Who is Hunith?

A/N: I suddenly got this idea after reading Merlin's ABC (don't ask!). Set before the first series and before Merlin's berth. This is my answer to the following questions: - how does Hunith know Gaius, how come Hunith and Merlin can read and write and what is Hunith's past?

Disclaimer: I do not own Merlin or any of its characters.

Prologue

The maid-servant let out a girlish giggle as the man pulled her behind the curtain. She tried to push him away as his hands caressed her body and his lips sought out hers. "Please," she gasped, "Please, I have to see to her highness." She giggle.

"Her highness can wait," the words escaped his lips between kisses.

She pushed him away, "We both know that isn't true," although her voice was stern, her eyes shone with delight, "You can have me tonight."

With a parting kiss, she returned to her duties.