Hey guys! Yes, I changed the name of the story. I just thought that it made more sense to use Camelot, because the love story between Gwaine and Jen is just as focused on as the one between Ellie and Arthur, so the story isn't just about the love of King Arthur, but of our main characters in Camelot. Thanks to the followers for reading:)

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Jen had sat through Merlin's story, listening intently. She learned that Morgana had been driven mad by her hatred for Uther and aligned herself with her half-sister. Morgause had been in league with Cenred, whose army they used to make immortal soldiers and attack Camelot. It was quite the tale.

"Now the Cup of Life contained the blood of an entire army," Merlin explained. "We figured out that if we spilled the blood, then the army would fall."

Jen nodded. It made sense; the army became the living dead by putting their blood in the cup. By breaking the enchantment, they'd all die.

"So a knight named Lancelot and I made our way to the Cup of Life. We were stopped by Morgause, but my uncle and I defeated her together and managed to spill the blood of the army. When Morgana joined us, she found her sister dead, and she was not pleased. Morgana attacked me, and I had no choice but to reveal myself as Emrys, a warlock. Arthur had come to get my uncle, who is the court physician, because Uther was stabbed and dying. He saw me use the magic, as did all the men around me."

"It makes sense that you've become a lord," Rosalinda smiled softly. "With your position among the Druids, you are more like a king."

"Yes, my lady," he said. "A High Priest of the Old Religion."

"Arthur mustn't have been pleased," King Cedric frowned.

"Not at all," Merlin confessed. "I was sacked from my job as a servant. For months he did not speak to me. I learned from the knights about his confusion towards magic. He had seen magic for good, but with the way he was raised and the things he'd seen himself, Arthur was conflicted."

"Did you not heal Uther at some point?" Ellie asked.

"I saved him from the stab wound with magic, it was the only way," Merlin said. "Yet after I was dismissed, Uther was weak and broken after Morgana's betrayal and death, driven half mad from the things he'd seen and unable to defend himself quite well. He was killed by an assassin from Cenred's kingdom, now controlled by Helios. He wanted to attack Camelot when it was weak."

"Did he?" Cedric pressed.

"No," Merlin said confidently. "Camelot is still too strong."

Jen thought the changes through. "So what about this made Arthur change his mind towards magic?"

"He's a smart man," Merlin shrugged. "King Arthur noticed that many of the attacks on Camelot by magic were because of Uther's hatred. Morgana had been fighting for her freedom to do magic whenever she pleased, but in desperation and hatred towards Uther, she went about it the wrong way. Arthur was tired of people dying, and is doing what he believes is best for Camelot. If he makes peace with magic, then hopefully the attempts to destroy Camelot will lessen."

Ellie beamed. "He sounds like a brilliant man, and I cannot wait to meet him." Again, Jen noted mentally. They'd visited Camelot as very young children, shortly before Jen discovered her magic. Ellie and Arthur had been quite the pair.

"So you'll return with us?" Gwaine said in surprise.

"I believe so," Ellie said. "Mother? Father?"

"I look forward to having Camelot as an ally," Cedric nodded. "We will send our daughter as Ambassador, along with Lady Jensen as a magical advisor. If you do not mind, I would like to send Lord Cyrus as their escort. He's an old friend and a trusted advisor as well."

"This will not be a short holiday," Merlin noted. "We're changing laws. It's much more difficult to undo laws than to create. Princess Eilonwy will be gone for a very long time."

"The unity of our kingdom's and peace in the lands outweighs the desire to keep our daughter near," Rosalinda looked almost to be blinking tears away. "She has also been raised to be a queen, and knows what she needs to consult with other countries on laws and treaties. We have full faith in her."

"Very well," Merlin nodded. "We must leave as soon as possible, if that's alright."

"Of course," King Cedric stood. "We will send our people, and their long term belongings will follow in a carriage as not to slow you down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Merlin and Gwaine bowed. "We will ready the horses for departure."

When they were dismissed, the rest of the court was as well. Ellie, Jen, and Lord Cyrus stayed behind with the King and Queen.

"I'm sorry you must leave so suddenly," Cedric said to Cyrus. "I hope you do this without regret."

"Nothing would please me more, my lord," Cyrus assured him. Cyrus was an older fellow with graying hair, rough and worn features, but strong eyes and a kind smile. Despite his older age, he was still in his prime. Between his loyalty to the princess and being a sort of 'uncle' figure to the young girls, he was the perfect choice of escort. "I will instruct my manservants on what to pack."

