Queen of Camelot ~~~ON HIATUS~~~

Chapter Eight (II)

Leaning forward Morgana talked into Artura's ear. "I used to help my father with his armour."

Artura gives a small nod Turing to face what she had come to see as her sister, Morgana. Artura took the helmet smiling softly.

"Thanks." Artura said grateful for Morgana's kindness. Artura knew she sometimes came off as a jerk but even then Morgana was still so full of love when Artura needed it.

However it was not time for sentiments that was for after the fight. Right now it was game time and Artura needed to be on the field early.

Artura walked to her door. Taking a deep breath she put her game face one. "Arthur, be careful." Morgana yelled after her. Artura nodded making a silent promise that today was not going to be her death day.

She looks back at Morgana pulling out a small smirk. "See you at the feast."

Now all Artura had to do was fulfill that promise and survive not only Valiants brutal fighting but also dodge his snakes as well. She cracked her neck jogging onto the grounds. This was the moment everyone had been waiting for and Artura was going to come out victorious.
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Merlin repeats the spell once again more clearer. "Bebay odothay arisan quickum." His eyes glowed and slowly the dog began to move. He let out a warning growl at Merlin. Merlin not noticing tries again. "Bebay odothay arisan quickum."

This time the dog barks and Merlin's eyes jump up to it. "I did it!" Merlin shouted jumping up to his feet. He was so excited he could save the Prat Arthur from dying a painful death.

Merlin basically leaps towards the door only to jump back as the dog lungs at him. Fear swept over him as he rushed out closing the door and locking it.

Gaius finds it to be the perfect moment to enter the chambers. "Arthur's fighting Valiant!"

Merlin smiles unfazed by the danger Arthur was now in."I know. I'm on my way. Oh, whatever you do, don't go into my room. We'll deal with it later." Merlin points to his room jogging out of the room and out to the grounds.
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Merlin sprinted reaching the fight as Arthur blocked an attack from the side with his shield. Merlin had a hard time telling who had the upper hand until Arthur drives a punch at Valiant knocking his helmet over.

Startled Valiant stumbled away trying to regain his control. Arthur took off his helmet tossing it into the crowd. They both removed their mail coif before lunging into another round of attacks.

Merlin could tell Arthur was better but Valiant provided quite the challenge. Getting the upper hand Valiant knocks Arthur off his feet landing roughly on the ground. Before Arthur could move his shield Valiant stepped on it stopping all hope of Arthur being protected. He then disarm Arthur leaving him defenseless. Valiant would win without the use of magic.

Arthur, fortunately, had other plans. He catches Valiant off guard before he could strike. Unbeknownst to Arthur, Uther had risen to his seat worried. Morgana and Gaius who were both watching worried smiled softly and Uther's affection. Valiant still having the upper hand manages to pin Arthur to a wall.

If Arthur played his next move correctly Merlin knew he could expose him for all to see. Arthur pushed Valiant away from him opening up the opportunity Merlin needed. "Bebay odothay arisan quickum."

The snakes come to life swimming out of Valiant's shield. Everyone is on there feet shocked to see alive snakes coming out of his shield.

The crowd wasn't the only one surprised. "What are you doing? I didn't summon you!" Valiant hissed at the snakes glancing around wishing no one had seen it.