Nobility isn't something you can win. It is something you have to earn. It doesn't mean anything, because it's what's inside that really counts. No-one looks at you for your nobility, they look at you for your personality and good-heart.
- Dark-Tigresssssssssss (Darky)

Hi! This is my first Merlin fanfic, so I hope it's up to scratch. I've got lots of chapters written in my notebook, raring to go. So let's hope all goes well. A major thanks to my best friend Xx ElementalAngel xX for posting these chapters on here for me. Since my computer has crashed. I don't use a lot of swearing in my fics, I only put it in there to make stuff fit.

1. THE KNIGHTS OF CAMELOT

ARTHUR'S P.O.V:

Sir Gwaine. He wasn't of noble blood, but he's saved my life more times than I can count. My father banished him, all because he saved me from being slaughtered by thugs that had killed, and impersonated two knights that were well known to Camelot. Then there was the time he accompanied Merlin to the Perilous Lands of the Fisher King in search of the Trident. He helped Merlin find me, and help me along my quest. Sometimes, it's easier to have a helping hand. And then there was the time of the Immortal Army, and searching for the Cup Of Life, he stayed by my side even when we had to face the guards in Camelot's Dungeons. And he is now Sir Gwaine, knight of Camelot. Knight of the Round Table. And one of my most trusted knights.

Sir Lancelot. Lancelot is not born of noble family either, but I trust him with my life. He lied to me at first. Pretending he was of noble birth. But when Haegan kidnapped Gwen and Morgana, he risked his life to save Gwen from being killed by Haegan and the Wilderent. Eventually, both Lancelot and Gwen were captured. Then there was the time when Morgause used King Cenred's army, and made them immortal. He and Percival (another knight), created a rockslide to stop Morgause's soldieres. He again saved my life. He seems very close to Merlin, for some reason. And he is now Sir Lancelot, Knight of Camelot. Knight of the Round Table. And one of my most trusted knights.

Sir Leon. Leon has always been a trusted, loyal and compassionate night. Fighting by my side for nearly the whole time that I have been a knight. When Morgana took over Camelot, he stayed loyal to my father and myself. King Cenred's men nearly killed him, but thanks to the Druids and the Cup Of Life, he survived. We were very happy when he came back to Camelot. When the Great Dragon escaped, he stood by my side and fought alongside me. He is now Sir Leon, Knight of Camelot. Knight of the Round Table. And one of my most trusted knights.

Sir Percival. I haven't known Percival for very long, but he saved me from the Immortal Army by creating a rockfall. I owe him my life. He is a good man. He's strong to. He is a great addition to the knights of Camelot. He did very well against the guards of the Immortal Army. And he is now Sir Percival, Knight of Camelot. Knight of the Round Table. And one of my most trusted knights.

Sir Elyan. The brother of the love of my life, Guinevere. When Cenred kidnapped her, she met Elyan, she then returned to Camelot, asking me to rescue him. Of course I could not refuse her, as seeing her sad is like my worst nightmare. Elyan fights extremely well, for a commoner. He stayed strong by my side when the Immortal Army was attacking Camelot. Even though his arm was injured, he displayed great courage and got back on his feet, and then ran straight back into battle. He also cares a lot about his fellow knights as well. He is now Sir Elyan, Knight of Camelot. Knight of the Round Table. And one of my most trusted knights.

Knight Zayanna. The first female knight of Camelot. Father, definitely would not have approved of her knighting, but Zayanna is extremely skilled with a sword and a bow and arrow. Her mace and spear work could use work, and her footing. She is most beautiful though. If I wasn't in love with Guinevere, I would certainly be chasing after her. I can still remember the day where Gwaine being Gwaine, stabbed a Wilderen in the stomach. He never learns! We were running through the tunnels and then two arrows came whispered over our heads hitting the Wilderen right in the heart. She seems to have strong feeling for Sir Leon and Sir Gwaine. She is now Knight Zayanna of Camelot. Knight of the Round Table. And one of my most trusted knights.

But for you to know this story that you are about to read, we have to go back to where it all began.

A/N Here is the first chapter of "Tears Of Camelot". This chapter reflects on the thoughts of Prince Arthur and his knights. Zayanna's name is pronounced (Z-ae-anna). SHE IS NOT A MARY-SUE! She does have some weaknesses. Anyone who can guess who she ends up with gets a virtual hug from their fave character of Merlin, and gets cookies! It's true! The dark side really DOES have cookies.