A Story in 26 parts - K - O

(K) Knee deep in mud, Albert was not as pleased as he had been to see Ivor. “Oh, watch out, it’s a little muddy round here” said Ivor.“Hmm.” replied Albert. “So, then, what’s all this?”“Oh, we’re just waiting for the return of the Mud People, and we can then go to lunch!”“The Mud People?” asked Albert.  “Yes – look!” said Ivor.  Just then, three brown creatures appeared from behind the bush, talking animatedly about something.  They looked human, but there was no skin, just a wet, brown covering.“Are they Spartanite, Aquanaut – or just another cross-species?” asked Albert“Well, I’ve had my doubts about them” smiled Ivor “but I suspect their parents will be the Cross Species – especially when that load of clothing wrecks the washing machines!  You guys – where have you been?”“We’ve been on the mud slide” grinned one of the Mud People. “You really should give it a go!”“Come on” said Ivor, “Lunch!”“Yay!” exclaimed the Mud People.“Do you want to come as well Albert? I’ve got a spare ticket” “Oh, yes please – I haven’t eaten anything proper in ages” said Albert. Soon Albert had been introduced properly to the Mud People – and to some of the others – and had eaten well.  The Scouts quickly finished their meals and after asking, disappeared off back into the woods.  Albert thanked Ivor for his hospitality – and left Ivor with some others to plan their next adventure.Walking back across the fields, Ivor noticed where the Mud People were congregating.“That looks like fun” thought Albert, “I’m sure they won’t mind if I have a go”. Starting at the top of the hill, Albert took a proper run at the top of the slope, and lept forward.  His body hit the wet mud and he started to slide faster and faster, past all the Mud People who were cheering and clapping.  Ahead, he could see a small bump, where the others had stopped, so he braced himself ready to come to a stop… but no! He had gathered so much speed that the bump launched him high up into the air – he could feel his legs starting to flip over his head – but then he started to head downwards – towards a large rabbit hole!He shot into the hole – but rather than stop he continued to slide down, down and round, round.  This was a slide like no other – nothing to hang onto, nothing to stop the slide.  With the mud still on his body, he just travelled faster and faster… until he saw a light up ahead and within a couple of seconds he shot through the hole and out into a lush green fern bush, which neatly caught him and stopped the slide. Looking up, he could feel a warm sun beating down on him.  Looking round, apart from the green bush behind him, there was nothing really around that looked like anywhere he had been before.  It certainly wasn’t the Kalphite or Elfin Kingdom – this was much drier, rockier, and more baren than anywhere else he had known.“I don’t think I’ll be getting home today” thought Albert. Just then a large Albatross swooped over Albert.  “You need to head from here” said the Albatross. “Where?” said Albert.  “This way” said the Albatross – and turned towards the sun. “You need to get to shelter quickly before the sun really starts to get warm”.  Albert set off, following the Albatross towards the sun…Keenly he started to walk forward but suddenly he started to feel dizzy and
he started to see a vision of what looked like Bernice ” Bernice? ” Asked
Albert ” Is that you? ” ” It is only a Hologram, ” explained Bernice ” But I
don’t have long so I must be Quick. You must come back, we need you the Spartinite are invading! and the Kalphite are being slaughtered! You
must come back! ”
” But how? ” Asked Albert
” Use the Clover Stone! ” Replied Bernice and she vanished,
” Use the Clover Stone? ” Albert Asked Himself and he pulled the Clover
Stone out of his bag. Suddenly It started to glow and before he knew it he
was vanishing. Every single bit of him was evaporating into the air and turning into dust ” Whats happening! ” Albert Exclaimed, and before he knew it he was in the middle of a field.
” Albert! ” Albert looked round to see none other than Bernice.
