Chapter VIII

I woke to sunlight, hitting me in the face. Squinting my eyes, I looked over to the window and saw a housekeeper opening the curtains.

"Rise and shine sleepy head!" says the housekeeper a plump woman with brown hair and grey eyes.

"What's going on?" I asked.

"Today is the day that you started your training; the royal swordsman will be in momentarily. So, you might want to get dressed." with that, the woman left the room leaving me alone. I huffed in annoyance mostly because I didn't enjoy waking up with the sun shining in my face. Getting out of the bed, I made my way over to the closet and rummaged through my bag, pulling out a pair of sweatpants and a black t-shirt. While I got dressed, I couldn't help but think about what Arthur had said to me in my dream.

These agents had something big planned for my return. The only thing I got out of that was something called a Fomorroh (A/N: those who don't know about a Fomorroh I got it from the BBC series Merlin here's what it looks like ^^) Arthur didn't tell me much but he mentioned that a Fomorroh was a serpent that could control the mind of an individual. Thinking back to that dream I had earlier, with Colby and Kat tied up, I couldn't help but feel that this agent was planning to harm my girlfriend and best friend. Which meant that I couldn't fail this, if Arthur could have done years back, then I could do it as well. Just as I got my shoes on, I heard a knock on the door.

"Come in!"

The royal swordsman walked in carrying his sword at his side, looking very serious. I wondered if this guy ever smiled or if he ever took a break.

"Do you ever smile?" I ask stupidly.

"Smiling? No, I make sure that I stay focused and serious because sword fighting is an important advantage when it comes to fighting."

"Even though sword fighting has gone out of style years ago?"

"Not true, there are a few moments when a sword is necessary. One of which is if someone takes your gun from you, you'll be able to fight it off with the sword."

"Wouldn't they be firing bullets at me?"

"Yes, but that's where you listen and find the right time to dodge. Now stop standing there like a dumb ass and grab that sword, meet me on the field, immediately."

"What about breakfast?"

"Fine, I'll have a maid bring you some food, just after your done meet me on the field, got it?"

"Yes sir," I replied as he left the room, I grabbed Excalibur the minute the maid walked in with a platter of food that had a crumpet, some eggs on a plate and fruit. The maid wore a dress that was distinctly for a maid. She sat the platter of food down on the side table and bowed to me then left the room; her hair was grey and eyes an emerald color.

After attaching the sword and scabbard to my hip, I sat down on the bed and started eating. The food was good, I bit into the crumpet, and some crumbs fell onto my lap. The butter was a nice touch to it, soon enough I was done with the crumpet then I moved onto the egg which was boiled on the outside, but inside it was runny. Picking up a fork, I cut into the egg and brought it up to my mouth, taking a bite out of it. Immediately warmth from the egg yolk slid down my throat like soup. I finished the egg and the crumpet, I also finished the fruit. Then I quickly got up from my bed and left my room heading out to the field where the swordsman was waiting. I was scared about what was going to happen, but I knew that I needed to train. If I didn't, then I might not be able to save the ones I love.

"Alright, I'm here," I say looking at the swordsman who was practicing, I pulled Excalibur out, and the swordsman didn't seem to pay attention, I raised an eyebrow and walked over to him. "Hello? I'm right here."

Suddenly the swordsman swung his sword at me, and instinct took over as I quickly pulled out my sword and blocked the attack.

"Good Job Golbach, that's one thing you need to pay attention to, you never know if someone might try to attack you unexpectedly, so you need to listen to your surroundings."

With that the swordsman and I began to fight with the swords, I continued to try and defeat him, but each time I ended up landing on my back and moving aside. My reflexes were a little bit slow. I had hoped that I'd improve before the fourth day was upon us.

"Your reflexes are too slow, Sam; you're overthinking about it, you need to stay alert. Find things that can anger you,"

"How do I do that?" I say as the swordsman swung his sword at me, I quickly blocked it and fought back.

"Your weak Sam!" he said, weak?! Who is he calling weak?! I continued to fight with the sword as I started to feel angry.

"You won't be able to save your loved ones!" I yelled and fought as much as I could. I was getting angrier by the minute, and every time the swordsman continued to mock me, I continued to fight back with a stronger force.

"Kat hates you, and Colby hates you!" says the swordsman,

"That's it!" I thought, "I've had enough; this guy mocking me."

Finally, I attacked the swordsman blocking his moves and disarming him.

