Thanks for the epic reviews! I am so happy that you like my story. Here is the next chapter! Hope it is just as good! I am SOOOOOOO sorry for the really long wait I lost my computer and only got a new one recently. Then I had to finish high school and I have been trying to get money for collage. Thank all those who have stayed by me and patiently waited for this update. I love you all!-WHWriter
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Chapter 2: To Camelot
Merlin took hold of Arthur's hand, and they passed through the barrier easily. The knights stood in shock staring at the beautiful girl who had appeared through the invisible barrier. Not seeing Arthur immediately, they raised their swords and began to move in on the girl.
Arthur instinctively moved around Merlin, and held up his sword.
"Men that is no way to treat a lady!" The knights shocked to see their prince and hastily bowed.
"Prince Arthur, thank goodness you are alright!"
Merlin stepped around Arthur. "Fear not knights, Arthur is my king, and I will protect him with all that I am."
The knights gave Arthur a skeptical look. Shrugging in response a knight with blond curly hair stepped forward and bowed to Merlin.
"As long as you never harm Arthur I will help you in any way I can. I am Sir Leon." Turning to Arthur "My lord, we must return or your father will begin to worry."
Nodding Arthur turned to Merlin. "Merlin you will be riding with me. If that is ok with you."
Merlin smiled "That is not necessary, I will ride on my own."
She whistled, after a few moments a beautiful white unicorn stepped from the woods, and made its way to Merlin. She mounted the unicorn in one leap. She looked down at the knights, who were staring at her in disbelief.
"Arthur are you planning on walking all the way to Camelot?" Arthur shook himself, but was unable to tear his eyes away from the amazing sight before him.
"Sire, is it wise to bring her along? Your father will not approve of her...skills." A knight hesitantly asked.
Arthur sighed looking at the knight. "Sir Leon, she saved my life. Father is not to know about her magic, I will do my best to help her."
"Yes Sire, but you will need to have a good story for her being here."
"I know, I will need to speak with her alone before we get back to Camelot."
Arthur turned back to his horse, mounting it, he began to lead the way back to Camelot. Merlin strong and proud beside him.
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Camelot's wall came into view, and Arthur called his knights to a stop.
"Go and hunt so we have something to present to my father." As the knights dispersed, Arthur motioned Merlin closer to him. She dismounted and walked over to him with such grace Arthur could imagine her as a goddess.
"You called Arthur?" She questioned. Her eyes shown with curiosity.
"Yes, we need a story to tell my father why you are with us and where you came from. The world has drastically changed since you last were here."
"I have noticed that, thank you. However I have already come up with a cover, and I will need you to trust me and no matter what I say go along with it." Her face was serious, and the laughter was gone from her sapphire eyes.
"Okay Merlin, but..."
"No buts Arthur, otherwise I will have to leave not only to protect myself, but also you."
Their conversation ended, and the knights began to return. When all the knights were back, their total count was 3 quails, 2 rabbits, one had even managed to get a small doe as well.
"Good work men, mount up. Merlin I think it is time for you to let your friend go back otherwise you may not even make it to the gate."
"You are right," turning to her steed she whispered in its ear, it shook its head and left trotting back to the forest.
Arthur reached down and helped Merlin up in front of him.
"There you go, it won't be too far, I really hope your plan works Merlin."
She turned to him with a mischievous smile. "Don't worry Arthur, everything will be fine."
They entered the lower town, the streets were bustling with merchants trying to sell their wears. As the group road through many stopped to stare at the prince and the foreign pale beauty that road with him.
Upon entering the citadel servants came to take the horses to the stables. A servant waited for Arthur to help Merlin down, then approached him.
"Your Highness, His Majesty the king wishes for you to meet him in the throne room immediately. He said it is of the utmost importance."
"Yes, tell him I will be there shortly, and tell him I have some one for him to meet as well."
"Yes, Your Highness." With a bow, he turned and walked back into the castle.
"I know you said you had a plan Merlin, but I am really hoping that it is a somewhat decent idea."
"Don't worry Arthur, even if things go wrong I know I can trust you to help me. But everything will work out. I know it will." With a smile she turned and began to walk up and into the castle.
As they neared the throne room Merlin stood taller, and walked with grace that one can only be born with. An aura of strength and wonder surrounded her and she seemed to glow with happiness.
The guards at the entrance, and opened the doors to let Arthur and Merlin through. Uther sat on his throne, and stood as Arthur entered. When merlin came into view, he stopped and his face paled. He looked at her in shock.
"YOU!"