They got to know Arabella more and how she became an orphan at the age of eight, but helped around the orphanage by taking care of the kids and cooking there evening meals.
When they arrived to the castle they were greeted by the knights and Arthur's father, king Uther. He welcomed his son with open arms and listened to his tale at dinner. He agreed to Arabella having a job at the palace and that Nevera help Gwen with Morgana. That night after dinner the four girls went to Morgana's room to gossip about the stuff that went on in the town.
Morgana had sweet talked Nevera and Arabella into trying on some of her old spring dresses she had yet to get rid of.
"Morgana I look ridiculous! This doesn't even look good on me!" Nevera cried out from behind the folding screen.
Morgana and the two other girls just giggled,
"Nevera just come out! We just want to see what you look like! Please?"
Nevera gave out a purposeful sigh from behind the screen before gathering up slippery fabric into her hands and stepping out into the open. The brunette was careful to keep her face void of much emotion, still managing to trip on the train and extra fabric on the way.
Thankfully she caught herself before face planting on the stone floor. The three girls squealed in delight at the women before them. Nevera was wearing a metalic grey gown with a cream colored underbust corset. The front decorated in delicate steel clasps forged into the shape of half moons. The sides are covered in two rows of thin chain each secured with a star shaped buckle.
The neckline was reasonably low for Morgana herself but on Nervera looked almost scandalous. Small sliver beads decorated the fabric at her shoulders and fell down the front of the dress like rivets of rain. Their reflective surface catching the light like diamonds.
The dress seemed just a bit to big for the girl, its flowing skirts pooling around her feet like a large rain puddle. Nevera looked quite embarrassed as she fiddled with her hands looking down at the ground.
Morgana quickly rushed the girl to her side and motioned for Gwen to follow. She sat her down with a giggle and cooed about how beautiful she'd be when they where done. Scooping up a handful of hair Morgana reached for her ivory brush she kept in the silver box by the mirror. Gwen pulled out Morgana's makeup and set to work on Nevera's face.
Arabella giggled on the bed while clutching one of the pillows to her chest, her eyes glued to the three others on the other side. It wasn't long before they were done. When they turned her around Arabella gasped, climbing down from the four poster bed and slowly walked to the sliver goddess that stood before her.
"...you look, beautiful..." She said .
"The grey matches your eyes and the silver eyeshadow makes your eyes pop! And your hair! Oh i love how Morgana made a half up do with the curls going down your back. You look absolutely beautiful! No man in all of Camelot will be able to take their eyes off of you!"
Nevera felt her cheeks burn red and shook her head.
"Nonsense! I don't look that good. Trust me. They will be looking at you, Morgana and Gwen. Not me. I'm just average looking."
"Well...we shall see about that at dinner tonight!"
"what do you mean?" Nevera squeaked.
Morgana had a gleam in her eyes.
"I convinced Uther to have you and Arabella as the guest of honor. Arabella gave us great information on our enemies and you, Nevera, for rescuing this poor wandering child from the clutches of that sorcerer and bringing her home safely!" Morgana spun around the room, searching her wardrobe for a dress suiting for Arabella and layed it out on the bed.
"Now go get dressed! Gwen and i will do your hair and makeup!" Morgana said pointing to the folding screen.
After getting Arabella into a light blue evening dress and twisted her up into an elegant updo she to got dressed.
Then the four of them, well the three and the one who was being dragged, arrived in the main ballroom where music filtered through the air and people were dancing. The doors opened with a bang and everyone stopped to see what the commotion was. Morgana briskly walked in and grabbed Merlin bringing him out the door. It was all quiet until the room could hear someone cackling in the hall.
Merlin then proceeded to run into the room, red in the face and tears streaming down his cheeks. A very beautiful, but angry sibling following him. She marched up to Arthur, who had now become a human shield, and tried to grab her brother. Merlin was still laughing twisting and bending around a confused Arthur, trying to stay out of reach.
Morgana came over and grabbed Nevera before she could murder her brother and the now giggling prince.
Uther, however, wasn't as happy to be interrupted, but let it go at seeing how much Morgana was smiling and laughing. Never had he seen her laugh like that. He motioned for the music to play and the dancers began there dance once more.
Arthur greeted the girls and lead Nevera and Arabella to his knights.
"Men, this is Arabella, your new little sister. Treat her well and with respect. This is Nevera, Merlin's twin sister. Treat her with as much respect as you would the king, for it won't be me you answer to but her if you step out of line, that my friends I guarantee.'
The knights chuckled at that and proceeded to bow and introduced themselves. Some gave Nevera a kiss on her hand, as the others ruffled Arabella's hair.
The last knight in line was no other than Gwaine. He had a drink in hand and a cheeky grin on his face, but when he layed eyes on Nevera his grin slowly faded into an open mouth of awe. He quickly bowed and gave Nevera a gentle kiss on her hand.
"My lady, it is an honor to meet you."
Nevera blushed mumbling incoherent words resembling a thanks. Gwaine then turned to Arabella and gave her a huge grin with a giant hug.
"Welcome to the family kid! You are now one of us!"
Arabella smiled wide as tears pricked her eyes at the big welcome. As the night went on Arthur had to restrain Merlin multiple times from murdering all the men who as he put it "dared to even touch his baby sister" Nevera.
It was a never ending comedy show filled with a manic Merlin and Arthur's quick reflexes and near exasperated look.
The knights could barely keep themselves together for more than five minutes. A while passed. Before Arthur could calm merlin down enough to leave him unattended and steal a dance with Arabella , and latter Nevera herself.
When the night finally came to an end Uther called for one last dance before disbanding the party. Gwaine strode over to Nevera and held out his hand.
"May i have this dance my lady?"
Nevera huffed softly a smoke peeking out from the corner of her lips and nodded, taking his hand.
They danced slow at first, Gwaine leading them into a large lazy circles. Both looked to have been dancing on a cloud, each movement a compliment to each other.
The dance sped up for a time, giving Gwaine a chance to twirl Nevera away from him and pull her back into his arms a few times.
When the dance came to its end, the stopped at pulled apart, Gwaine giving low bow before grasping at he hand placing a soft kiss against her knuckles. Nevera couldn't keep the blush from her face that time and curtsied.
With one last smile Gwaine turned to join the rest of the knights.
When the commotion settled, Uther stood to make an announcement.
"As you all know many kingdoms are arriving at noon tomorrow for the tournament. I want you all to be ready to serve the knights and their kings as they please. You all represent Camelot, and by extension myself, do not disappoint me."
Uther then pushed his chair out and left to his chambers while the others began trickle out of the room.
Gwain walked up to Nevera once again and held his hand to her.
"May i walk you to your room my lady?"
Nevera smiled and nodded.
"You may, sir knight of Camelot ."
As they left Morgana, Arabella, and Gwen burst into excited giggles and squeals knowing full well what was going on.
The men however, had no idea...well except for Lancelot who knew that look in Gwaine's eye perfectly well.
On the other side of the castle Gwaine and Nevera arrived at Guias chambers.
"Well my lady i bid you goodnight. I shall hope to see you tomorrow." He bowed once again, but this time kissed her cheek. She blushed a bright red and quickly forced out, "and I you, sir knight. Goodnight!" And rushed into the chambers where she shared with Merlin. She got dressed for bed and laid down on the hard mattress.
She touched her cheek where his lips had just been. Smiling she fell asleep awaiting the tournament tomorrow while dreaming of a handsome knight.
