Merlin jumped down to help her, pushing the knight and king out of the way, and grabbing the now unconscious girl.

"I think Merlin's going to start courting this extravagantly beautiful lady." Gwaine remarked ti Arthur, then turned back to the man holding the lovely girl. " Oi! Merlin, I saw her first."

Gwaine knew this was a lie he had heard what Merlin said back in his saddle and realized that somehow Merlin already knew this girl, and quite possibly loved her.

"Shes freezing! Gwaine build a fire Arthur I need to borrow your blanket." Merlin the physician said.

Arthur snorted.

"Why don't you just give her your jacket if you want to court her." he remarked.

Merlin glared at him, which startled Arthur; but Merlin soon followed his masters advice.

When she woke up later she found she was in a small camp with three men.

"Where am I?" she asked looking around and noting that she was still in a forest.

Merlin went over to her and stopped her from sitting up.

"Here eat this." Merlin said handing her some of the stew Merlin forced (he would have done it anyway, but Merlin forced him before he had the chance to speak.) Arthur to save for her. "So what do you remember?"

Freya layed back against the tree and grabbed the food and spoon from Merlin's hand; Scarfing it down.

Arthur was slightly appalled at her manners but knew whatever it was she went through it must have been bad.

"You mean other then your pretty blue eyes and heart warming grin?" She asked causing Merlin to blush. " I was in a lake, then I was here."

Merlin grabbed the bowl to go clean it which had been finished in little over half a minute. once Merlin was out of hearing range Gwaine started talking.

"So how did you two love birds meet?" he asked " And if your not love birds would you care for a drink back in Camelot?"

It was Freya's turn to blush.

"He helped me when I was sick." Freya said "He showed me kindness when others wouldn't."

Gwaine was baffled lady's weren't treated that bad. Especially if you were one of high status.

"I'm sure he feels the same about you; who wouldn't, your pretty, your kind, there is no end to your amazing quality's."

"Did Merlin know you before he moved to Camelot?"Arthur asked not recognizing the girl.

Freya shook her head.

"I stayed in Camelot for a little while, but it wasn't safe and I didn't want to ruin Merlin's life so I left. he was heart broken."

'heart broken' Arthur replayed what she had said in his mind.

The only time Merlin had ever acted like that was shortly after Arthur had killed the druid girl that turned into a bastet every night. Merlin was practically unreachable Arthur didn't question her further; the last time he had gotten into Merlin's personal life, he had found out his best friend before moving to Camelot was a sorcerer. Will had tipped the scale on his opinions on magic, with his sacrifice for someone who would have at the time killed him instantly for his gifts. But after Will was dead, and now he understood why he hadn't trusted Arthur at first; who knows how many sorcerers he had killed just because of their abilities.

The day dragged on into night when Merlin finally came back with some firewood. by then Arthur thought Freyas cheeks would never loose there scarlett hue which had been gained by all of Gwaine's flirting. Little did any of them know that they were in fact entertaining and empowering royalty.

AN: Hope you enjoy!