"That's impossible."

-Gaius Gwaredwrhud or Gwaredwr.

Third POV

Merlin and Kat started to explore the castle looking for Gaius. Kat then saw two guards. One of the guards has brown hair and bored hazel eyes, his built was nowhere out of the ordinary for a knight, strong and well-built he stood high wearing his knightly armour. Meanwhile the other knight had raven black hair and green eyes, he was also well-built and much more taller than the other knight. He was also wearing the exact same armour as the other knight.

"Hello, young sirs." She smiled at them, "Would you two be so kind to show where my master and I could find Mr. Gaius, the court physician is."

The one of guards, the brown headed one, then blushed not answering, staring at her as if he has seen a goddess himself, that was until the other guard, the black headed man, hit him at the back making him cough. Kat smiled obliviously, silently laughing at them at the inside of her head.

My, my it's been a while since anyone has stare at me like that. I laughed silently.

Tell me about it. Thought Merlin trying to communicate with her. I thought your magic and charm was gone or something. It looks like it's working perfectly well.

"It's there," Said the other guard, pointing at the stairs.

Kat smiled at him for his generosity, "Thank sir of Camelot." She bowed.

"My name is Katarina Redfox by the way, it's Kat for short." She introduced herself.

"Evans Donnell." Smiled the very knight that hit the blushing man and showed them directions. "Is this your companion, my lady?" Kat smirk. "Of course. A lady should never travel by herself."

Merlin snorted, "You've got to be kidding me, Kat a lady, more like a fox, no pun intended by the way." He muttered.

Kat slapped him at the back of his head. "Master Merlin where are your manners, I could act like a lady of I want to. Has the family or your mother taught you anything?!"

"They've taught me that you can always speak your mind, no matter how bad it is."

Evans laughed while the other knight smiled. "So, what's your name?" Evans asked Merlin.

"Merlin Gwaredwr, nice to meet you Evans." Said Merlin smiling.

He nod. "Such strange name." He commented.

Merlin nod, internally thinking on why would his own family not change their last name when Kat's change their family's less strange name.

"This guy with me is James Walter." He said pointing at the other knight.

"Pleasure to meet both of you." Merlin said, extending his hand for a handshake.

"You too," smiled James shacking Merlin's hand.

"So, both of you are new here?" Said Evans.

Kat nod, "Yes, we have only arrived here at Camelot for a few hours ago. We were hoping to talk to Mr. Gaius."

"That's great, after you talked to Gaius, maybe we could give you a tour sometime." Invited James.

Kat smiled gratefully. "Thank you, that's very kind of you, but I think our talk with Mr. Gaius would be very long." Sid Sam biting her lip. "Maybe tomorrow?"

"Tomorrow would be lovely." Grin James.

Merlin and Evans rolled their eyes. Would they stop flirting.

"Fine, then," Merlin grabbed Kat's hand, a bit irritated. "Come on Kat, Gaius would be waiting."

As they walked up to the stairs Merlin said to Kat, "Why are you flirting with that guy?"

"Who?" Asked Kat feigning innocence.

Merlin smirked, realising she won't give up. "Come on Kat you were flirting with James."

Kat rolled her eyes. "I was not flirting with Sir James. He was asking if we like a tour, I found it as a chance to get you and I to be aquatint with the castle and its residence, like Sir James and Sir Evans"

"So, it's Sir James now is it?" Said Merlin mischievously.

Kat sighed, knowing what he was thinking. "Master Merlin, it's nothing like that."

"Kat if you think it was nothing, then I think Sir James," Said Merlin in a mocking tone. "Fancy you very much."

"Fancy?" Said Kat, confuse. "As in have a crush and stuff?"

Merlin groaned. "Yes, Kat fancy."

Kat then snorted. "Master Merlin don't be ridiculous."

Merlin slapped his forehead. "I'm not, geez are you blind Kat, I know you're a fox but come on, look at yourself."

Kat was indeed beautiful, she thought of that too, even though she won't admit it out loud. Her pale complexion and dark blue hair was not only beautiful but also exotic, her body was well developed, and her face was just a beautiful as any fairy tale princess, but that doesn't mean she is as well behave as a princess. Yes, in some occasions she will be, sitting properly making polite conversations, but she is a Kitsune, a fox spirit that had served the Japanese Kami*1 Inari*2, her family has serve the Kami Inari for centuries, she isn't well behave through and through. She rebels, she's mischievous, she plays jokes for entertainment. She isn't human that share their morals and ideals, she's a spirit.

"I'm sure I've check what I looked like in the mirror just before we went at the journey Master Merlin." She deadpanned.

Merlin slapped his forehead yet again, she really is stubborn about love. "Fine, be like that, oblivious to love through and through."

"I am not oblivious to love," she snarled.

Merlin sighed. "Fine, you're not."

She's so oblivious it's just sad.

"I could hear you Master Merlin." Kat gritted her teeth. Finally, they reached the Court Physician's cambers which was narrow.

