Hello Everyone! I hope you guys like this chapter, nothing to big happens, Im saving that for the next chapter. :)

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Chapter 1

I awoke, feeling more rested then I had in months. Rolling over, I realized I was in a bed. An actual, four poster, comfortable bed. So this is what royalty felt like, Morgana must really hate Uther to throw all this away for the forest. The blanket was white, and filled with what must have been the softest feathers in all the kingdom, and if not, they came in close second to the pillows.

I thought back to the day before, and the ride back to Camelot. Morgana had fallen asleep almost instantly, or at least she acted like she was asleep for effect. I wasn't really sure. The prince and his servant spent the whole ride bickering back and forth to each other, neither of them bothered me with questions, they just let me be. I was sincerely thankful for that, and in exchange I kept silent and just enjoyed the company of other human beings. Morgause and Morgana were all I needed, but it was still nice to be around other people.

That's when I started thinking about my past, well, I should say lack thereof. While I loved in the forest with Morgana and Morgause the thought of any kind of past life didn't phase me, but now, going into civilization, a small part of me started wondering again. What if someone recognized me here? Then what would I do? I couldn't just leave my sisters, they needed me, and I needed them.

Speaking of, I needed to find Morgana.

At the foot of the bed lay a package with a small piece of parchment attached to it. Opening it, with slightly trembling fingers, I read the fine handwriting.

Lena,

Lady Morgana asked me to bring these too you, and asks that when you awake, to join her in her chambers.

-Lady Morgana's maid,

Gwen

I folded the letter back into its original arrangement and opened the package. Inside lay an emerald green dress, soft to the touch, and more beautiful than anything I've ever seen. The dress had a low neckline trimmed in gold, and sleeves that grew wider the closer they came to the wrists. I smiled to myself, leave it to Morgana to keep me well dressed. I would have to go thank her. Lifting the dress out of the package I noticed a few things laying in the bottom. A gold chain that seemed to be worn as a belt, and a beautiful gold necklace in the shape of a snake.

I hurriedly dressed myself, not understanding why you would wear a belt over a dress, but who was I too question. Working on my hair was blissfully easier in the castle than it was in the woods. The mirrors were larger, hair brushes were softer, and frizz was much easier to control with water. After brushing my hair out I decided to leave it down, instead of spending more time by braiding it or pulling it back. I left my room and suddenly realized I had no idea where Morgana's chambers were.

When we arrived last night, I had dazed out and wasn't aware of how I had gotten into the room. Before I could decide which direction to wander in, Prince Arthur stepped out of the room across the hall.

"Good morning," he said politely, locking the door behind him.

"Good morning, my lord." Flattery and politeness were two things you couldn't go wrong with when it came to royalty. "I'm sorry to bother you, but could you point me in the direction of Lady Morgana's chambers?" I asked before he could walk away.

"Follow me, I'm heading there anyway," he smiled and started heading down the hall. I caught up to him and we walked in silence. The castle was huge, countless hallways that all looked the same, many closed doors and opened windows. The structure was beautiful.

"You and Morgana must have grown close, how long have you guy's known each other?" he asked. His tone held no hint of interrogation, only of honest curiosity.

"Almost a year, Morgana was already being held when they captured me."

"I'm truly sorry for the wrong that has been done to you, but you need not fear, your safe here in Camelot."

"Thank you my lord, you could not imagine how good it feels to hear you say that." I smiled at him. It was the truth, it meant he didn't even question the things we've said. The problem with men was that they always believed a beautiful woman.

After climbing a spiral staircase, we finally entered Morgana's chambers. Her room was beautiful, feminine and decorated with fresh flowers of different assortments. Above all that, her bed was the nicest commodity of them all. I thought my bed was comfortable, but by the looks of it, hers was ten times softer. Nothing but the best for the Kings ward.

Morgana smiled at us as we entered, tears watering her eyes. She looks so innocent.. Do I come across as that fragile?" I wondered. She wore a long sleeved white night dress, looking more like an angel from heaven then a witch with revenge in her heart.

"How are you feeling?" Arthur asked her, concern evident on his face.

"I'm alright. I'm just glad to be home." Morgana sniffed, letting a fake tear slide down her cheek.

"How did you guy's escape?"

"They moved us about a week ago, I don't know why. It might have been because of the patrol from Camelot." The three of us had came up with a story about our escape weeks before we went running to Arthur last night. We had to be sure it was full proof, in case there were any doubts.

"The patrol found you?" Arthur asked.