” Bernice?, Kalphite Queen? and who are you? ” There was a tall Man Dressed in light Blue robes with gold stars on it, he had a tall pointed hat
and a pair of half moon glasses. ” I am Merlin, ” said the man ” and I belive you are Albert? ”
” That’s right? ” Answered Albert
” I am here to help you defeat the Spartinite and I must warn you I am a
wizard! “……………..(L) “Look at you!” said Albert “Merlin, come off it – pointed hat? Glasses? Are you off to a fancy dress party?!”Merlin laughed hard and heartily, and with a small bow he changed before everyone’s eyes, appearing as an old, wizened man, with a long beard and long ponytail, black jeans and black cowboy boots.  His “Wizzard Tour T-shirt” was covered in a black leather waistcoat. “that’s better” said Merlin. “I always like to initially appear like that – it’s sort of expected I guess.  So, how’s my favourite student doing these days?”“I’m fine thanks” chorused Arthur and Albert together.“Okay – to business.” Said Merlin. “I can’t just drain the kingdom – my personal oath is ‘And if it Harms None, do what you will’.  If I was to drain the kingdom I would most surely kill the Spartanites and the Aquanauts – and it could also seriously harm the Elves that have been changed. What we could do though….”The next morning, a small group gathered by the side of the lake.  Merlin tapped the water with his Ash stave causing a blue glow at the end of the stick.  Shortly the Spartanite and Aquanuat kings stood by the water. The saw Albert and their eyes glowed with hatred.  They frowned at the Kalphite Queen.  Their eyes softened slightly at seeing Bernice and they were a bit bemused at the large blue man standing behind them all.“And how can we help you?” asked the Spartanite.
“Well” said Merlin, “I’d quite like you to go away.  Would you mind?”
“Hmm – well, we’d love to, but I’ve got a spa treatment booked for early next week.  Would you mind coming back in about, well, never?” And the Spartanite and Aquanauts laughed.  Merlin laughed too – then his face drew to a serious look, his eyes boring into the Spartanites head.“I need to you to say that you would kill the Elves if we attempted to remove you forcefully.”
“Now, why would I say that, oh great Merlin?  We all know about your oath. So no – we won’t kill them.  You will kill them. They need the water to breath now. So we’re sort of staying… and there’s nothing you can do about it. Nerr”“No one says nerr to Merlin” Said Arthur… then realised how very silly that sounded.  At the top of a nearby hill, a small man on a donkey appeared.“Okay” said Merlin “I can’t kill you.  I would however suggest that you pack whatever personal belongings you have – you will be leaving by the end of the day.  Toodle pip”.  With that, Merlin turned. He saw the small man at the top of the hill, and with his fingers made a small flicking action.  The man on the hill suddenly fell of the donkey.  They all heard the swearing.
“Just in case you thought my powers were all bluff.  Pack. Now. You have until 3pm.”  And Merlin and the small gang walked off.
The time passed slowly.  Arthur, Albert and Merlin swapped tales about the old days.  Bernice and Rishma (the Kalplhite Queen) talked about attack tactics for the modern woman.
At the stroke of 3pm, Merlin stood up.  He picked up a cup and filled it with water.  He raised the glass to the East, the South, the West and the North. Placing it carefully on the ground, he made a circle with the Ash stick. He then carefully laid the stick in the ground and saying a few careful words raised the cup once more.  From his waistcoat he pulled a small wand – a stick of Oak with a purple crystal in the end.  Dipping the crystal into the water he started to stir – all the while staring at the Elfin Kingdom.All the others looked – the waters started to move, slowly at first then faster, drawing up into the air, like a tornado.  Soon, a column of swirling water stood in the centre of the kingdom.  Merlin drew the wand out from his cup – the water standing in the same column in the cup – and carefully put the wand away.
“Pass me the Clover Stone Albert” said Merlin – and Albert hurriedly dug it out and gave it to him.
“Hold the cup carefully – don’t spill any of it”.  Bernice carefully took the cup.
Merlin put the clover stone on the ground, and with a carefully aimed boot, broke it into several pieces.
Everyone gasped – luckily Bernice remembered her task, and shook the water, but didn’t spill it.
Merlin bent down and picked up a small black crystal, released from the stone.  He then took back the cup from Bernice.  Holding the stone over the water, he let go – and the crystal was sucked straight in.The next thing that the group noticed was that the tall column of water started to sway and bulge….” Locks! ” Shouted a dark voice
” Locks? ” said Albert Confusingly
” Locks!” Reapeated the voice
” what does it mean locks? ” asked Bernice
” Stop! ” shouted another voice from behind them. Albert turned round he
saw a green hooded man holding a bow with an arrow in it ” it’s coming! ”
exclaimed the man ” whats coming? ” Asked Albert
” No time, run!” Albert didn’t know what to do if something was coming and an armed man was afraid of it so he ran. ” Come on Bernice!,Merlin!,Kalphite Queen!” and they did, they all started running and so did the strange hooded figure. Just then Albert heard a Humungous
roar behind them. Albert turned round to see what he thought looked like a dragon in the shape of a human but holding a shining blue sword and a
gold shield with a picture of a dragon on it he also had horns ” Albert! ” Exclaimed the creature ” I am Aragog, King of the Spartinites! and I’m not happy with you! no not happy at all! ” King of the Spartinites thought Albert. This Isn’t
good at all so he ran faster ” Get them!!!!!! ” shouted Aragog and his whole body started to glow dark red. Just then Thousands of Spartinites
began to rise out of the ground but all of them were holding wepons spears,shields,swords,bows,arrows,maces and loads more ” oh great armed Spartinites! ” exclaimed Albert
” Kill them!!!!, kill them all!!! ” Shouted Aragog and the Spartinites began to charge……………(M)

Merlin stopped.  He turned slowly (luckily there was a big enough gap between him and the charging Spartanites).