Walking a few more steps Kat and Merlin stumbled upon a slight open door. Kat then knocked softly and opened the door more to let themselves in. She then held the door to Merlin to let him in.

"Hello?" Called out Merlin, softly.

Closing the door, Kat observed the things around, taking all detail of the room. In a table sat an open book, fruits, tubes and pots in another still lie books, a rabbit metal mask, and bits and bits of parchment all over the place. The room was disorganised but not messy at all, sure there were books, plates and bits of pieces of paper anywhere, but it wasn't that messy.

Finally, finding Gaius, Merlin called out. "Gaius," Still not catching his attention, Merlin coughed, "Gaius."

Surprise Gaius turned around losing his balance making his fall to the railing, with the added weight the railing broke.

Wow, that is some cheap wood. Thought Kat. That or he's just heavy.

Agreed. Thought Merlin, back.

Out of instinct, Merlin's eyes' flashed gold, slowing Gaius fall. Merlin then turned to Kat who was now pulling Gaius bed under him, so he would fall on it instead of crashing on the floor, which have a high possibility of breaking his neck, which could result of him dying. And Kat didn't want to walk back to Ealdor, again. And on the same day.

Kat put a thumb up, backing away from the bed. "It's all right to let him fall now, Master. All clear."

Merlin stopped his magic, making Gaius fall on the bed along with some of the wooden sticks from the railings.

Merlin and Kat sighed, and gave each other a high five, "Nice going!"

Huffing for his life, Gaius exclaimed. "Wha-what did you just do?" He then got up, waiting for both Merlin's and Kat's answers.

Oh dear. Thought Kat.

"Um…." Merlin muttered, clearly not knowing what to say.

"Tell me!" Gaius commanded, trying to get up from bed.

Kat looked for Merlin, to see if he knows what to do.

Sorry Kat I don't honestly know what to do. Thought Merlin, a bit scared.

Don't worry Master, I'll handle this. Kat thought, trying to assure him.

"Ahem." Coughed Gaius, "When are you two going to start to explain?"

"Sir, are you, all right?" Asked Kat, trying to look as innocent and concern as she can. She took hold of his shoulder, trying to calm him down. "That was quite a fall there."

Gaius was not even convinced, of the façade she was using, "If anyone would have seen that…."

Merlin panicked. He was trying to cover up his mistakes "Er... no! That…. That was… That was nothing to do with us."

Kat sighed, watching her master make pathetic excuses. We're going to be caught. She thought, grimly.

"That... that was…" He mutters.

"I know what it was!" Said Gaius, as if we just accuse of him not knowing anything, which was technically was true. "I just want to know where you've learnt it!"

Yep, we're totally screwed. Said Kat to herself, looking at the suspicious physician.

"Nowhere." Merlin denied.

"So how is it that you know magic?"

"We don't." Merlin exclaim again denying of the accusation, shaking his head.

"I assure you Mr. Gaius, we are not lying, I did not even use magic." Said Kat, which was entirely true, she only pushed the bed under Gaius, even if Gaius found out that Merlin can do magic, he can never prove that Sam has.

Gaius sighed. "Where did you study it, then?" His eyes glowing in curiosity, his voice softening.

But both Merlin and Kat didn't answer. Not exactly knowing what to say. "Answer me!" Gaius now exclaim, irritated on both of them.

"I've- I've never study magic or been taught before." Mutter Merlin scared.

"Are you lying to me, boy?" Asked Gaius, looking closely at both of them.

"What do you want us to say?" Asked Kat softly, desperate to get the anxiety out of her chest.

"The truth!" He exclaimed.

"The truth is-" Said Kat trying to come up with an excuse, but was immediately cut off by Merlin.

"I was born like this!" Exclaimed Merlin, irritated.

"Master Merlin," Kat whispered.

"That's impossible." Gaius retorted as if it was the most ridiculous thing. He then paused trying to think. "Who are you two?" He demanded.

"Master Merlin the letter." Mutter Kat to Merlin.

"Oh yeah… the letter." Merlin remember the letter that his mother gave him. He then took off is backpack and looked through his stuff, getting out a letter.

Merlin handed Gaius the letter, "Here."

Taking the letter Gaius said. "I… I don't have my glasses."

Merlin paused thinking of an appropriate and polite thing to say. "I'm Merlin."

"And I am Katarina Redfox, Kat for short." Bowed Kat, in respect.

Recognition flashed Gaius eyes, as Kat lifted her head. "Hunith's son?" He said shocked.

He then turned to Kat, smiling widely. "And you must be Alexander's little sister." Studying her Gaius mutter. "You almost look like him, except for the eyes that is."

With the concern and godly features, Kat did look like her brother. They share the same dark blue hair, the pale complexion that is obviously, been taken extreme care of. But Kat's brother, Alexander, or as he like to be called Lex, had emerald green eyes that would always glow in mischief. He very much inherited the mischievousness of the Kitsune.

