Hi everyone! This is my first fan fiction, so reviews would be awesome. I would really appreciate some constructive criticism so I can improve. It should also be known that I wrote this with skiesofimagination. This idea pretty much came to me because season for just cuts off and then it skips 3 years. Gwen is also not really a main character, so her struggle to become queen will most likely be skipped over. Anyway, enjoy!

IDOM

Chapter 1- Gwen's POV

The Queen of Camelot

I have been queen for all of 4 days, and I have NO IDEA WHAT I AM DOING! Arthur keeps telling me that I'm doing a great job, but he also tells me my hair looks good when I get out of bed in the morning. Nothing much has happened these last few days mostly due to the fact that all I have is the title, and none of the responsibility. But, things never stay simple in the palace especially when the King gets sick. Now, Arthur lies in bed, and the ruling of Camelot falls solely to me. I really hope nothing big happens before he gets better. I don't know how much I can handle with less than a week of experience (especially since the experience amounts to nothing more than a change of diet).

Merlin has still always been at my side (which is where he is right now actually). He just told me that there has been fear spreading through the people. Merlin always seems to know more than what's good for him, and sometimes he can be really secretive. He plays it off almost as if he's a simpleton, but I've seen the things he done and I don't believe it for a minute. But, that's Merlin for you; he said he could take Arthur when he can barely throw a punch and then ends up saving your life. Well anyway, Merlin brought to my attention that there have been cases of seemingly random wells across the kingdom filling with a dark red liquid. The people seem to fear saying what they really believe it to be. Uh oh, this is it. I'm finally going to find out what kind of Queen I'm going to be.

The first thing I think to do is consult Gaius (he always seems to have the answers), so after Merlin's lovely account of the problem, I tell him I'm going down to Gaius's chambers. Merlin clears his throat and points out that it is not the Queens job to go searching for someone; they usually call people to their presence. Oh right, I blush, Merlin knows more about my job than I do. I try to cover by saying, "Yes, someone call for Gaius please." A servant (who must be new because if there is one thing I do know, it's every person who works in this castle) runs out of the room.
The servant (I really need to learn his name) comes back a few minutes later with Gaius on his left. "My lady" says Gaius as he kneels before me. This is just so weird. People are bowing to me and calling me 'My lady'. It wasn't a week ago that I was just a blacksmith's daughter trying to survive the guilt of my broken heart in Ealdor. This is going to take a while to get used to.

Gaius informs me that magic is the only explanation, though it is no magic he has ever seen before. Just great, my first test as queen and I have to deal with a sorcerer of unknown magic. I send Gaius to do more research because, until we know more, I don't know if there is anything we can do. Thankfully it is 'we' and I'm not alone. I have Merlin, Gaius, and all the knights here to help me. I can do this.

After I send Gaius off the next step is to address my people about the situation. I need to tell them that they are not alone in this problem, that I, their new queen, am doing everything I can. This is the first time my people will really see me, and I need to make a good impression. I will not tremble; no one will trust a jittery queen.

A few hours later I'm dressed and prepared with a speech. I step out to see my people, and suddenly a wave of confidence washes over me. I crumple the paper. These people need a strong and courageous queen, and it is my duty to be what they need. I know exactly what to say. This realization calms my many nerves, and I address my people with confident and flowing words.

"Citizens of Camelot, these are dark times upon us, but Camelot remains strong. (1) We are currently doing research on how to rid our lands of this curse, but until then every man, woman, and child may take refuge in our city walls. Camelot has faced many threats over the years, and through each one we have come out stronger than before. This shall be no different, for Camelot is a great kingdom because of every single citizen that forms it. My job is to serve you, and that is exactly what I plan to do. We shall be victorious in our pursuit of purification of the wells." The speech continues, with the eyes of every citizen glued to their new queen.

When the speech has concluded Gaius returns with Merlin at his side.

"My lady, that really was the perfect speech." Gaius comments.

"I knew you had it in you Gwen." Merlin said. I smile at the familiarity of my real name. Merlin called me Gwen not 'my lady'.

"Thank you," I reply, "It really wasn't as hard as I thought it would be."

Maybe I could still have my old friends as queen.

Gaius interrupts my thoughts with the more urgent matter about the wells. "I have conducted more research. It seems that the magic used in the wells is a very old and dark magic. The liquid in the wells as I suspect everyone fears is blood. What I hope has not occurred to them is that liquid comes from a sacrifice. It is not a human sacrifice, but it might be even worse. The sorcerer used unicorn blood. When Arthur killed the unicorn that one time, he was able to prove his heart was pure heart causing the unicorn to live again, but I fear this is not the current case. This sorcerer is not of pure heart for he killed this beautiful creature on purpose. The sorcerer intends to change every well in Camelot to blood, and this is imminent unless the spell is stopped." My heart is seizing up. What am I to do?

"Gaius, is there a way to stop the spell?"

"The only way I know is to resurrect the unicorn used as a sacrifice."

"But if the slayer wasn't pure of heart, how can this be done?"

"This I do not yet know, my queen."

I'm frantic inside. This is not what I was hoping for as my first task alone as queen. I start pacing. Finally I get my head on straight again.

"Ok, assemble the knights to head out and examine these wells. I want as much information as possible. When it started, how far it extends, any info they can get from the people."

"If you wish, Gwen, I could always go out and take a look myself," Merlin says as he flashes his smile that makes me think he knows more than he's letting on to. I still trust him though.

"Would you Merlin? That would really help comfort me." I respond.

"My lady, if that is all I should really start preparing herbs for the knights' and Merlin's travels." Gaius interrupts.

"Yes, of course GaFrius. Oh and one last thing, do you mind sending me something to relieve headaches."

"I'll have Merlin bring it up right away."

"Thank you," I say as I rub my pounding temples.

I head back to my chambers to find my bed made by my servant girl, Aria. Not caring that

the sheets were just pressed, I fall down on the bed and drift off to sleep.

(1) This is from Harry Potter. I know it is kind of random, but it popped into my head and I couldn't help it.

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