Note: Hello everyone, this is my first ever fanfic, I hope you enjoy. This is my own version of the show, Guinevere does not exist in my version, even though I adore her.

Merlin had just finished getting breakfast for his Master. He went to Arthur's room and put it on the table in front of him. "Any plans for today, Sire?" Merlin asked curious.

"Actually, Merlin, I want to spend the day outside, the weather's nice and i have nothing to do today" he smiled at his manservant and started eating.

"Alright then, I shall prepare the horses" he left for the stables.

Half an hour later, Arthur came to meet his manservant "is everything ready?" He asked and looked at the horses.

Merlin had just finished putting a bag in the Sattle "yes, Sire" he sighed.

"Alright then, let's go", Arthur got onto his horse and waited for Merlin then they both left for the forest, right outside the city walls. They both got off their horses, and Merlin took the bag and a basket. He took a large towel and unfolded it, then laid it on the grass. "There we go." He smiled satisfied then sat down on it with his Master.

"Hey, Merlin?" Arthur said looking at the sky.

"Yes, Sire?" Merlin turned his head to look at Arthur.

"What's your opinion on two men being together? Like as lovers?" Arthur looked down at his manservant.

Merlin was a bit surprised by the sudden question but smiled. "Honestly, Sire, I don't really mind, if they really love each other then you can't force them to marry someone they don't love."

Arthur nodded "good answer, Merlin, you're not an idiot for once."

Merlin sighed and looked up "same to you."

"Hey!" Arthur said and hit him in the head while both laughed.

"Why the sudden question though, Sire?" Merlin looked at his best friend.

"Just wondering if when I become king, I should let it be possible you know? For both men and women" Arthur smiled a little.

Merlin nodded "I think you should, and I support you" he smiled.

"Alright, thank you, Merlin." Arthur smiled and looked up.

Merlin looked at his Master in surprise "you thanked me? Are you sick, Sire?"

Arthur sighed "of course not!"

Merlin chuckled "alright."

At sundown they returned to Camelot, and were greeted by Gaius. "Gaius, what's wrong?" Merlin asked his father figure.

"Your mother is here, Merlin, and she seems very upset.." He said and looked at Merlin.

Merlin looked at him surprised "my mother, did she say why?.." he asked as they started walking to their room.

"She said it has something to do with Cath, it seems she has fallen ill.." He looked ahead.

Merlin stopped and looked at Gaius surprised "Fallen ill? That's impossible.. she and I have never been ill before."

Gaius sighed. "I know, Merlin but it seems that this time she has."

Merlin took off as fast as he could to the room. "Merlin, wait!" Arthur said and looked at Gaius "who's Cath?"

Gaius smiled a little "His little sister, Catherine" they both followed after him.

Merlin walked inside the room and looked at his mother worried. "Mother! What happened to Cath? Is she alright?"

Hunith looked at her son and hugged him "I don't know... I have been gone for over 2 days Merlin... she was in very bad condition... I know you're the only one that can help her..."

Merlin hugged her back and nodded "We should leave as soon as possible, I will talk to Arthur and ask if I can leave for a few days.."

Arthur and Gaius were at the door and Arthur smiled a little "Of course you can go, Merlin, don't worry about me, I'll find someone to replace you for a few days while you help her out."

Merlin looked at his master and smiled "Thank you, Sire, I'll be back soon, I promise" Arthur nodded and Merlin took his mother to the stables, so they could get two horses.

Gaius sighed "still, it's rare for Merlin or Catherine to get sick, whatever affected her must be very powerful..."

Arthur looked at Gaius "how does his sister look like?"

Gaius chuckled a bit "She is a female version of Merlin, except her eyes are a lighter blue, like yours Sire" he walked inside and smiled at Arthur "so who will replace him?"

Arthur smiled a little "I think I might just go with them.

At the stables Merlin looked around then whispered to his mother "Why hasn't she healed herself yet, mother?"

Hunith sighed "Merlin, you know your sister's magic isn't as advanced or as powerful as yours... besides she doesn't know many spells.."

Merlin nodded "You're right, mother, I'm sorry.. I'm just really worried.. I guess, I'll have to bring her to Camelot with me and teach her things, no?"

Hunith nodded "that would be great yes" she smiled a little.

"Merlin! I'm coming too!" Arthur said and smiled "Morgana saw me and asked if she could come as well?"

Merlin looked at both of them "I'd rather you don't come.. It's a long way and I'm sure both of you are needed here in Camelot."

Hunith looked at her son and smiled "Merlin, let them come, I'm sure your sister would love to meet some of your friends."

Merlin sighed a little and nodded "alright, let's part immediately though.. there's no time to waste."

They all got on their horses and took off. Merlin went ahead faster really worried about his little sister and wanting to get there quickly.

"Merlin is really worried isn't he?" Arthur asked looking at his manservant.

"Yes.. growing up without a father really affected him and when his sister was born even tho he was only 2, he promised to protect her no matter what.. I really don't know what he'll do if she passes away.. I don't think he'd get over it." she smiles a little and they all go faster.

Note: Should I continue? I don't know if anyone will actually read this, but if you do, thank you. Some reviews would be really nice.