After they ate, Elizabeth brought her sisters up to her room as she was packing, to tell them that she was leaving. Naturally, they argued with her but she was quickly able to make them understand that this was the only choice. At least, she was able to make Margaret understand. She wisely didn't mention Meliodas' concerns that the palace was no longer safe for her, instead focusing on Camelot.

"I still don't see how this is any of our concern" grumbled Veronica "they have their own Holy Knights, why can't they deal with it?"

"Veronica!" Elizabeth gasped "King Arthur helped save the Kingdom and Lady Merlin healed Father, allowing him to take the throne again; we owe them a great deal! Helping them in their own time of need is the very least we could do!"

"I just don't understand why you have to go."

The youngest Princess of Liones gave Veronica a firm look as she stood straight and tall with her chin tipped up ever so slightly. "Because Meliodas is going and wherever he leads, I will follow. I love him and I will continue to stand by his side, now and forever" she said in a clear, commanding voice as her hair whipped around her, blown by an unseen force. Her sisters were staring at her with wide eyes until they heard a slight gasp and the three of them turned towards the sound as the glow coming from Elizabeth slowly began to fade. Meliodas was standing at the door leaning against the frame and looking more than a little shocked.

"Meliodas!" cried Elizabeth, rushing towards him. "Are you ok?" she said as she knelt down and placed a hand on his chest.

He looked at her as he covered her hand with his own. "I'm fine…I just wasn't expecting to see or hear anything like that when I decided to come up and see if you needed help carrying anything. Though that's not to say that it wasn't nice to hear, all the same" he grinned, "but we're going to have to get a handle on your powers and try and figure out how to keep them in check, otherwise, you'll just act as a big shiny beacon." He gazed at her and saw the brief sceptical look that flashed across her face. "I don't think you quite realize just how much raw power you give off when your Apostle powers are active. I haven't felt anything like that for a very long time" he chuckled as he squeezed her hand.

"You better protect her" growled Veronica as Margaret tried to place a hand on her shoulder, but she just shook it off. "I just can't believe that Father agreed to this! If anything happens to her it'll be your fault and we will never forgive you!"

"Veronica, that's enough!" said Margaret softly. "Sir Meliodas, I know that you will do everything you can to keep our youngest sister safe."

"Of course I will. Though, I'd like to ask something of you both" he answered in a serious tone, "please do not say anything of our leaving or our destination to anyone…even if they specifically ask. Just tell them that you don't know."

"Is everything ok?" Margaret began to ask before Veronica interrupted. "See! You haven't even left yet and Ellie's already in danger! How are we supposed to just let you take her?" she said crossly as she moved to stand in front of the door.

Meliodas' patience was beginning to wear thin and he finally snapped at her. "She isn't in danger because of me. She's in danger because of who and what she is and what she can potentially become! The sooner you realize that and get the hell out of our way, the safer we'll all be!"

Margaret placed a firm hand on Veronica's arm and guided her back a few steps. "I'll explain everything I can, though there's still a lot I'm unclear on myself" she said into her ear.

"I'm so sorry, but I really do have to go" Elizabeth said as she approached them with tears in her eyes, pulling each into a firm hug before walking out of the room, hand in hand, with the Captain of the Seven Deadly Sins.

"B-but Margaret!"

"Shhh" she soothed as she watched them leave, with a worried frown on her face, "They'll be fine, just let them go."

...

A few hours later, Elizabeth, Hawk, and the Sins were standing around a table in the Boar Hat while Hawk's mother was quickly making her way across the countryside.

"We'll be there as soon as we can, but we need to see the Druid Elders first. It shouldn't take too long, so just hold out until we get there" the Captain explained to Merlin and Gowther. She merely nodded once in response before teleporting herself and the Goat Sin to Camelot.

"Do you think they'll be ok?" said Elizabeth as she turned to Meliodas. "They'll be fine" he grinned, but she felt her stomach clench slightly as she looked into his eyes and saw the uncertainty; it was very deeply buried, but it was there.