"Yes, I thought I was going to be free. One of them ran up to our cage and said he'd be back to free us, then, I watched as each of them were cut down where they stood. I thought all was lost, but last night the bandits were so distracted with their loot, Lena and I escaped without being seen. When I saw you, I couldn't believe it, I thought it was all a dream."

It was strange. Morgana wasn't even that great of a liar. It wasn't the words that came out of her mouth that made her believable, it was her soft voice, filled with fear and gratefulness. It was no wonder Arthur looked at her with such sincerity, she played the damsel in distress very well.

"I'm glad your home safe," Arthur patted her on the shoulder. Morgana wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him in for a brotherly hug. After they parted, the Prince lifted himself off the bed and started heading towards the door.

"My father would like to see the both of you once you feel rested enough, I have duties to attend to so I'll see you later." He smiled at us and opened Morgana's door. Merlin stood on the other side looking bewildered.

"Once your done here, my sword needs sharpening."

"Yes Sire, I'll head straight there." Merlin smiled looking relieved. He turned on his heels ready to follow Arthur when Morgana called out to him.

"Merlin, I want to speak with you."

He turned back around reluctantly, slowly entering the room.

"I know what you did, you tried to poison me." Her voice trembled as she spoke. I saw the shame spread across Merlin's face like a disease.

"I didn't want to." He mumbled, looking over at me. I could tell he felt awkward, he probably thought Morgana was going to get him in trouble or something. She did have the power to have him executed.

"It's ok Merlin, I understand why you did it. You were just trying to save your friends, if I was in that situation I would have done the same."

"Really?" Surprise flickered through the shame. I couldn't tell if he believed her or if he was just going along with it. Merlin was different than Arthur, he wasn't as readable as the Prince was.

"I was so naive Merlin, I don't think I really understood what I was doing. But trust me, I have seen the evils of the world and I now understand what Uther fights against. You don't know how much I regret everything that I've done. I'm hoping you can forgive me," she let another tear slide down her cheek, and Merlin walked closer to the bed.

"I'm sorry for all that you've been through, and it's good to have you back." He smiled. This was going to be so much easier than I thought it was going to be.

Merlin even believed her, that left no one to convince. He waved hello to me, and made his way out of Morgana's quarters, closing her door behind him.

As soon as his footsteps echoed down the stairs, Morgana started laughing.

Did you see those fools, both of them were like putty in my hands," she said jumping out of bed.

"It was a lot easier than I thought," I admitted.

"I told you we had nothing to worry about. With me being the kings loving ward they would never think I'd betray them."

"I knew that you had nothing to worry about, I'm not in high standings like you."

"They may not know you, but they think you were trapped with me for a year. they known we have a bond, Uther won't deny me when I ask for you to stay in the cas-" a light knock on the door silenced her.

"My lady?" a feminine voice called.

"Come in,"

"You seem well, I'm glad." the dark skinned girl smiled. "Lena, it's nice to meet you. I hope you found the package without too much trouble."

"Yes, thank you." I smiled at her, she seemed nice. Morgana had told me about their friendship, how Gwen was the only one she really still liked here in Camelot. As she helped Morgana get dressed, I started feeling slightly bad for her. I wonder if she liked taking care of Morgana everyday, she obviously didn't mind it but there had to be other things she would rather be doing. Right?

After Gwen completed her work, Morgana looked beautiful. She wore a stunning sequence white dress, with long sleeves and a tight waist. Her hair was done in spiral curls each one more perfect than the other. Oh Camelot, you have no idea what you're up against.

"Shall we?" she smiled darkly at me.

"We shall," I smiled back, following her down her staircase.

It didn't take as long to get to the throne room as it did to get to Morgana's from mine. It was interesting to see more of the castle, it was going to take a while to get used to but Morgana seemed to manage it just fine. I wondered how long it would take me to remember what hallways led where.

Upon entering the throne room, I got my first look at Uther Pendragon. He looked like a king, regal and in charge. I could see the resemblance between him and Arthur, but I assumed Arthur got his angelic features from his mother. Uther was in the middle of a conversation with one of his knights, but all his attention came to Morgana as we stepped inside.

"Leave us,"

Everyone instantly headed towards the door, some smiled, others gave slight nods. Once the room was cleared and the guards had closed the door, Morgana ran towards Uther. They met in the middle, and embraced like a father and daughter would. It was strange to see how happy he was that she was back, when I knew how much she hated him. Tears slipped from his eyes, leaving Morgana to wipe them away with her sleeve. It seemed to be a very heartfelt moment for him.

"You two should sit," he said finally acknowledging me. I didn't blame him, he didn't know me, why should he feel any relief that I'm ok. I felt strangely out of place in this city, like I didn't really belong, which was true. No one knew me, I was the stranger that was saved with the king's ward.

