Creative Writing: The Prince Of Camelot

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“Men, for many of you, today is your first day training as a Knight of Camelot,” said Prince Arthur to the group standing before him. “And be grateful you’re not stuck in a torrential downpour as I was on my first day of training here on this very field. The sun is shining and I plan to work you hard.” Percival, no, Sir Percival now, stood at attention and listened intently to Prince Arthur’s words. It was an honor to be a Knight of Camelot, and Percival took his title and duties seriously. And today, as one of the newly knighted, he possessed a deep desire to prove himself. As the tallest and largest man on the field, he knew people expected him to be strong, but what he wanted to prove was that he was agile, fast, and smart. Too many assumed he was a simple-minded lummox who barreled his way through life …show more content…

“please answer my question.” “Arthur is the Prince of Camelot.” “And what day of the week is it?” Percival had to think hard for a moment; his thoughts were coming a little slowly. “Erm… Thursday.” “And who is that man?” Gaius pointed at Gwaine. “Gwaine, the biggest fool who ever lived.” With tears of laughter in his eyes, Gwaine sauntered over to the cot. “Do you remember us helping you up here?” asked Gwaine, chortling. “No.” Percival frowned. “I don’t.” “Then you do not recall babbling the whole way about your ‘fluffy pink blanket’ and your ‘fluffy pink bunny’?” Percival shot to his feet, but dizziness forced him to sit right back down on the edge of the cot. “I said no such thing.” The knights chuckled from the corner, and Percival turned to Gaius. “Did I, Gaius?” “You, ah, you might have spoken a word or two about blankets or bunnies, perhaps ones pink in color…” With a groan, Percival fell back against the cot. On his first day of training as a knight, he’d been bashed over the head, passed out in front of everyone, and then proceeded to embarrass himself by prattling about topics a young princess might speak

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