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------------ Episode 09 ------------
Arthur kneels before Uther, Quinn stands next to Merlin in the crowd with a small smile on her face. "Do you solemnly swear to govern the people of this kingdom and its dominions according to the statutes, customs and laws laid down by your forebears?" Uther asks causing Arthur to speak clearly. "I do, Sire." Uther then continued, "Do you promise to exercise mercy and justice in your deeds and judgments?"
"I do, Sire." Arthur spoke clear, his voice filled with courage and determination. "And do you swear allegiance to Camelot, now and for as long as you shall live?" Uther asked clearly as he stood tall in front of his son. "I, Arthur Pendragon, do pledge life and limb to your service and to the protection of the kingdom and its peoples." His eyes closed as he thought of his people and the one person he loved with all his heart. His Quincy
"Now being of age and heir apparent, from henceforth, you shall be Crown Prince of Camelot." The court applauds. Arthur stands up and faces the crowd, his eyes meeting Quinn's as he smiled proudly at her. "So how does it feel to be servant to the Crown Prince of Camelot?" Gwen asked the both of them causing Quinn to jump at her voice.
"Washing his royal socks will be even more of a privilege." Merlin muttered causing Quinn to laugh, "You're proud of him, really. Even though you complain about him constantly." She mused at her brother. "I am not."
"You are. I can see it in your face." Quinn teased gently towards her brother. "Those socks are very clean! Of course I'm proud of them." Quinn laughs at her brother and shoots him a fond look. A Black armoured Knight on a horse bursts through the stained-glass window. Arthur and the knights draw their swords.
"What in the devil's name?" Uther asked with a frown, The horse walks to Arthur and the Black Knight throws down a gauntlet. Uther sees the crest on the Black Knight's shield with surprise. Arthur sheathes his sword to pick up the gauntlet, but another knight gets there first.
"I, Sir Owain, accept your challenge." Quinn's eyes widened as she watched the scene, "Single combat. Noon tomorrow. Till the death." The black Knight spoke sending shivers down her spine before he rides out.
"Have you ever seen this Black Knight before?" Merlin asked as Quinn made her way towards them. "I don't believe so." Gaius had a frown on his face for he didn't seem so sure about it. "You didn't recognize his crest?" Quinn asked as she looked towards Arthur who was frowning.
"Crest?" Gaius asked as he looked towards the two, "Which house is it?" Merlin asks as Gaius shakes his head. "I'm not sure. I didn't see it that clearly." He denuded causing Quinn to frown, "But he's not someone you'd forget in a hurry, is he?" She asked as Gaius muttered a small, "No."
