The Adventure in Camelot

As the Clepsydra was invisible, hovering within the sky. The gang made their way to the ground using the Detective's pocket watch, which she had transformed into a flying blue box.

" England " said Elizabeth, as she grabbed her pocket watch, as it transformed back; " during the time of knights, chivalry, and Camelot "

" Camelot " said Eliezer; " it your home? " said the boy, innocently and sweetly, as he held Percival's hand.

" It sure is, " said the knight with a smile.

The gentle wind blew past them. The forest they were in: sang gently, and the sun made sure that they were not cold.

A twig snapping could be heard.

Percival had its hand on his Grail Sword.

Elizabeth transformed her pocket watch into a gun.

" What is it? " said Eliezer, scared, as he hid behind Percival.

More twigs snapping could be heard. Each snapping coming closer and closer.

That was when they saw them… two red glowing eyes coming from within the dark forest.

" Wait… " said Percival, as he narrowed his eyes;

" Jacob? "

The Dragon Knight stepped into the light. Jacob's helmet vanished. He then said with a smile:

" At your service, Sir Percival "

Everyone put their weapons away. They were about to talk. But that was when Jacob gestured that it was not over.

Jacob's squire jumped out from within his cloak.

The squire took up a mighty pose. He then proudly proclaimed:

" I am Ur-Nungal! But please! Just call me Nungal "

Percival was confused. Elizabeth was amused. Eliezer stared in awe. And Jacob could be heard clapping.

When the introductions were finished. Everyone could be seen heading for Camelot. And as they all left… a dark figure emerged. Following close behind.

The boy Eliezer could not believe it.

" Wow… " awed the boy, as they all entered the Fortress of Fantasy.

The walls were high and mighty. The sirs and sir-ladies were ever ready. And Eliezer noticed all the happy people.

" Truly magical " said the Detective.

" You haven't seen half of it, " said Jacob with a smile.

" Let us show you around! " exclaimed an excited Nungal.

" Percival can do that later " said a party pooper Jacob; " we need to take them to the king "

" Oh? " said Elizabeth, amused; " you speak as if you know why we are here? "

Jacob looked back at her with a smile.

" Hmmm. I am pretty sure that you can not read my mind; for Merlin's barrier prevents you from doing so "

Jacob looked back at her with awe and amazement.

" Which can only mean that your 'inside' friends tipped you off "

" She is good, " said Hermanubis.

" I like her, " said Azrael.

" Don't get any ideas "

Jacob then looked at Percival.

" She is a keeper "

Percival nodded as if to say: I know.

They were now within the holy hall - Ehangwen.

But it was not the Once and Future King who sat on the throne. It was the Present King who sat on the throne of Camelot.

The King welcomed Percival back with open arms. He then greeted both Elizabeth and Eliezer.

He then ordered a feast.

The drinks were poured. The food was put forth. The knights were merry. The ladies were fair. And the bards were bringing the fire.

" It is good to have you home, " said Madoc Pendragon.

" Thank you, my king, " said Percival.

" So " said Queen Éire; " are you two on your honeymoon? "

Percival choked on his drink, as Elizabeth answered:

" We had our honeymoon long ago. And what a sweet honeymoon it was " said Elizabeth, as she gave Percival a sexy smile and wink.

The shy knight blushed.

Eliezer and Nungal were playing with the dogs, as Jacob spoke with Melinoë(his wife).

" Why do you think they are here? " asked Melinoë.

" I am not quite sure… but it is never a good sign. Guys? "

" I am not quite sure myself " said Hermanubis; " but I do sense that something is off… "

" I sense it myself " said Azrael; " it is as if something which should not be here… is here "

The whole castle shook.

" Earthquake? " said a drunk Sir Servause.

" Doubtful, " said Elizabeth, as she looked at her pocket watch; " it is here "

A gigantic hand now came bursting through the roof.

All the knights quickly sobered up, as they pulled out their respective weapons. Sir Servause did however take one last sip, as he punched the hand out of the hall.

