100 The Twins of Camelot

Years have gone by within the Fortress of Fantasy.

Many adventures have been told and lived.

Many knights have retired, and many have gone to blessed Avalon.

King Eliwlod has begotten two children; a prince and a princess.

Prince Aurelius, and princess Anabiel.

The prince and princess have both become the squires of Fýsi and Drákon. And they both wield the Twin-Calibur.

Some things of note, about Fýsi and Drákon.

Fýsi wields Zulfiqar, while Drákon wields The Trident of Triam.

They are also both married.

Fýsi is married to Hnoss.

Drákon is married to Gersemi.

There are still a few adventures to tell.

So allow me, ladies and gentlemen, to tell the adventures of Camelot.

The Real King Arthur(?)

Aurelius and Anabiel were both playing with Udul-kalama, the son of Sir Ur-Nungal and Sir-Lady Manungal.

" What shall we play next? " said Anabiel, joyfully, after they had just finished tag.

" How about… " said Aurelius, as he was rubbing his chin; " Hide and seek! "

Both twins were now looking at Kalama(Udul-kalama's nickname)

Kalama sighed.

" Fine… "

The twins ran; in order to hide, as Kalama now started to count down.

Anabiel ran behind a house. And she felt real proud of herself, as she giggled.

" Hello there "

Anabiel turned around. She then said;

" The Real King Arthur! "

" I was hoping for a; General Kenobi, but I will take what I can get, " said Riothamus with a smile; " how do you know of me? "

" We all know about the various King Arthurs "

Riothamus nodded with a smile on his face.

" What are you kids playing? " he asked.

" Hide and seek "

" Can I play too? "

" Sure - Anabiel now had a serious look on her face - but you can not stay here! "

" Why? " said Riothamus, confused and with a smile; " I was here first "

Anabiel now started to pout.

" Fine, fine. I will find another spot to hide, " said Riothamus, as he patted Anabiel's head.

The princess quietly giggled to herself.

It took Kalama some time. But he did manage to find everyone.

Afterwards.

It was Riothamus who counted down, as the kids went to hide.

When the game was over.

The Real King Arthur(?) just seemed to disappear; into thin air.

He indirectly became the hide and seek champion, for the kids could not find him.

Prince Arthur(?)

He shot.

He missed.

He now let out a;

" Damn… "

The young prince was practicing his archery.

Aurelius took out an arrow from his quiver.

He prepared to take the shot.

He steadied his arms.

Focused on his eyes.

Calmed his breathing.

And when the wind was willing, he shot.

" Damn… " said Aurelius, as he missed again.

" You are too tense, " said Athrwys ap Meurig.

" You try " said Aurelius, as he was pouting a bit.

With a smile. Athrwys took hold of the bow.

He picked up an arrow.

He fired - and got a perfect score.

Athrwys gently closed Aurelius' jaw-dropped mouth.

" Teach me(!) teach me(!) " said Aurelius with child-like excitement, as he was practically jumping; up and down.

" Alright, alright " said Athrwys with a parenting-smile.

For what must have felt like years, but in reality; was no more than two months.

Aurelius met up with Athrwys ap Meurig for training.

And after some time.

The young prince was shooting close for a perfect score.

The Danish King Arthur

A little disagreement has befallen Drákon and Gersemi.

" Stop pouting, " said Fýsi with a slight giggle.

" I am not pouting… " said Drákon, as he was totally pouting.

" Can I be of service? " said Hrólfr Kraki.

" They are fighting, " said Fýsi, who enjoyed seeing her brother in his current-state.

" I did nothing wrong, " said Drákon, adamantly.

" What happened? " said Hrólfr, gently, as he sat down next to Drákon.

Drákon sighed.

" We both came home; after a long day of training and tending to our respective duties "

" Go on "

" I made dinner, while Gersemi got comfortable "

" Here comes the best part, " said Fýsi, as she excitedly bit her lower lip.

Drákon sighed, as he gathered his strength.

" I put the food on the table. And that was when Gersemi said; ' I can't possibly eat all that ' "

Drákon paused for a moment, while Fýsi was shaking with anticipation.

" Go on " said Hrólfr, as he was playing with his own beard.

