Forbidden Love (Rewritten) | Arthur Pendragon

31 • THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCESS

It was cold. The wind was cold and the sky was grey. The city below was somber as if surrounded by an air of death. Its defenses were high and well-protected. It looked impenetrable, unbeatable. Banners wearing the ferocious wolf of Cenred's family were swaying to the wind, high in the sky as if claiming the lands as his. But then, in the sky, the cloud began moving in a strange way. They converged together and morphed into a giant wolf looking upon the city. Cries and screams began to arise in the air. The giant would then look straight at Eowyn.

She gasped and opened her eyes. She felt her body fall to the side but Eldrid caught her in time. Eowyn thanked her.

"What have you seen?" Ulric asked.

The Usadian delegation was gathered in Eowyn's room. War had begun. It was the first word in Bearach letters. Cerend had begun the invasion of Usad. He had already taken a few villages and hamlets at the border and was progressing to Alvenes Hjem, though his army was being slowed down knights of Usad. But as Cenred's army was bigger and more equipped, it was only a matter of time before they took over the entire land. Of course, Eowyn would not let that happen. Days have passed since she had received the letter and now the replicas were done. It was time to return home. And whatever Uther would say, she will.

She had requested a meeting with the king and he granted it. But before leaving for it, she summoned her delegation for one last meeting and had performed seidr.

"There was a city with Cenred's banner but from the architecture... I think it was Videns Land," Eowyn said.

"The capital of West Usad?" Odhran asked.

Eowyn nodded. "Yes. Then, a giant wolf appears... it must have been Fenrir,"

"In our mythology, Fenrir is a reason for Ragnarok. He helps destroy the gods and even kills Odin," Eldrid said. "Does that mean that Ragnarok is awaiting us?"

"I don't think so, it wouldn't be in accordance with the prophecy Kilhgarrah once told me," Eowyn said. "Videns Land is currently possessed by Cenred and Fenrir appeared above the city... perhaps it means that Cenred's end will come soon,"

"Or that Fenrir protects Cenred," Ulric added.

"He has no reasons to but that is a possibility we must not set aside. After all, Cenred works with Morgause,"

Merlin had told her that, when he had followed after Arthur who had gone to get her back during the Odhran's rescue mission, Morgause was also there. Who knows what she was capable of doing?

"Fierce battles await us," Eowyn said and stood up. "But now, we must focus on our plan. Odhran, are you ready?"

"Yes. I'll get the sacred artifacts back. I promise,"

"Be careful, brother," Ulric told him.

"I should be the one telling you that. You have to meet with the king,"

After agreeing on a few last things, Eowyn gave Odhran the key to the vaults (that Merlin stole once again), and with a flicker of her wrist, Odhran slowly morphed into Arthur Pendragon. Then, they all parted ways; Eowyn, Ulric, and Eldrid in the direction of the throne room, and Odhran disguised as Arthur in the direction of the vaults.

In the throne room, the entirety of the court was present, standing on the side. Morgana was sitting on the smaller throne beside the king's as Arthur stood on the other side. Morgana appeared casual and clueless, but Eowyn knew better than to fall for her facade. Morgana was working with Cenred after all. So it was safe to assume that she was aware of the situation in Usad. But Eowyn could not do anything about it. Morgana was Uther's daughter. He would choose to believe her than Eowyn who he viewed as his enemy.