As Merlin tried to get up, Arthur bent down so that he was at eye level with the curled up girl. She couldn't have been more than 13, and had long curly brown hair. "Hello" He said trying not to scare the girl away. The girl lifted her head up from her knees long enough to look at the two, and then went back to crying. "We mean you no harm, I assure you. I am Prince Arthur of Camelot, and this is my servant, Merlin. What's your name?" Arthur asked, trying to look gentle. Once again, the girl looked up. "Kaitie" she said. Arthur could tell she was still petrified. "What are you doing out here all by yourself?" he asked her. She just began to cry again. "OK..." Arthur said. Merlin brought over a pouch of water. "Here" he said, as he handed the water to the girl. She looked up, took the pouch and took some small sips. The girl began to shiver. Arthur gave her his cape. "You must be cold" he said. The girl smiled. They were starting to win here over. "Should I go collect wood for a fire?" Merlin asked. "That would be up to Kaitie" Arthur said with a wink in Kaitie's direction. Kaitie smiled and looked at Merlin "No, I'm fine thank you." She said. It seemed as if she were beginning to calm down. "Did you say you were from Camelot?" She asked turning to Arthur. "Yes I did. We were just on our way there when we happened upon you. Would you like to accompany us, M'lady?" Arthur asked, giving her his prize winning smile. "O...Okay" she stuttered. "Can you ride?" Arthur asked. "Normally I'm a very good rider, but I hurt my ankle running down this hill and I can't even stand now" she said, beginning to cry again. "Shhh... Shhh..." Arthur said while wiping the tears away. "There is no need to cry. You shall just ride with me then." The two smiled. "The horses aren't too far back. I can carry you to them and then Merlin can help me lift you up. Does that sound okay?" Arthur asked, smiling. "I... I think that would work" Kaitie responded, smiling back at him. Kaitie and Arthur spoke the entire walk to the horses, as Merlin walked behind them carrying all the weapons. When they reached the horses, Merlin lifted Kaitie onto the back of Arthur's horse just as planned. "Hold on tight!" Arthur said to Kaitie. And soon the three were off.
The three reached Camelot in no time. Arthur jumped off his horse and held his hands out to Kaitie. She slid down and gracefully fell into his arms, laughing the entire time. "What a beautiful castle!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with glee. "Why, thank you!" Arthur replied happily as he lifted her off his horse. As the three made their way up the castle steps, Merlin could see that Kaitie had already won Arthur over, and him, her. "We should really have Gaius look at her ankle" Merlin said. Arthur looked at him "Well then why don't you go get him?" Merlin nodded his head. As he turned to walk towards Gaius's quarters, he heard Kaitie call him and turned around. "Merlin?" she said "Please tell Mr. Gaius that it is only a sprain and the all it needs is ice and a tensor bandage. If he wishes to come an check on me, then tell him that his visit is welcomed, but otherwise I can do it myself, as I do not want to waste his time" she said with a smile. "Yes, M'lady" he said, smiling back. She was starting to win him over too. "Oh, and Merlin?" Arthur called out as he began to turn around "Yes, sire?" Merlin asked "when you get whatever is needed, you can find us in my chambers." he said "Yes, sire." Merlin responded. The three then parted ways, and Merlin went to find Gaius.