Chapter 2

(In the forest surrounding Camelot. Gwen is huddling next to a makeshift fire when she hears a group of people on horses stop next to the river that is just beyond a thicket of trees, she grabs her hunting knife and gets as close to the group as she dares while still staying hidden. She is horrified when she realises that one of the group is Morgana).

Helios: I'm sorry your ladyship but we had to stop; the horses wouldn't have lasted much longer without a drink.

Morgana: It is quite alright, as long as we get going again as soon as possible, there is still a fair bit of ground to cover.

Helios: As you wish.

Morgana: Are the men prepared for the fight ahead?

Helios: My men are always ready for a good fight.

Morgana: Excellent, because the people we are about to wage war against are one of the strongest armies in all the land.

Helios: They are ready.

Morgana: You seem certain of that

Helios: That's because I am, so tell me what it is it about this kingdom that causes such an emotional response from you?

Morgana: Two things, the previous king, my father lied to me my entire life and the second, Arthur sits upon the throne that is rightfully mine, it will be a happy day when I finally crush him.

Helios: It is getting late, would you object to staying here for the night.

Morgana: It is okay with me, it will give us the chance to go over the finer points of our plan.

(They go to get their packs from the horses' saddles, back with Gwen)

Gwen: (says to herself) I must inform Arthur.

(She goes back to her camp and starts to pack her things)

(Back in Camelot, it is Princess Mithian's welcoming feast, she enters the room and walks up to the head table which Arthur is the head of and the Knights of the Round Table plus Agravaine are sitting at).

Arthur: Your Highness I would like you to meet my Uncle, Lord Agravaine who is also my advisor.

Agravaine: 'Tis a pleasure my lady.

Mithian: It is nice to meet you as well.

Arthur: Also, the Knight's of the Round Table, Sir Leon, Sir Gwaine, Sir Elyan and Sir Percival.

Mithian: I am glad to finally meet the famous Knight's of the Round Table.

Leon: Believe me Princess the pleasure is all ours.

Arthur: Enough of all this small talk, Your highness please take your seat and let the feast begin.

(Everyone cheers and then the food is brought in and everyone tucks in).

(The next morning, Merlin is out in the edge of the forest picking herbs for Gaius when Gwen come through the trees pulling the cart carrying her belongings).

Merlin: Gwen!

Gwen: Merlin!

(They smile, drop what is in their hands and hug)

Merlin: Oh my god it is so good to see you, but why would you risk coming back to Camelot.

Gwen: Because Morgana is on her way here with a whole Army at her disposal.

Merlin: And how do you know this?

Gwen: Last night, when I was about to go to sleep, they stopped for night just beyond my camp, I heard them talking and they're planning to wage war against Camelot.

Merlin: Who is this we?

Gwen: I'm not too sure, but I suspect that Morgana has forged an alliance with the warlord Helios.

Merlin: Oh god!

Gwen: While they settled down, I packed all of my things and walked throughout the night to get here.

Merlin: Ok but how do we get you into Camelot to tell Arthur this, because I'm not sure if he'll believe it from me.

Gwen: Why don't you get Elyan he may be able to come talk to me and then tell Arthur who can decide whether or not I am allowed back into Camelot.

Merlin: Ok, I'll do that. I'll bring you some food as well.

Gwen: Thank you

Merlin: No problem, I will be back in less than an hour.

Gwen: Ok.

(He picks up his bag of herbs and walks of towards the city)

End of Chapter