Chapter 2

Arthur entered his chambers and threw his jacket onto the floor as he walked towards the window. Merlin rushed to pick it up.

"So…" Merlin said hanging up Arthur's jacket. "How come you never mentioned that you had a cousin?" He asked curiously. Arthur rolled his eyes and turned to him.

"Everyone has family they don't talk about Merlin. You never told me about your mother until she came." Arthur muttered. "You can be such an idiot sometimes Merlin." He added. Merlin nodded slightly.

"Okay, point taken. So, can you tell me why Gwen hates them?" He asked. Arthur glared at him.

"What is this? 20 Questions?" Arthur asked grabbing his goblet. "And it's not them specifically. Just one person." He took a sip. "Why do you want to know anyway?" He asked raising an eyebrow. Merlin shrugged.

"Just curious. Gwen told me about them and sounded like she hated them. Especially with Elizabeth." Merlin said pondering. "I wonder why." Arthur shrugged.

"I don't know why either. Beth has always been really nice to her." Arthur sat in his chair and frowned up at Merlin. "Shouldn't you be polishing my armour? I need it ready for tomorrow." Merlin walked to the door sighing. "And don't forget to groom my horses, clean my tack, oh and muck them out as well." He added smirking. Merlin groaned and left.

Katie walked into her room and lay back on her bed, Izzy and Ellie following suit.

"I've missed you." Katie said sighing happily. Ellie giggled and Izzy shook her head. Katie sat up. "Are you and Robert going to have a reunion later then?" She asked Izzy. Izzy groaned.

"I don't want to but Dad will probably have him round for dinner." Ellie smiled at her sympathetically.

"At least you have a love life." Ellie sighed. "I would love to have a boyfriend to come home too." She pouted. Katie smirked.

"Don't worry, Arthur will come around soon enough." Katie got off her bed. Morgana and Gwen entered without knocking. "Hey Morgana." Katie greeted waving. "Ellie can you help me with this dress?" She asked moving behind the curtain. Ellie followed carrying Katie's night dress.

"So, are you all glad to be back in Camelot?" Morgana asked sitting in Katie's chair.

"Definitely." All three replied at the same time. Katie and Ellie reappeared from behind the screen. Izzy smiled apologetically.

"I have to go. Father will be expecting me home soon. And I suppose Robert will be there as well." Izzy said getting up from the bed. "I shall see you all tomorrow." She said and left the room. Ellie headed for the door.

"I must go as well, chores to do and all that." Gwen got up too. "I to have chores that must be finished. My lady, dinner shall be in your room when you get back." And Gwen left with Ellie.

They both headed down to the kitchen, but before they could enter Gwen grabbed hold of Ellie's arm.

"Don't think I didn't see the way Arthur looked at you." Gwen whispered menacingly. "I warned you to stay away from him. He's mine." Ellie glared at her.

"You do not tell me what to do. If I want to hang out with Arthur, then I will." Ellie said pushing Gwen away. "Besides, last time I checked, you and Arthur weren't going out." She added and opened the kitchen door leaving an angry Gwen behind. 'He may not be mine now. But he will be, once I get rid of you.' She thought glaring at the door.

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