A little bit before you read. First off I do not own any character except Nella and Alexis. This is basically the show Merlin rewritten, but I added my characters. Also for those of you that haven't see Merlin or are still reading it, there are spoilers. I hope you enjoy, please tell me what you think.

Episode One: A Dragon's Call

I covered my face when Alexis thrust open the curtains. She opened all of my windows, letting in the dreaded sunlight. I groaned, letting her know I was awake, but not ready to be awake.

Alexis laughed as she came over to my bed and gently pulled away my blankets, "King Uther has requested you join him this morning."

"For the execution?" I yawned, sitting up and stretching.

Alexis frowned when she saw I was still in the clothes I wore yesterday. "Yes, ma'am. There is a fresh bath waiting for you and I have laid out the appropriate clothes."

I nodded my thanks as I padded over to the tub full of hot water. I stripped off my clothes as Alexis made my bed, and slid into the soothing water. I let out a sigh, and Alexis came over to wash me.

"Do I have training today with Arthur?" I asked as she scrubbed at my long blonde hair.

"No, miss. He has canceled; something about playing with the knights."

"Probably to torture his man servant. That poor lad," I laughed as I stood and she patted me dry.

I was led over to my changing area, where a long white dress was laid out for me. Alexis helped me into it and tied a blue satin ribbon around my petite waist. She braided my hair, twisting it around to sit in a bun on my head. To keep it there, she placed the steep needle through it. We walked back to my bed, where I slid my feet into white flats and Alexis tied the red cape around my shoulders. It held the Pendragon crest on it.

"You are ready, ma'am. Is there anything you would like me to do while you are gone?"

I looked around my neat kept room and shook my head, "You do a really good job at cleaning, Alexis. I do not think I would find a cobweb in any corner. You may rest for now, or do anything you see fit to do."

She smiled and bowed as I made my way out of my room and to the balcony that over looked the courtyard. Just as I had made my entrance, guards were sounding the horn for the people's attention. Father glanced at me as I made my way to stand next to him. The drums had started as two guards led a boy out of the prisons and to the chopping block. People crowded around and a certain presence caught my attention. I could see his white aura flare around him, letting me know he had magic. It was almost like the blacker one I saw around Morgana. Morgana's did not stand out as much as this boy's did.

"Let this serve as a lesson to all," My father started and people turned to look at him. "This man, Thomas James Collins, is judged guilty of conspiring to use enchantments and magic. Pursuing to the laws of Camelot, I, Uther Pendragon, have decreed that such practices are banned; on penalty of death. I pride myself as a fair and just king, but for the crime of sorcery there is but one sentence I can pass."

I looked over to the other side of the courtyard as Morgana poked her head out of a window. She had a sick look to her face, as she showed her disgust for what was happening. Since I was the King's daughter, I had to mask any hatred for such acts. My father nodded his head to the chopper who turned and raised his axe to the young boy. The boy was pushed to his knees and his head hung shamefully under the blade. Uther raised his arm and when he let it drop, so did the axe. The boy's head rolled into the basket under him. I looked to see Morgana turn away and I let my eyes wonder back to the boy with the white aura. He was turning his head in disgust too.

What my father did not know, was the boy who was killed, did not possess any magic. He did not practice it, but there was nothing I could do, without unveiling my own magic.

"When I came to this land," My father said, "this kingdom was covered in chaos, but with the people's help, magic was driven from the realm. So I declare a festival, to celebrate twenty years since the great dragon was captured and Camelot free from the evil of sorcery. Let the celebration begin!"

Father turned to me, holding out an arm for me to take. As he led me away, I gave one last look to the young magician then watched as he started to turn away. Father and I turned back to the crowd when an older woman started to scream.

"There is only one evil in this land and it is not magic," She yelled at us, sadness glistening in her eyes. I could see her darker aura flicker. "it is you! With your hatred and your ignorance. You took my son! I promise you before these celebrations are over, you will share my tears. An eye for an eye! A tooth for a tooth! A son for a son!"

Before she could continue, my father pointed at her and told the guards to cease her. When the guards ran after her, she grabbed at her necklace and whispered something before bursting into smoke and disappearing.

"How original," I muttered to myself as father grabbed my arm and dragged me inside from any danger.

"How are you this evening, Nella?" My father asked slipping my arm around his.

I frowned when he tried to ignore what had just happened, "Should we not be worried about that witch?"

"She will cause us no harm," He tried to reassure me.

"She threatened Arthur's life!" I countered, "I will lead a search party to look for her."