Drákon gathered the last of his strength, as he then said;

" I replied with; ' why? You can't possibly get any fatter' "

Fýsi let out a busting laughter, while Hrólfr nodded with a knitted brow.

" I was only joking! " exclaimed Drákon, as his wife was one of the most fit women - in all of Camelot.

" Bro. You can't say something like that " said Fýsi, as she was cleaning her face; from all the tears of laughter; " you know how self-conscious Gersemi is about her weight "

Drákon let out a heavy sigh.

" What am I to do(?) " he said; " she refuses to talk to me… "

" I have a simple solution, " said wise-king Hrólfr.

" Yes(?) " said Drákon with hopeful eyes.

" Fight her "

Drákon's hopeful eyes vanished, as he now looked confused.

" We are fighting! " he exclaimed in a fury.

The Danish King shook his head with a smile.

" I meant; for real. You are both knights, warriors. Work out your emotions; the only way you know how; through the sound of steel, and the taste of blood on your lips "

King Hrólfr Kraki now vanished, as Drákon was left to meditate.

Drákon ultimately decided to take the King's advice.

And that is how; both Drákon and Gersemi lost a lot of calories; through a battle, and a lot of sex afterwards.

Cousin of King Arthur

Fair and mighty Culhwch was making his way through a thick forest.

There was a safe road nearby, but the King of Tintagel wanted a challenge.

The forest was cleared, and the Glastonbury monastery was just ahead.

Culhwch had not walked all this way for prayer, or salvation.

He came to the monastery - in order to pay his old father a visit.

Walking past the many pious and holy men. Culhwch laid eyes on his father; who was playing with some white doves at the exquisite fountain.

" My son, " said Constans, who did not even turn to face Culhwch.

" You are a grandfather, father, " said Culhwch, indifferent.

A single tear of joy ran down Constans' right cheek.

Culhwch did not see the tear, for he was looking at his father from the left side.

" That is all I came to say " said Culhwch, as he was ready to leave.

" Hold(!) for pity's sake, hold! "

Culhwch turned to face his father, but that was when Constans ran into his son; embracing him.

The other monks cleared the square.

Culhwch paused for a moment. He did not know what to do. So he decided to let his instincts take over.

Culhwch's instinct was to embrace his father back.

" I want to make amends, " said Constans.

" For thinking too much of the crown, and not sparing a single thought for your son… " said Culhwch through his gritted teeth.

" Our family has grown… " uttered Constans, joyfully.

A slight giggle could be heard from Culhwch.

" Our family is already too big, " said the King of Tintagel with a faint-smile.

It was now Constans who giggled.

Old Constans packed what little he had.

Culhwch now escorted his old father to Tintagel.

It was at Tintagel - where the grandfather met his grandson.

King Arthur Reincarnated

A lone man sits in the middle of Camlann.

The field is not as he remembers it - there are no corpses, no hopelessness, no death.

The grass is green, once again. And the grey atmosphere has all but left.

But.

The lone man still feels a stone within his chest.

He looks around - all looks peaceful and quiet.

But why?

Why can he not partake of that peace himself?

" Because I failed… "

" And you paid with your death "

The not so lone man giggled.

" Did I really die? " he asked.

" No "

" Then… how was I reincarnated? "

" It is best not to question a miracle "

The man paused.

" Do I deserve this second life? "

" You might as well make the most of it "

Another giggle escaped the lone man.

" You are right, old friend - the sweet wind passed through the lone man's face - I would not have minded seeing her again "

" Her? "

" Camelot "

The stranger was now the one to giggle.

" I would have liked to see him again "

" Him? "

" Father "

A sigh of relief escaped the lone man's lips. He then stood up, and dusted off his butt.

" Let us go home. To our Camelot "

King Puffin and Inogen both teleported back to their world.

The Other King Arthur

The warm light gently awoke Fýsi.

Fýsi sat up on her bed, and she could now be seen stretching her fit and marble body.

Fýsi let out a sigh, as she was done with stretching. She now looked over her shoulder, where she saw that Hnoss had decided to sleep in.

Fýsi let out a faint-giggle.

She now leaned closer, and kissed her wife goodbye; for Fýsi was on her way to work.

