The Kingdom of Camelot

Chatper 1

Notes: Ok, Percival was not a woman in the original Arthurian material, but since I rather like the way he, or she, or whatever, was portrayed in black knight, I'm going to keep it female, and I'm going to fix that damn "Sir" thing. As a female, it would not be Sir Percival, but Dame Percival, from the latin Domina, meaning mistress, and the french Dame, meaning lady. Jet and Silver will appear, with their lack of appearance in the game's story being explained, and more knights will be recruited. Also, prior to the events of the game, as at this period in history there was no chance of a woman being made a knight, well, that's explained too.

"Look, I'm flattered, but I have to get back to my own world now. Merlina, can you help me out?" Sonic felt incredibly uncomfortable with the Knights of the Round Table kneeling before him.

"No...I'm sorry, your highness...but this battle...you have managed to tear the very magic right out of me...I'll never be able to cast a spell again..."

"What?! You've got to be kidding me! So, I'll never be able to go home? But, what if Eggman attacks?!"

"My liege, I know not what threat any man of egg could pose, but surely you are not the only one capable of handling him...are there no knights of your valor, of your strength, who could battle him in your stead?" Lancelot stood as he spoke, approaching his new king. Sonic looked at the knight pensively.

"Shadow...well...I guess you're right...but, to never see my friends again?" Sonic's head hung in dismay.

"Do not be so hasty to assume, Sonic." Excalibur, once Caliburn, consoled his wielder. "While we've no means to return you as of yet, there are other wizards in our world besides Merlina. However, until one is found, I must ask you to take me up and rise to your place as king of this land."

"...I...I don't know anything about being a king, though..." His sword scoffed at this remark.

"What's the worry? If you could be taught to use a sword, you can be taught anything. But for now, we've had a long day. Let us retire to your royal bed chamber." Sonic nodded, taking hold of his blade.

"Wait!" Merlina moved in front of them tiredly, holding Excalibur's scabbard out to them. "The sword is yours, Sonic...so, too, shall be its scabbard..." Sonic nodded, placing his blade into the scabbard.

"...Would one of you show me to my bed?" Percival quickly stepped forward.

"It would be an honor!" Walking through the corridors of the castle, she showed him to his room.

"Whoa... Snazzy! Well, I guess there's worse places I could be stuck..." He hung his scabbard on the bedpost, climbing into the bed, and falling into a deep sleep.

Morning came with the crow of the cock and the light of the sun spilling into the castle windows. Hours later, loud, echoing bangs rang through the bedroom. Sonic sleepily trudged to the door, pulling it open to find Dame Percival, clothed in loose pants, a ruffled shirt, and a tight leather jerkin, standing at his door.

"My liege, if you would, the remaining knights wish to meet their new king."

"Remaining knights?" Sonic tiredly rubbed the crud from his eyes.

"Yes. Just the five of us are left, in all... Many rebelled when the false king was corrupted, and most of those who rebelled were put to death... The two remaining were injured killing other knights, on the king's order..." Sonic clenched his fists, his eyes shut tight. "your highness, please, do not keep them waiting long..."

"...Right." Sonic grabbed Excalibur, heading out the door of his room.

"Oh! One more thing, I had this made for you..." She handed him a long leather belt inlaid with gold, with a clasp on either end.