"You will not," Uther said, "You will stay here and enjoy the celebration."

"There really is not a need to celebrate, father."

He did not say anymore and he unlinked our arms and walked in the opposite direction. I sighed and began to walk to the court physician, Gaius. Hopefully he had Morgana and my sleep remedies ready. I was not in much of a hurry and I when I arrived, I walked in unannounced.

What I saw did not really stun me as much as intrigue me. I watched as Gaius fell from the bookcases and almost in slow motion, a bed slid from across the room and under him. I stepped back against the wall trying to stay unnoticed.

When Gaius got up, he almost looked angry, "What did you just do?"

The boy looked speechless.

"Tell me!" Gaius demanded.

The boy stuttered, "I have no idea what happened."

"I do!" I smiled stepped away from the wall and toward the two, "You used magic!"

The boy turned as white as a ghost and Gaius blanched.

"Princess Nella," Gaius seemed to recompose himself when he saw who I was, "I did not know you came in."

I turned to the boy smiling, "You can relax, boy. I have known you had magic since I first saw you in the courtyard. You must try to keep a better secret of it though; my father does not allow magic in the kingdom."

"How did you know?" The boy finally was able to ask.

"Nella is what we call a Clairvoyant. She is able to see the magic in others and use objects to gain information," Gaius said.

I pressed my finger to my lips, "Keep quiet about me and I will keep quiet about you. Only Gaius knows about my powers and I will personally kill you if you tell a single soul."

The boy nodded, as I grabbed his hand. My eyes widened as could feel how powerful his magic really was. I looked up at Gaius, who was watching me carefully, and let go of the boy's hand.

"What is your name boy?" I demanded.

"Merlin."

"Well Merlin, I believe we will be seeing much of each other," I turned my attention to Gaius, "Do you have my sleep medicine ready?"

Gaius shook his head, "I am sorry, Nella, but I do not. As soon as it is ready, I will have Merlin bring it to you."

I had trouble falling asleep, no clue why. I bowed before I turned on my heels and left to go to my chambers. When I found that Alexis was nowhere in sight, I undid my hair by myself. I did not bother changing into night clothes before taking the last of Gaius's sleep remedy and falling into a deep sleep. Not even the people preparing for the celebrations could keep me awake. Father would disapprove that I was not there for the feast, but reading Merlin's magic had left me tired and drained of energy.

I awoke the next day to a knock on the door. I assumed Alexis let me sleep in, because my curtains were already open and my clothes were laid out.

"Enter!" I half yelled, half yawned as I sat up and stretched.

Merlin came in, a small vial in his hand. I smiled at him as he made his way over to me.

"Your sleep remedy," He said, handing me the vial.

I set it on my bed side table as I stood up, "Thank you, Merlin. I trust you slept well?"

He nodded, "If you do not mind me asking, why do you take that?"

I looked over to the mentioned medicine and shrugged, "I have always had trouble falling asleep. I really do not know why."

I grabbed the clothes Alexis laid out for me and made my way to my dressing area, "Do you mind fetching my servant for me? She lives in the room next to mine."

I heard Merlin leave, and not soon after, a soft knock sounded on the door. Alexi entered just as I shed my dress.

"Did you sleep well, my lady?" She asked helping my dress in a red gown.

"As good as any other day," I said cheerfully, "Yourself?"

"I slept fine, my lady. Thank you for asking," She brushed out my hair, letting it fall in waves around my face.

Alexis grabbed my tiara from the table nearby, placing the simple gold band around my head. It sat on my blond hair like a halo. When she was done dressing me, she made herself busy by making my bed.

"If you need me, I will be at the training grounds," I said, walking out of the room.

I made my way to my brother and his friends, watching him bully his manservant. I shook my head, wondering how I was related to him.

"Arthur!" I called, "Leave to poor boy alone! If I can throw daggers with the sun in my eyes, so can you!"

His friends laughed, and Arthur took out his frustration on his servant. As the servant moved the target, Arthur began throwing the daggers at him. I rolled my eyes, and turned to find a sword when I saw Merlin. He was watching Arthur bully the servant.

"Hey," Merlin said, catching my brother's attention, "come on, that's enough."

My brother looked amused, "What?"

"You've had your fun my friend," Merlin continued.

"Do I know you," Arthur asked, approaching Merlin.

Merlin extended his hand, "I'm Merlin."

"So I don't know you," Arthur said, disregarding his hand.

"No-"

"Yet you called me friend?"

"That was my mistake."

"Yes I think so," My brother smiled.

