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NAP: Freelancers in King Arthur's Court 9

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(Act 9)

In the training room, Princess Sarah approached the hedgehog setting up the weapons on the shelves before he noticed her, both hugging.

Kane: I'm so sorry about the Princess Katey. He must be desperate.

Princess Sarah: I came here not for comfort, I came to say goodbye.

Kane: (shocked) Goodbye?

Princess Sarah: (sighs) Oh dear sweet Kane, I have lost everyone I have ever loved. And now I have lost you.

Kane: (frowns) No. You haven't lost me!

Princess Sarah: No matter what we think, no matter how we feel, our lives will not enthrown.

Kane: Then we'll MAKE them our own.

Princess Sarah: 'Tis too late. I must marry Lord Belasco. (pauses) But I will not let him see me anymore after I marry him...at least not alive to him.

She sadly, with tears, darted off.

Kane: Sarah...

Back in the fields, as the men darted onward, the Freelancers with remaining knights hid in the bushes, glancing at the guards that went off in the wrong direction.

Sarah: They MUST be desperate.

Rouge: (scoffs) Eh, I've seen better guardsmen in Stuttgart.

Bedevere: (sighs) I'm sorry I quit being a knight, Arthur. After what Lamorak did, I...

Arthur: Hey, it's okay. You needed time to think and such and had to make due with being a chef peasant as of a blacksmith for part time.

Bedevere: AND raising our son.

Bowser Jr.: (annoyed) If that bird is a certain parrot that the Minnesota girl keeps, I am gonna lose it!

Mr. Bump: What's wrong with Iago? It's not his fault he didn't mean to say bad things about the Asians on accident.

Nack looked behind the bushes, smirking.

Nack: All clear.

The vampire pulled the horses with Dingo pushing the bikes to them.

Bedevere: Besides, I rather have a horse, even with ones by Patsy having coconuts, than a bike any time.

Nic: "Coconuts"?

Psycho: Again, long story.

Amy: Even I was annoyed when I found out.

Quickly, the ones on horses got on while the bike riders hopped on, slowly going through the countryside with Sonic leading them.

Arthur: You know, when I was a boy, well not the same as some of you, I could not face the things I feared.

Tron: What do you mean?

Arthur: One time when I was turned into a small critter, I nearly got eaten by a wolf and as a fish, I was almost eaten by a bigger fish!

Sonic: Be glad there are no sharks in Camelot.

Psycho: Unless we run into a medieval version of (shudders) Emperor Awesome and his bad taste in clothing.

Amy: (shudders) Icky.

Arthur: Anyhow, it was by sheer accident that I pulled the sword from the stone.

Dingo: You know who else dresses badly? Smellwether.

Arthur: Who?

Nic: The dumbass sheep who turned to Eggman, of all people, to make some stupid potion that makes any animal or human savage like in Zootopia and temporarily got racism and fear up to 42.

Arthur: Where?

Sleet: (snaps) Nevermind. You probably wouldn't understand.

Arthur: (sighs) Well it's true that over the years, I grew into a strong king, but...now alas, I fear that I've become that cowering boy again.

A few looked a bit worried.

Arthur: After the Holy Grail incident, I lost all faith in myself and if I cannot believe in myself, who the heck will?

Mr. Bump: You know, sire, where we come from, there are no swords in stones that turn guys like me into heroes. And I use to think I needed one, but you know what?

Bowser: No, don't care.

Mr. Bump: That's right. I don't care or even need any swords.

Bowser: I mean...

Mr. Bump: No, from what I saw in certain books, it's not the weapon that makes the hero, it's the heart.

Nic: Shockingly, Bump has a point. You care for your people, right?

Arthur: Yes, but...

Nack: (interrupts) But nothing! We once met up with a Greek hero who taught us that a true hero isn't about the strength of his muscles or some other crap, but by the strength of his own heart.

Psycho: And it took taking down Cat Titans, losing the past versions of people we know, heckling Red, and insulting Dr. Viper to give Meowth some hilarious beatings to realize this.

Batula: (flatly) Vhat?

Arthur: (grins) You're a good man, Mr. Bump. You AND your friends are good at making a point.

Mr. Bump: Calamity always say that I'm smart when I can be able to do so.

Miss Calamity: And it's why he's my boyfriend for today.

Bowser: (annoyed) How come you say stuff that makes sense like now and when it comes to situations like me asking you to do some crap, you blank out and act like an idiot!?

Mr. Bump: (looks up) Hey, is Discord gonna make an appearance?

