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That night, I couldn't sleep because of the excitement. So I went to wander the castle and it lead me to the garden, where I found Merlin. He was sitting on the ground and leaning by the large Sycamore Tree.

"Can't sleep?" He jumped in fright and when he realized it was just me, he sighed in relief.

"Oh Katherine, you scared me." I giggled while thinking that I actually frightened the almighty Merlin.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you or anything."

"What about you? Too excited with Uther's declaration to fall asleep?" We laughed.

"Actually yes. I'm too happy and full of hope to just fall asleep." With a sigh, I lean and sat by the tree and Merlin followed in my lead.

"I wish I have my songs that I could hear and fall asleep to." Merlin looked at me curiously.

"Songs... What kind of songs?"

"Oh lullaby and instrumental songs. Songs that my mom used to sing to me while I was a child."

"Maybe you can sing it yourselves."

"I can but with out music it just feel out of place."

"Hmmm... Maybe I can help with that." My head turned, my eyes and mouth open wide. Merlin laughed and with a finger, he shut my mouth. He digs to his pocket and took out a necklace. It was a red crystal teardrop with gold chain.

"I bought this for you 2 weeks ago but at that time, you were still moping around.." I laughed and playfully push him.

"It is a gift, showing that I regard you not just as my dear friend but also like a sister I never had." He smiled at me when I touched the teardrop pendant. Then motioned me to turn, which I did and he put on the necklace for me. It falls right above my heart.

"Now, think of a song." Incredulously I looked at him and then I closed my eyes. Imagining the lullaby that my mother used to sing to me, it felt like I could hear the beautiful clearly but when I opened my eyes, the tune is still there and it came from my necklace! In happiness and disbelieve, I pounced at Merlin and gave him my bear hug.

"Oh Merlin! This is wonderful! Thank you, thank you, thank you... I missed this song so much! Thank you!" In return, he hugged me back. I really felt at peace then. Letting me go, he looked at me and concentrate on the soft tune.

"What song is this?"

"It is called Edelweiss." After waiting for the right tune, I began to sing.

(Listen to Zoe Hillman – Edelweiss Sound of Music Cover)

Edelweiss Edelweiss

Every morning you greet me

Small and white

Clean and bright

You look happy to meet me

Blossom of snow may you bloom and grow

Bloom and grow forever

Edelweiss Edelweiss

Bless my homeland forever

Edelweiss Edelweiss

Every morning you greet me

Small and white

Clean and bright

You look happy to meet me

Blossom of snow may you bloom and grow

Bloom and grow forever

Edelweiss Edelweiss

Bless my homeland forever

At the end of the song, I looked at Merlin and saw he was asleep, his head hanging on his shoulder. I smiled and thought of the man besides me that had regarded me as his own sister and I had just begun to regard him not just as a friend but also as my brother. He looked so peaceful that I didn't have the heart to awake him but a sudden crack of a broken stick startled me. I turn my head and there stood Arthur, looking rather ridiculous trying to stay quiet. He looked at me and knows that I had seen him, he slowly walked towards me.

"You sang beautifully." He whispered.

"I'm sorry if I woke you up."

"No you didn't. I wasn't asleep myself and when I heard music, I went to investigate. You sitting here, singing, I just didn't want to try to stop you." He pick up a stick and went to poke Merlin. Merlin woke up with a jump.

"Aahhh!" We both laughed quietly at him.

"Arthur! Do you really have to do that?! Can't you wake me up nicely?"

"And missed seeing that reaction of yours? Never!"

"Okay, okay, that's enough gentlemen. It is way to late. We need to get in bed especially you Merlin. Let's get going. Goodnight you two and thank you again Merlin, for the gift." I walked pass them and went to my bed. As my head hit the soft pillow, Edelweiss tune played again and I went into a peaceful sleep.

The next day, Uther summons his subject for a public announcement. Hundreds of people standing and waiting anxiously for the King of Camelot to appear from the first floor balcony which entrance was closed by a deep red curtains. Uther stood near the entrance facing away towards us, which was standing there. I stood by Uther's left, Arthur is by his right. Morgana and Gwen is in front of him. Two guards were stationed at the entrance to open the curtains when Uther gave them the signal.

"Are you ready?" We all nodded, knowing that there is no turning back now. This is regarding the future of Camelot. I took Uther's left hand and smiled to encourage him further. He returned the smile, let go of my hand and turn to face the entrance. With a motion of his right hand, the guards opened the curtains for him. He took a deep breath and with confidence, he stride forwards to the balcony and address his subjects.