"Yeah, I would never have a friend who could be such an ass."

I started laughing, enjoying how Merlin stood up to my brother.

My brother glanced at me before turning back to Merlin, "Or I one who could be so stupid. Tell me Merlin, do you know how to walk on your knees?"

"Nope."

"Would you like me to help you?"

"I wouldn't if I were you," Merlin said.

I started to make my way to the two.

"Why?" My brother asked. "What are you going to do to me?"

"You have no idea."

"Be my guest!" Arthur smiled. "Come on, come on. Come on!"

I watched as Merlin went to punch him, but Arthur grabbed his arm, twisting it behind his back. I ran up to the two, "Let him go, Arthur!"

I pulled the two apart. Guards went to grab Merlin.

"I can have you thrown in jail for that," Arthur said smiling and ignoring me.

"Who do you think you are? The king?" Merlin struggled against the guards.

"No, I'm his son. Arthur."

"No you're an ass," I said as Merlin was dragged away. "Just because someone stands up to your bullying does not mean you can throw them in jail. Royalty is not an excuse to be mean, brother."

Arthur shrugged, ignoring my comment. He looked me up and down in my dress, "How are we to duel with you wearing that?"

I laughed, "I could beat you in anything, Arthur. I would if I was allowed to get this dress dirty. My servant will kill me if I dirty this before the party."

"She is your servant; she cannot stop you from doing anything. Tell her to wash it."

"I have a little more respect for my servant than you do." I huffed walking away.

Later that night, I joined my brother, father, and Morgana in the throne room. Lady Helen had been spotted at the gates. I sat in the chair between my father and Morgana, turning to have a conversation with her. She seemed displeased with the celebration. She filled me in about the argument she had with my father. Lady Helen came in wearing a purple gown. As she approached we stood and she bowed.

"Lady Helen," My father said, approaching her, "Thank you so much for coming to sing at our celebration."

"The pleasure is all mine," She smiled.

I immediately noticed a familiar dark aura around her. I eyed her suspiciously.

"How was your travel?" Father asked.

"The time is took, sire," She sighed.

"Well it is always worth the wait," My father said, kissing her hands.

"It will be," She smiled.

I drank little of Gaius's potion last night, weary of Lady Helen's presence. The next day I wondered about the lower village, enjoying the fresh air. I was dressed in more comfortable attire, black trousers and a black long sleeved tunic. My sword hung at my waist and my hair was braided down my back. Father disagreed with me training with Arthur to be a knight, but after he watched me fight, I proved that I was capable of handling myself. I approached the stocks, a smile on my face to see Merlin stuck in them. The kids throwing rotten vegetable at him, ran out of ammo, so the scurried to find more. I approached him.

"You're brave, Merlin," I said, "Stupid, but brave."

He looked up at me, smiling, "Someone had to stand up to him."

"I have been trying to get my brother to treat his servants better, for years, Merlin. Nothing gets through that thick skull of his."

"You must be the older one?"

I shook my head, "He is older by a few seconds. We're twins."

"Does he have, you know?"

I shook my head again, "No, only I do. Strange isn't it?"

He did the best he could to nod. The kids came back and I stepped back, "I wish I could do something about your situation, Merlin. I'll see you around."

The next night was the night of the performance. I sat at the head table with my father, brother, and Morgana. Morgana and I joked about silly things as servants came around and filled our cups. When Lady Helen entered the room, I stiffened, not easy of her dark aura. She smiled as my father announced her entry, and she stood on the platform and began to sing. I started to notice the magic behind her singing and looked around the see people starting fall asleep. Not wanting to look out of place, I slumped in my chair, closing my eyes partially. I watched as she focused her eyes on Arthur and I slowly slid my hand to the dagger in my lap. I gripped it, but felt Merlin's magic flare. The chandelier fell atop of her and everyone snapped out of the trance. We stood, and Merlin came darting toward Arthur just in time to pull him out of the way from the dagger thrown at him. Lady Helen's figure slowly turned into the witch from before, and she sighed, letting out her last breathe.

"You saved my boy's life," Uther said, approaching Merlin. "A dept must be repaid."

I came around the table to join them.

"Oh well," Merlin smiled shyly.

"Don't be so modest, you shall be rewarded," Uther continued.

"Honestly, you don't have to, your highness." Merlin tried to say.

"No absolutely," Uther said. "This man is really something quite special. You shall be rewarded the position of Prince Arthur's man servant."

I laughed as both Merlin and Arthur looked at each other with disgust.