Sorry that it's taken longer than usual to upload this chapter. I've had a lot of work to do for university and my exams are soon so I really need to do revision. That being said, I finally updated so read and enjoy!

Still smiling from their time in the forest, Arthur and Merlin walked into the camp with their load of firewood and spotted the knights gathered around the fire. They headed towards them but froze when Victor suddenly shouted "Nants ingonyama bakithi baba!" Arthur and Merlin looked on wide eyed.

"Is that a magic spell?" Arthur asked, shocked.

"No I think it's a song," Merlin said quickly to dispel that notion from Arthur's mind. There was no telling what his reaction to magic would be in this case. The chant continued and turned into singing, proving Merlin right which seemed to make Arthur relax.

"I thought he was the normal one," Merlin mused as Victor continued and Arthur nodded his agreement, shooting an amused look at his servant. The song built to a chorus and the other knights joined in.

"It's the circle of life!" they sang. Theodore, however, didn't seem to be singing. He was adding pepper to his food while looking disgruntled at the song choice. Victor seemed to notice his glumness.

"What's wrong with that song?" he asked. "What do you want us to sing then?"

"Why don't you do your usual?" Theodore responded. Alinor, Sal and Victor exchanged glances before simultaneously bursting into song.

"Don't you want me baby?" they sang. "Don't you want me ooooohhhhh!" Merlin looked at Arthur, from where they were placing the firewood. The king appeared just as shocked as he was.

"Why do they sing so much?" Arthur asked. "And what are these songs?"

"I have no idea," Merlin answered, shaking his head.

"Let's just go to bed before they decide they want us to join in," Arthur grumbled. The knights watched in amusement as the king and his manservant hurried into their tent.

"Anyone would think they don't like us singing," Victor commented as he stoked the fire with a stick.

"Can't you use your magic for that?" Sal asked gesturing to the fire.

"Oh yeah. I guess I just get used to not using it in Camelot," Victor replied. He waved his hand towards the fire and the flames grew. Sal held his hands out to the fire to warm them. Then his eyes lit up.

"Oh no! I don't like that look. What are you thinking?" Alinor asked, his tone full of dread. Sal didn't answer, instead leaping up and grabbing a burning branch from the fire. He held his makeshift torch aloft and sang.

"An eternal flame!" Sal began leaping about the camp singing, waving the flaming branch as he went. But as he drew closer to the tents he tripped. He stumbled forward, the fire making contact with the nearest tent. Whumpf! The tent went up in flames. Sal shouted in panic and staggered backwards away from the blazing fire. The other knights ran over shouting in horror as the flames grew. Nearby, Arthur and Merlin staggered blearily from their tent. Victor and Theodore quickly started to throw the washing up water and their drinking water over the burning tent. The horses, tethered to the tree next to the tent, reared in panic, their eyes rolling in fear. Merlin rushed to help them, pulling at the knot in their reins. He yelled for help and Sal dashed over.

Together they worked at untying the horses. Soon all were free but one. Just as Merlin managed to free it, the horse reared, sending Merlin stumbling backwards towards the flames. The horse then turned and bolted into the forest, Sal being dragged after it by the rope. Merlin teetered backwards, able to feel the heat of the flames behind him. But then a strong hand closed on his forearm and he was pulled forwards into a muscular chest. Merlin looked into Arthur's bright blue eyes and, for a moment, the two were frozen in place, staring into each other's eyes.

They were brought back to reality by a shout from Victor who was calling for the others to get water from the stream. They ran to help and soon the fire was out and all that was left was a smouldering pile of ashes. Victor immediately moved over to his horse, which was pacing in agitation at the edge of the clearing.

"Shhhh Syfre," he whispered, stroking the horses neck. "Shhh everything's okay now. Calm down." The horse calmed under his touch. Nearby, Sal tumbled back towards them, having pulled himself up from where his horse dragged him. The horse, though, had long since disappeared into the trees. Alinor shot Sal a dirty look as he joined them by the remnants of the tent. Sal cowered and moved so that Theodore was between them.

"What happened?" Arthur demanded angrily as soon as they were all present.

"I can explain..." Sal began. All eyes turned to him expectantly.

"It was err... it was the um... the lightning!" he exclaimed. "Yes, that's what it was, right guys?" He looked to the other knights nodding enthusiastically. They reluctantly nodded along with him.

"See?" Sal beamed at Arthur. Arthur just sighed and rubbed his face with his hand.

"Well whatever happened, we're now down one tent so you can decide yourselves what to do about that. I'm too tired to deal with this right now." Then he turned and headed back to his tent, Merlin following in his wake. The knights watched them go and then turned to look at each other.

"Well I'm not going with Sal," Psychotic Knight burst out. "He's too pervy. He might try something." Sal shouted a retort in defence of himself and this sparked an argument over who would share with whom. Eventually Victor stepped in, hands held up.

"Look I'll share with Theodore and that way you two are kept apart, okay?" he said, gesturing to Sal and Alinor. They all nodded in agreement.

"You know, you might actually have done us a favour, Sal," Victor added as they moved towards the tents. Sal looked surprised.

"I have? How?"

"Well, we're also one horse down. If we play this right, Merlin and Arthur might have to ride together."

"Oh yeah!" Sal grinned smugly, feeling very pleased with himself.

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