8 The DragonExcalibur

The four squires and the apprentice Amir, are off to the smith with their master's swords.

" You know. We squires have to endure a lot of things from our Masters, but in all honesty. I actually enjoy repairing some of Arthur's swords. I still do not know why, he has other swords. Since all he needs is Excalibur, but he does say, that he can't always rely on Excalibur " Said Mordred, while carrying some of Arthur's other swords.

" Excalibur " Said Jacob quietly to himself, while carrying some of Madoc's swords.

" Come on. It is not that bad. I mean we get to see Thomas the blacksmith repair the swords. Seeing Thomas in action is like magic " Said Loholt while carrying some of Lancelot's swords.

" I know what you mean. Besides. Taking the swords to Thomas is a rare opportunity, where all the squires are gathered, and it also helps Amir get some fresh air " said Tom while carrying some of Bedivere's swords.

" I really am honored, that you guys bring me everytime. Thank you very much " Said Amir.

" There is no need to thank us Amir. You may not be a squire, but you are our friend " Said Jacob.

which made Amir blush and smile.

The boys finally reached Thomas the blacksmith in the lower town.

" Hello there Thomas. I hope all is well " Said Tom.

" Ah. If it isn't Tom and the squires. I see the apprentice Amir is also with you again. Is it the same as usual, I assume " Said Thomas.

" You assumed correctly. We have our master's swords with us, that need some repairing " Said Loholt and put Lancelot's swords on the table in front of Thomas. The rest of the boys also put their master's swords on the table.

" Wow. There are a lot of swords. Especially from King Arthur " Said Thomas.

" I know. I still don't get why Arthur uses all of these swords, since he has Excalibur. A sword that never needs any maintenance or repairing " Said Mordred While putting both hands, on the back of his head.

" Well, the King can't always rely on Excalibur. What do you think would happen, if Arthur was in a battle, and he did not have Excalibur at his side. So the King needs to remain prepared. That is makes him so wise " Said Thomas.

" I guess, but if the King did not have Excalibur at his side, then he could always use Merlin as his sword " Said Mordred. Which made everyone laugh.

" haha. Yeah, but honestly the one who really needs a strong, and durable sword, is Prince Madoc. I mean just look at them " Said Thomas picking up one of Madoc's swords, which was all beaten up.

" I am sorry Jacob, but it seems that I have to make you some new swords again. These can't be saved " Said Thomas looking at Jacob.

" I understand. I am sorry for the trouble " Said Jacob lowering his head.

" Very well then. I won't keep you guys waiting for long " Said Thomas and started repairing and making new swords.

It was now night and all the boys were now sleeping in the storage room, that had their beds in them. Everyone was asleep, except for Jacob. Who only had one thought going through his head.

" A sword, that master Madoc can use "

Jacob was now determined to make such a sword. After all. He was blessed with the power of creation. So making a sword that master Madoc could use, should be a cake walk.

Jacob got out from his bed, and teleported to the blacksmith.

" This should be easy. I have seen Thomas do it, so many times by now " Said Jacob quietly to himself, and so began his quest. To make a sword that Prince Madoc could use, but what Jacob did not know, was that making this strong and durable sword, would not be, as easy, as he thought.

Jacob spent hours on making swords, but each sword he made, were just as strong and durable, as Madoc's other swords.

" Why is this so hard. I should be able to do this. So why can't I " Said Jacob on the ground, on his hands and knees.

" No, I can not give up. Because I am doing this for my Master " Said Jacob, with his red eyes now glowing.

Jacob got back up. Took some hot melting iron, out from the oven, and poured it in the template, in the shape of a sword. He then put the sword, into cold water, then he put the sword on an anvil, and started to hammer down on the sword, but as Jacob was hammering the sword. He could not help but remember the first time he saw Excalibur, when he came to Camelot, and as Jacob remembered Excalibur. His red eyes glowed even brighter.

Jacob was now done with hammering, and put the sword into the cold water once more. He then pulled it out, and was immediately overwhelmed by its glow.

The sword was glowing, like the sun itself, but the glow, was at the same time, calm, like the glow that came from the moon. Jacob only had one word to say, about the sword " Wow "

" Wow indeed " Said a voice, from behind Jacob.

Jacob quickly turned around, and said " Father "

In front of Jacob, stood his father, the archangel Gabriel.

Jacob rushed over to his father, and gave Gabriel a big hug.

" It is good to see you again, my son " Said Gabriel.

" It is also good to see you, father, but what brings you here? " Said Jacob looking up at his father.

" Well. You, and your sword did " Said Gabriel.

" Me and my sword? " Said Jacob a little confused.

" Yes. You may not be able to tell, but that sword you have created, is carrying a lot of power within it " Said Gabriel.