Fýsi, fully armed and with Zulfiqar at her side, had arrived at the training grounds; where knights and Amazonian Knights alike - were all eagerly awaiting her instructions.

The day began - with blood and sweat.

Fýsi was among the most skilled of all the knights within Camelot.

Few were her equal, and fewer could give her a worthy challenge.

As a sign of goodwill, and sportsmanship. Fýsi asked her green knights; if there were any who would like to challenge her?

Understandably; all were quiet.

Till one knight, from among the rest, walked up to Fýsi; with a smile on his face.

Fýsi recognized the individual.

" Andragnathus " she said with a smile.

The other Arthur, confidently walked up to Fýsi.

He then drew forth his sword. Taking up a pose, he said;

" I would like to challenge you "

An eager-smirk could be seen on Fýsi's face, as her dragon-blood was getting the better of her.

Fýsi decided not to draw forth her legendary sword. She instead took hold of a common medieval sword.

She too took up a pose.

After a few glances, the sound of swords clashing; could be heard.

To Fýsi's surprise and delight. Andy was actually able to hold his own.

Even when she went a little serious. Andy was able to match her.

" I am impressed, " said Fýsi with a smile.

" I am happy to please " said Andy; also with a smile.

The fight continued, as the knights; all eagerly looked on; absorbing everything they could.

But, as stated before; Fýsi had few equals.

And sadly.

Andragnathus was not on that list.

But.

Do not be sad.

For Andy fell with honor and grace.

He may not have been able to best Fýsi, but he was able to last longer than most.

Fýsi praised Andragnathus for his courage and resilience, while all the knights clapped in honor and respect.

Saint-King Arthur

It was a calm and peaceful day, as Aurelius and Anabiel were both accompanying Saint-King Arthfael.

" Where are we going, sir? " asked Aurelius.

" To a church "

" Why? " asked Anabiel.

" To visit a dear friend of mine, " said Arthfael with a smile.

Aurelius and Anabiel both now notice something in the nearby forest - it looked like a woman.

Brother and sister looked at one another. They both nodded, and slowly snuck away, as Arthfael continued to walk down the road.

" Where did she go? " said Anabiel.

" I don't know "

The two siblings were now standing in front of a small lake.

" Look! " exclaimed Anabiel, as she pointed.

Aurelius looked, and that was when he saw the mystery woman; standing in front of the lake.

The two kids walked up to the woman, who was just looking straight into the waters.

" Are you looking for something? " asked Anabiel.

" A ball " was the woman's reply.

Brother and sister looked at one another; both were confused.

" We can find it for you, " said Aurelius with a knight's kindness.

The woman had a faint smile on her face.

Both siblings nodded at one another.

They both took off some of their clothes, and they both now jumped into the cold water.

Aurelius and Anabiel could both be seen swimming through the water.

Neither knew what they were looking for.

That was when Anabiel gestured to her brother.

Aurelius saw what his sister was gesturing at.

It was round, but it was made of stone.

Aurelius and Anabiel both knew that they had to work together; in order to get the round rock to the surface.

It was close, but the siblings managed to get the rock out of the lake.

While they were gasping for air.

Aurelius and Anabiel both bumped fists.

They hurriedly put on their individual clothes.

And as the woman thanked them both.

Aurelius and Anabiel could both be seen running towards the nearby church.

Thankfully; the running and the wind - helped dry them both, quickly.

" Where have you two been? " said Arthfael, as both kids were gasping for air in front of him.

" We… " uttered poor gasping Aurelius; " someone was in need of help... "

" So we helped them… " uttered Anabiel with a smile.

Arthfael could not help but let out a faint giggle.

" Ah " said Arthfael; " you have arrived "

Aurelius and Anabiel both turned around. And to their surprise; it was the woman; whom they had helped.

" It has been awhile, old friend " said the woman with a smile, as she laid down the round rock.

Arthfael bowed. He then said;

" Aurelius and Anabiel. I would like to introduce you both to a dear friend of mine - Sir Winifred "

Both kids were quiet, for they were still a bit dumbfounded; by the sheer coincidence.

Sir Winifred explained how she had already met both kids.

