" You know. This is starting to get annoying " Said Lug.
" What do you mean? " Said the Morrigan
" Whenever I try to kill Madoc, or Arthur for that matter. There always seems to be someone there to stop my plans. Which is truly vexing "
" Or it could be. Because. I told you that Arthur is supposed to die by Mordred, and then Madoc becomes the present King of Britain. Which means that Madoc can't die just yet "
Lug just looked at the Morrigan, and Said " Naaah. That is not why "
The Morrigan just shook her head.
" I know why. It is because of Jacob and Merlin "
" Indeed. Arthur does have his mage, Merlin, and now Madoc has his squire, Jacob "
Lug smiled and then Said " Well, if I can't kill Madoc and Arthur, then why not go after their two helpers. Morrigan bring me Siegfried and Solomon "
" The dragonslayer Siegfried, and the sorcerer King Solomon. Quite the wise move "
The Morrigan, yet again put her right arm before her waters. Her eyes glowed and out from her waters came two men.
Later.
" I can't believe that we are on a Island on the Celtic seas. Just so you could get some rare herbs. " Said Jacob.
" Please don't be angry. After we get back to Camelot. I promise I will make you something to eat " Said Merlin.
" I will hold you to that promise " Said Jacob, and Merlin just smiled.
" So I have been noticing that Galahad has left for Egypt quite a lot, in these past months. Do you perhaps know why? " Said Merlin while gathering some harbs.
" It is because. Galahad is visiting his friend. The new pharaoh of Egypt. Tutankhamun " Said Jacob while also gathering some harbs.
" Oh yeah. I had heard that Egypt got a new pharaoh, but I also heard that Tutankhamun still has to obey the laws and orders of Emperor Lucius "
" That is true, but that does not make Tutankhamun less of a pharaoh. Besides. Galahad does seem happy and excited whenever he travels to Egypt to meet with his friend. Even others, such as Sir Percival and Sir Bors accompernie Galahad to Egypt from time to time "
" Hmm. I see. So how are the others? " Said Merlin.
" If you are referring to Amir, Loholt. Tom, Gwydre and Mordred, then they are doing great. Amir has really become a great physician. Tom is keeping Sir Bedivere and Sir Lucan on their toes. Loholt is training a lot with sir Lancelot, Sir Tristan and Sir Gawain. So he has his work cut out for him. Mordred and Gwydre, as you know. Are also training a lot with King Arthur. So much so. That Mordred and Gwydre could hold their own in a tournament despite their age " Said Jacob.
" and what about you? " Said Merlin.
" me? Well I have been training a lot with master Madoc. Who is one of the best knights in the world, so I would say that I am doing well " Said Jacob with a smile.
" I see. That is good to hear " said Merlin also smiling.
Suddenly two men walked towards Jacob and Merlin.
Merlin looks towards the two men and asks " Who are you two? Are you lost? "
The two men just kept looking at Jacob and Merlin.
" Who are they?. Azrael analysis! " Said Jacob.
" One of the men is Siegfried. The man known as a dragonslayer. Because he killed the dragon Fafnir. The other man is the ancient King of Israel. He is also the sorcerer King. Known as Solomon " Said Azrael.
" Wow. They sound like the perfect opponents for me and Merlin.... wait... are you two here to kill me and Merlin " Said Jacob.
Siegfried and Solomon both nodded.
Which sent a chill down both Merlin's and Jacob's spines.
" Well Merlin. I hope that you are no stranger to combat "
" Please. I have saved Arthur's life so many times by now, that I have lost count at this point "
Merlin raised his right hand, and uttered a few incantations which made his eyes glow for a few seconds, but it seems that it had no effect on Solomon and Siegfried.
" I don't understand "
" Then allow me to explain. The truth of the matter is. That your magic is so weak, compared to mine. That I was able to cancel it with no effort at all " Said Solomon.
" So you are a sorcerer as well " Said Merlin.