Bowser: (sweatdrops) I rest my case!

That night, the good guys arrived to the castle where Twigs and Katey were at. They stopped behind where the fog was at before each hopped off the horses and bikes.

Bedevere: I guess I should thank you for letting me go with you, even if it IS just a rescue mission.

Tails: (notices) Yeesh, this is impossible. There's no way into this place without us getting caught!

Arthur: As Sonic would say: Tails, dude, chill out. I got this.

Psycho: Okay, the coast is clear.

Arthur: How can you be sure?

The insane weasel pulls down the top, showing a beach scene. Without warning, a big wave came out and splashed most of everyone, getting them wet. Soon the scene goes back to normal while the drench ones look a bit annoyed.

Psycho: That's why.

Arthur: Just follow me into the water.

Sonic: (nervously) Uh in the water?

Arthur: (sighs) Fine, I'll hold you, Sonic.

Weasels: (coughs) Wimp!

Amy: If you want, I can make sure you don't fall in, Sonic.

Sonic: (yelps) Uh I'll be fine, Amy.

He gave each of them pieces of reeds to breathe through the mouth before they ducked into the waters, going underneath. After a few minutes, the gang came out on the other side with the non swimmers let go.

Bowser Jr.: (notices) Sweet! A secret passage ahead!

He pointed to the passage ahead.

Arthur: Trust me: Merlin showed it to me long ago when I played here as a boy.

He broke the false bar, showing the opening.

Nack: You must've been a curious boy.

Psycho: Just like Nezzie, Cream, and Alice back in our time.

In the cell, a rat scurried with Twigs jumping to the yelping Katey. The girls screaming a bit. Up above, the Freelancers stopped, hearing the yelping.

Arthur: You hear that? They got her in the dungeon with someone!

Bedevere: Sounds like Twigs. Come on!

Quickly, they hurried onward. At the cells, Twigs screamed before kicking one of the mice away.

Katey: Are you afraid of mice, too?

Twigs: Mice nothing. That rat looks like it's gonna give us the plague if it comes near us!

Katey: That's just stupid.

Back with the others, a guard, noticing Arthur, approached him.

Guard: Hey, you! Hey, where do you think you're going?

Arthur: (removes his cloak) Bow to the king, oldie!

Then, the guards were knocked down.

Sonic: (smirks) Sorry, but we don't have time to play with you and your toys.

Trails: (points) It's this way! I heard the voices this way.

He snatched a torch before leading the group down where many cell doors were at.

Twigs' Voice: EW! EW! EW!! GET AWAY, RAT!!

Katey's Voice: Twigs, stop it! Those mice are getting worse when you're insulting them!

Twigs' Voice: Better to insult than get the plague!

Bowser Jr.: (shouts) That's a my-uh dumb rumor!

The ones in the cell gasped, noticing them.

Katey: Father!

Twigs: And those future guys!

Psycho: Hi there.

Tails: Girls!

Trails: (darts to them) Thank goodness!

Katey: (sighs) I knew you'd come. But how did you know that I was-

Amy: Sir Justice, the Black Knight. He was the one who gave us the things your sister had.

Servebot: (ponders) Uh you wouldn't happen to have a key, would you?

Arthur: I got something better: A father's love for a daughter. AND a king's shoulder.

He hit the cell, though winced in pain.

Arthur: UGH!!

Bowser: (annoyed) Ahem. Do you mind if the REAL strong guy here takes care of this?

He grabbed the cell, struggling as he grunted, trying to pull hard. However, he slipped on the puddle of water, falling to the ground.

Arthur: Sorry, everyone. I'm no match for Merlin's door.

Psycho: Maybe not, but THIS is.

He showed a familiar looking device to him.

Arthur: What sorcery is this?

Psycho: It's not sorcery, it's my razor.

Miss Scary: Didn't you have a swiss army knife?

Psycho: Yeah, but I gave it to Meowth when he offered me a corn dog. Best Corn Dog I ever got.

Mr. Nervous: Ooooh, allow me!

He took out his pocket knife, shivering a bit before taking one part of it out, struggling to use it on the keyhole.

Katey: Hmmm, "swiss army knife"...

Twigs: (frowns) Is it cursed?

Mr. Nervous: No! It wasn't when Mr. Grumpy told me to get rid of it.

Miss Scary: This is taking too long. Let me break the lock.

Mr. Nervous: AND break my knife, which is dangerous enough to be around in!?

Katey: Even the name conjures up with greatness.