She then went on to explain what the round rock was.

It was once her very own head.

The Original King Arthur

King Eliwlod, the current King of Camelot, was sitting on his throne.

The hall was empty.

Thus; the King was alone. Or so he thought.

" How long do you plan on hiding within the shadows? " said the King.

From out the shadows, walked a man; whom King Eliwlod recognized.

" Gwydion " said Eliwlod, amazed, and in disbelief.

" Hello, old friend, " said Gwydion with a smile.

Eliwlod slowly rose from his throne.

" Do not push yourself, " said Gwydion, concerned.

" Ah " said Eliwlod, cheerfully; " old age and wounds can not slow me down " said the King with a cheerful smile.

Both men now embraced one another.

Gwydion now noticed that Eliwlod had someone on his mind.

" What troubles you? "

King Eliwlod now slowly walked towards the balcony.

While gazing out at his kingdom and subjects, he asked;

" Have I been a good King? "

" What has brought this on? "

The wind passed through Eliwlod's face, as he continued.

" I am not my father, and I could never dream of being like my great uncle - Eliwlod paused, as he looked at his right hand - soon… one of my children will succeed me… will I leave a good and prosperous kingdom… Or will I leave mistakes; which they have to rectify... "

Eliwlod now felt Gwydion's hand on his shoulder.

" These are questions which any King, any father, would daily ask of himself. I can not give you a direct answer - Gwydion paused with a smile - all I can say is; look "

King Eliwlod looked. He noticed the smiles, the playful children, the clean streets, and the full bellies. He saw kindness, respect, and hope.

" What say you now? "

King Eliwlod did not answer.

He simply nodded.

Eliwlod and Gwydion both now enjoyed drinks and talks - together.

Cold King Arthur

" I am cold… " said Anabiel.

" I am tired.. " said Aurelius.

" One more word out of either of you, and we are going right back home, " said Fýsi.

" You really can not blame them… " said Drákon with a smile, as he covered himself with his fur cloak.

The knights and their squires were out in the cold; in the land of winter.

Anabiel and Aurelius were both excited for the journey, but unfortunately; they had both underestimated the chilling wind, and the thick snow.

Anabiel was now holding a snowball in her hand. She looked towards her brother.

Aurelius noticed the smirk on his sister's face.

Anabiel now looked towards the back of Fýsi.

Aurelius shook his head, while Anabiel nodded.

Fýsi stopped, as she felt something cold; down her neck.

She turned around to see smirking Anabiel and horrified Aurelius.

" Oh boy… " uttered Drákon.

Fýsi showed no sign of any emotion.

She simply knelt down, picked up some snow. And while having eye-contact with Anabiel, she slowly made a snowball.

A snowball fight now quickly pursued.

Aurelius simply shook his head. He now felt a cold touch on his head, as Drákon had thrown a snowball at him.

While Fýsi and Drákon were keeping watch, Anabiel and Aurelius were both asleep on their laps.

The knights were both looking into the fire of the campfire.

" Will he come? " asked Drákon.

" He is close, " said Fýsi with a smile.

The light of the sun could be seen shining on the white snow.

A wind now passed through the group.

" That was cold… " said Anabiel, shaking.

Another wind passed by.

" That was even colder! " exclaimed Anabiel.

The whole group now noticed the wind picking up. They all now noticed a large shadow pass by.

The whole group looked up at the sky; it was empty.

That was when all of them narrowed their eyes.

Something was there, it was as white as the sky.

" Is that a bird? " said Aurelius.

" Is that a dragon? " said Anabiel.

" That is a Cryodrakon Boreas… " uttered Fýsi in amazement.

The Cold Dragon flew between the trees.

The gang duck for cover.

" What do we do? " exclaimed Aurelius.

Both knights giggled.

" We do nothing, " said Drákon with a smile.

Before any of the kids could ask; why not?

The Cold Dragon landed in front of them all.

The creature was massive, and as white as snow.

Both kids now noticed that there was someone sitting on its head.

" Greeting, Vladimir " said Fýsi, as she greeted the beautiful sun.

The Cold Dragon lowered its head, and Anabiel and Aurelius were both now able to pet its fluffy head.

