"Guinevere." Arthur said, stepping into their chambers. "I need your help."

"What is it Darling?" Gwen asked.

"Do you think it would be a good idea to allow a woman to become
A knight?"

"Of course I do. And a lot of people would agree. What's this about?"

"Merlin made me think." Arthur explained, sitting at his desk. "Melanie saved our lives today. Merlin put the idea in my head to knight her."

"I think it's a wonderful idea. She'd be of much more help to the kingdom as a knight then a servant."

"Do you think the knights will welcome her?"

"They've seen her fight. They know what she's capable of. I'm sure they wouldn't mind her fighting along side them."

"I'm not sure."

"Why don't you talk to them. I'm sure you already know Gwain's answer."

"I will. Thank you Guinevere." He kissed her cheek.

Arthur gathered his knights in the council chambers.

"How can we help Sire?" Leon asked.

"I need your opinion on something. How would you feel about a woman becoming a knight?"

"Could you possibly be speaking of Melanie?" Gwain asked.

"As a matter of fact, I am. Now, I know what a few of you are thinking. This goes against the knights code. But, remember, three of our finest knights are not of noble blood, which goes against the code as well. I believe she will be an asset."

"I agree my Lord." Leon said. "I've seen her fight and think she would make a fine knight."

"I disagree." Sir Owen stated, standing from his seat. "A battlefield is no place for a woman!"

"Please. Explain."

"It's a simple fact. Women are weaker than men. They cannot handle the pressures of war."

"Clearly, you have not witnessed Melanie's skills with a sword." Gwain said.

"In case you did not see it," Percival began. "She bested Sir Gwain her first day here. I would not underestimate her."

"I refuse to fight along side a woman." Sir Owen protested.

"You seem to be the only one with that belief." Arthur responded curtly. "There is a very simple solution to your problem with this."

"Which is?"

"Either you leave your personal issues off the battle field, or I revoke your knight-ship. You're a fine knight and an asset to this kingdom, I really do not want to have to do that." Sir Owen huffed and sat down in his seat.

"It is decided then." Arthur said after a moment of thought. "I thank you for your time."

And it was decided. Melanie would be knighted the next night.