Post by superecwfan1 on Aug 9, 2011 23:33:14 GMT -5
ULTIMATE HAWKMAN
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St. Roche - Office of Dr. Gardner Fox
Carter Hall slowly awoke from his dream and flashback scene of his prior life. Dr. Fox was still stunned as his tape recorder clicked to a stop for a few minutes . The older man was now smoking nervously.
"So Camelot did exist ? I always heard it was a myth." Doctor Fox said .
"Doctor , all good myths have some basis in reality. Time changes things , stories change. But the legends like King Arthur never go away." Carter said.
"So did you ...ya...know...die there Carter ?" he asked using a serious tone.
"No , in fact that story will continue. Put me under and I shall finish the tale of how I survived that." Carter answered with a smile . He laid back down on the couch as Dr. Fox started the same countdown again.
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The edge of the Kingdom of Camelot
Sir Bors stirred in his sleep. His head ached in pain as he awoke , hands bound behind him. He strained to break free of them as he realized whoever tied him , did a very good job. It was night but a camp fire was close by.
"We should kill him Lady Rovanna. He killed my brother !" the one man yelled in anger.
"No , his price will be good. The good King will pay handsomely for his return. Biar , you are a good thief ; but in this matter I have made my decision." Rovanna commanded as she walked back.
"Arthur will never pay you wrench. He knows us Knights of the Round would sacrifice ourselves for the greater good of the kingdom." Sir Bors said .
"Are you so sure , Sir Knight . Maybe I could just take this blade and slice your throat." she replied grabbing the blade.
Rovanna held it to Sir Bors throat. In a weird way the 2 stared at each other . Bors never had a woman do that before. Have the power to lead and challenge even him. She slowly eased it down.
She is but a woman . Why do I feel that she is the rarest creature I have ever seen. A common thief . Stop eying her beauty .
"You should consider yourself lucky , Sir Knight. Any other man would taste this blade. Instead you shall be fed and your king will pay the ransom." Rovanna said storming off .
He is but a man. Why do I let such a man put strange thoughts and feelings inside me. No man will own Lady Rovanna . I need a cold bath in the lake to get him from my mind.
Sir Bors laid back as an older man walked over with a bowl of fresh stew. He was way older and Bors realized that this man could likely not be one of them he battled earlier. More like the groups cook it seemed.
"She wished you fed. This stew is one of my fine creations." he said helping feed him.
"What is her story old man. Why do you all follow a woman ?" Bors asked.
"Well you see how she is. If no one knew they would believe she was a man. Now hush up and eat this stew I prepared." the old man said feeding him.
"You are fools. My King will never pay for me. The Knights of the Round will crush you all. Strong beautiful woman or not." Sir Bors said coldly.
The old man blinked , "Perhaps so. But what do you expect me to do ? I could not change her mind. She got that from her mother."
With that the old man rose and walked back as Sir Bors sit stunned. His eyes followed the old man as he slowly walked and watched him go to his tent.
Great I get captured by a beautiful woman who leads a group of thieves. And she has her father it seems involved. Arthur , give me strength. How could this get worse ?
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Days later .
The group rode together. The 6 men that was in Lady Rovanna's group of thieves and her father , who rode ahead with her in the wagon. His wagon seemed to hold the groups food and supplies . In the back was Sir Bors tied up , on a horse with 2 watching him.
"You didn't get much sleep last night daughter ." the old man said .
"It was hard with you snoring father. You snore so loud." Rovanna answered.
"Well I had thought possibly our Sir Knight of the Round was making you restless." her father replied back quick.
"You dream a lot father. You really do. He's a Knight , a pay day for us." she said while her father nodded.
"Yes child , and you have taken more cold baths in lakes since we took him as well." he joked . She crossed her arms and looked mad.
Sir Bors rode behind not knowing of this conversation. He felt the eyes of the 2 on him and knew with his arms tied in front , all he could do was ride. His eyes started to scan the dead trees as his mind started to realize just where exactly he was at.
"I know this place. I have seen it. Lady Rovanna , Lady Rovanna ...we must stop NOW." Sir Bors yelled riding up. Rovanna stopped the wagon as Bors blew past the 2 riding with him.
"What is troubling you my good knight ?' she asked mocking in a way.
"We have left Camelot. These trees are dead. Do you not realize where you are riding ?" he asked.
"Yes we are riding a path on the edges of Camelot. To stay hidden . We should still be in Camelot ." Rovanna answered.
"No , the trees are a giveaway. Its summer but look at the trees. You are riding outside , this is Morgan Le Fey's land. The undead lands , Rovanna . We must leave now." Sir Bors commanded.
"Undead lands ? Surely thats a my-" she started as she heard a yell in pain.
Up from the ground emerged a skeleton as it dragged one of her men into the ground. Him screaming in pain as it touched him. More slowly crawled up from the ground as the horses started to get spooked.
"Don;t let them touch you. They carry a death spell touch granted by Morgan Le Fey herself !" yelled Sir Bors .
The horse Bors was on got freaked and threw him off as he rolled. There on the ground was a sword in the ground as he worked to cut his bonds. A skeleton head started to emerged from the ground as he took his foot and smashed it.
The thieves were out matches and dying as Lady Rovanna was fighting 2 off. Bors got himself freed finally and ran forward with the sword to join her. He and her teamed up and cut the skeleton men's bone spines , breaking them . More came up as he threw her on the wagon with her father.
"Step aside old man. We have to get from here !" as he grabbed the reins and snapped the horses. The old wagon took off down the path .
"The wagon will break on us !" Rovanna yelled as Bors made the horses go faster....faster.
"We have to cross over back into Camelot. Merlin's spell will keep us safe !" he yelled back .
The wagon cracked and more. It was gonna break apart soon. But it was a mad race to the border of Camelot. The undead were right on their heels. They never saw the big stone rock as they smashed into it and went flying !