What if Uther had two wards? Everyone knows about Lady Morgana, but no-one knows about Lady Claire. What if Lady Claire was a knight of Camelot? And what if she was in love with Sir Leon? But she could never tell any-one.

Back story of Lady Claire

Claire's father George fought alongside king Uther for many years. They were very close friends. Anytime there was a feast or tournament in George's kingdom, king Uther would always go, as would George when such events where in Camelot. From war to tournaments they would always be there together. It wasn't until George was killed in battle at king Uthers expense, is when Uthers happiness went away.

The guilt of her father's death was on his mind every day and night for an over a year after George's death, it drove the king mad. One day a horse and cart came in to Camelot. It contained dying druid maid and a young child in it. The child was Unconscious, whilst the druid was slumped upon the horse gasping for air. Several knights rushed to the cart along with Gaius the physician and King Uther. They grabbed the child the unconscious out leaving the druid to die. Once they laid the child down in Gaius's chambers they saw that the child had a note attached around her neck.

The Note read...

Dear king Uther

If you are reading this then I George of leabourne am dead. My only child is the sole survivor of my family. I gave my life for you and now I ask you to take care of my daughter's life in return for my death. She is all I had and I know that you will do your best that you can.

Sincerely George

King Uther broke down in tears and hugged the child tightly. With a trembling voice he said I will care for her as if she is my own.

Twelve years later

It was Claire's 18th and a large feast was to be held in her honour. One of the maids opened up the curtains. The sun shined brightly through the now exposed window. King Uther busted through the doors, he was holding a gift behind his back.

"Honestly I think you should wear this today instead of your usual attire, don't you think" announced king Uther as he gave Claire a brand new gown. It was of white, silver and red.

Claire jumped out of her bed and ran behind the screen to try the new gown on. It fitted her perfectly. Just then Arthur walked in, He announced that there would be a gift waiting for he in the court yard. She would receive it after training.

The one thing she wanted most in her life was to become a knight of Camelot. She trained every day with the knights and Prince Arthur. She was a fine swords woman as good as any of the knights. But she knew that she could never be one of them, because the laws had forbidden it for a woman to be a Knight.

Claire walked out from behind the screen, King Uther looked at her. Claire's long blonde hair filled with ringlets, curled down her chest gently resting perfectly on the gown, the gown was floor length and gave off her figure perfectly as well.

"But how did you know my size" asked Claire

"Simple you're the same size of Morgana" Replied Uther

"Of Corse, I almost forgot" announced Claire

"Yes, yes you look lovely, Now can we go to training please" Begged Arthur

Claire walked back behind the screen and took off the gown. She put a shirt and pants on. She then grabbed her belt which had her sword and dagger on it. She sat down on her bed and placed her muddy boots on.

Claire and Arthur walked out of her room and down into the Armoury, A young boy called Merlin stumbled in. The Prince announced that a new servant would be Claire's assistant today. A few of the knights where already there, putting on their armour. Claire sat down and placed the chain coat on and then her Belt, she placed on her shoulder and arm gear.

She stood up getting hugs from Knights and she was being congratulated her on her coming of age. The One person who stood out the most was Sir Leon a handsome knight with curly blonde hair and a very nice body. Claire had always fancied him. As did Sir Leon but he could never tell her. He could face monsters and beasts even Army's, but nothing compared to telling Lady Claire how he felt about her.

The all walked out to the training area. Arthur announced that they would be doing jousting practice today. Claire called out to the servant to help he put on her Jousting armour. She asked him to get her horse.

About five minutes later the servant rushed back "your horse it is gone I don't know where it is my Lady"

"Please call me by my name, it was given to me so I would like it to be used" Claire proclaimed.

"Yes my lady, oops I mean Lady Claire" he said shakily.

Arthur walked towards her leading a beautiful coal black horse. It had a new saddle on it. He gave her the rains and said "Happy birthday". A single tear rolled down her face. Claire walked around the horse, when she got back to the front of the horse she patted it and then the horse put its head over her shoulder she hugged the horse.

"Take the horse for a ride" said Arthur.

Claire hopped up onto the horse. She turned to the others and watched them get up on their horses. She gently tapped the horse and it started to walk. They road threw the lower city, and out the gates. Once they were all the way through the gates. Claire made a clicking sound with her mouth. And the horse raced off, the others chassed after her. Her horse was jumping and running as fast as it could go. The horse suddenly stopped and backed up. The others caught up.

"What's wrong did the horse run out of steam" said Arthur.

"No, something is not right, we need to leave this area now" said Clair with a small bit of fear in her voice.

Just then they were bombarded with arrows. It was an ambush. About a dozen men jumped attacked them. They all jumped off their horses and sprung into action.

"I hope you remember your training?" said Sir Leon

"Yes I think I do" replied Claire.

The next thing she knew she was fighting against bandits. She felt like a knight. Claire kicked down another bandit. More bandits came out of the forest. Sir Leon was pinned to the ground, Claire run up and swung at the bandits head. It hit and the bandit fell to the ground. Claire was in shock she had never killed anyone like that.

Sir Leon got up off the ground. Once all the bandits where dealt with they rushed to see if Lady Claire was ok. She was bombarded with questions.

"I think we should head back to Camelot before we run into any more bandits" announced Claire.

"Agreed" replied Arthur.

The all hopped on to their horses and road back to Camelot. The King was waiting for them, he didn't look happy.

Claire dismounted her horse. The king walked up to her and saw blood on her armour.

"What happened, are you ok" asked the king with fear in his voice.

"Bandits, we were out ambushed. But I am glad we had Claire she fought just as Good as any of my knights" replied Prince Arthur.

"Where they dealt with" asked the king

"Yes" replied Claire.

They all walked into the castle. Lady Morgana raced out and hugged Claire.

"Are you ok, did you get hurt" asked Lady Morgana.

"Yes I am ok and No I didn't get hurt" Claire replied.

Claire walked into her room and took off all of her armour; one of the shoulder pads got stuck. Somebody knocked on the door and then walked in. It was Sir Leon; he walked over to Claire and helped her undo her Shoulder Armour.

"Thank you for saving me today, I owe you my life" stated Sir Leon.

"It's ok, you would of done the same thing if it was me" Claire replied.

"The king has requested your presence imminently, My Lady" announced Sir Leon with a smirk slapped on his face

Claire turned around and pulled out her dagger and threw it towards Leon's head, it missed. Sir Leon laughed and walked out of Claire's room. Claire followed Sir Leon into the Hall. It was filled with knights, Ladies and well respected people.

The King stood up from his throne and hugged Lady Claire.

He spoke

"My fellow Knights, Ladies and Friends, today some of my knights where faced with a dangerous situation, as well as my ward: Lady Claire. Lady Claire had shown courage, strength and most of all she fought with honour, over time she has shown many key attributes of a knight. So today I will make Lady Claire a Knight of Camelot."

Claire walked up to the king and kneeled in front of him. He pulled out his sword and tapped it on each side of her shoulders. "Rise Lady Claire, Knight of Camelot". A knight's cloak was placed on her.

Everybody cheered and applauded as Lady Claire was now a Knight of Camelot.