King Arthur (2017 Legend of the Sword OC Fanfic)

9. The Round Table

After eating lunch with the housemaids, Lucy decided to go to the library once again. Her spirits in a better mood, she couldn't deny that this room was her favorite in the entire castle. The endless knowledge called to her. Every time she was in here she found a new book or a new story she had never read before.

She scanned the shelves, looking for her next pick when she stumbled upon a spine with only a symbol on it. It was a triangle whose lines continued off into an inward spiral. Intrigued by the strange symbol Lucy grabbed the book and opened it. She was greeted with more strange symbols and sigils. Even stranger, as Lucy began to read the symbols they translated before her eyes. Bewildered, she kept reading. It was evident that it was a book of rituals and spells, but at the bottom of the entry held a distinct signature. It was Merlin's journal.

She quickly closed the book as if she had just read forbidden material. What disturbed her the most was that she actually understood the journal. It was a combination of symbols and ancient text. She put the book away, afraid to know more than she already did. Not a moment later Beatrice entered the library and cleared her throat.

''King Arthur would like to see you.'' She said simply.

''Oh,'' Lucy replied, suddenly worried that somehow he knew she had touched a book that she shouldn't have.

''He will be waiting for you upstairs at the Round Table.''

''Thank you, Bea.'' Lucy smiled at her, masking her growing anxiety.

''You're welcome Miss Lucy.'' she curtsied then left.

Not wanting to keep the King waiting, Lucy followed Beatrice out of the library then quickly made her way up to the room which held the infamous table. The housemaids talked about it quite often and its symbolism; with no head of the table, everyone who sat there was an equal.

As expected Arthur was sitting at the table, but so were a few of his knights and a woman with dark hair, wearing a blue robe. It was the first time in several days that Lucy had seen the King, more or less, been in the same room with him and after this afternoons revelations, it felt quite awkward. She heart beat uncontrollably and she felt herself shaking with anxiety and anticipation. Was she in trouble? Would he yell and hurt her?

''Good evening your majesty, I was told you requested my presence.'' She announced her arrival. Everyone turned and looked at her as their previous conversation seemed to drop dead the moment she spoke. Arthur proceeded to get up from his spot and approached her.

''Please, come join our conversation.'' He said pleasantly, as he smoothly wrapped his arm around her shoulder and leading her back to the table. She was sure he would definitely feel her heart pounding in her chest, but instead, his arm around her was comforting. Once they were seated he proceeded to introduce her to everyone.

''Bedievere.'' He nodded towards a bald dark man with stern and intimidating look. He was someone you didn't want to cross.

''Bill.'' He turned to the next man of whom was graying but still had plenty of fight in him. He returned a smile and Lucy wondered if she'd seen in around before. He looked familiar.

''George.'' He looked towards the next man who was an intimidating Asian fellow. He bowed respectively.

''Percival.'' He said with a different tone and a sad smile. The bearded man smiled back with the same emotion. Lucy could feel the hardships they had been through together. She assumed that they must be childhood friends.

All of these men were his knights, his most trusted advisors, and representatives. These were the Knights of the Round Table.

''And Mága, the mage.'' He said finally, facing the mysterious dark-haired lady that wore the blue hooded cloak. She stared at Lucy with a sense of fascination the Lucy couldn't comprehend.

''Everyone, this is Lucy, her sister is the missing girl Mary.'' He introduced her and easily explained her presence.

They all nodded and greeted her with simple hellos. She awkwardly waved hi back, quite unfamiliar with the amount of attention being directed towards her.

Lucy was seated between Arthur and Mága, who she could only assume was the mage who had assisted Arthur in acquiring his rightful throne. Arthur had turned to face her with a stoic look.

''We called you here to talk about your sister,'' Arthur said carefully. His voice was naturally husky, but he managed to sound gentle.

''Okay, what do you want to know?'' Lucy asked with genuine curiosity.

Mága spoke, ''We think it would be best if I could search for her spirit.''

''Oh.'' Lucy nodded as if that were a normal thing to do. ''And how would you do that?''

''Well I would need something of hers to connect with her and then I would find where she is. Dead or alive.'' She explained calmly.

Lucy nodded. ''Okay.'' She couldn't help but agree that this was the best course of action.

Arthur spoke,''We wouldn't do this if we didn't have another option.''

''No, it's okay, I just want to know the truth too,'' Lucy reassured them. Who was she to argue with the King and his own personal mage?

''Do you have anything personal of hers?'' Mága asked softly.

''I do.'' Lucy nodded thinking about the necklace.

''Why don't you go collect it and I will meet you in the library.'' She said. Did she know about Merlin's journal?

''Sure.'' Lucy agreed, looking to Arthur for some sort of approval. Is this what he wanted her to do? He smiled and nodded at her. She got up from the table excusing herself. Before exiting, she curtsied, ''It was lovely meeting all of you.''

On her way back to her room to retrieve her sister's necklace her mind was buzzing with a million questions. Why did he have to ask that in front of all those people? She was so below them. What was up with the mage, she seemed intense? Was Arthur going to the library too or was it just us girls? But the most important question was, what would the mage see?

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Author's Note:

Wow! What a chapter! After struggling through the last one I was a determined to pump this sucker out. But seriously I really like this chapter, probably because a lot happens and somethings are going to start coming together. I'm going to keep working, next one should be out next weekend. I was just so excited I wanted to give this end of the weekend bonus for you.

My inspiration for the mages name is I found a source that said Màga means powerful in battle. I think it fits and I really like it.

P.S. Rick and Morty drops in like 2hrs! Live stream on Adult Swim.com. Wubba lubba dub dub!

P.P.S. Image is Merlin's symbol also known as a druid triskele.

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