Another earthquake could be felt, as the giant fell onto the ground.

Everyone looked out the window, but there was no sign of the giant.

" The hell? "

" There! " exclaimed Nungal, as he pointed at a man: running from the scene.

" The giant must have returned to his original size… " said the Detective, as she entered her thinking palace.

The stranger was not found. The roof was prepared - magic. And everyone now tried to solve the mystery.

As the Detective was examining the giant's footprints. The citizens felt a song coming.

" Come to Camelot, Constant Camelot. Where the people prosper. The king is kind. Adventures are plenty. And might does not make right "

" Always sing? " said Eliezer.

" Always, " said Percival with a smile.

" They are certainly the footprints of a giant " said the Detective, as she took out her pipe.

" You are trying to quit, remember? " said Percival, as he took the pipe away from Elizabeth.

The Detective was not amused. That was till she noticed something amusing.

" Hello " said Elizabeth, as she made her way towards some queer looking blood.

" What's that? " said Eliezer.

" Sir Servause must have wounded him, " said Percival.

The Detective examined the blood, which had the color out of space.

Elizabeth now noticed the trail of blood.

" Did you find something? " said Jacob, as he was tagging along, while everyone made their way: deep into the nearby forest.

" Tell me, " said Elizabeth.

" Yes? "

" Where is Jack? "

Jacob paused. He stood like a frozen statue.

" Jack? "

" Jack the Giant Killer "

" Oh " said Jacob, relieved; " that Jack. He hasn't been seen for awhile "

" He is dead "

All of them could not believe what the Detective just said.

" Dead? " said Percival.

" How do you know this? " said Jacob, suspicious.

" To my knowledge. There are some knights who can take on gigantic forms. Correct? "

" Yeah "

" Well. Escanor and you are both accounted for. But where is Jack? "

Jacob just looked at her.

" How do you-... never mind. You think that it was Jack who attacked the castle? "

" Wait " said Nungal; " if Jack is dead… then how did he attack the castle? "

All eyes were turned towards the Detective.

" Have you ever heard of The Corrupt Chalice of Valencia? "

" No "

" Well " said Elizabeth with a smile; " allow me to enlighten you. The Chalice has the power to bring forth historical, or mythological, figures back to life… but. The Chalice has been corrupted. The figures brought forth are wicked and destructive. "

" And you suspect that the Chalice has brought Jack back? "

" Suspect? " said the Detective; " no… it is something I fear… "

Everyone halted, as Jack stood before all of them.

" Jack… " said Percival, as he took a step towards his old and dear friend.

Elizabeth stopped him.

" Honey… I am sorry to say it… but it is not him. not the Jack you knew… he has become a Horla Hunter. "

Jacob noticed the dreadful, yet cool, armor.

Jack's purple glowing eyes scared Eliezer.

And Percival could now see that his dear friend was gone.

" I see, " said Jacob.

The Detective smiled.

" You brought us along to fight him "

Jacob and Nungal both walked forward.

Percival was about to stop them, but that was when Elizabeth gave him a look, which said: I am so sorry.

The Time Traveling Team all took cover, as the Dragon Knight and his squire fought Jack the Giant Slayer.

Back and forth the battle went. Till Jack transformed into a giant.

Jacob transformed into his colossal draconic humanoid form.

Nungal released Sharur's true form. And Jacob was now wielding the mace of Ninurta.

It was truly a clash between titans.

" Master, do you trust me? " said Nungal.

" Of course "

" Then, charge! "

As Jacob made his way towards Jack with great speed. Nungal pulled out the sun-forged scimitar from out the treasury.

" Shamash! "

A beam of light shot down from the sky - holding Jack in place.

" Sharur Smash! " yelled Jacob, as he made the finishing blow.

With a bellowing BOOM(!) Jack landed on the ground.

Everyone looked on, as the Horla Hunter vanished into thin air.

The adventure was over. But the TTT - the Time Traveling Team, all decided to stay in Camelot for a few more days.

Afterwards.

The Clepsydra could be seen flying into the flow of time and space.