Chapter 2: Camelot
I dismounted Merlin's horse and looked up at the castle. I gasped. It was huge.
"Welcome to Camelot" Percival said.
"Merlin, take the horses back to the stables, than get a room ready for Lucinda. You can feed the horses after." Arthur said.
"Yes Sire" Merlin replied.
"I expect you're hungry" Arthur asked.
I nodded. "Merlin, ask Gwen to prepare us some food!" he shouted after his manservant.
"But sire, the horses..." Merlin began.
"Are you really that thick. Food, horses, room, horses." Arthur replied sarcastically. I laughed.
We made our way through the castle and into the hall. It was massive. In the middle of the room was a large wooden table with chairs placed around it. On the table was the most magnificent feast I had ever seen. There was bread, cheese, meat, fish and foods that I didn't recognise.
"Sit down and get stuck in" Arthur said.
"Thank you, my lord"
After I had eaten, Merlin showed me to my room. It was large and warm; the fire had been lit. "Thank you Merlin."
"Your very welcome." he replied smiling. He had the most warming and cheeky smile that I had ever seen. It was actually quite cute. I smiled back.
"Will that be all?"he asked politely.
"No, I mean, I was wondering if perhaps I could have a dress or something, this one is ruined?" I asked, inspecting my once beautiful gown.
"I am sure I'll be able to get something." he turned to leave.
"Thank you" I called after him.
"Your welcome Lucinda." he replied. Then he was gone.
Merlin returned some time later carrying two or three dresses. " I managed to get two dresses and a night gown, I'll try and get you some more tomorrow."
"Thank you, but make sure you do all of Arthur's jobs first, I don't want to get you into any trouble."
"Thanks for your concern" he replied smiling. I smiled back.
"Well I had better get some sleep, it will be nice to sleep in a proper bed at last. Goodnight Merlin."
"Goodnight Lucinda."
"Please, call me Lucy, Lucinda sounds so formal."
"Lucy, right. Goodnight Lucy." Then he was gone.