A/N: Hey, so sorry I haven't updated. I know that I said that I would update sooner than I did, but being a junior in high school while taking college level classes kind of sucks, and is hard. So yeah, my life has been super busy but hopefully I will be able to get my next update out sooner, I'm hoping to get two or three out over Christmas break, which will be in two or three weeks. Well now on with the story!

Chapter 5: Journey to Camelot

Silence filled the woods as Tayse and Madeline stared at Gwaine in shock. "Well, do you?" Gwaine asked again, somewhat impatiently.

"Um, well yes. But please understand, I was born with it," Madeline said in a quiet voice her eyes pleading with him to understand and not tell anyone.

"Wait, you were born with it? But I thought a person learned how to do magic." Gwaine said.

"Most people do however there are a small number of people who are born the capability and just naturally use it. Obviously, Madeline is one of those people," Tayse finally spoke up.

"I understand if you do not wish to travel with us anymore, Gwaine," Madeline said quietly.

"Why would I not want to travel with you anymore?" Gwaine asked slightly perplexed.

"Well many people would be hesitant to travel with a person who has magic. Especially if they sometimes have issues controlling it, like me," Madeline said.

"As long as you do not accidently kill me in my sleep or anything like that I am fine with traveling with you," Gwaine said somewhat jokingly.

"Well all right then, as long as you are fine with traveling with us let's make a fire and bed down for the night. We will continue travel at first light. I will take watch for tonight," Tayse said. With those words spoken Gwaine helped Tayse make a fire and then laid down as Madeline already had and quickly went to sleep. At first light the trio was off and headed toward Camelot.

The trio traveled all through the day and Gwaine ended up hunting some rabbit for dinner that night. Travel continued on the following day as well. Madeline had found some berries along the path they were taking and after making sure it would not do her any harm, Madeline ate some. However, even though both Gwaine and Tayse had assured her that the berries would not harm her in any way and would probably even help her keep up her strength, her stomach rolled and she felt herself growing weaker as they continued to press on toward Camelot. Soon they had reached Camelot's walls and quickly entered the city and headed toward the palace. Once reaching the courtyard Tayse approached to a guard and said "Would it be possible for me and my companions to have an audience with the king? We are here on the behalf of Lord Harold Locksley."

"I will go and see if he is available," and with that the guard left and swiftly entered the castle. A few minutes later a servant came and said that the king was awaiting their presence in the council room.

"I'll wait here," Gwaine said, "I do not want to get the king all in a fuss because of me."

"Okay then, we'll see you after we are done in there, will you meet us here or someplace else?" Tayse inquired.

"If I am not here, look in the tavern; that is probably where I will be," Gwaine replied with a cocky grin on his face, "My lady," he said nodding his head to Madeline, "Tayse," he then turned on his heel and left.

"Well, let's get his over with," Madeline said, bracing herself as she and Tayse followed the servant into the castle and toward the council room. With every step Madeline felt more light-headed and woozy, not that she would let anyone see it. Finally they reached the giant wooden double doors leading into the council room. Slowly they were opened by the two guards standing on both sides. Once open, Madeline and Tayse walked quickly into the room, heading straight toward the king, once they were a few feet away Madeline curtsied and Tayse bowed. Tayse stayed a little behind Madeline as she explained her story to Uther. When he had given them permission to rise and speak. Arthur stood next to his father. Merlin looked at Madeline oddly, sensing that there was something different about her, though he could not figure out what. Once Madeline had finished her story, Uther spoke.

"My dear, I am extremely sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please, for as long as you need, stay in Camelot. I already have rooms prepared for you. As for finding you a guardian, I will look into it post haste."

"Thank you, Your Highness," Madeline said gratefully.

"Now, I am sure you must be exhausted from both your travels and your ordeal. I will have one of the servants escort you and your guard to your rooms," Uther said.

"That would be most appreciated," Madeline said. Her light headedness had worsened considerably during her audience with Uther and she was not feeling well at all. As she and Tayse prepared to exit the room, she curtsied again. As she was rising suddenly sloped down across to floor in a dead faint.

A/N: So yeah, kind of a cliff hanger but I will hopefully have to next chapter up somewhat soon. Well I just want to thank everybody who has either alerted my story or me, but please also leave a review, I would really appreciate feedback. Please if you have any questions, comments, suggestions, anything at all I would really appreciate hearing it. Only things is please don't flame me. Well until next time.

~Readaholic