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Authors: K. M. Shea
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Chapter 10
Over?
“I’m so glad that’s over,” Britt said, falling back in her bed with a sigh.
“Truly, My Lord, I think it has just begun,” Morgan le Fay said.
Britt frowned. “What do you mean?”
“There will be plenty of new problems now that your knights know you to be a woman,” Nymue said, plopping down on the edge of Britt’s bed. She kicked off her thin slippers and joined Britt on her bed.
“What problems?” Britt cautiously asked.
“To begin with, you are a beautiful woman who spends most of her time surrounded by men whose current goal is to find a lady to pledge themselves to,” Morgan said.
Britt laughed. “Is that all? I don’t think there will be any troubles there. I have to be five years older than most of my knights.”
“Don’t be so quick to brush it off,” Morgan warned.
“Indeed. I bet that foster-brother of yours will soon run himself into exhaustion with worry,” Nymue pertly said.
“Kay worries over all kinds of things,” Britt argued.
“Perhaps, but one of his fears has certainly become more pressing,” Morgan said.
“What?” Britt asked.
“Lancelot,” Nymue said.
Britt shifted uncomfortably. “Merlin doesn’t think he’ll be a problem.”
“As I recall you thought differently. Did his little speech on your behalf change your mind?” Nymue asked.
“No,” Britt shook her head. “He feels…”
“Deep,” Morgan said.
“Exactly,” Britt said.
“Lancelot is a fathomless character. One can never get a full measure of him,” Morgan said.
“What Morgan le Fay is being too sweet to say is that Lancelot might ruin you yet,” Nymue said. “Because you’ve gone from a threat to overshadow his greatness, to a possible target.”
Nymue’s words struck Britt like a truck. “So that’s a possible complication from being revealed as a girl,” Britt sighed.
“He is ruthless,” Morgan said.
“I haven’t seen that yet. He mostly acts like an idiot,” Britt scowled.
“It doesn’t mean it isn’t there,” Morgan said.
“Mark my words, he’ll stir up more trouble—just a different sort now that he knows who you are.”
“He’ll have to tangle with Kay,” Britt said, brightening at the thought.
“And Merlin,” Morgan added.
“What? Merlin won’t care,” Britt said, laughing at the idea.
“I disagree. Merlin will care very much,” Morgan said.
“No way. Now that my core group of knights knows, he’s floating around without a care in the world. He won’t give a rip if Lancelot tries seducing me,” Britt said.
Nymue and Morgan exchanged looks.
“Anyway, besides that, things should quiet down.
Finally
! I’ll have to do something about Guinevere, but that’s easy compared to everything else. This is a load off my shoulders, I feel amazing!”
“I’m glad, for your sake,” Morgan said.
“Now you can only hope that no new problems show up at your gatehouse,” Nymue said.
Britt snorted. “Who else is left? No one. I’m safe! I’m going to enjoy this summer. Maybe we’ll even throw one of those tournament things.”
“That would be fun,” Nymue said, clasping her hands together. “I’ve always wanted to see someone toss Lancelot from his horse. I have heard both Sir Bodwain
and
Sir Kay can best him.”
“It’s true,” Britt grinned. “It’s a sight I never grow tired of.”
“I imagine so!”
As Britt spoke with Morgan and Nymue, a knight mounted on a coal black charger rode up to the gatehouse of Camelot.
“Who goes there?” a guard shouted down to the man.
“I am a knight, seeking to join King Arthur’s court,” the knight said.
“What is your name?”
“Mordred.”
The End
Characters
Adelind
:
Wife of King Pellinore—Queen of Anglesey
Agravain
: the second son of King Lot and Queen Morgause of Orkney.
Ban
: One of two kings who marched with Britt against Lot and his allies. He is from France, is well groomed, and is the father of Lancelot.
Bedivere
: A knight Britt met in London when she was crowned King. Britt chose him as her marshal on an impulse, without any input from Merlin. Bedivere is the only knight in Britt’s close circle who does not know she is a girl.
Bodwain
: Britt’s constable and one of Merlin’s Minions.
Bors
: One of two kings who marched with Britt against Lot and his allies. He is from France, although he appears to be half bear. He has two sons, Lionel and Bors the younger.
Ector
: the man who was selected to be Arthur’s foster father. He has taken a similar role in Britt’s life.
Gaheris
: the third son of King Lot and Queen Morgause of Orkney.
Gareth
: The youngest son of King Lot and Queen Morgause of Orkney.
Gawain
: Eldest son of King Lot and Queen Morgause of Orkney.
Griflet
: A young, ignorant knight who is related to Sir Bedivere and close friends with Ywain.
Guinevere
: The daughter of King Leodegrance whom Britt dislikes thanks to modern King Arthur stories and legends.
Igraine
: Mother of the real Arthur, Uther Pendragon was her second husband.
Kay
: Britt’s seneschal and supposed foster brother. He takes Britt’s safety seriously, and is often seen writing in a log book.
Lancelot
: The only son of King Bors whom Britt despises thanks to modern King Arthur stories and legends.
Leodegrance
: King of Camelgrance, one of Britt’s first allies.
Lot
: King of Orkney and once was Britt’s worst enemy. He rallied kings and knights and led them to battle before Britt and her allies overthrew him.
Maleagant
: A duke and friend of King Ryence.
Merlin
: Britt’s chief counselor who is also responsible for yanking Britt back through time. He openly uses Britt to accomplish his dream of uniting Britain.
Morgause
: Daughter of Igraine and Arthur’s half sister. She is married to King Lot of Orkney and has four sons Gawain, Agravain, Gaheris, and Gareth. She corresponds with Britt, whom she highly esteems as Britt is the only female ruler (even if she is secretly female) in Britain.
Morgan le Fay
: daughter of Igraine, Arthur’s half sister and full sister to Queen Morgause and Queen Elaine. She is known to have magical powers.
Nymue
: the beautiful Lady of the Lake who “gave” Excalibur to Britt.
Pellinore
: A noble looking king who attacked Britt with King Lot, King Urien, and King Ryence. He is now Britt’s ally—a knight of the round table and King of Anglesey
Percival:
A knight of the Round Table, and King Pellinore’s oldest son.
Ryence
: A cowardly king who attacked Britt with King Lot, King Urien, and King Pellinore.
Tor
: the son of a cowherd who is made a knight by Britt. He has a squire named Lem
Ulfius
: An older knight who once served under Uther Pendragon and now serves Britt as her chamberlain.
Urien
: the brother-in-law of King Lot and a King in his own right, Urien originally fought with Lot, Pellinore, and Ryence against Britt but has since become Britt’s vassal because he believes she holds his son, Ywain, hostage in Camelot.
Uther Pendragon
: Considered to be one of the greatest kings of England. He is the real Arthur’s father, and died some years ago—leaving all of his lands and money to Arthur.
Ywain
: The only offspring of King Urien. He swore loyalty to Britt after being captured by her men and has revered her ever since. Morgause is his aunt.
Other books by K.M. Shea
Robyn Hood:
The Magical Beings’ Rehabilitation Center:
King Arthur and Her Knights:
Enlighten
Three pack (Enthroned, Enchanted, Embittered)
Timeless Fairy Tales
Coming Soon
Puss in Boots (Timeless Fairy Tales book 6): August 2015
Endeavor: King Arthurs and her Knights Book 6: November 2015
About the Author
K.M. Shea is a book lover, champion web surfer, and all around geek. She’s been writing for over ten years and has worked as librarian and a newspaper reporter. K.M. lives in the quaint countryside with her pets: Perfect Dog and Fat Cat.
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