The snow was hard to walk through, but the snowy land was beautiful to look upon: from the back of the Cryodrakon Boreas.

Middle-Easten King Arthur

" It is too goddamn hot! " exclaimed both kids.

" Language! " exclaimed Fýsi.

The gang were now all in the middle of a mighty desert.

" I am melting… " uttered Anabiel, as the sun was bearing down upon them.

" I can taste sand in my mouth… " said Aurelius, as his mouth was as dry as sand.

" Perhaps we should seek some shade, " said Drákon, as he noticed the poor states of the two kids.

Fýsi agreed with a sigh.

Sitting by an oasis. Fýsi and Drákon were both gathering some water, while the two kids were cooling off in the nearby shade.

" This is nice… " uttered both kids, who both drank of the water; which was given to them.

" When will we be there? " asked Aurelius, as he could finally speak properly again.

" He will come to us, " said Fýsi with a cool smile.

The kids looked at one another, confused.

A breeze now passed by the group.

The kids embraced the welcoming wind.

The breeze now became more intense.

" He is here, " said Drákon with a smile.

Both kids now looked, as a giant mythological bird was flying overhead. This bird is better known as; Simurgh.

" There is someone riding on top of it! '' exclaimed Anabiel.

" That is Dhu Al-Qarnayn, " said Fýsi.

The bird now landed in front of the group, and that was when Al-Qarnayn dismounted.

Both kids ran up to Al-Qarnayn.

" Can we have a bath?! " both kids asked.

Al-Qarnayn smiled, as he let out a joyful laugh.

" I know just the place! "

Al-Qarnayn now led the group to a place which could put Qusayr 'Amra to shame.

Neither Anabiel or Aurelius would have ever believed; that there existed a large waterpark in the middle of the dry desert.

The Queen of Tolemac

Hnoss and Gersemi could both be seen training at the training grounds.

" Come now, sis, I expected more, " said Hnoss with a smile.

" I will give you much more, " said Gersemi with a grin, as the sound of swords clashing could be heard echoing.

The use of swords were now over, as Hnoss tackled her sister to the ground, and a real viking-wrestling-match now unfolded.

" How about taking me on for size? " said a woman.

Both sisters looked upon the queenly woman.

" Ruhtra, " said both sisters.

The Queen of Tolemac smiled her queenly smile.

" So, how about it? "

Both Hnoss and Gersemi got back on their feet.

The sisters knew that Ruhtra was not all human, so they had to be careful.

Hnoss charged, but Ruhtra easily stepped out of the way.

It was now Gersemi's turn, but that was when Ruhtra grabbed Gersemi by her neck, slamming her to the ground.

" You have to do better than that, " said Ruhtra.

Gersemi now wrapped her legs around Ruhtra's arm; slamming the Queen to the ground.

" Nice, " said Ruhtra through her gritted teeth.

Ruhtra now let out a cry of pain, as Hnoss came down with her elbow on Ruhtra's stomach.

Ruhtra used her legs to kick Hnoss back. She then used her free arm to elbow Gersemi; thus, Greeting free.

All three women were now bleeding, and all three were grinning.

The battle continued like so, till all three women laid on the grass; giggling like small girls.

Malum Pendragon

The prince and the princess were clashing swords with one another.

" Bro, you can not hope to defeat me, " said Anabiel with a cocky smile.

" Sis, just watch me " said Aurelius with a gay smile.

Years have gone by, as the two once kids have both become fine young adults.

Aurelius noticed the sad look on his sister's face.

" Why does thou have such a solemn look, dear sister? "

" Father… "

Aurelius understood.

" Worry not, sister, father still remains with us "

" For now… "

A single tear ran down the face of fair Anabiel.

Aurelius embraced his sister.

" You will always have me, beloved sister "

A tear of joy now ran down Anabiel's face.

" What nonsense " said a foreign voice.

The siblings looked, whereupon they saw that the stranger looked a lot like their great relative.

But this Arthur was different.

This Arthur believes that might makes right.

He has dark blonde hair, and his blue eyes have a shade of red.

" Who art thou? " asked Aurelius, like when Solomon asks a demon.

" I am Arthur Pendragon, " said the "man" with a devilish smile.

