In the Stars Ch. 10 (Camelot)
Gaius and several others, including the King, Arthur, Morgana and Gwen, came running to her. The physician checked her pulse and made sure that she had no fever. Celeste remained, resting on Merlins shoulder. Once he had finished his examination, Gaius stood up and glared down at her, his hands on his hips.
"Let's get her into bed," he ordered.
Arthur stepped forward. Uther put a hand on his sons shoulder, that stopped him for a second. Arthur shrugged off his fathers hand and went to pick Celeste up.
Celeste slept for three days, only waking up to eat, to regain her strength. On the third day she was strong enough to take a bath and had even managed to walk to the tub from the bed without any help or falling flat on her butt.
(Morganas Chambers)
Celeste felt bad for not visiting her friends sooner. She was hoping that, given the circumstances, that they would forgive her. She knocked at the wooden door, loud enough do that it would be heard by the two woman. Seconds later the door flew open and Gwen stood at the door.
"Hello," Celeste greeted, slightly weakly.
Gwen returned the greeting by flinging herself at the other woman into a tight hug. Next it was Morganas turn to give her a tight squeeze.
When they both released, Celeste told them," Unfortunately, this will only be a short visit. Uther only allowed me a day to say goodbye to everyone before he banished me from Camelot."
Morgana opened her mouth, about to protest profusely. Celeste put a hand up, silencing her immediately.
"That was more than I was expecting from Uther Pendragon," she told her.
"Where will you go?" Gwen asked.
"I have a few questions that need answering. I can only find them beyond Camelot, anyways," Celeste told them. "I'm sure I'll find people in need of a healer, along the way. I have always been able to do more good out in the world, besides."
"It's a shame Uther only sees the bad in magic. If he would just see all the good you've done, it would make him slightly less of a tyrant," Morgana said.
Celeste shrugged.
"He's a crockety old man, set in his ways. There's nothing anyone can do about it", Celeste told her wisely. She waved a hand away, changing the subject, "Anyways, so tell me the latest gossip in Camelot."
(Gaius Chambers)
She had talked with Morgana and Gwen for so long that they had Mid-day sent to the room. After that, Celeste collected all of her things and headed to where Merlin and Gaius were working. When she entered the small room, Gaius was the only one in the room. Celeste remembered that Merlin was working for Arthur at this time of day.
When she opened the door, Gaius glanced up from his work.
"You're leaving," it wasn't a question.
"You heard Uther," she reminded him.
Gaius stood from his seat and went over to her.
"I suppose it would be futile to tell you to stay out of trouble during your travels," he commented.
"Yes, it would," Celeste responded, grinning slightly.
Gaius gave a small smirk, shook his head and went over to give her a hug. He released her reluctantly. Celeste reached into her bag and took out one of her two notebooks.
"This is for Merlin," she said, giving it to Gaius. "Be sure he hides it with the magic book."
"What is it?" he asked, taking it from her.
"It's the visions I've had that involves Merlin and Camelot," Celeste told him. "I don't need it anymore, seeing as how I've been banished from this land."
"I will be sure that he gets it, then," Gaius assured her. "Travel safely, dear."
Celeste gave him one more final hug before leaving.
(Training Field)
Celeste spotted Merlin and Arthur across the way. Merlin was adjusting Arthurs chain mail. She had finally made it over the two men when Merlin had finished.
"Sire," Celeste greeted Arthur and added a little bow.
He raised his eyebrows.
"I am never going to get used to you doing that," Arthur told her.
"Well, don't," she informed him. "You're father as succeeded in making sure that I never set foot in Camelot."
"I'm sorry I couldn't talk him into alleviating your banishment," Arthur said to her.
She shook her head and waved his apology away.
"I saved the lives of the people in Camelot, so he, in turn, let me live in exchange," Celeste told him wisely. "Perhaps, when you become king than my banishment will be lifted?" she added, with a sly smile.
Arthur bowed to her.
"It will be the first thing I do as king," he told her, returning the smile. Then he told her, "Be safe, wherever you're headed."
"I will. Thank you, Sire,"
Arthur gave her one final, polite bow and then walked over to where some new knights were waiting for him. Celeste stepped closer to Merlin and immediately grasped his hands in her.
"Will I ever see you again?" Merlin asked her.
"Perhaps, one day, we will see each other again," she told him. "Just not in Camelot," she added with a small, teasingly, wink.
Merlin began to smile, but quickly frowned. Celeste chuckled softly and kissed him on the cheek.
"I'd better get going before it gets dark," she then said.
Merlin nodded, in understanding.
"Stay out of trouble," he said, trying to sound cheerful.
"I will. But, trouble usually finds me eventually," she reminded him, trying to sound cheerful, as well. And failing. Tears started to swell up and a lump developed in her throat. She cleared it and managed to say, "Bye. Merlin."
Celeste turned and began to leave. She walked as she heard the sound of swords clanging. But she stopped half way to the gate. The swords stopped as well. Celeste felt Arthurs eyes on her. She didnt care at this point.
She turned around and ran toward Merlin. Celeste caught him and Arthur by surprise when she flew herself into Merlins arms and planted a deep, passionate kiss upon Merlins lips. The tears that had build up had finally released, flowing down her cheeks. When she finally released him, Celeste gave him one final cheek caress before turning her back to him and leaving without saying another word.
The End!