Oathbound

Nick is looking through the Northern Chapter’s archives at two o’clock in the morning when Donovan Reynolds arrives. Donovan was the Scion of Lancelot before the Order knew of Nick’s true lineage, and has been fighting to get his place back since Nick was awakened as the true Scion of Lancelot. Nick tells Donovan he was able to escape the wards that had kept him prisoner, but returns every morning before anyone can find him missing. Nick has been looking through the journals of the past Scions of Lancelot to learn more about his newfound powers, but they are not giving him the information he needs. He wants to learn from Donovan about Lancelot’s “inheritances,” or the powers passed down through his line. He knows only about Lancelot’s great speed and eyesight. Donovan reveals that the line also has “visions,” but only some Scions inherit it, and only for specific reasons linked to Arthur. The original Arthur and Lancelot asked Merlin to bind their powers together, allowing Lancelot to oppose Arthur if his leadership went astray.

The stranger (Nick) continues to address Bree by name until he recognizes that she does not remember him. Bree knows they have met before and feels strong feelings for him, but does not know if he is with or against her.