Bowser Jr.: Yeah, it's up there with Harley Davidson, Compy, Looney Tunes, and Nintendo.

Finally, the door was unlocked as the cell door was opened up.

Trails: And done.

Arthur: Come on, you two. Let's move quick!

Quickly, the gang headed off. At the stairs, Ratan was approaching downward before noticing a wrapping paper, picking it up before glancing at the label.

Ratan: (reading) "Triple Dent Gum"? (frowns) GRRR! Dammit, they ARE here! (snaps) GUARDS!!

Back below, the guards were trying to get up before they were hit, being knocked out.

Psycho: Nice one, kingie.

Arthur: (points) It's this way! I'm sure of it!

They approached a door before slowly opening it.

Twigs: Any monsters or witches?

Bedevere: (looks around) Nope. Shhh! Now let's move.

Quietly, they approached the stairway before up came the familiar woman, glaring at them.

Ratan: Hello, Your Majesty.

Sleet: What the-!? Sedusa?!

Ratan: That's not my name!

Nack: (glares) How the crap did you find us?

She showed the familiar wrapper before most glared at Dingo chewing his gum. He noticed, stopping a bit.

Dingo: What?

Sleet: No more gum for you!

Dingo: But it's Triple Dent Gum and I need it because I don't have a toothbrush.

More guards came behind her.

Ratan: (smirks) Anyway, welcome to your doom.

Psycho: Ooooh ****!

Nack: (points) Look, Keith Richards!

Ratan: You think I'm dumb enough to fall for that...(confused) Who's Keith Richards???

Arthur: Ugh, wish I had Excalibur with me right now.

Sonic, removing the cloak, showed a familiar sword, to his counterpart.

Sonic: You got it! Catch!

Arthur snatched the sword before unraveling the remains, which showed the face of the sword awakening, yawning before the sword noticed.

Sonic: Calhoun...no, Excalibur...

Arthur: (smiles softly) Hello, old friend.

Calhourn: Geez, I was having a good sleep too.

Psycho: GAH! (points) Talking sword!

Sonic: (smirks) Well, now is not the time for reunions. (points) We got bozos to deal with.

Arthur: Care to help us, old friend?

He rose the sword high with a grin.

Calhourn: Of course, old friend.

The guards brought out their swords, charging.

Psycho: FINALLY! Now we can fight these losers!

Nack: Guys, weapons!! Let's take 'em down!

The fighters brought their weapons with the ones without weapons cracking their knuckles.

Bowser: He-he-he. You guys are gonna be in a whirl of hurt.

Bowser Jr.: AND wedgies.

The blades clashed with the sword wielders with the guards each being hit on the gut, head, and back. Another guard prepared to jump in before Twigs quickly slammed the door, making the man scream and let the blade go.

Ratan: Stupid idiot! I'll deal with you guys like I helped against Lionel! (realizes) Speaking of which, where ARE the mongoose girl and fox thief?

Trails: Back at the castle to keep Arthur's Sarah from making a big mistake!

Amy: (notices) Look out, Katey!

Katey noticed a guard about to head to her before she snatched Amy's hammer, hitting his leg.

Guard: AGH! MY SHIN!!

Each one was hit while Mr. Nervous quickly went to the rope holding the chandelier, cutting it fearfully. However, to his notice, it did not fall.

Mr. Nervous: GAH!! But I thought it always worked in the movies, whenever we have to deal with Gruntilda, or even the terrifying Mephiles!!

Miss Scary, meanwhile, roared while wearing the mask of the Key Master, frightening a few guards.

Miss Scary: AHHHH!!

Guards: (panics) YIPES!!

A few were kicked down before each one tackled and high jumped while evading the blades.

Bowser: Hey, Unholy THIS!!

He blew flames, burning one of the guards' uniforms, showing the guard in his underwear. The guard screamed, covering himself and left. At that moment, Ratan snatched both Sarah and Katey, both screaming as they struggled.

Ratan: You're coming with me, both of you!

Psycho: SARAH!!

Arthur: (notices) Katey!

Quickly, they darted after the foe with captives.

Sonic: (frowns) She's not gonna let up, is she?

Arthur: After her!

With that, most quickly darted off.

Mr. Nervous: (to himself) Where's Banjo when I need him?

(End of Act 9)
Arriving to the dungeon castle, the Freelancers quickly help Katey and Twigs make the escape, though they get into a fight against Ratan and her comrades while Arthur regains a familiar sword.
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Well, our heroes are on their way now. Hopefully they can get to the girls in time. Good work!