"You must be also a troublesome Redfox as well." He mutters.

Kat laughed, sheepishly, scratching the back of her hair. "Oh. Don't worry Mr. Gaius I am not only if a bit of a fox."

"Yes!" Exclaimed Merlin in relief, "Yes! Yes! Yes!"

But Gaius looked at them confused. "But you're not meant to be here till Wednesday."

Kat and Merlin sweat dropped, the smiles disappearing from their faces.

He really is old. Thought Merlin.

Kat giggled inside her head. Master Merlin that's not how you should treat your elders.

"It is Wednesday." Merlin stated carefully.

There was a small silent.

This is so awkward Master Merlin.

Again, I agree whole-heartedly.

"Ah." Said Gaius, realising his mistake. "Alright then. Well you better put your bags in there." Motioning to a small door behind the room. "I hope it is all right for you two to share."

Both of them shook their head. "It's all right. Mr. Gaius."

They then started to walk away towards the door in the back of the room, but stopped half-way, turning to Gaius.

"Um... you won't say anything about…..." Said Merlin trailing away as he looked and gestured to the broken balcony and bed. It was a mess.

"Please, sir," begged Kat.

Gaius nod. "No. I won't do such a thing."

Both smiled at him, and started to walk away.

"Although, Merlin, Katarina…. I should thank both of you." He smiled, gratefully.

"It was nothing Mr. Gaius, I was just doing what I can." Smiled Sam back.

"Please, don't called me Mr. Gaius, just called me Gaius, Katarina." Gaius said.

"Then you must call me Kat," she grinned. "Katarina, makes me sound old."

"Katarina." Snorted Merlin, laughing at her name.

Kat rolled her eyes, at Merlin's childish antiques.

"We should get unpacking Master Merlin, we mustn't ruin Mr. Ga-I mean Gaius' day any longer." She said putting a gentle hand at Merlin's back, pushing him to go.

"I think we've done that all ready." Mutter Merlin.

Kat glance at Gaius as they walk to the room. "I really do deeply apologise for our rudeness Gaius."

As they enter the room, Kat observed that the room has two beds, one bed was on the left side which was where the window was and a decking with candles in it and in the other side of the room at the right side was the bed. In the middle of the beds was a small table which had candles and a small bowl. It also has some other things.

"Master Merlin, I think we should clean this room first thing in the morning." Kat mutter, disapprovingly of the room.

"Wow." Whispered Merlin under his breath, taking in the wonderful view of Camelot at night.

Almost the candles of every house were lighted, some were dim but some we brighter than the most. There was a small fog at the sky, though it did not hide the beautiful full moon, the light was beautiful and made Merlin's heart soft and his worries disappear. The mountains and trees of the forest was at the background, but this did not hide or disturb the beauty of the moon instead it help make it much more breath taking than usual. It was much more levier and beautiful in Ealdor at night.

"It's beautiful isn't it Kat?" Asked Merlin as Kat step on the deck and lean to the support of the window.

Kat nod. "It is," but then she frowned. "But it would be much more better if there were stars in the sky, instead of the fog."

Merlin sighed, completely disagreeing with her but did not have the energy to. He stretched his arms. "Geez, I'm tried." He yawned.

Kat smiled. "Then you should go to sleep Master Merlin, we might be busy tomorrow on getting t o know the place. I don't want you to fall asleep through it."

Looking at her Merlin look at her thoughtfully, as she gazes to the sky in a blissful expression. "I'm guessing you're still going to stargaze, or should I say moon gaze?"

Kat smiled. "Yep. I must admit even though there are no stars, the way the night is simply beautiful."

Merlin hum in response. "Alright." He said departing to his bed. "I should go to sleep."

"Good night Master Merlin."

"Good night, Sam."

Gaius put on his glasses and took the letter that Merlin gave in, which quietly sat at the table. He then sat a chair and carefully opened the letter and started reading it silently.

My Dear Gaius,

I turn to you for I feel lost, and alone, and don't know who to trust. It is every mother's faith to think her child was special. And yet, I would give my life that Merlin were not so. Ours is a small village, and he is so clearly thoughts with people here and if Merlin was to stay, I fear of what would become of him. Of course, there is still always the family, but the family would not give Merlin a normal life. So, since they are not there to guide and support Merlin on, they have send Katarina, Alexander's little sister, and Merlin's guardian for the journey to try and keep him away from danger's way. But even if Samantha was there, Merlin and also Katarina need a hand, a voice to guide. Someone to help them with their gifts. I beg you, if you understand a mother's love for her child, keep both of them safe. And may God save you three.

Hunith Gweredwrhud.

Gaius took off his glasses and folded them, looking at direction of Merlin and Katarina's room.

He folded the paper and with the thought resting his mind.

I do wonder on how Hunith got the family to agree to send Merlin here.


Kami*1- Basically Japanese for God. I think.

Inari *2- He is a Japanese God of Shinto. Or something like that.