A/N: I'm so sorry for those who read this story when I first posted it. I had a lot going on and ended up with serious writer's block with this story. Now I have it entirely written up but I only plan on posting a chapter a week so that I can edit them before posting. If you already read the first 4 chapters then you should know that I updated them. If you don't want to re-read them then know that the most important part is that Arthur didn't react so angrily against the magic in Narnia, he was more wary about being 'kidnapped' to a new land than anything. Also the Narnians speak in a highly formalized dialect that is just a little different than those from Camelot so the speech patterns will vary from perspective. Enjoy!

Chapter 5

The next day Peter gathered the entirety of Arthur's forces into the courtyard to make his announcement. As soon as they were all gathered he took his place on top of the steps and began his speech.

"Knights of Camelot, I've gathered you here today because I recently heard of a witch threatening a neighboring kingdom. Lady Ariela of Narnia has told me that an old foe of theirs has been revived by the witch Morgause. With her help she wishes to reconquer Narnia and then deliver her forces to Morgause, for which she will use to overtake Camelot. Her Ladyship has begged me for help in defending her people which I have agreed to but this mission will be purely volunteer. There will be two very powerful witches leading the opposing army and there will likely be a high death toll on both sides. Furthermore I have been informed that Narnia is a kingdom of magic."

At this many whispers started up among the soldiers but were silenced as Peter rose his hand.

"Yes Narnia has magic but it is not the magic that we have known in Camelot. This magic is magic placed in the very earth of the country. It lives in the trees and it fuels the people, but it is a peaceful magic. The citizens of Narnia are magical themselves such as talking animals and half horse half men, they will be a part of the army that we ally ourselves with if you choose to go, but I have been assured that they mean no harm to outsiders. They simply wish to keep their home. I believe Lady Ariela, and if you all are behind me I wish to offer our services in her time of need in order to vanquish both their enemy and Morgause once and for all." Peter held his breath as whispers rose to murmurs and murmurs rose to shouting. Just as he was about to step in once more, Sir Leon stepped up.

"My Lord, may I?" He asked gesturing to the crowd.

"By all means." The crowd quieted as they noticed the respected knight.

"My comrades, I understand that many of you fear magic. You've been raised that way and no one can blame you for being wary of fighting for this Narnia. However, I remember Camelot before the purge. I was a young boy but I remember druids in the marketplace, children chasing magical wisps of unicorns across town, magical blessings being a common gift to newborns. Yes, there is much evil in magic as we have seen in the last 2 and a half decades but there is also good, and from what King Arthur has said, Narnia clearly is the good side. My Lord you have my full support." Leon announced, directing the last part to the King. Predictably, as soon as Leon finished his speech Sirs Gwaine, Percival, Lancelot, Mordred, and Elyan stepped up in support as well. After much discussion amongst themselves, about three quarters of the knights agreed to fight as well. Once it appeared everyone had made their decision Peter stepped up once more.

"To those of you who have chosen to remain here, fear not. I understand your wariness and respect your decision. Queen Guinevere will remain here in my absence and Sir Boor will take over training until we return. For those of you who have chosen to join me thank you. I understand that this may bring into question everything you've been raised to believe but you are putting that aside to help a kingdom in need. Thank you. For now spend the day with loved ones or preparing for the march. We leave at dawn. If you have any questions about what to expect when we reach Narnia or anything about the country, the Lady Ariela has graciously stated that she will be available until nightfall in the west wing to answer any and all questions." With that he stepped down and returned to his chambers, Edmund right behind. Shortly after the door opened and 6 knights poured in. Gwaine walked up to Arthur's desk and leaned against it.

"There you are, Princess. What'd you say about getting a drink before our fun march tomorrow?"

"Uh, I think my time would better be spent making sure Gwen knows what to do while we're gone and preparing matters of state." Peter said, desperately trying to get out of a situation which could only end badly for the secrets being kept.

"What's up with you Arthur?"

"Naught, we have a battle coming up and I would ensure our kingdom will be safe while we are off fighting."

"No, Gwaine's right. You and Merlin both have been acting weird the last week or so, Sire." Lancelot said. Peter and Edmund both glanced at each other worriedly and cast a desperate glance to Mordred, which didn't go unnoticed by the rest of the knights.

"That's something too. Not that we don't like Mordred, but why has he suddenly become your favorite?" Gwaine asked and while the other knights would have phrased it better, none of them could argue.

"Mayhap, we should just tell them. They are supposed to be their closest friends." Edmund said quietly.

"But Gwen said not to tell anyone."

"We may be good at playing King and Servant but not at deceiving friends." Peter contemplated that before nodding.

"Aye, very well the truth is we aren't Arthur and Merlin. I am King Peter and this hither is my brother King Edmund, the witches that we're about to go battle switched our bodies and we've been trying to find a way to switch back up until Ariela arrived and told us about the imminent attack on Cair Paravel."

"You're meaning to tell us that you just convinced more than half of Arthur's army to fight for your kingdom without Arthur's approval?" Gwaine asked, clearly the most direct of the group.

"Nay! Nay, Ariela conferred with Merlin and Arthur back in Camelot and after much discussion and seeing that our kingdom really isn't evil, he told Ariela what I should say to the people and that it is in Camelot's best interest to help Narnia if only to take out Morgause while unaware." Each of the knights appeared to converse silently with each other before Leon took the lead.

"You're story seems believable and Queen Guinevere and Lady Morgana would never allow the two of you to do something that is not in the best interest of Camelot so we will keep your secret."

Peter and Edmund relaxed and smiled at each other.

"If I may My Lords, why was Mordred told of your switch and not the rest of us?" Lancelot asked.

"That wouldst be because of Alvina. When Gwen was discussing how we should act in order to pretend to be Arthur and Merlin and Alvina suggested that one of his closest knights be brought in and sworn to secrecy in order to tell me how I should behave. Of course Mordred was decided upon since he is the only one courting one of the people who already knew the secret." They all nodded as if that made sense before Gwaine interrupted.

"Well since taking you to the tavern may be too risky, I suppose we'll just have to have our last hurrah in here."

"I really do think I should spend this time talking with Gwen and assuring I can keep up appearances during the march."

"With all due respect Sire, it would probably do the both of you good to have a drink or two and now that you've got the six of us to back you up, you shouldn't have a problem keeping up appearances in front of the rest of the soldiers." Elyan spoke up for the first time. Edmund and Peter silently debated it for a moment before coming to an agreement.

"We will join you but first Peter and I will converse with Guinevere, Morgana and Gaius to ensure we hath everything we need before heading off and see if they hath any messages they would like us to take to Merlin and Arthur."

"That is reasonable. We will leave you to settle these matters and rejoin you tonight?" Mordred said making sure the latter part was ok with the men rather than making it a demand. Both kings nodded and the knights let them be.

That night a makeshift feast was prepared in Arthur's bedchambers and each of the six knights plus Peter and Edmund enjoyed one last night before the march to battle. For the first time since the men came to Camelot they were able to enjoy their time with no pretenses and learn about the culture with no objectives other than just that it was fascinating. The knights themselves were very curious to hear about a kingdom jointly run by siblings, whose main inhabitants were talking animals and half humans. Many stories passed around the group along with mead and laughter could be heard drifting out of the room late into the night. As the night wound to an end the knights all said their goodbyes and departed. Edmund returned to Merlin's chambers to keep up appearances for one last night and Peter promptly passed out.

The next morning the company gathered and watched as the King and his servant said goodbye to their family before joining the front of the ranks. Outside the city gates, Camelot's army joined with those from Narnia and together they turned to the mountain range ready to face down Jadis and Morgause one last time.