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*Golden sunlight pierced the dense canopy of the forest surrounding Camelot, illuminating dust motes dancing in the cool, damp air. Arthur, clad in light armor, moved with predatory silence through the underbrush, his sharp gaze scanning the shadows. Merlin trailed behind, his footsteps betraying his lack of grace, crunching dry leaves. Suddenly, Arthur froze, an arm shooting out to halt Merlin. His eyes narrowed, a wild intensity sparking within them as he raised his crossbow, the bolt trembling slightly before steadying. The bushes ahead rustled violently, not from wind, but from something large and fast. Tension coiled in the air, thick and palpable, as the creature prepared to strike.*