"Thank you, Cyrus," Cedric smiled. When he left, the King took a hand from each other girls. "My dearest girls. I love you both immensely, and I know you are prepared for this."

"Thank you, Father," Ellie smiled. Tears pricked into her eyes. It was sinking in. She and Jen were leaving for a long time, an unknown amount of time. When would she see her family again? When would she be able to breathe in the salty scent of the sea that she loved so? When would she next enjoy a fishing trip to see how her people lived? The concept was very frightening, and she momentarily wondered if she wished to go at all.

"We meant what we said," Rosalinda blinked tears from her eyes as well. "I love you, Eilonwy. I have complete faith in you. I know that you will be a brilliant ambassador and wonderful representation of our people. You've trained your whole life for this, but it's more than that. You are wise beyond your years and have a noble heart. You will care for our kingdom, and you will do it magnificently."

"Thank you, Mother," Ellie whispered. She turned to her father. "I will make you proud."

"Oh my darling," he said, voice thick. In a very un-noble like fashion, he embraced his daughter lovingly, in a way he hadn't since her childhood. "I have never doubted that. I love you so much, and I know you will be the greatest queen of all time."

"I love you too Father," Ellie sighed. She stepped back to let Jen step forward. The blonde girl was embraced as well.

"There is nobody I trust with my daughter more than you," Cedric whispered to her. "And I love you like my own."

"There is nobody I would rather serve than you," Jen said weakly. "You've shown me such kindness, and I love you for it."

"You are family." Rosalinda kissed Jen's forehead. "And the kindness we've given you is nothing compared to the loyalty and protection you provided us all with. I look forward to your return."

Jen's magic made the back of her neck prickle in uncertainty. Something told her she wouldn't be returning.

)-(

All her life, Ellie had tried to be brave. She'd always learned to put on a front and not let her people see fear. No matter how often someone publicly attempted to assassinate her, she put on a brave face. Now though, she wished she wasn't a princess and could be as weak as she liked. Already, Ellie missed her family.

"Why so quiet, my lady?"

Ellie withdrew from her thoughts. "Pardon?"

"You've barely spoken a word," Jensen said, reaching from her horse to take her cousin's hand. "Are you alright?"

"I'm leaving the only home I've ever known," Ellie whispered. "I dreamed of leaving and finding adventure, but now that it's happening...I'm nervous. This isn't a week long trip to meet a possible husband. This isn't watching war from within the walls and caring for wounded. This is leaving home for who knows how long and having to face whatever dangers lie ahead without the safety of my home."

"We've faced many trials before," Jen frowned. "How many attempts have been made on your life? How many groups of bandits have we faced?"

Ellie nodded. "I suppose I just fear that things will change."

"But that's the fun of it, isn't it?" Jen smiled.

"I suppose you're right," Ellie sighed. She shook her head. "I'm being petty. Things will work out, of course." she took in the scenery around her. "I think I need a race to cheer me up."

"That sounds fun," Jen smiled. "Sir Gwaine! Lord Merlin!"

"My Lady Jensen?" Sir Gwaine answered in question. His horse sped up to be beside hers.

"Fancy a race?" Ellie grinned. "To see who the better horseman is?"

"I don't believe that's a fair chance," Gwaine chuckled. "As you might've guessed, I'm good at just about everything." He tapped his sword. "You've seen those skills, Lady Jensen."

"You do have a big sword," Jen batted her eyelashes. "But you know what they say about men with big swords. It makes up for their lack of...other qualities."

"You do understand that you're giving me a challenge?" Gwaine said, choosing to ignore the remark. "And not just horse racing or sword play."

"I hope you're up for it," Jen smiled. "I'm not that easy to please."

"Come on, Gwaine," Merlin winked. "Let's have a bit of fun."

"Fine," Gwaine answered. "Starting at that oak tree, we race to the bridge that crosses into Camelot's territory."

"Agreed," Ellie chuckled.

Gwaine nodded. "On three. One...tw—hey!"

He'd barely begun counting when they took off, galloping through the forest. Merlin laughed and spurred his horse on. "These women are something else, Gwaine."

"I know!" Gwaine shouted. "I look forward to it!"

Up ahead, Ellie rode fiercely. She let out a whoop of excitement, quickly losing her fear. The wind whipped her hair into knots, but she didn't care. Her legs quivered beneath her leggings to hold tightly against the side of her horse, but the difficulty was hardly there. Ellie felt as she could do anything in that moment, flying free with her friends behind her and her destiny ahead of her.