The flags flew high on the great ivory castle as Dean Sam and I rode in through the great entry way. Each person stopped to stare at the new noble riding in. I had purchased some armor for Dean and swords for each of the hunters as well as three horses. Sam was dress as a steward. A white stallion named Ysbryd for myself. A bay gelding named Gadarn for Sam and a Gray dappled Stallion named Gerwder for Dean. We all turned heads. I had conjured up a banner for Dean to hold it was a Silver Crescent moon surrounded by four stars. We were the Nobles from Far north of the perilous lands. I played the part of Lady Winchester. Dean and Sam played the part of my cousins.
The Knights that held the gate had called us out and met us. The three of us were escorted by a group of nights to the council chambers for an introduction to the king. I took my riding gloves off and removed my hood loosening my hair I had regrow to fall down my shoulders. "The Lady Winchester and her Cousins." The page told the King. He eyed us three. "What brings you so far south?" The King questioned me. I looked at Uther Pendragon and spoke "Our homelands were burned and sacked. My King wouldn't help me restore my claim to my lands in his grounds of my men ill defending it due to my gender. He claimed all lands for himself and told me to leave his kingdom to find myself a suitable husband. I left with my steward-cousin and my cousin Ser Dean. They kept me safe on these miserable roads. I ask for asylum till I am to find a suitor and marriage." The salt and peppered King smiled with interest as I spoke boldly and honest. "You shall have asylum here. Till a husband can be found for you." The King waved us off. I curtsied as the hunters bowed. We were escorted out by a sweeter Morgana. After many minutes she spoke "I've never heard of your house. Must have been beautiful there. From the dress and the way you carry yourselves that is." She smiled. It wasn't the poisoned smile anymore it was a sweet honest and Earnest smile. I smiled back "it was. Unfortunately my father had passed and left the lordship to me. It was when I started my duties that the Saxons attacked." We reached a small room. Morgana opened the door and lead us in. "This will be Ser Deans room. It is the next to your steward Samuel's room and yours is the next. All three overlook the training grounds. If you like Ser Dean, Prince Arthur starts training exercises everyday after breakfast. You are welcome to join." She said smiling flirtatiously at Dean. He smiled back and took her hand to kiss it. "Consider me there tomorrow." He said. Next was Sam's room. It was a bit bigger and Sam seemed to enjoy the room. Morgana told him where the library was. He nodded in appreciation. Finally was my rooms, they were grand. There was a dark skinned girl stood in the middle of the rooms. She curtsied when we walked in. "This is my maidservant Gwen. She will serve you while you are here. She is good servant and a good friend." Morgana told me. She curtsied when she left. "Gwen, if you could, would you show me to the physician's quarters I'd like to discuss something with him." I asked her. She curtsied again "yes my lady please follow me." I caught her gaze "please, it Dawn. I'd be more than pleased for you to call me that." She smiled. "Oh and one other thing" I spoke quickly. I conjured up a quick flower "this is for you. And please do not tell anyone save for a young man named Merlin about this. You'll know him when you see him." Her mouth gaped. She nodded with intent on keep my secret.
She lead me straight to the physician and his chambers. "Gauis, we have a visiting noble that would like to speak to you." Gwen called to the old man at the table. He looked above his bifocals at me. "Thank you Gwen." He said to the lovely young lady. He turned to me "You my dear look awfully familiar. Almost as if the lady Morgana's twin no wonder she was spun up. But your eyes-" I held my hand up. "I am Dawn Emrys. Here under the name Dawn Winchester. You are my grand uncle gauis. I have came from a distant future to help my grandfather in protecting the once and future king. But for now if I may so kindly ask an old man of wisdom. Could you mix up a potion to relax muscles? I have heard of your talent for that." I said to him. He smiled "Anything for family. It will be ready soon." I smiled back. "Oh and by the way if Merlin becomes too hard to handle, you may always send him to me." I said leaving the room and a very puzzled physician.
I had gathered the boys up and we wandered down to the market. We each got enough clothes to fill a trunk a peace. I had stopped by a blacksmith named Tom and he agreed to a reasonable price to mend what little there was on the armor. We three then carried out prizes to our rooms. I had Gwen change me to a simple white gown. I had the seamstress detach the sleeves and create a leather band to hold them. She did my hair into a smooth ponytail. I walked out of my room and gathered up Dean and Sam. We were escorted to the training field by the King and his small guard.
We sat under a canvas awning enjoying ourselves as we watched Arthur and the Knights spar. He was calling out commands and each knight hit their mark perfectly. "My lord, you have some magnificent men who serve under you. And a very dashing son." I complimented Uther. He smiled like someone had enchanted him. "Indeed, Each knight is loyal and fierce I wouldn't have my men otherwise." I giggled. "Then if I may sire, may I meet your men. Including Arthur." He told the page to run and tell Arthur to gather the men. I watched as some men put their shirts back on and other sheathe their swords. I took the King's hand as we walked over. I inspected each one watching them as they watched me. I stopped in front of Arthur. Our gazes held as i felt us both fight off the urge to embrace each other and let the passion go. "Arthur, may I introduce you to the Lady Winchester. Lady Winchester, this is my son Prince Arthur." I heard the King remark. Arthur took my hand and kissed it. "The honor is all mine my lady. Please done with my father and I tonight." He added. I smiled widely "I would gladly dine with you. You have such a gentleman for a son." I told Uther and Arthur. I could feel the smirk from Dean a mile away. "Ahh you must be Ser Dean." Arthur commented noticing Dean behind me "you are welcome to train with my knights and I" Arthur invited. "As you wish sire." Dean said slightly mockingly with a bow.
