He stood in the shadows and watched as young Arthur wandered the halls. As he watched anger built inside. I should be next in line not him I'm the eldest. William thought. Little did anyone know that he was also the kings son and he planned to keep it that way. He was not sure why the king hated him so much. He looked like Arthur and did everything like Arthur but it wasn't enough. The prince rounded the corner and William followed making sure that there way enough space between them. Arthur stooped and looked at a picture that was painted of their family. Huh I never knew that I was in this painting. Then again I am their Knight. William thought as he looked past the picture. Before Arthur was born the king pushed William away and made him a knight. After Arthur was born his father did everything to keep William away in fear that he might hurt the child. William looked up and saw that Arthur was already half way down the hall. Quickly he moved to catch up. The deeper we go the more difficult it will for people to hear your screaming. William though. They rounded another corner and stopped.
" you should not be here alone prince Arthur. " William said stepping into the light.
Arthur jumped and spun around to face him.
"how did you know that I was here? " he asked.
William sighed and leaned against the wall.
" I followed you to make sure you don't cause any trouble. " he replied with a touch of anger.
Arthur nodded and stayed quiet. Who is this man and why was he following me?. Arthur thought. William stood up and came closer to Arthur.
"it's best if we take you back to your chambers where it's safe" William said taking him by the arm.
Arthur shook him off and walked back the way they came. What a hard headed little brat. William thought slightly amused. Once they made it back to Arthurs chambers William could hear the clinging of metal swords. Nicholas and Jones must have gotten into a fight again. William thought. Turning his attention back to Arthur he saw that he was still standing there.
" well what are you waiting for a parade get in your chambers" he orders.
With a sigh Arthur went into the room a closed the door. Satisfied William Walked to the sound of the metal swords. I wonder what they are fighting about this time. He thought almost laughing at the last time they fought over one girl.
Walking into the training room with a smile on his face he saw that this time it was not over a girl but it was over who was the strongest. Idiots. He thought. He stood to the side and watched as they continued to fight. Shaking his head as Jones went to cut Nicholas arm off. Enraged Nicholas swung back cutting his arm deeply. Guess the fight is over. William thought. About to walk out of the room William heard something that made his blood run cold.
"the king has fallen ill and the queen wants us to keep a close eye on price Arthur." Jones said.
" when will the doctor come to examine the king? " Nicholas asked.
" not sure but we need to wake up the newbies so they can stand watch on the out skirts of the castles walls. " Jones said.
Nicholas nodded and William walked out. The king is sick? But how? William thought as he made is way to the door post he was assigned to for the night if they found out that he was not there he would not live long enough to say sorry.
