Unfortunately I do not own Merlin, I wish I did though. Anyway enjoy chapter two. This chapter has Arthur, Merlin, and Helaine's POV.

Merlin's POV

"Do this Merlin, do that Merlin. Sometimes I wish Arthur could do this, so he could see how hard this is". I saw a girl…a young woman standing near where I was. I was trying to figure out if I knew her, when I accidentally stepped on a twig making it snap.

"Who's there?" I didn't answer. "I know someone's there." I still didn't answer her. "I am a skilled archer, and I'm not afraid of you." A girl archer? That doesn't usually happen. I thought as I stepped out of the trees, as soon as she saw me she fainted, that's another thing that didn't happen every day.

"I can't just leave her here." I said to myself. Sighing, I picked her up and carried her back to the castle. I went to the throne room and knocked.

"Enter." I heard Uther say. I walked through the doors with the girl.

"Who's this?" Uther asked.

"I don't know, sire. I was in the woods and as soon as she saw me she fainted." I answered honestly.

"She may stay in my chambers, until she wakes up." Arthur said.

"Arthur." Uther said. I could tell he was appalled by the idea.

"I'm serious father. Just until we can find out more about her, she can stay in my chambers."

"Fine, take her to Arthur's chambers." I could tell the king was not happy with Arthur's decision. I took the girl to Arthur's chambers and laid her on the bed. I left the room and closed the door. I saw Arthur coming down the hall.

"I will stay with her until she wakes. And Merlin, no one is to enter my room under any circumstances. Is that clear?" He asked, nothing but authority in his voice.

"Yes, sire." I answered. He nodded and went into his room, as I went to see if Gaius needed any help.

Arthur's POV

I went into my chambers to check on the mystery girl. I couldn't help, but feel like I knew this girl from somewhere she looked a bit like Gaius, but I knew it couldn't be his daughter, as his daughter has been dead for years, I met her once when she was just a baby, and I was just boy I knew Gaius still thought about his daughter every day. I was drawn out of my thoughts as the unconscious girl awoke .As she opened her eyes I heard her gasp. I was all of a sudden worried.

"Are you alright?" I asked her

"W-where am I?" I could tell she was scared.

"You're in King Uther's castle. And in my room." I told her.

"Who are you if you don't mind me asking?"

"I am Prince Arthur. Who are you?" I asked her.

"Helaine. Helaine Thompson." She answered.

"Where are you from?" She froze.

"Cenred's Land. I was a servant for him, but he kept me as a pet." I glared at her as she told me where she was from.

"Why are you here?" I asked her, coldly.

"My mother always told me that my father was dead, but she told me today that Cenred is my father, but he will never be my father. What he does to the people are cruel. He is not a good king." She replied.

"Are you a sorceress?"

"No! I promise I know nothing of magic." She told me, and I believed her. To say I was intrigued by this girl would be an understatement, but I knew it could never happen.

"Are you hungry?" I asked her.

"Not really, just tired, sire." She answered.

"Please call me Arthur. You should rest. There's a spare room across the hall you can stay in, if you would like." She nodded.

"Please."

"Follow me." I led her out of the room and down the hall to the open chamber and led her inside.

"You can stay as long as you like." I told her.

"Thank you, Arthur." I nodded and left the room so she could sleep.

Helaine's POV

I knew I didn't belong in Camelot, much less Uther Pendragon's castle. I knew if Uther found out where I was from he would have executed for sure. I looked around the room. I wasn't quite comfortable in it yet and I doubted I would be, until I got used to it. I placed my hand on the satin and silk sheets.

"I can do this, I can stay here until they dismiss me. Unless Uther or Arthur need another servant." I said to myself. I went over to the big window on the north side of the room and opened it, even though it was dark out.

I sighed. I didn't think I would ever get used to living in a room this big. I heard the door open and I turned to see Arthur.

"It takes some time to getting used to." I nodded. I heard him come up behind me.

"You really should rest, it's nearly one in the morning." I looked at him in shock.

"I didn't realize it was that late." I told him and I saw him tense.

"Arthur? What's wrong?" I asked him and I saw him staring at my archery supplies.

"Are those yours?" He asked me.

"Yes, but I assure I have no intention of killing the future king of Camelot. I assure you of that." He nodded.

"You don't see many girl archers in Camelot. Where did you learn?"

"I'm not sure. It was a long time ago when I learned." I told him.

"You must have been quite young then." I nodded.

"Get some sleep." He said as he left the room. I nodded. After he left I made a little bed on the floor and fell asleep only to be awakened by being placed onto the regular bed a little while later. I looked to see who moved me, it was Arthur. I was confused. He must've seen my confused look.

"No woman should have to sleep on the floor. Now sleep. That's an order." He said as he left the room. I laid on the bed a long time before finally drifting off to sleep.

I promised chapter two would be longer. I hoped you enjoyed chapter two. Elaine's POV will be next. R&R please. I wonder what twists and turns will be next.