Dinner had gone wonderful with the royal family. I returned to Gwen drawing me a bath and the potion from gauis waiting. I took the potion and slid into the warm bath. It felt so good. Once I had gotten out, I had dresses myself in a night dress. I had dismissed Gwen for the night after my potion has been finished. When I heard a knock on the door, it was Arthur. "You know it's not proper to be in a lady's bedchamber at night" I remarked to Arthur. He smiled and kissed me. After a good while he stopped "I thought you were lost. Besides I could have the lady Winchester tonight. I doubt she would object." He said between kisses he was planting on my neck. I laughed "My love, we can't. It's a different time. We would get into trouble. Besides you have a great sorcerer coming tomorrow." I told him. Just then I heard a guard calling Arthur. Arthur, your father found a sorcerer. You must tend to that. Besides if you play your cards right. You can have me as your princess. Just speak to your father about courting me. Arthur huffed and I showed him through the door connecting sam's room to mine. I heard him talking to the guards. The chatter left quickly. I was left to my imagination of what would've happened if I let Arthur go further.
I awoke with the sun and put a pale blue dress on. The sleeves were attached on this one but it was still lighter than most dresses in Camelot. I saw Arthur with his Knights and his manservant. He had begun catering to the brat Knights to try and not deviate much from history. I walked by the large window in the stairwell facing the courtyard and quickly ran to Morgana's chambers. Gwen right behind me. The execution ended in an announcement of the anniversary of the great purge. There was to be a feast tonight. So I had strolled to Sam's chambers. We had talked about this and that he enjoyed himself. He told me he even begun to learn from Gauis about healing. We were interrupted by Gwen telling me I was going to arrive at the feast with Morgana tonight instead if the King. I nodded and thanked her. I gave Sam a kiss on the cheek. "I have to play girl politics now. Make sure you and Dean are there." I told him.
I had just closed the chamber door when I felt strong arms around me. "I spoke with my father and he has given me permission to court you." I smiled at Arthur's voice. "And my grand dad?" I said kissing him lightly. "Just as stubborn as always. If you give me a kiss I can have him sent to the stocks instead of staying in the dungeon." I rolled my eyes and kissed him. "May I go see him?" I asked Arthur. "Sure for one more kiss from the fair lady." I kissed him again and followed an escort. I watched as he stood lovestruck in the hall.
I hadn't much time cause he was being taken to the stocks for two hours. The guard stopped at his cell and unlocked the door allowing me in. I waved my hand to dismiss him. "Who are you? Why did you come?" Asked the young gangly man on the floor. "Shh Merlin don't be scared. I've come to help. I'm part of your bloodline. Granddaughter to be exact. Before you ask anything else, I can't tell you how or anything to do with my past but I can help with your future. I've come to aid in keeping Arthur alive." I told him quietly. He glared at me "why he's a prat. Besides you're being courted by him." I put a hand of his mouth "If you want to know anything more tonight after the feast. Meet my steward in the library. He will bring you to meet the true Arthur and we will explain why he acted that way and why you have magic." I saw his eyes widen with my smile. I left and the guards drug him the opposite direction to the stocks.
After I had dressed I went to the feast. We all had enjoyed eating and drinking. King Uther had introduced the singer. After she started singing everyone had started falling asleep. Hurry Merlin, the chandelier. She's got a dagger too. Make sure you save--I felt myself drift to sleep. I awoke and watched as my granddad saved Arthur. Both acted childish when the King gave Merlin the job as manservant. When the feast ended, Arthur escorted me to my chambers. I heard Dean mocking us as usual when Arthur and Merlin left. Gwen had him to to his chambers to remove his chainmail and armor.
I put on a simple green dress. I had dismissed gwen to go home again after my bath. Dean and Arthur were with me when Sam knocked on the door followed by a very nervous Merlin. We all shifted and I stood up and hugged the young man "Welcome" I said. He shifted uncomfortably. "Don't worry. We are here to assist you. This is Sam and Dean Winchester they are descendants of Arthur. I'm Dawn, your granddaughter. And then you know Arthur." I said. Sam and Dean nodded. Arthur walked forward and slid a hand around my waist. "Look I'm sorry about earlier. I never meant to have you in the stocks but it was that or death. And you are a fairly important individual. I know you don't believe me but ask killgarrah. He will know." Arthur told him. Merlin gave us an unconvinced look. I reached forward and open my palm to reveal fire. "Just know you are okay and you have help. When you ask for it that is." I reassured him. He reached over and put his hand over the flames on mine. He watched as his hand was engulfed in flames the same color as mine. "Alright. If Arthur isn't actually a prat. I'll do it" he said. We all nodded in excitement. This was the start. Everyone started shuffling out. Arthur gave me a kiss and helped me undo my dress. "I'd stay but your grand dad is right there. Don't think he'd like me bedding you in front of him." He whispered kissing my right shoulder. "Then I bid you good night my prince" I whispered. Arthur left trail of nerves on fire. I heard Merlin say something about being involved with me and consequences. Arthur laughter echoed the halls. I laid down in bed any d fell fast asleep.