" You are not him, " said Anabiel with a glare.

" I am what he should have been - a great king "

Malum Arthur now said these following words, in a proud voice;

" I have been taught to place needs ahead of conscience. Comfort ahead of principle. I find charity offensive and kindness a trap. I like my ladies married. My willpower weak, my wine strong, and my saints fallen. " - Camelot 1967.

Aurelius and Anabiel had both heard enough.

" Draw forth your sword, thou foul creature " said Aurelius, as he pointed his blade toward Arthur.

Arthur's devilish grin widened, as he drew forth E-Excalibur.

Anabiel was the first to charge, but Arthur easily dodged. As he also managed to wound poor Anabiel.

Emotionally, Aurelius charged.

Arthur disarmed Aurelius.

Aurelius was thrown to the cold ground, and that was when he cried out in pain, as Arthur had pierced his skin.

" Pathetic " said Arthur in a mocking tone; " you are both heirs to Camelot… but I see now; that neither of you are worthy of such an honor "

Arthur raised his blade; ready for the killing blow.

He now felt a sharp pain in his shoulder, as Anabiel had thrown her dagger.

Arthur pulled out the dagger, as Anabiel slowly got back on her feet.

Bloody, Anabiel charged once more.

Arthur was ready to strike, but that was when Aurelius kicked him between the legs.

" Bollocks… " uttered Arthur.

Anabiel successfully managed to tackle Arthur to the ground.

Arthur struck at Anabiel's throat. She was forced to move back, but that was when Aurelius dropped-kicked Arthur's chest.

All the air left Arthur's lungs. But Arthur did manage to return the favor; by kicking Aurelius between the legs.

" Bollocks… " uttered Aurelius.

All three were on the ground, all three were wounded.

Malum Arthur managed to get back on his feet.

He looked at the twins, he smiled, he then nodded.

Arthur now went away, as Aurelius and Anabiel were both deemed worthy.

The Sons of Samyaza

Fýsi and Drákon.

Ohyah and Hahyah - the sons of Samyaza.

These four have a lot of history together, not by themselves, but through their family history.

It was Samyaza who killed Zoya. And it was Gabriel who killed Samyaza; in return.

Was history going to repeat itself?

These four had lost a dear member of their respective family.

A grandmother.

A father.

Each had the right to seek out justice, revenge.

Would the sins fall upon the next generation?

Fýsi, Drákon, Hahyah, and Ohyah, were all four standing before one another.

Each individual was a master fighter. Each individual had slain a legendary beast. And each individual had their legendary weapon ready.

The wind was calm, the weather fair, as all looked at one another; waiting for the first move to be made.

That was when everyone looked on, as a white feather was gently falling from the sky.

The feather landed on the ground, where the light of the sun shone down upon it.

All four looked at one another, again.

Fýsi, Drákon, Hahyah, and Ohyah, now all put their weapons away.

They did not understand, but all of them had heard a voice, deep within, say;

" You must be better "

The First Arthurian Legend

Old King Eliwlod laid in his bed.

The King was alone in his chamber; for it was as he had wished.

A stranger approached the bed.

" Nennius… " uttered the weakened King with a smile.

Nennius returned the smile.

King Eliwlod knew that he did not have long, Avalon called.

He did however; have one question;

" Was I a good king? "

" No "

King Eliwlod was shocked and surprised.

Nennius' hard face now turned to a smile.

" I was told that you were the best "

The Quest

This is the end of the road.

The quest has been fulfilled, and the story has run its course.

And I shall hereby let Merlin himself, finish this story;

" The best thing for being sad," replied Merlin, beginning to puff and blow, "is to learn something. That's the only thing that never fails. You may grow old and trembling in your anatomies, you may lie awake at night listening to the disorder of your veins, you may miss your only love, you may see the world about you devastated by evil lunatics, or know your honour trampled in the sewers of baser minds. There is only one thing for it then — to learn. Learn why the world wags and what wags it. That is the only thing which the mind can never exhaust, never alienate, never be tortured by, never fear or distrust, and never dream of regretting. Learning is the only thing for you. Look what a lot of things there are to learn. "

T. H. White, The Once and Future King.