“STOP THERE” He commanded.
Aragog stopped in front of Merlin.
The Spartanites also stopped - their swords glinting in the sun.  The arrows stopped mid flight, then fell to the ground. Bernice, Albert, Rashmir, Arthur and the hooded figure slowed and stopped.  They then turned.
Merlin was nose to nose with Aragog.“Look at your comrades” said Merlin.  He pointed at the column of water, still swirling and bulging.  “You kill us, you will never rescue your comrades.  they will be trapped in the column of water until the Ices of Hades descend once more and cover this kingdom and freeze that water to slow it.  If you have a problem, I have found that killing people is not the solution; talking first is always a positive step.”Aragog’s nostrils flared. “You are with him… and him.” Aragog waived at Arthur and the hooded man “They are enemies of Aragog.  They did not talk.  They stole the very precious things from me.  They killed my family. You say talk, but your friends don’t do that.”
Merlin turned to the two men “Is this true?”.  They both noded slowly.Merlin turned back to Aragog.  “Aragog.  I cannot allow you to exact revenge on these two men… at this time.  I cannot allow you to mindlessly kill others… at this time.   We must proceed in proper fashion.  Under the rules from the Grey Book of Henthras we will hold court.” 
Aragog nodded and Merlin raised his hands.  Suddenly great columns of sandstone rose from the ground, joining up in arches  twenty feet in the air.  The grass and ground shook as within the columns sandstone benches and tables forced themselves through the earth.  Arthur and the hooded man found themselves standing in their own docks - Bernice, Albert, Rashmir felt themselves move to seats to one side of the circular stone court that had appeared.  to the other side, Aragog sat on a wide slab of sandstone, his warriors on tiered  benches.  Merlin rose on a sandstone column, about 2metres square.
“I, Merlin, Guardian of time and order, Keeper of the mysteries of this land, will preside over this court.  I will follow the rules written down by Centra into the Grey Book of Henthras which have been used since trees first appeared on this earth.  Justice and revenge will be passed down on this day.  Any disagreement on the sentence that I pass will meet with swift and just result. Aragog - please tell me your claim upon these two men.”Aragog rose.  He explained that his family of three dragons had lived in peace on the lands to the West.  The land was peaceful with man existing with dragon for many centuries.  He explained that over the years, new men had arrived from other shores and had wanted to take over more of the Dragon Lands - forcing the dragons to occupy smaller and smaller lands.  Finally Aragog said, there just wasn’t enough space to live and hunt as they had before - so they started to push back.  The men had become angry and had killed the smallest of the family - the head being displayed on the castle wall.
“Those men had no reason to taunt us like that” said Aragog.  His wife had exacted revenge on the men that had killed her son, silently flying over the town and identifying the huts that the men had lived in.  She then flew in low and with strong claw had destroyed those houses.  Aragog was quick to say that no man had been harmed by his wife… except the old washerman who had seen the dragon fly in.  He was so frightened that his heart had given out.  This was the signal the men had used to kill his wife.  “THAT MAN” said Aragog, pointing at Arthur “That man had dealt the fatal blow.”Aragog then went onto explain that in wrath and fury he had then exacted a full and comprehensive revenge.  His wife and child were both now dead - so he killed every man in that village.  Once the bodies had lain there the crows and ravens picked the bones clean.  Aragog said that he had then cleared a space in the centre of the town and had not moved from that spot for sixty years “Until he arrived” -pointing at the hooded man.  The hooded man had come across an empty town, and had moved from building to building, stealing what he could find - until he had arrived at the centre of the town.  By that point Aragog explained, he had started to find different spaces in the town to rest - and had decided to sleep in front of the Great Hall.  Aragog said that he had heard some movement and had opened an eye - but quickly shut it as an arrow struck the eyelid “Luckily dragons scales can withstand arrows”.  However, the hooded man then attempted to stick his sword into him.
