"๐๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฎ๐ง๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ." - ๐๐ฎ ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ง.
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Alaric POV
Several days went by since I had those visions and started learning from Morgan the tournament has progressed to the quarter finals section with Lancelot defeating Gawaine and to my annoyance Agrovaine had also managed to advance forward.ย
Now it was my turn once again my opponent would be one of the children of King Lot and Morgan Sir Gaheris if I remember correctly.
I spun my trusty halberd in a quick fluid motion testing its readiness satisfied with it, I slid my helmet over my head its snug fit reassuring me. I didn't choose my sword this time figuring that I should be a bit more diversive.ย
With a deep breath I stepped forward into the arena the roar of the crowd reaching into my ears which sent a rush of anticipation through my body.ย
I scanned the faces of the spectators, their expressions a mix of anticipation and exhilaration but my focus soon quickly sharpened as I spotted Sir Gaheris at the opposite end of the arena, his own preparations complete.
He stood tall and resolute his armor gleaming in the sunlight there was a determination in his stance a fierce resolve that mirrored my own. As our eyes met across the expanse, we nodded to one another acknowledging each other's presence he was a bit young and shorter than me but even so I wouldn't underestimate him constant vigilance as I always say.ย
The announcer's voice rang out signaling the start of the match the crowd's roar intensified, and the world narrowed down to this moment.
Gaheris lunged first his sword slicing through the air with precision I parried the blow with my halberd the impact reverberating up my arms. I countered swiftly, swinging the halberd's blade toward his side he sidestepped deftly bringing his shield up to deflect my strike.
Gaheris pressed forward launching a series of rapid strikes I met each one with measured defense my halberd moved blocking and parrying his attacks. He aimed a low strike at my legs but having anticipated this I managed to jump back just in time. Pivoting on my heel I swung the halberd unleashing a wide slash forcing him to retreat back.
Our battle raged on like a relentless tide neither of us gaining a decisive advantage. Gaheris was impressive I'll admit that, but he moved like a rookie compared to a trained warrior like myself. I matched his intensity my halberd a blur as I blocked and countered without much effort, I could tell he wasn't used to the speeds we were fighting at from his breathing alone.
Gaheris attempted a feint drawing my attention high before thrusting low with his blade I reacted instinctively bringing the haft of my halberd down to intercept. The force of his strike jarred my weapon, but I held firm shoving him back with a powerful push seizing the opportunity I swung the halberd's spike toward his midsection.
He twisted away, the spike grazing his armor but failing to penetrate Gaheris retaliated with a fierce overhand strike, his sword aimed at my shoulder. I raised the halberd horizontally, catching his blade with the haft sparks flew as our weapons clashed locked in a test of strength.
"You fight well Sir Gaheris, and I can certainly tell that you've trained yourself quite wonderfully but against someone much more experienced than you I would suggest surrendering," I spoke in the midst of our clash.ย
However, Gaheris shook his head "huff huff I-I can do this all day!" he exclaimed with such pure determination that it sent a shiver through my body his spirit was truly admirable.
Summoning more of my muscle strength I pushed against him breaking our deadlock. I swung the halberd in a three-sixty spin aiming to sweep him off his legs, but Gaheris ducked narrowly avoiding the deadly sweep. He countered with a swift jab his sword aimed at my exposed side I twisted out of the way his blade barely scratching my armor.ย
The battle's intensity grew with each passing moment Gaheris lunged again his sword aimed toward my head I sidestepped using the momentum to bring my halberd's spike down in a powerful thrust.
Gaheris raised his shield, the spike crashing into it with a resounding clang he grunted the force driving him back a step. Seizing the opening I swung the halberd aiming the blade part of it toward his unprotected side it tore through his armor like butter and managed to inflict a small wound eliciting a pained gasp.
However, Gaheris wasn't willing to fall just yet he let out a loud battle cry swinging his sword with renewed vigor. I met his strikes head-on our weapons clashing in a flurry of sparks and steel the crowd's roars reached a fever pitch, their excitement palpable.
In a final, desperate gambit Gaheris aimed a powerful blow at my head I ducked low the sword whistling past. Rising swiftly, I brought the halberd's haft up catching him under the chin the impact of my attack sent him stumbling to the ground, while his helmet flew off and crashed a few meters away from him.
Without any hesitation I walked over to his downed form and swung my halberd in a down arc the blade carving through the air with deadly intent. Gaheris barely managed to raise his shield in time to block but my strike was still too powerful causing the shield to shatterย
I stood over him the halberd poised for a final strike at his neck Gaheris looked up defiance still burning in his eyes, but he knew as well as I did that the battle was over.
The announcers voice rang out declaring my victory the crowd erupted in cheers their voices a cacophony of celebration.
ย Lowering the halberd, I extended a hand to Gaheris who reluctantly grasped it, and I pulled him to his feet "you were good...for a rookie give it a couple more years and you may catch up to someone like me Sir Gaheris," I said patting his shoulder.ย
Gaheris nodded clearly feeling down about his loss to me "look how about after we get looked over, we head out and have some drinks my treat," I said feeling bad.ย
If there was one thing that most men loved in times like these it was drinking and Gaheris with renowned vigor nodded his head with a smile "I may just take you up on that offer Sir Alaric," he replied.ย
I smirk patting his shoulder one more time "excellent I look forward to it then," I said out as we both went over to the medical tent for an inspection.
-end of chapter fifteen-ย
there you go chapter fifteen still trying to work on the next chapter for fate/survivor but my motivations been kind of feeling low these days and I just don't know why hopefully next week I'll get back into a cheery mood because whenever I don't write I just feel really mad at myself.ย
It's like missing a workout at the gym.