Hi! This is my first Fanfiction (that I've put up.)
This is a Merlin Fanfiction. I do not own Merlin but some of the characters are my own. I'm sorry if I spell something wrong!
I really hope you like it!
~Starkid4Eva4~ Libs.
I may be new to Camelot, but I know where I stand. I'm the Queen's cousin. Elissa Mayard. Brown hair, hazel eyes and dresses like Gwen? No thanks! I'm blonde, blue eyed and the best fighter from my village.
I enter the court of Camelot and find my Cousin and her husband waiting for me by the place entrance.
Of course there are guards and King Arthur's manservant, Merlin, and... The knights.
I've always love knights. Especially Camelot knights. They're said to be fearless, loyal and brave. I want to be a knight but who wants a girl.
Queen Gwenevre runs forward and hugs me.
"Elissa!" she smiles. "You have grown so much and changed so little." She remarks, taking in my clothing. Brown trousers, boots, hair tyed back scruffily and a white furry top.
"And you are still as beautiful as ever my lady." I bow.
"Elissa. You know perfectly well you are just as important and you can address me or Arthur by our proper names. " Gwen squezes my hand. "Come and meet everyone."
She introduces me to the knights. Sir Elyan,my other cousin, Sir Percivel, Sir Leon and Sir Gwaine. They each bow and Sir Gwaine winks at me causing me to blush slightly.
She then introduces me to Merlin.
"Elissa. This is Merlin. As well as a servant, he is a great friend and you can trust him with anything." Gwen smiles and I know she's telling the truth.
"Pleased to met you Elissa." Merlin grins. "But don't belive everything Gwen says. I'm not trustworthy to everyone. Certainly not Colt-pole here." Merlin nudges Arthur who shoves him back.
"Merlin." He growls but I see the smile in his eyes. "Elissa. I hear you are good with a sword and you are a healer too!." Arthur says. "Very good."
"I try, my lord." I smile.
"Arthur, please. I get enough sire, and my lord from idiot here." He smiles, gesturing to Merlin who acts shocked.
"What? Me!" He gasps.
"Yes you Merlin. Go help Elissa bring her belongings in and show her her room." Arthur laughs and he walks inside accompanied by Gwen and the knights.
Merlin and I walk over to my horse and my bags.
"You rode by yourself?" He says, taking my bags off my horse.
"Yup. Who needs carriages if you can do it yourself." I smile, taking my bags from him.
"Beautiful horse. What's she called?" Merlin asks.
"She's called Orto . It's Latin for Sunrise." I smile. "I've had her since she was small." Merlin softly repeats 'Orto' and she whinnies. Orto is a chestnut mare with a white mane and tale. She's very rare and my brother suspects she's part unicorn.
Merlin hands her reins to a stable boy and leads me inside.
"Would you like the grand tour my lady?" He grins.
"I would be honoured." I say, my voice going posh causing us both to laugh.
Merlin shows me every room. The kitchens, guest rooms, dungeons and the kings room. We reach my room and I begin to wish I had a map.
"Thanks Merlin." I smile. He says goodbye and leaves to do some chores. I close the door to my room and look around. A four poster bed, two mirrors, a dressing table, wardrobes and a area behind curtains. And a window overlooking the knights training ground. Perfect.
I watch the knights fight each other, joke around and cover each other in mud. It's almost hypnotising. They move so rhythmically and with such grace.
They leave after awhile and I unpack my things. My servant, Kitty, comes in. She's tall, with green eyes and brown hair that reaches her shoulders. She tells me that there is a banquet later and I should get ready. I thank her politely and she leaves, a small smile flicking across her face.
I change into a dark black dress, covered in sequins. I put on my necklace and find my black matching boots. I never wear sandals or heels. Boots are comfy and if we get attacked...
Kitty knocks on the door.
"You look lovely, My lady." She says, her eyes shining in the candle light.
"Thank you Kitty." I smile. "Is it time?"
Kitty nods and leads me to the hall. She shows me my seat at the high table, bows and leaves to serve others. I sit next to Gwen which is a relief.
I scan the room, taking in the colours and people. I see all the knights in their uniform and other high ranking citizens in their fanciest outfits.
"Elissa. You look beautiful." Gwen smiles.
"I'm nothing compared to the radiant Queen." I laugh. "She is the most spectacular of all." Gwen laughs but I can tell she is flattered.
"Agreed." Arthur chips. "No one is better." He places his hand over Gwen's and she smiles warmly at him. I see the love in their eyes and I know they are perfect.
Arthur tears his gaze away and stands up.
"Ladies, Gentlemen, Knights and Royals." Arthur says. "I am pleased to announce the safe arrival of Lady Elissa Mayard of Faerls." A cheer goes up in the room and I wave politely. "Elissa is Queen Gwenevere's cousin and she is of nobel blood. We wish her well and hope she enjoys her new life in Camelot." Arthur smiles. The court claps and Arthur sits down and the idle chit chat begins.
The food is gorgeous. Perfectly cooked, expertly made and filled with care for those who eat it. Merlin and Kitty stand at the end of the table and I beckon them over. I wrap two roast potatoes in a napkin and hand it to Merlin.
"Thank you. Choose you moment carefully." I whisper. They nod and I see Gwen watching me out the corner of my eye. "This is dirty. Could you get me a clean one?" I say and Gwen turns away.
Merlin and Kitty smile and hurry off.
We finish the banquet and people leave. Several come up and give me their best wishes and Sir Gwaine winks at me again before he leaves. I can feel a blush rising in my face but it fades as Gwen talks to me.
"That was a nice thing to do Elissa." She grins.
"I don't know what your talking about Gwen." I say, hiding the smile that starts to form.
"One word." Gwen laughs. "Potatoes."
She, Arthur and I rise from the table and I retire for the night. I reach my room and change into my night clothes. I sink into the soft bed and drift off into a dreamless sleep.
End of chapter one!
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~Starkid4Eva4~ Libs