"There you go, Samuel! You did it! You just needed to get angry; now, for the next two days, you will learn how to control that anger and use it as a weapon. See you tomorrow." says the swordsman who left.

The next two days went by fast; I had gotten stronger, braver, and faster. My reflexes weren't slow either. I could fight the swordsman without my anger blinding finally on the evening of the third day I was able to disarm him. Around us, there was an audience watching in awe as I defeated the best swordsman in this castle. Once he was on the ground, I pointed Excalibur toward the swordsman who was laying on the dirt out of breath and smiling.

"Congratulations Sam, you are finally ready to go back to your country and defeat those agents."

I smiled and held my hand out for him to take it, the swordsman grabbed my hand, and I helped him up.

"But before you get on that plane, I need to know what your goals are? What do you plan to accomplish?" I took a deep breath and spoke.

"My goal is to go back to my country and save everyone I love, and I have a list of things that I plan to do before I can make my move to go straight to the agents' leaders.

1. I will find Colby and Kat, and I will save them.

2. I find out where the government is holding my other friends, and I rescue them.

3. I will make sure to tell my friends about the King Arthur legend and how they are reincarnations.

4. I will unite my friends and train them.

5. Finally, I will stop the government with their help; I won't give up, not when everyone's lives are in danger. Those are the five main goals that I plan to have when I go back to my country."

"In that case, go get your stuff, one of the members of the royal navy will take you back to the states, good luck on your quest." With that, I followed one of the guards as he brought me to a small Navy plane with the British flag. I climbed in a while, carrying Excalibur upon my waist. I said my goodbyes to Amelia and Mark and the country of Great Britain. Just like that, the plane began to take off.

~No One's POV~

It was the third day; Eve was still at the trap house waiting for Sam to arrive. She had given him four days, but four days was too long. He should have come in California today since she was impatient, she had pulled out her phone and called Morgana. Morgana was an enchantress who could conjure whatever Eve wanted, and what she wanted was a Fomorroh to control Colby. If she could get her hands on one, then Colby would be under its control.

Eve had heard stories about this Fomorroh serpent and thought that it might be a good idea to bring it out. Finally, Morgana had answered the phone.

"Hello Morgana, I need your help with something,"

"What is it madam Eve?" asked Morgan politely as she was always on the agent's side.

"I want you to bring the Fomorroh here to California to the trap house; I want to use it to control Sam's best friend, Colby."

"I will be there momentarily Eve," says Morgana as she hangs up. Eve then turned to Elliot and spoke out.

"Alright, Elliot, Morgana should be here shortly, go and get Colby and bring him down. Don't untie him, and don't do anything stupid like you did when you almost failed at capturing Kat. Got it?"

"Okay, okay it was a mistake! Shish! Don't judge me!" says Elliot as he made his way upstairs to the master bedroom where Kat and Colby were sitting. Entering the room, Colby looked up and glared at him. Kat stayed silent; she didn't want to draw attention to herself; it seemed like it.

"What do you want?" says Colby.

"What else do you think I want Brock," says Elliot as he walked over to Colby and grabbed his arm. Dragging him down to the living room, he arrived just as Morgana arrived with the serpent. Elliot made sure that Colby's hands were bound so he couldn't try to fight back.

"What is that?" asked Colby as he looked at the serpent with green, almost black scales and seven heads. Its head slowly sat uplifting it's ugly heads and staring at Colby like he was a meal. Colby gulped nervously and looked at this woman who had brown hair and pale skin; she wore a dark purple dress and black boots; she wore red lipstick and had green eyes.

"Oh, you don't know Colby?" says the woman with a flicker of evil in her eyes. "This is called a Fomorroh, it can control the minds of any person, and there will be one goal," the woman reached over and grabbed a knife, she slowly opened the cage and cut one of the snakeheads off, immediately a new snakehead grew in its place. The one in her hand seemed to move around. The woman started walking toward Colby as he began to struggle, trying to break free. Elliot and Eve held him down on either side of his shoulder.

"And this Fomorroh's goal is to kill Sam Golbach when he arrives here to save you, his girlfriend and your friends." The woman walked behind Colby and put the Fomorroh head against his neck. Just as she did the Fomorroh forced its way into Colby's throat, Colby screams for a few and then stops as the Fomorroh was now controlling him. The agents untied him and gave him a sword.

"Colby, your main goal is to kill your friend Sam Golbach, don't hold back." with that, the agents left the room, and Morgana picked up the Fomorroh and brought it upstairs to Sam's place leaving Colby downstairs not saying a word and gripping the sword in his hands.

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