Jacob looked at the sword confused, and Said " really? "

" Yes. May I hold it " Said Gabriel putting his right hand in front.

Jacob with a serious look on his face Said " No "

Gabriel had a surprised look on his face.

Jacob then started to smile, and Said " I am kidding " and gave his father the sword.

" Ah Yes. I have forgotten your silly attempts at humor, my son " Said Gabriel, and Jacob was just smiling.

Gabriel now inspected the sword, and said.

" I see now "

" What do you see father? " Said Jacob.

" I see. That you my son, have created a sword, of total destruction " Said Gabriel while looking at Jacob, and all Jacob had to say was " What? "

" Let me explain. The sword you have created. You created using the power of creation, and in doing so. You have created a sword, that can destroy everything and anything. Be it dead or alive. Mortal or immortal. Demon or Angel " Said Gabriel.

Jacob now started to sweat and Said " That sounds like a weapon that should not exist "

" Indeed. A weapon like this. In the wrong hands could threaten creation itself. May I ask why you made such a weapon, My son "

"I just wanted to make a weapon that was strong and durable for my master. Not the weapon, of anti-creation " Said Jacob.

" You have indeed made what you set out to do. A strong and durable weapon, but I think I should make it, even more unstoppable " Said Gabriel with a smile.

Jacob now had a concerned look on his face (Because it was never a good sign, when his father was smiling like that) and Said " Why would you do that? father "

" Well, this sword is meant for your Master. Is it not? "

" It is "

" and in you own opinion. Is your Master a good man? "

" He is " Said Jacob without any hesitation.

" Very well then. I shall give the sword, a blessing of my own " Said Gabriel.

Gabriel then waved his left hand over the sword, which made the sword, shine even brighter. Gabriel then gave the sword back to Jacob.

" What kind of blessing did you give the sword? "

" I made it so, that, whoever was wielding the sword, could never, fall in battle. In other words. They could not be killed in battle, no matter the opponent or the wound " Said Gabriel.

" So what you are saying is. That I have created a sword, that can destroy/kill anything, and you made it so, that whoever was wielding the sword. Is pretty much immortal in battle " Said Jacob.

" Yes " Said Gabriel.

Jacob was now standing, in a pool of his own sweat, and Said " Why? "

" Worry not my son. If your Master is ,as good, as a person as you claim him to be, then. You have nothing to worry about " Said Gabriel.

" but what if someone else gets a hold of the sword? "

" I would assume. That creation itself would be in danger " Said Gabriel calmly.

Jacob, could now, swim in his own sweat.

" by the way my son. What do you intend to call the sword?. Won't you give it a name? " Said Gabriel.

Jacob looked at his father, and quietly Said " A name…. "

Jacob then held forth the sword, that was shining like the sun and moon, and smiled.

Later.

Madoc was in his chambers, and heard a knock on his door, and Said " Enter "

The door was opened, and in walked Jacob, with the sword in his hands.

" Ah Jacob. What brings you here so early in the morning? " Said Madoc.

" Forgive me Master, but I came to give you a gift " Said Jacob.

" A gift?. What for? "

" As thanks for allowing me to be your squire " Said Jacob. Who was now standing in front of Madoc.

" Jacob. It is I who should be thanking you "

" Regardless. I still want to give you this gift, master " Said Jacob and handed over the sword he had made, and was blessed by the archangel Gabriel.

Madoc took the sword, by its handle, and Said " It is beautiful. I shall keep it by me, always "

Jacob smiled.

Madoc then Said " Does it have a name? "

Jacob still smiling, said " The sword is called. The DragonExcalibur. The dragon sword of promised victory "

Afterwards.

Lug is back in the cave, where one can speak with the Morrigan.

Lug stands before the waters and says " I seek an audience with the Morrigan "

The waters starts to shake, and out comes the Morrigan.

" We are the Morrigan. What is it you want now, Lug? " Said the Morrigan.

Lug throws a bottle at the Morrigan. The Morrigan catches the bottle with her right hand, and says " What is this? "

" Some of Failinis finest wine. Now answer my question "

" What is it you wish to know? "

" I want to know more about Madoc. What kind of person does he become, in the future? "

The Morrigan (hovering over the waters) said " Madoc shall become the present King of Britain. After the death of his brother, Arthur. By the hands of Mordred "

" Yes. Yes. I already know all of that. Tell me what kind of warrior Madoc becomes in the future? "

" Madoc shall become the greatest of all knights that have ever existed, and yet to be born. Madoc shall become a grand knight. A grand saber "

" Amazing. So in the future, Madoc shall become, one of the greatest knights that have ever existed " Said Lug, and the Morrigan nodded.

Lug bowed before the Morrigan, and then left the cave.

The Morrigan returned, back into the waters.