"No, that's all we've done for the past year, sit and pray that you haven't given up on me," Morgana fake cried.

"You should know I'd never give up on you, I've had people searching everywhere for you."

"I wouldn't blame you if you did, I was horrible to you. I defied you, insulted you, been a burden to you. Honestly I don't know how you put up with me. But for now on, I promise I will show you the love and respect you deserve." Wow, she really was laying it on thick wasn't she. Uther smiled gratefully and hugged her again.

"Please introduce me to your friend," Uther smiled nicely at me.

"This is Lena, we've been held captive together for a very long time. She's very dear to me, and I was hoping she could stay here in the castle," You could see it on his face that he would grant her, almost anything she could ask for, and if this is what she wanted it was easy enough for him to give.

"If that would make you happy. Lena where do you hail from?" he asked, making polite conversation.

"I'm not quite sure, Sire. When I was taken by the bandits, they did so forcefully. I have no memories of my past." It was the half truth, I didn't have any memories but it wasn't because of the bandits.

"You poor girl, so you have no home to return to? Of course you may stay here, as long as Morgana will's it, I will allow it. You can keep the room Arthur took you too last night."

"Thank you, your highness," I bowed my head slightly to show my gratitude. Morgana had told me the best way to get on Uther's side is sweet talking and agreeing with his beliefs. Did Arthur really carry me to my room? Probably not, he probably had his servant do it, I smiled at myself.

"We shall leave you to your Council," Morgana said.

The rest of the day was uneventful. I stayed with Morgana in her room, as she came up with a plan to meet Morgause tonight. It wouldn't be that hard, if we were caught all Morgana would have to say was that we were going for a walk and they would believe her.

Once the moon rose in the sky, and there was no hint of light from the horizon, Morgana and I set out to meet our sister. We didn't have to travel far, Morgana new of a fast way from her room out of the castle, that didn't have many guards. We slipt out of the castle unnoticed, and made our way to the stables. The guards of Camelot were strange, we road out right past them and they didn't even ask us where we were going at this hour. I assumed it was because it was Morgana and it wasn't their place to question her.

The ride to the cave wasn't very long, it only took about 20 minutes on horseback it seemed. Morgause awaited us, delight spread across her face.

"My sisters, how have you fared?" she asked hugging us both.

"Camelot has welcomed back it's daughter with open arms," Morgana smirked.

"Uther? Does he suspect you?" she directed at me.

"Not in the slightest, he believes me a poor girl with nowhere to go," I couldn't help but let out a little laugh.

"What about the boy?"

"Merlin? he believes I've changed. He's right of course, but soon he will see exactly how much."

"You've both done well, the tears of Uther Pendragon have only just begun to fall." Morgause promised, as Morgana ripped off the part of her sleeve she wiped Uther's tears with.

We followed Morgause over to a cauldron filled with what looked like boiling mud. Morgause held her hand out for the torn cloth, and Morgana handed it to her without a second thought. As Morgause threw it in, I watched as the mud eerily crept over the top of it, sending it down to the bottom. After it was fully covered, Morgause grabbed a root that was on the Altar. It was strange, I hadn't seen it's like before. As she threw it in, screams pierced the night that sent chills up and down my spine.

"The mandrake root is very special, only those with magic can hear it's cries. But, for those without magic, it pierces their very soul, twisting your unconscious into nothing more but fear and dread. Uther will find his kingdom counts for nothing, when he has lost his mind." She smiled evily, stirring the cauldron.

"Mid paem wundorcraeft paes ealdan aeqb ic pe hate nime Utheres wopdropan ond pa gemengan mid his blod. Sy he under wittig ond deofol seocnes his heore afylb." Morgause chanted, as she curned the cauldron. Her eyes glowed gold, then she pulled the muddy Mandrake root out of the bubbling cauldron and handed it to Morgana.

"Hang this under Uther's bed," she commanded.

"Yes sister, we must be getting back now, before we are missed." Morgana said, hiding the root under her cloak.

"Of course, until next time my sisters," she smiled.

"Until next time," I smiled back, getting on the horse. We headed back into Camelot, just as unnoticed as when we left. As Morgana went to do as she was told I made my way back to my room, to call it a night. Who knew what was in store for me tomorrow.


A/N: Starting next chapter Lenariah starts having her own personality, since so far shes only been in the back ground and hasn't had much dialogue. It was hard to try to find her things to say when everyone was so excited about Morgana being back but now that the first excitement has past, Lena can have more conversations! :)