"People of Camelot! Today is the most special day for all of us as what I'll announce in a moment will mould our future to become more stronger and safer. I hereby announce that any women in my country that wish to learn how to wield weapons is allowed to do so." Suddenly cries of protest and cries of happiness mixed together in the large courtyard. Uther raised both of his hand, slowly all cries slowed to none.

"I know that many of you are wondering why I allow this. This is because my eyes were opened by the fact that my kingdom maybe abundance with strong capable men but it is also abundance with defenceless women. This does not show that my kingdom is strong, it shows that my kingdom is weak. Therefore, I allow women to learn defend themselves and this beloved kingdom. There will be rules for this to happen. First of all, any women that wield weapons cannot be knighted. Their purpose is solely to defend themselves and others. Second, any women that wield weapons must vow that the weapons are used only for defence only. Finally, any women that learn how to defend themselves cannot teach others, they must be teach by our own Knight. If there is any women wishes to learn it, please meet with my ward, Miss Katherine Salvatore and she will assign you to the appropriate Knight. I hope with this announcement, our kingdom can become stronger than before. United we stand, divided we fall." As Uther finished his speech, people start to murmur in doubt. I looked at Uther and I can see concern in his eyes. I closed my eyes, grasped my necklace and a tune start to play. They all went quiet and looked at me.

(Listen to Celtic Woman – When You Believe)

Many nights we've prayed

With no proof anyone could hear

In our hearts a hopeful song

We barely understood

Now we are not afraid

Although we know there's much to fear

We were moving mountains long

Before we knew we could

There can be miracles, when you believe

Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill

Who knows what miracles you can achieve

When you believe, somehow you will

You will when you believe

I opened up my eyes and looked directly at the people below me.

In this time of fear

When prayers so often proves in vain

Hope seems like the summer birds

Too swiftly flown away

Yet now I'm standing here

My heart's so full I can't explain

Seeking faith and speaking words

I never thought I'd say

There can be miracles, when you believe

Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill

Who knows what miracles you can achieve

When you believe, somehow you will

You will when you believe

I looked at Uther and the others beside me, took Uther's hand in mine.

But when you're blinded by your pain

Can't see your way straight thought the rain

A small but still resilient voice

Says hope is very near

Looking back at the people, I can see there's hope in their eyes and face.

There can be miracles

When you believe

Though hope is frail

It's hard to kill

Who knows what miracles, you can achieve

When you believe, somehow you will

Somehow you will

You will when you believe

You will when you believe

After I finished my song, there were silence in the courtyard. A pin drop could be heard in this silence. Then, one by one women of Camelot walked out from the crowd. One of the spoke.

"My Lady, we would like to learn to defend not only ourselves, but also others and this kingdom." I smiled at them and I nodded in recognition and thanks. Then the unexpected happened. Men of Camelot steps forwards and one of the spoke.

"My Lady, will you allow us to learn too? Most of us are farmers but we are willing to fight to protect this kingdom and our loved ones." Uther gave it a thought and with a nod, "I approve and the rules that is applied to the women will also be applied to men with the exception of the Knighthood rules. Any man that are deemed worthy of the title, will be Knight." Man and women cheered in joy.

"Long live the King!" A man exclaimed and the others followed. They exclaimed this three time. With a wave of Uther's hand, the people of Camelot was dismissed. We went back inside the castle and went to the throne room for our lunch.

"Katherine dear, I have to say, you have the most beautiful voice. Your song and voice alone could change people's mind." Uther said to me, astonished by the fact that I could sing and happy that his subjects agree to make Camelot stronger easily with just a song.

"It is true, Father. I told her yesterday that she can sing beautifully too." Uther, Morgana and Gwen looked at him with amusement while Merlin just looked the other way, trying to cover his laughter, probably thinking that Arthur is dead meat like the steak he's cutting now, oblivious with the stare. I just shake my head in an amused disbelief with Arthur's remark.

"She sang, yesterday? And you heard her sings at where exactly?" Morgana asked. He looked at Morgana and realized his mistake. He looked like a deer being hunted by a hunter and the ever mischievous Morgana is the hunter now.

"Uuhhhhh... I.. I..."

"What's wrong Son? Kat caught your tongue... Oh, my bad. I apologize" and they laughed at us. I am sure both of our faces are red because I could see that Arthur's face is turning red.

"I just remembered that I have training. If you'll excuse me" Arthur rise and literally run off to training field to train, which could be a lie.

"If you'll excuse me too, I have to go meet the ladies that wanted to sign up for Defence Lessons." I tried to walk slowly but once I'm out of their hearing range, I just ran off to the meadow and flopped on the ground facing the sky. From that point on, I see Arthur, not just as a friend anymore but as someone special to my heart. I don't know whether this is love but what I know is that my heart is beating fast while just thinking of him.