The battle was decided when the king’s holy spear pierced my chest. It was my defeat – no, it was my victory. All that the king had achieved, were reduced to nothing by my hands.
Yes, look at me. Hate me. Let the mere mention of Mordred forever grate your ears and twist your face with anger. Curse my very name.
But to the very end – the king did not recognize my existence.
Those cool eyes of jade watched over my death, turning away from me the instant it became certain. The king spoke no final words, shed no tears, showed not even the slightest hint of hate.
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RWBY Christmas Tales
A Feast for Kings
Yang: Jaune! Quick! I can't find my dress! *runs all over the house*
Jaune: Woah, woah there! *gently grabs Yang* What's going on?
Yang: I can't find my dress! I've been looking all day for it and it's gone missing! I even tore up our mattress to see if it was under there.
Jaune: You mean this dress? The one you're holding in your hand right now?
Yang: ...oh. *chuckles*
Jaune: Are you okay, babe?
Yang: Yeah... I guess I'm just a little bit nervous. Arthur's coming to dinner and I want everything to be perfect.
Jaune: *chuckles* You don't have to worry about that. He's seeing us, not the King of Vale. We're his friends. I'm sure he'll appreciate the dinner and the gift.
Yang: You think so?
Jaune: I do. Don't forget, I was his Master at one point. Still, we can't give him some basic Christmas dinner. We need to show him how we do it Arc-Long style.
Yang: *nods excitedly* That we do! Shall I bring the reinforcements?
Jaune: Make the call, soldier!
[20 minutes later]
Jaune: *opens the door*
Ruby/Oscar: *saluting* Ruby and Oscar reporting for duty, sir!
Jaune: At ease, soldiers! Now then, did you bring what I asked for.
Ruby: *shows bag* All here!
Yang: Alright everyone, battle stations! Each of us is gonna make a signature dish. Ruby what do you have?
Ruby: Garlic rolls, with my own butter, pigs in blankets, and a cranberry apple salad!
Yang: Nice one! Honey, what do you have.
Jaune: Our ever so awesome roasted duck, with a side of potatoes, parsnips and carrots.
Yang: And now for the best part, dessert! What have you got for us, Oscar?
Oscar: *smirks* Strawberry cheesecake!
Jaune: Excellent! *puts on apron* Ladies and gentleman, let's get cooking!
[2 hours later]
Jaune, Yang, Ruby and Oscar, now dressed up in their suits and dresses, prepared the table for the arrival of their guests. As soon as Ruby placed a poinsettia in the vase, the doorbell rang. Jaune opened it and found Arthur Pendragon standing alongside Robyn Hill and Mordred.
Jaune: Arthur, you made it!
Arthur: *chuckles* Good to see, Jaune. Merry Christmas. *hugs him*
Jaune: *hugs back* You too man! Merry Christmas!
Yang: It's great to see you again, Arthur.
Arthur: You too. Oh, me and Robyn have something for you.
Robyn; *hands Yang a present*
Yang: Aww, you shouldn't have. Thank you so much!
Mordred: Ruby, Oscar, I got something for you guys too. *hands them two long boxes*
Ruby: *jumps with excitement* Oh my god! I can't wait to see what it is!
Oscar: Now, now, Ruby. Wait until after dinner.
Ruby: But-
Yang: Come on, sis. Patience is a virtue.
Ruby: Hmph! *pouts*
Jaune: Now that you're here, let's get started on the appetisers.
Robyn: Oh don't go through so much trouble.
Jaune: Oh don't worry. Come on, everything's hot. We got a lovely apple and cranberry salad, pigs and blankets and- gah! What happened to the garlic rolls?
Ruby: What?!
Everyone rushed over to the table and saw that the garlic rolls had gone, including the plate.
Ruby: ...I worked so hard.
Oscar: There, there. *hugs Ruby* It'll be okay.
Jaune: How did they just vanish like that?
Yang: Guys, look! *points to an open window*
Mordred: Wait, was that open the whole time?
Arthur: Who'd be that crafty to steal garlic bread unseen?
[Outside]
Ren: *sneaks behind the tree*
Blake: Did you bring what I asked for?
Ren: *shows garlic rolls* It's all here.
Blake: *licks lips* Excellent.
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