"I-I'm going up to the balcony for some air" she quietly announced before turning towards the stairs. Meliodas watched with a slight frown on his face until she was out of sight. At this point, everyone else had moved off to do their own thing: King and Diane were in the corner, laughing and playing cards; meanwhile, Ban had grabbed Hawk and some ale, and was heading out to sit on the front porch. Before the door closed, he locked eyes with the Captain and giving him a toothy grin, visibly gripped Hawk a bit tighter and winked as the door clicked shut.

Meliodas shook his head and chuckled as he quickly ran to the kitchen. He grabbed some fresh bread, cheese, a couple of apples, tea, and some ale before eagerly making his way upstairs to the balcony. He opened the door and stepped out into the sunshine to find the balcony empty. He put the picnic down and looked around in surprise which was quickly turning into concern. "Elizabeth?" he called as he walked towards the railing. "Elizabeth?" he felt a knot beginning to form in his stomach as he quickly walked back towards the door, flinging it open to find a very startled Princess on the other side. "Elizabeth!" he sighed in relief.

"M-Meliodas! Is everything ok?"

"It is now. I came up to see how you were doing and you weren't where you said you'd be."

"I'm sorry! It was just so nice and warm out that I decided to change into something a bit lighter so that I didn't get too hot."

He suddenly noticed that she had indeed changed…back into the waitressing uniform. "Uh, you do remember that you brought a bunch of your own clothes with you, right? Why would you change into that? Not that I'm complaining!" he quickly finished as she looked at him. She flushed and looked down at herself. "I don't feel quite so out of place when I'm wearing this and it's just so much easier to move around in than my long dresses" she replied, so softly that he almost hadn't heard. He smiled as he shook his head and grabbed her hand, "Come on" he laughed, "I brought us a picnic."

...

The rest of the day passed pleasantly enough for everyone and soon, one by one, they began to disappear off to bed. Meliodas slowly made his way up the worn stairs after he finished wiping down the bar, to find Hawk waiting for him in his room. Elizabeth was in the bathroom getting ready for bed, and the Sin of Wrath looked at the pig in confusion.

"What's up?"

"I'll tell you what's up…you're getting tied extra tight with triple strength rope, that's what's up!"

"Seriously? Hawk, we're getting married! Don't you think we can lay off the sleeping ropes?"

"No way! Until the wedding, I'm going to be keeping my eye on you. No funny stuff with the Princess! She may come to her senses and change her mind and I will not have you laying your perverted hands all over her! If you don't like the ropes, I could just sleep here on the floor and keep an eye on you that way."

"Um, no. That's just creepy and you snore worse than Ban does. I'll stick with the ropes."

Hawk was just finishing up the knot as Elizabeth came out of the bathroom, "Hawk! Why is Meliodas tied up again?"

"It's for your own protection."

"But you know he would never hurt me."

"I know. This is to keep his grabby, perverted tendencies in check until you're married. After that, you can tie him up yourself."

Meliodas grinned and looking past the pig, made eye contact with the Princess and began to wiggle his eyebrows suggestively. Elizabeth immediately blushed a bright red and the two of them burst in to laughter. Hawk, upon realizing what he had just said, coloured and rolled his eyes. He began to grumble to himself about maturity levels as he stomped out of the room. Still giggling, Elizabeth turned out the lights and climbed into bed.

"Would you like me to loosen them for you?" she whispered into the darkness. "Nah, I'm ok." She could hear the grin in his voice and smiled as she rolled over to face him.

"You know" he began, "you should get Hawk to teach you some of these knots. They may come in handy"

"Oh he taught them to me a long time ago" she grinned "I just don't like the idea of having to tie you up."

"So, you're not worried about my…what did Hawk call them…perverted tendencies?"

"Not really. Besides, I know that you could break out of those ropes any time you wanted. They're essentially nothing more than a well-meant reminder" she yawned.

They were silent for quite a while until he sleepily whispered to her. "Hey, Elizabeth?"

"Yes?" she mumbled.

"I love you."

"I love you too, Meliodas" she sighed contentedly.

They both drifted off to sleep, lulled by the gentle rocking of the tavern as Mama Hawk quickly carried them towards their next destination.