and headed in to the castle with his father.

With The King

"Are you sure about this?" Asked a concerned Merlina.

"Yes." The king let out a light cough as he brushed away the sweat from his quills, "They should at least know."

He sat down on one of the chairs and sipped some tea, waiting for his guests. A knock was heard and the guard granted passage to Lancelot and Sonic. But before the doors fully closed, the king spoke,

"Sonic, can you do me a favor and wait outside for a bit? I just need to discuss something with your father." He gave a smile as if trying to say everything was alright. Sonic complied and the doors closed.

"Please, sit Lancelot. You must try some of this tea." He filled a cup and offered it to the Knight.

"Is something wrong my king?" Lancelot asked worriedly as he sat down. His eyes never left the king and waited for an answer while he sniffed the sweet aromatic tea.

The king sighed knowing he couldn't stall an important matter like this one. He spoke in a melancholy tone, "Lancelot, you are my most loyal knight and I feel that only you can bear this secret I hold."

Lancelot's eyes grew wide as he sat down the cup, "Arthur, what are you talking about?"

'He used my name... Even after all these years.' King Arthur lifted up his sleeved arm and slowly uncovered it with his hand. The midnight blue arm seemed normal until Lancelot caught sight of what the king was trying to show him. He gasped as his mind began to race, for he saw something only nightmares held. A bite mark imbedded on the king's arm glowed with eerie purples and they danced sickingly around the cut.

"The day our kingdom was attacked," The king spoke, "One of the creatures managed to bite me. I've felt fine, until recently."

"What do you mean?" Lancelot asked, "Did you not get this wound treated after the battle?"

"He did." Merlina interjected, "The wound recently reopened by some unknown cause. I've been trying to heal it since then but lately..."

"The medicines have not worked as well as they used to." King Arthur finished, "Neither have the spells..."

Lancelot looked down as his fist clenched, "Had I not left-"

"I'll stop you there Lancelot." The king spoke with a raised hand, "As a parent, family is all that matters. Especially when it's your own blood that is in danger. It's an obligation you have towards him and this," The king lifted his arm, "Is something you need not blame yourself of; for you did not inflict this wound on me."

Lancelot was about to speak when Sonic busted through the door, "Will you be ok!?"

"Sonic." Lancelot spoke softly with a stern voice.

"Come Sonic." The king's grey eyes held a gentle smile as the small blue hedgehog ran up to him.

Sonic sat down on the king's lap, "Why didn't you tell us you had fallen ill? I would've asked daddy to take me to the woods to find stronger herbs."

King Arthur chuckled, "It's alright Sonic," He patted his head, "I'll be fine. This is just a minor step back, is all."

Lancelot knew better, "Arthur, you don't seem to see the seriousness of this."

"Arthur?" Sonic asked.

The king chuckled, "Your father is the only one who knows my real name."

"Why?"

"It's just a safety measure." He smiled, "You promise to keep it a secret?"

"Promise!" Sonic bowed his head.

The King felt himself get warmer, 'The fever is coming back. I better make this quick.' He cleared his throat and set Sonic down, "Do not tell anyone of my situation. The reason I only tell you is because if something were to happen, at least someone knows the truth." He turned to Merlina, "For now, I need you to create a doppelgänger of me to take my place. Should the village see a sickened king, they will fear the worst. Or worse, we could possibly be attacked again."

Merlina nodded and looked at the two Knight's, "We should all leave and let our king rest."

Lancelot looked at King Arthur one more time, "May you regain your health my king and rule us for a longer time."

The King smiled, "I've yet to lose hope Lancelot."

As they all walked out, Merlina turned to an opposite direction, leaving Sonic and Lancelot on their own.

"He'll get better soon, right dad?" Sonic looked up.

Lancelot's eyes held hints of sorrow as he hugged him, "I hope so son. I really do."

Sonic held his dad tighter, "Then why do you sound so sad?"

Lancelot remained quiet, 'Reality is a harsh thing for it can break the youngest of hearts.' Lancelot sighed, "Why don't we go to the village and see if there's anything new going on?"

Sonic smiled, "Alright! I'll race you!"

Lancelot grinned, "I'll give you a head start."

Sonic frowned, "But Knight's are fair. I can't take that advantage."

Lancelot's grin widened, "You caught on. How about we get you one of those flaky pastries you like so much?"

Sonic nodded and took a running stance, "Ready."

Lancelot tool the same stance, "Set."

"G-!"

"Hold it right there!" Yelled a voice.

Lancelot and Sonic turned to see the other Percival, Gawain, and to Lancelot's annoyance, Galahad.

"Lancelot," Percival spoke up, "I think it's time we allow Galahad see the market. He's been cooped up in the castle since he came and well, he is a fellow Knight."

Lancelot looked at Galahad who had his head down, trying to avoid eye contact.

"That would be great! Right dad?" Sonic looked up and saw his dad was not too happy about the situation.

All eyes went to Lancelot as they waited for his answer.

Lancelot walked towards Galahad, "Why do you wish to see the market?"

Galahad spoke softly, "I wish to explore the kingdom's shops."

Lancelot wore a light glare and spoke with a hint of annoyance, "If you are to join us in the market, then hold your head high. They may confuse you for a Knight of the Round Table and I will not allow the title to be tarnished." He walked nest to Sonic, "Let's take our leave."

Sonic smiled and nodded, the race completely forgotten.

"Wow, he actually said yes." Gawain spoke surprised.

"I thought we would have to argue for a while." Percival started to walk towards Lancelot.

Galahad gave a light smile and followed, 'He's starting to trust me.' He walked alongside Percival, 'Looks like things are starting to get easier.'

A sinister laugh invaded his mind, but he showed no signs of disturbance on the outside.

SuperSonicSpeed: VoilĂ !

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