It shall continue! Everyone who read and reviewed really seemed to like it, so I'm going to try and continue but before it does, I need some input. Do you guys want this to also be a magic reveal fic? I am a bit hesitant, seeing as how I am writing another reveal fic simultaneously but I will do it if that is what you guys want. Please PM or write a review with your response!

I felt bad putting up a chapter with just a note from me, so I give you about 400 more words, I couldn't continue past that without your guys' input.

-Amelia

"Why should we risk a war to help Ealdor? If your king doesn't want to help, he must believe that your village will be able to prevail," said Uther

Merlin had been brought by Arthur to request an audience with the king; she wasn't sure if it was because he actually thought she deserved to request help or because he wanted her to feel humiliated in front of all her friends in Camelot. At least Uther was oblivious to who she was, along with most of the knights.

"That is the problem, sire, our king cares not for our village. Even though it has served as a sanctuary to many from neighbouring lands, our king sees no reason to protect it, seeing as how it serves no use to the people of our land."

"I'm sorry, but Camelot cannot help you, dear girl."

With that, Merlin left. She had no doubt that Ealdor would be destroyed unless she did anything.

"So much for keeping my magic a secret." Merlin thought to herself. The only way out of this mess without the help of knights would be to use magic. Merlin gathered herself after a brief lapse in her composure when she made this realization, and started to make her way to the castles entrance.

"Merlin, wait!"

Merlin slowly turned and was shocked to find that it was Gwen who had stopped her from leaving.

"Hello Gwen…" Merlin didn't know what else to say; it was all so awkward now that they knew one of her secrets.

"Hi Merlin, well, I know that you obviously kept things from us, but I know you were well intentioned. You were my best friend in the time that you were here and, well, I want to come with you. As you well know, people don't believe that as a woman I can fight, but I know how to protect myself and wish to help you protect your village."

"Thank you so much Gwen, but doesn't Morgana need you?"

"She's hardly helpless, she can manage on her own for a few weeks. I'm not letting you turn me away Merlin."

With that, the two women headed out, determined to help Ealdor.

Merlin accepted Gwen's help, but was unsure how to save Ealdor when using magic had been the previous plan. On the way towards Camelot's border, Merlin racked her brain for any way to save her village without Gwen finding out about her magic.