Silence
Hello! This is, like, my first fanfiction ever, so please don't bash on me. I hope you all like it!
DISCLAIMER: If it wasn't obvious, I don't own Merlin, BBC does. But I own all the mistakes. Score 1 for BBC.
Just so you know:
Courageous- Katie's POV
Secret-Keeper- Merlin's POV
Truth- Gwen's POV
Defender- Arthur's POV
Chapter 1: Finding Katie
Courageous
Katie panted as she ran through the lush wood. She wasn't running for fun, if that's what you're thinking. She was running for her life. There was some sort of creature chasing her. It was like an eagle, just so, so much bigger.
She let out a cry of pain as one of its talons grazed her shoulder, which caused her to trip. She spun around onto her back, so that she was facing the creature. Its fearsome eyes narrowed triumphantly. She scrambled backwards frantically, but to no avail. The eagle swooped down, preparing to make its kill. Katie cowered beneath a tree. There was nothing she could to stop this creature. She would need help. No, she would have needed help. Now she was going to die.
All of a sudden, an arrow flew from behind the tree that Katie was next to. It did not reach the creature's heart, but it was obviously wounded. The creature gave one final screech at Katie, and ran away. Katie was vaguely aware of people running up to her, but her vision was beginning to fade. She slumped against the tree stump, and in her shoulder she felt a searing pain. "We have to get her back to Camelot!" she heard a voice shout urgently. Katie groaned inwardly. No! Anywhere but Camelot!
Of course, she didn't have the strength to say this. She began to slip into unconsciousness. But she had to fight the wave of blackness that threatened to engulf her. Didn't she? Who knows what these people were going to do to her?
She gave a feeble cry. "No!" A hand folded over her own. "It's alright," said a voice. "You're going to be okay. No one is going to hurt you." Something about that voice stirred a spark in her heart. She could trust it. Finally, she gave way to the dizzying blackness, and closed her eyes, knowing she was safe.
Identity
Merlin looked down at the girl lying on the bed beneath him. Gaius had told him to watch over her while he gathered some herbs. Merlin's mind was overflowing with questions. Where was she from? Why was she here? What had been chasing her, and why was she all wet? And, most importantly, who was she? Merlin swore he had seen her before, or maybe someone who looked like her. Who was to say? But he definitely wanted to know.
Just then, Arthur strode in, Gwen trailing just behind him. "How is she?" asked Arthur. Merlin shrugged. "I think it would be safe to say she's been better. Arthur and Gwen took seats on the other side of the bed. Concern flashed through Gwen's eyes. "She's just a child," she murmured. "What was she doing out there alone?" The Knights that were on the hunt had searched the entire area, and there was no one to be found.
A muffled noise sounded from the girl's throat. She blinked open her eyes. Her brilliant green orbs were bleary with sleep. In just a second, they cleared, and took on a dawning light. She jerked up into a sitting position, and winced painfully, but didn't lie back down. "Who are you?" she said, obviously trying to keep her voice calm. "And where am I?"
Gwen reached over and gently pushed the girl back into a lying position. "My name is Queen Guinevere. You are in Camelot. It's alright, there's no need to be afraid," she said soothingly. "And this is my husband, King Arthur." The girl's eyes flashed with fear. "Oh! Er… Well, it was nice visiting, but I must be off." She swung her legs over the bed, and sat up, preparing to get up. "I'm afraid that you'll need a day's rest before you are off," said Merlin, who stopped her from standing up.
The girl stared at Merlin for what seemed like hours, though in reality it was only a few seconds. "What is your name?" she whispered, not taking her eyes off of Merlin. "My name is Merlin," he said warmly, offering her his hand. She continued to stare at him, not taking his hand. "Are you sure?" she said sharply. Merlin was startled. "Last time I checked," he joked lightly, trying to cover the awkwardness of this situation. She then took his hand. "Okay," she said, narrowing her eyes suspiciously.
She laid back down, and her eyes began to droop. "What is your name?" said Arthur, speaking for the first time since the girl had woken up. "My name is…" Her last word was more of a sigh as she slid into a comforting blanket of sleep. "Katie."