Disclaimer: I don't own Merlin (unfortunately)
Summery: What if Merlin had a younger sister named Caden "Cade"? What if he had never told anyone about her? What if she had been born with magic, too, but had trouble controlling it? Merlin is definitely surprised when she comes to Camelot after being forced to leave Everwick, where she had been living for the past nine years. How will Merlin deal with the unexpected arrival of his sister, who is just as magical as he is?
Chapter 2: Gaius meets Cade
After a few minutes, Merlin pulled away from Cade's embrace, one arm running across his eyes. He stood, offering a hand to help Cade up, which she gladly accepted. "I'm going to take you to Gaius." he said. "He'll be able to figure out what you're to do while you're here." Merlin pulled a passing servant, a young boy, aside. "Go tell Arthur that I will attend to him later. I have important matters to attend to right now." The boy nodded and ran for Arthur's chambers.
"Andret said to find either you or Gaius the minute I arrived." Cade said. Merlin smiled.
"It looks like I was first, then." Cade nodded and followed Merlin across the courtyard. Merlin led her up the stairs and into a room at the top.
Cade's eyes surveyed the surroundings as Merlin searched for Gaius.
"Gaius?" He called.
"Just a minute, Merlin!" Gaius's voice called back.
Merlin looked at Cade and shrugged. A minute later, Camelot's physician came in the warlock and witch's sights. "Now, what, Merlin, is so important that it requires you to interrupt me when I am working?" Gaius asked.
Merlin stepped aside, allowing Gaius full view of Cade. "My younger sister has come to Camelot." he said. Gaius's eyes widened and he walked closer to the young witch.
"Caden?" he questioned. Cade nodded.
"She goes by Cade now, Gaius." Merlin said. "But it is her."
"What are you doing here, my dear girl?" Gaius asked. "I assumed you would still be in Everwick. Your mother said nothing of you coming here."
"That's because she doesn't know." Cade said. "Andret sent me here. The Everwick people found out about my magic and practically ran me out of town. Andret sent me here to you and Merlin so that you could help me." Gaius nodded.
"So I take it you still cannot control your powers well?" he asked. Cade shook her head sadly. "Well, I suppose then, if Merlin can help you control them, then you might be okay. You can stay here with Merlin and myself."
"We can split my room and she can stay there." Merlin suggested.
"Excellent idea, my boy." Gaius said. "Now, why don't both of you see to Prince Arthur. I'm sure he won't mind if Merlin has help for a while until we can find some work for Cade."
Merlin nodded and gestured for Cade o follow him. She did so, waving slightly to Gaius as she and Merlin left the chambers.
Gaius smiled and waved back. "That girl had better be better behaved around Arthur then Merlin was, or else there'll be trouble to deal with." he said thoughtfully.
This would've been up sooner, but last night my stomach was killing me and I had a headache today.