“At that point I’d had enough.  I raised myself and roared.  This man ran off - and I chased him.  I just caught up with him here and now… and I coul only presume that he was with him - and that they had come back to finish the job”Arthur stood up - but Merlin waved him down.  “You will have your turn” said Merlin. Merlin turned back to Aragog. “Aragog, from what you have told me and what I know already would seem to indicate that these are two separate incidents.  However, I promised I would be fair and just.  The story you have told requires me to hear from these two fellows - and then I will give my decision.  You -” said Merlin to the hooded figure “yours seems to be the more recent tale, so I will hear you first.  So I can pass proper judgement, you need to give me your name and your story”.The hooded figure rose and drew back his hood…Michael was bored. He’d been minding his business that morning, doing a little light dusting around the hut, planning a tasty tuna salad for lunch, and singing that popular song that Ethelred the Bard had sung last night at the Blue Viking pub. Suddenly, his door had crashed open and Smorga stood there - in his uniform, clutching his sword
“Aragog commands us! Get your sword, get your… what are you wearing?” he said, incredulously looking at Michaels “Gladiator” apron, complete with romanesque tassels.
“Err, nothing” said Michael (thinking, why couldn’t he knock first?) “Give me five”Four and a half minutes later, Michael was ready; he’d marched with the village - charged at a rabble, then watched as a giant court appeared out of the earth. He’d then helped Smorga limp to his seat (Smorga had not seen the large rock and had caught his big toe… Michael knew that the sandals wouldn’t be a good idea in winter… his feet were freezing)And now he sat and watched and listened… He hoped that Ethelred the Bard had smuggled his notebook in under his tunic - this would be a tale to tell at the next meeting of the Order of Soldiers of the Blue Viking….Nothing could have prepared the court for what they saw. His head was red and scaly. His eyes looked like that of a snakes, his ears was pointy and leathery and instead of hair he had spikes.
“Ernisto!” cried Merlin. “It was a pleasure to see you again, Merlin”, said Ernisto in a cold dark voice. “You see, I used to be an apprentice of Merlin. He taught me all about time and its wonders…”
“Then he tried to take that power and use it for himself!” interrupted Merlin. “That’s how he became part dragon, part human”.
“Yes, but I then saw so much power. Aragog, do you realise how much power you have through being a dragon?” asked Erinsto.
“Well…I’m not sure”, replied Aragog. Suddenly, two dragons appeared out of nowhere and sat beside Ernisto. “With the power I learnt from Merlin, I resurrected all the dragons I have slain and made them command me. I plan to slay all the dragons use them in my masters new dragon empire! As for your family, here they are right here”, lectured Erinsto, pointing to the dragons beside him.
“My wife!” Aragog flew over to them, But they hissed and roared as soon as he came close to them. “What have you done!”, cried Aragog. He leaped into the air, and when he was inches away from Ernisto, the dragons that were at Ernisto’s side leaped on Aragog and pulled him to the ground. ( Note to Frog ) I’m continuing the story in Third person.” Moment, ” said the hooded figure
” What? ” Asked Albert
” Just one moment! ” Exclaimed the hooded figure
” In your own time, ” Said the Skeleton at the top of the of Bench. Finally the hooded figure took a deep breath and said
” My name is Rolisa and I come from Tookland, My day began
with absoulute Chaos, When I woke up this morning I saw loads
of spartinite charging down my street and….. ”
but he was inturrupted by Aragog ” That’s a lie! a filthy lie! ”
Then Aragog Jumped on Rolisa and shoved his sword down his throat. Then without knowing it Albert took out his own sword and tried to stab Aragog, but Aragog was to quick and dodged
it then Bernice tried to attack Aragog from behind and Aragog
dodged it again. Albert was just about to attack Aragog again
when all of the court turned into Spartinite. All except the Skeletons which were killed in two seconds. Albert started to shake, what was he going to do?………….(N)

 “NOW STAND STILL”
The voice of Merlin rang round the Hall.  Everybody froze.
