The moment Emilia and Arthur entered Camelot, which they did without Merlin and the knights to prevent them getting in trouble, the guards arrested them. They knew this was a high possibility and were ready for it. The guards let them walk together, but only because it was Arthur they were escorting. Her hand remained enclosed in his the entire time. She felt strange walking through the streets in this dress and jewelry. They were escorted down to the prison cells and tossed inside, though they were kept together.
"Father," said Arthur under his breath.
"He really hates me doesn't he?" Arthur grinned slightly.
"It is not you he hates, more so your social standing. He is just," she nodded.
"I understand but I wish he would even consider thinking about you at least," he reached his arm around her.
"Maybe one day," they went silent as they heard footsteps. Arthur clasped her hand tight. She couldn't help but look away as Uther approached.
"I am your king," he said, clearly to Emilia. She looked back at him.
"Yet you do not seem to care about me as one of your subjects," she could not stop herself. He had treated her terribly, despite the fact she had saved both Arthur and his lives. "I have never been anything other than loyal to Camelot. I saved your life and you did not even say a word to me. So forgive me your highness," she could not keep the tone of spite out of her words. With a quick curtsey she stood back up. Uther was shell shocked, whereas Arthur looked extremely proud of her.
"Son," he said, ignoring her. "You very clearly went against my orders," Arthur looked at his father through the bars.
"I had no choice. Punish me if you wish but she had no part in dragging me away. I wanted to save her," his father looked annoyed.
"But you did so against my word. You need to trust that I know what is best for you," Arthur laughed.
"Then you should have sent knights with me," his father scowled.
"I expect you to obey me. However you are both free to go now," he signaled to the guards to open the door. He looked once more at both of them and then walked away. The guards released them and they both walked out.
"I'll get Merlin to walk you home. I would not want to annoy father too much," she nodded. They walked up and out of the jail to see Merlin waiting for them. "Walk her home Merlin," he nodded. "I will see you soon, I promise," he reached to her cheek and kissed her lightly. She smiled and he walked away.
"You ready," she looked at him for a while before nodding. "Are you alright?" he asked her, noticing something was up. She responded with a quick nod, which further added to his worries. "Did Mordred hurt you at all?" she shook her head.
"No," she said with a sigh looking back at Merlin as they walked down to her house. "Just his normal speeches. That we belong together and that Arthur is a distraction," she looked back to the road.
"When will he learn?" said Merlin, still wary. They reached her door which she opened. "Also, where did you get all that?" he said, gesturing to her clothes. As they stepped in, he closed the door behind her. "What is wrong with you?" he said and she quickly turned to face him.
"Merlin, I know you have magic."