Arthurlot AU where Sir Lancelot of France and the disguised King Arthur of England first meet in an international jousting tournament. Arthur's identity is revealed halfway through the tournament and people keep withdrawing rather than face him, and he gets frustrated.
Until Sir Lancelot decides that he'll give King Arthur a run for his money. Their competitive spirit flares and their match proceeds.
It ends in a draw, neither holding back.
They congratulate each other as they both advance in the tournament.
Every time they're matched together in a tournament, they give it their all and it always ends in a draw. Their sense of competition grows stronger and they keep trying harder and harder. King Arthur appreciates the genuine challenge that Sir Lancelot poses to him, and Sir Lancelot enjoys the contest to his title as the Ultimate Knight. Over and over they clash, unable to defeat each other, and yet they look forward to their duels the most.
And then one day, Sir Lancelot lands a blow that knocks King Arthur off his horse. It's the first time either of them has won a tournament against the other.
King Arthur takes his defeat in stride, meeting Sir Lancelot with his hand outstretched and a smile on his face. "Congratulations, Sir Lancelot. You've finally bested me."
Their hands meet, holding on a little too long.
"Name your prize, Sir. You've earned it."
Sir Lancelot grips the hand in his and sinks to a kneel. He kisses his hand, where his ring would be, peering up at King Arthur through the slits in his visor.
"Name me as one of your own."
The crowd gasps. A French knight, bequeathing himself to an English king? A stir ripples through the stands as King Arthur grins at the request.
"It is done, my Lancelot."
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