" No, I am the King of all sorcerers, and magic. For now. Allow me to show you true power, little warlock "
Solomon then snapped his fingers, which made a massive shadow appear under Jacob and Merlin.
Merlin looked at the thing in the sky (that made the shadow) and what he saw made him fall to his knees. Because the thing that was making the massive shadow, was a massive meteor that appeared out from thin air, and all Merlin had to say was " We are going to die " but Jacob was not done just yet.
" Hey Merlin. I hope that you can keep another secret " Said Jacob while looking at Merlin with a smile.
Merlin (still on his knees) looked at Jacob, and said " What do you mean? "
Jacob now had a huge smile on his face. Suddenly two black wings sprang forth from Jacob's back. Which made Merlin say " Holy shit "
Jacob then flew straight towards the meteor, and as he was getting closer. He transformed more and more into his dragonself. Until he had completely turned into a dragon.
" A real squire will always find a way for chivalry to prevail, now go beyond, knighthood! "
Jacob, now a dragon. Made his right hand into a fist once again, and flew faster and faster towards the meteor, and then he hit the meteor with so much force, that he turned the meteor into dust.
Merlin, Solomon and Siegfried were all speechless.
Jacob flew back onto the Island. Ready to protect Merlin.
" Siegfried. I believe that it is your turn " Said Solomon.
Siegfried said nothing. Instead. He pulled out his sword (Ballmund) from its sheath and walked towards Jacob.
Jacob brought down his massive right fist towards Siegfried, but before he could hit Siegfried.
Siegfried dodged his right fist, and cut off Jacob's entire right arm, clean off with his sword.
" JACOB!!!! " screamed Merlin as he saw Jacob fall to the ground with a lot of blood coming out from his wound.
" You may be stronger then Fafnir, but you are still a dragon. Which means that I can slay you " Said Siegfried.
Steam started to come off Jacob, and in a few seconds. Jacob was once again human, and had clothes on, that came from thin air, but his right arm was still missing.
" I am sorry. Allow me to put you out of your suffering " Said Siegfried, but then suddenly. Solomon yelled " SIEGFRIED. GET AWAY FROM JACOB NOW!! "
Siegfried looked at Solomon, and then at Jacob, and could see that Jacob's eyes were now glowing blue, and the voice of Azrael could be heard coming from Jacob's mouth. It seems that Azrael had taken control over Jacob's body.
Suddenly Jacob's right arm regenerated, back to normal.
Azrael (now in control of Jacob's body) stood back up, and had a scythe in his right hand that appeared out, from nowhere.
Azrael now looked at Siegfried with his glowing blue eyes.
Siegfried readied himself with his sword for whatever might happen, but all Azrael did was lower the tip of his scythe, and then bringing it back up, but now at the tip of the scythe was a heart.
Then suddenly. Siegfried fell to the ground, and turned into dust, and so did the heart on the scythe.
Azrael now looked straight at Solomon.
" Before I kill you Solomon. There is something I would like to know. Did you and the Queen of Sheba have sex together " Said Azrael.
" I refuse to answer that " Said Solomon in a strict tone.
" Okay than. Die with your secrets " Said Azrael.
Solomon looked at the tip of Azrael's scythe, and saw that there was yet again a heart on it. Solomon then fell to the earth, and turned into dust, and so did the heart on Azrael's scythe.
Azrael then looked at Merlin, and said with a smile on his face " It seems that you have to keep two secrets this day, young sorcerer. Don't worry about Jacob. I have healed him. Just bring him back to Camelot, and let him rest "
Merlin (still on the ground) Nodded.
The scythe disappeared, and so did the blue glow from Jacob's eyes. Jacob's eyes were now red again. Jacob then fell to the ground unconscious.
Merlin rushed over to Jacob, picking him up and then walking towards the boat that got them both to the Island, but before Merlin headed back towards Camelot with Jacob. He quickly also picked up the herbs he and Jacob had been gathering. That was why they both were on the Island in the first place.