~At Camelot~
"Father!" exclaimed a shocked Arthur looking at Uther who said, "You are of age that you can settle down. This marriage is to benefit our kingdom. Dyved and Camelot has been friends for years and every 100 years the children from the families will marry to keep our ties. They also have a strong army and will aid us if Cendric attacks. You, Merlin and Sir Leon will ride out to meet her and her companions 10 miles outside of Camelot where they set up camp." And Arthur let out an irritated sigh and said, "What if it is a trick? You know what happened in the pass." Uther chuckled and said, "I do and I can swear that they will not harm us. I also heard that your bethroded is gifted with the sword and horseback." Arthur shrugged and said, "So? Morgana knows that sword." "Arthur, give this a chance. We need the support." He sighed and left the study running into Merlin. "What's wrong?" he asked and Arthur stopped and said, "I have an arranged marriage." And he saw understanding appear in his blue eyes. "Ah and you are worried about Camelot." He said and the prince nodded and said, "I am. What happened with that girl…the troll with and the mantacore…can you blame me for being worried?" he shook his head and said, "Nope, I'll be to if I was in your position. I think you are thinking to hard about it." He raised his eyebrow and said, "That sounded wise." Making Merlin chuckle and said, "If you say so." And then Arthur said, "Go to the stables and get my horse and two others ready. Father wants you, Leon and I ride out to meet them." Once the party was ready, Arthur took the lead and they rode out of Camelot heading about 10 miles until they reached a clearing where they set up camp. "So we basically wait for them here, sleep then head back to Camelot?" asked Leon as sat down an Arthur nodded and said, "Yes, that is want Father said."
~Time Skip~
Arthur could only stare in awe at the raven haired goddess with azure eyes as she got off her horse. She smiled at him and he cleared his throat walking up to her and took her hand, kissing the back of it softly and said, "It's a pleasure to meet you, I'm Arthur." She blushed faintly and said, "Likewise, I am Kagome. These are my two guards and best friends. The blond is Octavia and the green haired one is Morgan." He nodded to each, relzing that Morgan was wearing almost nothing and Octavia was dressed as a woman swordsman. "These are my companions, Sir Leon, Kinght of Camelot and my man servant Merlin." She smiled and said, "Pleased to meet both of you. I am looking forward to seeing Camelot." Leon also kissed the back of her hand and said, "It's an honor, my lady." Making her sigh and said, "Please don't be formal with me. I care not for the formalities" catching him off guard and Arthur chuckled and said, "I don't think that I have seen Leon speechless before. Well since it is close to night, we should bed down for the night."
They nodded and Morgan said, "I am going to hunt. Leon, want to come?" And he nodded before the two left and Octavia said, "I'll get fire wood, you boy come with me." And he watched amused as Merlin couldn't refuse and they left leaving them alone. "They are interesting." He said making her giggle and said, "I love them like that. Can you be honest with me?" he nodded and led her to the logs where they sat down and said, "Yes." "What do you think of the marriage?" she asked and he sighed and sad, "I don't like it because in the past…I haven't been used in one way or another and I don't like arranged marriages. It takes away people's choices. What about you?" "I am willing to give it a chance to bloom. I want us to be friends first before husband and wife." She said and he looked at her and smiled and said, "I agree to that. So where is your tent?" she blushed and said, "…it went to a homeless mother and her 2 young children. They couldn't have been older than 2 along with a blanket and some food." He blinked but shook his head and said, "That was kind of you. What about the others?" "Morgan and Octavia share on tent…" she said and with that Arthur said, "You'll share with me then." Making her blush but said, "If I must…" "I won't do anything to you." He promised and she looked into his eyes and nodded seeing that he was telling the truth.
Arthur watched as she laid out her bedroll and moved his close to hers and said, "That way we can share a blanket." She nodded and he got in and blew out the candle and lay down. After a few seconds, Kagome did also and he flushed at how close they were to each other. "Arthur?" she asked and he whispered, "What?" "Do you…hate magic?" she asked and he sighed and said, "I'm not fond of it because it has been used to harm my kingdom. But in general, I guess not, why?" she moved closer to him and said softly, "I'll tell you soon." He gently put his arm around her shoulders and fell asleep, enjoying having each near each other.
"What's Camelot like?" Kagome asked making Arthur look at her and pulled his horse up next to hers and said, "It's…I don't know how to describe it but I guess it's like any other village. There is a main path that leads to the castle. What is yours like?" she smiled and said, "Our kingdom is with in a deep forest. It used to be the kingdom of the Elves. My family is decented from the Elves. While there are not as many elves left, the kingdom serves as a remind of our past." And he looked at her impressed and said, "That's why you asked if I hated magic." She nodded and said, "Yes." He smiled at her and whispered in her ears, "If you have magic, I wouldn't care." Making her gasp and looked at him and he winked making her swat at his arm and he just chuckled and reached over, ruffling her hair, not caring that their friends where watching them with a smile on their faces.
"Father, may I introduce Princess Kagome of Dyved and her guards, Lady Octavia and Lady Morgan." Arthur said, introducing them and watched as Kagome bowed politely and said, "Pleased to meet you, Sire." As the other two knelt like knights. "Rise and it's my pleasure. Tell me, how is your father?" she smiled and said, "Very well, my lord. He sends his greetings and best of wishes for your health and kingdom. if it not a problem…" she trailed off and Uther asked, "What is?" "May Octavia and Morgan train with your knights?" she asked and he shook his head and said, "Not at all. I hope your journey was fine." She nodded and then Uther turned to Arthur and said, "Show her to her room then around the kingdom and castle. Her room is beside yours. Then at the evening we shall have a feast in honor of your engagement. Your stuff has already been put in your room."