“RETURN TO YOUR SEATS. NOW”
Merlin stood, his body shaking with anger. “You asked me to conduct this court – and that’s what I will do.  As soon as anyone starts anything, my justice from now on will be swift and sure – and most probably Fatal.  Ernisto – you learned from me, as did Albert and Arthur – however even at your strongest you will never beat me in magic. Just don’t try.  I have lived more years than the standing stones of Stonehenge, and have seen more seasons than the Great Woods of Sartogos.”“What I cannot explain is how one hooded person has become two – a skeleton and a dragon – both one and at the same time”Rashmir raised her hand.“Approach, Rashmir” said Merlin.“Merlin and council.  I don’t believe that the issue is that the one body has become two – I have seen this happen many times before.  When the Spartanites first approached us they had a single form – it makes them seem less dangerous – but they can quickly split and become two.  Rolisa said her day began in Chaos – and I think she meant it.  Ernisto used the power of Chaos to absorb himself into Rolisa’s body – but the power of his magic quickly drained the body and left the skeleton that you see here.”Ernisto sneered. “But there’s nothing you can do now…. I have drained her of everything.  She is now nothing.”Merlin raised his hand – and all fell silent.“I will make my first judgement now.  Rolisa – you have been caught up in something that you could not understand or comprehend.  Whilst Ernisto has drained you of some power I can feel that there is still enough left that I can work with.  Please stand in the centre of the hall.”Rolisa walked carefully to the centre.  Suddenly a blue swirling mist drew round the skeleton, slowly engulfing it.  Then like a raised curtain it dropped to the ground – and she was gone.  All the Spartanites sat on the benches around the hall murmured (and one or two quietly clapped).“What’s happened to her?” asked Aragog.“She’s back with her family Aragog. She played no part in your crimes.  Ernisto however…. Ernisto, you have explained your part in all this.  I have now heard from Aragog and Ernisto.  I now need to hear from Arthur.  Arthur – stand up and explain yourself.”Arthur rose to his feet.  He looked across at Aragog, and then slowly at Ernisto.   The two dragons by the side of Ernisto hissed, then withdrew to the benches behind.  The Spartanites moved up to let them sit down.
With a very slow, deliberate movement, Arthur drew his broadsword – and laid it upon the bench in front of him.“We will not have more fighting in this court” said Merlin
“Aye Merlin” agreed Arthur “however my fighting master told me that whilst we work for peace we must be prepared for war.  Having seen what has happened here – even knowing the powers I have and you have – I do not trust the two dragons beside me.  With your permission, I will leave my sword here to recognise that I do not mean harm, but that I do not trust the peace of the court to remain.”“These are warriors words” said Merlin “and I will acknowledge them.  Within the peace of this court – please recount your tale.”Arthur cleared his throat – and his voice rang out as he started to tell his story…….” No one likes a giant but I’ve made a lot of friends throughout
my lifetime and a great number of enemies, ” He looked at Aragog. Then continued ” Even though I live on day after day
and see things happy and sad, gentle and rough, tall and short,up and down and a lot more things, I will never die and that is the one thing I hate about myself”. He paused and looked around the court, which were mostly crying. ” Well Arthur I think you’ve given us an introduction to your life but this court charges £1000 per hour so hurry it up “.
” don’t rush me! ” Exclaimed Arthur
” rush you! , rush you now why would you want to that! ”
Everyone turned round. There was a knight in bright gold Armour with a red feather coming out of his helmet. ” I would say we turn the matter around and say what wire all doing in this court in the first place! ” ( note to frog: why are they in the court? ) ” yer! ” said a green skinned creature in the shape of a human carrying a blunt axe and a pistol. ” imobilaris! ” shouted Merlin and everyone froze to stone ” Geezz! ” groaned
Merlin ” can’t these guys just chill out! ” He paused and looked around and then said ” movotation! ” and everyoune started moving again………….(O)

 “Okay - let that be a lesson to you all. Please, let’s just get on with an ordered court - can we?  Once we’re done we can get some lunch.”
A general murmur of agreement went round the hall.  Michael wondered if there would be cucumber sandwiches - he did like those, especially with the crusts cut off… (sorry, it’s near lunch and I’m hungry too. Frog) “Now you - the one with the feather.  I will deal with you when the time is right - which will be after Arthur has told his tale.  Being someone who is immortal, it’s important that we get them to get on with it - otherwise we’ll be here for forever”.  The knight nodded his head… the green skinned one just wondered what this “lunch” thing was.“Arthur. Please tell your tale.  Not the whole thing - just why Aragog has such a dislike for you.”
