Week 13 Story - King Arthur

Author's Note: Merlin and his followers have enlisted Arthur and his Knights to fight against the Saxons who are invading and killing their families.

Arthur and his Knights have long been unbeatable on the battlefield. That record will be tested against the Saxons. After years of trying to kill the young Roman Knight, Merlin has enlisted Arthur to help repel the invading Saxons. The Romans and Britons shared a common enemy in the Saxons. Together they hoped to repel the invaders. But the Saxons easily overwhelmed the defenses of the Britons and Romans through sheer strength in numbers. The Roman cavalry led by Arthur covered the infantry's retreat to Hadrian's Wall. At Hadrian's Wall the Britons and Romans prepared massive traps. The Britons Archers were lead by Guinevere, when she saw the advancing Saxons she ordered the archers to empty their artillery and to charge out for hand to hand combat. In awe the Roman cavalry lead by Arthur and Lancelot charged into the teeth of the Saxon army. Thousands died. But the Romans and Britons prevailed. The remaining Saxons retreated back to their homeland or were cut down by Roman cavalry before they could board their ships. Merlin and Arthur made a new found alliance to protect Britain long after the Romans left. As a result Knight Arthur became King Arthur. Together he and his new bride Queen Guinevere ruled Britain fairly. And it was all thanks to Merlin being able to put aside his petty difference and join together with an enemy that truly could be his friend if they had just spoken to each other instead of trying to cut each others throats the entire time. Finally, the deceased Knights and Britons were never forgotten. They were never mourned. They were never celebrated. Their memories and sacrifices were handed down for generations to come. Of how King Arthur and his Knights made Britain. An country that would become its own empire as the Romans had theirs.

King Arthur and his Knights