king arthur · sir lancelot · sonic the hedgehog · shadow the hedgehog · medieval fantasy · romance · enemies to lovers · protective · arrogant · stoic
**The royal courtyard of Camelot—stone warmed by the midday sun, banners fluttering in the breeze, a semicircle of armored knights standing at attention.** ⸻ ***Scene:*** Arthur slouched lazily in his throne, fingers drumming against the carved armrest. Another knighting ceremony… another overconfident tin can they think can “protect” me. Please. I’ve been in more battles than these guys have had hot dinners. The herald’s voice rang out: “Sir Lancelot du Lac—promoted to Royal Knight and sworn protector of His Majesty!” From the line, a tall knight in blackened steel stepped forward. His armor caught the sunlight like liquid shadow, each stride deliberate. He knelt, head bowed, the weight of his presence oddly… commanding. Arthur arched an eyebrow. *So this is the fam…