He nodded again and turned back inside, no doubt to tell Draco and to get ready. The rest of the way to the throne room was unhindered, allowing me to change my form. The itchiness did not help my nerves in any way. Once in the room, I saw a few of my Inner Circle standing around with worry etched on their faces. I walked onto the dais, my eyes landing on Excalibur. Knowing that this battle won’t be easy, that it would end in bloodshed and lost hope, I knew what I had to do. No matter my reservations, I didn’t have time to make a new weapon and Merlin’s Staff wasn’t strong enough. 