A woman about five feet and six inches tall, in a royal blue dress that reached the ground with her long ringlet hair was like a curtain down her back and down beside her arms. She was wearing a head piece that had a jade jewel hanging from it. When she took a look around, she made sure that all of her tattoos were covered by her dress, hair, and stage makeup.
Why the hell did he have to send me back? What the hell did she do so wrong that he had to send a second person back? Ugh! I swear that girl is going to be the end of me. When the woman got to the road that headed towards Camelot she started her way. When she finally got to the walls of Camelot she made her way inside and towards the castle where the Kind was informed of her entrance into the kingdom. When she was greeted by one of the guards she was directed to the king's throne where she was to explain and answer the questions he has for her. When she entered the room she saw Deannette standing next to an old guy who was standing next to a tall gangly looking man that was about a few years older than they were. And when she looked at the throne she could already tell that she wasn't going to like the king one bit.
When the meeting was over and she was able to go and find Deannette again, she ran into Arthur. She knew who he was. But she didn't know why he was in her way.
"Can I help you?" She asked in an annoyed tone that would make old crones envious of her.
Arthur smirked and tried on his best flirty face. "I believe you can. I am in need of a wife…" He didn't get to finish because Ilona was already interrupting him.
"And just because I am from a royal family you believe that I would be all willing to marry a prince? An ignorant, spoiled, big headed prat such as yourself? I would think again if I were you." The whole time she cornered him against the wall while he was wearing a shocked look. He had no idea that she was this way. And during this whole thing, Merlin was watching and trying very hard not to burst out laughing. When Ilona pulled away she turned back the way she was going and met the amused face of Deannette.
"Now that was some speech there sis. Mind saving that for some of the other fellows around the world?" With that she burst out in full laughter. "It is good to see you again."
"I wish I could say the same to you. Master had to send me back. Can you guess why?" Ilona turned and looked at Deannette. Who by the way had a sheepish look.
"Umm because.." She hung her head down. "I already made some mistakes now haven't I?" She asked Ilona who sighed and rubbed her eyes.
"Yes and no. I also have to help you. I don't know what with, but I do." Ilona shook her head and continued walking.
"Well sense you're stuck here now I mine as well lead you to your room. It is right next to mine oddly enough." Deannette walked towards her room and stopped at the room right before reaching hers. "Well here's your room Ilona. Dinner will be in two hours. I suggest you take a bath and change." Deannette then walked off into her room and called for a bath herself. Ilona decided to take a bath as well and decided to wear a dark blue gown and kept her hair down. I was appointed her servant whose name was Samantha. When they arrived to the dining room Ilona was placed next to Arthur (to her dismay). Deannette didn't seem to be there yet.
Deannette was in her room looking at herself in the mirror. She was putting some liquid foundation on that she brought with her to put under her eyes. She was trying to hide the rings under her eyes. Gwen was there with her. She was putting her hair in in an intricate design. Gwen was wearing a look of sadness as she watched Deannette hide the rings pretty well. Now she could barely tell that she ever had any.
"Are you ready Deannette?" Gwen asked as she looked into Deannette's eyes. Seeing more than what she wanted to. Deannette gave her a small smile and with a few deep breaths she put on a mask that Gwen couldn't even see that the real Deannette was once there. She was amazed at how well she did it. And was now wondering how many times she has had to wear such a mask to be able to perfect it to such a point. When Deannette stood up and headed out the door, Gwen followed and put on a mask of her own. Though hers was not as perfected as Deannette's was.
When Deannette got to the dinning room she took a deep breath in before she walked in. When she walked in she kept her eyes away from Merlin. Knowing that if she even got a glimpse of him her mask would more than likely break. She was seated beside Morgana much to her own dismay). She took her seat and gave polite smiles to everyone at the table. She was being extra careful not to look behind Arthur for any reason.