Arthur walked round the stone bench, his sword slowly dragged across the rough surface to emphasise that he really was not going to let go of his sword.“My tale only goes back a few hundred years. Shortly after I had left Merlin’s training camp as a qualified Magician I saught employ with King Dyffedd of the Hills. Dyffedd was a good man, but could be easily hoodwinked by those who sat by his side.  From my time with Merlin I had learned to read Auras so could quickly identify those who saught Dyffedds power for personal gain.  I identified some of these people to the king, but his eyes and judgement had been clouded by these men - and they turned Dyffedd against me.  As a “punishment” they set me a challenge.“”If you are as wise and clever as you say you are” said the advisers “you should be able to retrieve the golden chalice that is held by the Dragon of Erinmore”  They knew that this would be certainly result in my death - for popular heresay had told tales of knights seeking their fortunes, only to be killed by the Dragon”.Merlin interrupted.  “The dragon - is this Aragog?”
Arthur replied,
“Yes sir.  I left the king’s side - but before I did I cast a protection spell to protect the King so that no mortal harm could come to the king by another man until I returned.  I then walked out from the castle walls.  I slept by the crystal lakes, using the fir tree branches as bedding and walked during  the day until I finally arrived at the cave entrance.  All around the entrance were the remains of bodies that I had assumed were the knights.  I waited for days until I was certain that I could plan my entrance to the cave.  Of course, my size was always going to be an issue - I’m not a small person.  Anyway, when the sun reached the hottest part of the day - when dragons sleep the most soundest - I crept into the cave.  My eyes quickly adapted to the dark, and I could see Aragog… more importantly, I could see the chalice.  As I crept forward to pick up the item Aragog opened one eye and saw me.  Although groggy, Aragog raised himself up and breathed fire all about.”“You stole the Chalice!”  Cried Aragog “My chalice! Mine!”“Aragog, I have done a great many things I am not proud of.  I had intended to return the chalice after the challenge - the kings councillors had said nothing about keeping it.  However, the fire burned my face and my skin, so I ran from the cave and dived straight into the crystal waters.  What I did not know at the time was that Dragon’s breath contains a great many crystals - and these had burned into my skin - including Tourmaline.  When I dived into the crystal clear lake the cool waters had caused my skin to rapidly contract with the cold - and the Tourmaline had set into my skin.  This is why I now have a blue appearance.”“So what happened to MY Chalice?” Said Aragog. “You just said you were going to return it!”“I returned to the King and presented him with the Chalice.  His advisers called me a trickster a cheat and many other things.  They said that I could not have stolen the chalice and lived.  In front of my face, they broke the Chalice into 2 pieces - as the chalice split it disappeared into dust.  They all knew at that point that I had not lied - and that King Dyffedd knew if I hadn’t lied about this, then I would not have lied about them either.  If you recall I set a spell to protect the King until I returned.  They knew that - and whilst one adviser distracted me the other took my sword and swiftly beheaded the King.  I could bear this no more.  I dealt immediate revenge on the advisers - save one, who I cast a truth spell so that all would know what had happened.  I then left the castle, never to return.“So that’s my tale.  That’s why Aragog is rightly angry with me - and Aragog, why I was unable to meet my promise, something that has haunted me for years.  Merlin, you are wise - what is it for me?”Merlin stroked his beard.“I think I can make a decision - but first I want to hear from the knight.  Sir - please engage the court with your tale”The knight stood and turned to the court….
 

” Of course ” He Said as his golden armour glisend in the sun, coming throw the windows. “My name is sir apple-under-the- tree, but you can call me david for short. ” ” Ok David, ” said Merlin as he jestered to carry on, by waving his hand about.
” Well, ” Continued David ” I would like to know what This young fellow has done to all of you and what you are all doing here? ” . A mumur of ‘ yes ‘ and ‘ no ‘ and ‘ he’s got a point ‘ went round the court, but died away as quickly as it had come.
but before the Knight could continue the doors of the court flew open and a thick fog filled the room followed by a smell of
fish. ” What’s that awful smell! ” said a voice in the fog Albert
did not know whether this was a good thing or a bad thing so he got out his sword just to be on the safe side. Suddenely
a hand went around his neck and before he knew it he was being pulled out of the court…………. ( note to frog and Contributors: when the fog clears Albert Isn’t there and so is Merlin - how will the court react when they notice?
- what happened to them?
- where are they?
- who kidnapped them? …………….