Merlin noticed that Deannette seemed a bit tense. He was wondering why she would not look his way. Sure she'd look at Arthur, but she would just look anywhere but where he was. He still can't forget the conversation he had with Gaius not long ago.
Flashback
Merlin rushed into Gaiuses chambers scaring Gaius to where he almost dropped a vial of green goo.
"Merlin what is the matter? Something wrong with Arthur?" Gaius hurried over to Merlin.
Merlin shook his head and looked at Gaius with confused eyes. "Gaius, I need to talk to you. It's about Lady Hallows."
Gaius shook his head. He knew everything that happened. Deannette herself told Gaius. He sighed and turned to the table having Merlin sit there. "What is it that you need to know my boy?"
Merlin saw an emotion pass over Gaiuses face. He didn't know what it was but it was there. "I…I feel like I should know her. But I don't! Then when I was passing her chambers not but a few minutes ago I heard her sobbing. Sobbing Gaius! When I heard that I felt as if I should be sobbing with her as well. What is it?! I do not understand!" With that Merlin banged his head onto the top of the table and let out an annoyed sigh.
Gaius smiled and patted Merlin's shoulder. "My boy, you do know her. You just do not rememeber." Merlin shot his head up and looked at Gaius.
"What do you mean Gaius? Did something happen?" Merlin looked eager to know the answer to why he was feeling what he was feeling and to why he does know the Lady Hallows but doesn't remember.
Gaius contemplated telling Merlin. He didn't know if it was his place. In the end he decided not to tell Merlin everything, but a few things. "Merlin, you met Deannette on your travel with Arthur not three weeks ago. She was lost and you found her. You and her became close. Then on the way back you were all ambushed, and you got wounded protecting her from a small boulder that was thrown off the cliff you two had your backs against. That is all I can tell you. It is Lady Hallows place to tell you the rest if she sees fit." With that Gaius left a very confused Merlin at the table.
End of flashback
Merlin was snapped out of his thoughts when Arthur had to practically yell his name to get his attention for his goblet to be filled. When Merlin finally filled it Arthur grabbed Merlin's shirt.
"Merlin, I know you are incompetent, but filling a goblet is not that hard of a job now is it?" Arthur looked at Merlin and saw that Merlin was looking at Deannette through the corner of his eye. Arthur sighed and let merlin's shirt go. "merlin it is not polite to stare at a lady."
Merlin finally looked at Arthur and went to ask him a question they heard a chair being pushed out. They both looked over and noticed that Lady Hallows was excusing herself. Merlin stood up straight and watched her go. She wasn't leaving in a rush, but there was a tense air about her that made Merlin worry.
"Merlin. I would advise you not to bother Lady Hallows. She has been through enough already. We don't need you to make it worse." Arthur took a sip of his drink and continued to talk with his father.
Ilona was watching Deannette through the whole meal. She could tell something was wrong with her. She couldn't tell exactly what, but something was. She has known Deannette long enough to know the distinct differences between her real face and the mask she uses to hide behind. When Deannette got up and left, she stayed behind for a bit longer. When she finally left she was more than happy to get away from Arthur and his spoiled prattiness. When she finally made it to Deannette's room she saw that the door was cracked open. When she entered Deannette was sitting at the window on the window seal reading a book. She walked over and sat down at the available spot beside her.
"Dean?" Ilona sat there patiently waiting for a response. When Deannette looked up, all the makeup she put on for the dinner was gone and what was left behind was the bags under her eyes and the tiredness that was showing.
"Hey sis. Why aren't you in bed?" Deannette asked as she set her book down and looked at Ilona.
"What's wrong. And don't say nothing because I know it is something." Ilona took the book away and grabbed Deannette's hands. "Please tell me." In the blink of an eye Deannette has started to cry and is being comforted by Ilona. All the while Deannette told her everything from when she first arrived. When she cried herself to sleep Ilona had Gwen and Samantha help her put her to bed and she went to her own room. All the while processing the information.
