Mia woke a week later with quote "A bloody headache." and a loud ringing in her ears. Arthur came in to see how she was doing and she punched him hard in the jaw.
"What the hell was that for?" he shouted rubbing his now aching jaw.
"It's called pay back you punch me I punch you back." She said calmly sitting back down on the bed.
Mia had her hands resting on her knees one was facing up as hes moved her fingers like she was playing an instrument.
"What do you play?" Merlin asked. She looked up
"I played a violin but I left it back at my chambers back in Xaver's palace." she said with a shrug.
"Who is Xaver?" Merlin asked. Mia looked at him with raised eyebrows.
"King Xaver of Camden. He housed me at his palace during times of peace." she explained. She smiled recalling the young king fondly. She pictured him brown locks that was cut short showing off his dark brown eyes that looked like they could see into your very sole.
"He is a good king and a great and honorable man" she said. Merlin looked at her like they were young again.
"You like him." He accused.
"NO! Of course not." she said trying very hard to hide her blush (that was quite noticeable on her pale complexion.). Merlin smiled they reconnected, family once again.
"MERLIN!" Arthur's voice sounded just down the hall. Merlin closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "One... two... three" Mia counted silently. Arthur busted into the room.
"Right on time Arthur." she muttered to Merlin who turned his laugh to a caught.
"Yes Arthur?" Merlin asked sweetly, the sarcastic side of him always came out around Mia.
"My father wishes to see Mia." Arthur said. Mia's brows creased and she looked questionably at Merlin who had bee given specific instructions from Gaius not to let her walk about due to her still weak body. "Um... Gaius said she is not to walk." Merlin said quickly. Instead Mia smiled. She stood and stretched.
"As much as I would like to say no I really need to walk around." she said and walked out the door leaving a baffled prince and servant.
"Was she always like that?" Arthur asked staring at the door.
"Yep..." Merlin responded. There was a loud crash down the hall followed by a "I'm okay. Ow... that's a wall." Merlin laughed. Then looked at Arthur.
"We should probably go, sire." Merlin said standing. Arthur stood and followed Merlin out. Mia was standing against the wall rubbing a large red mark on her head (that was from the wall she so gracefully ran into.).
"Were are we going?" Mia asked being that she never seen around the castle.
"Follow me." Arthur sighed rolling his eyes. Mia and Merlin followed Arthur to the throne room with Mia only stumbling once or twice trying to get her scene of balance back.
They arrived at the throne room and Arthur bowed as Merlin stepped off to the side next to Gaius, who looked worried. Mia bowed respectfully and caught her balance just before she landed flat on her face. Merlin saw Mia's face turn scarlet in embarrassment.
"What is your name girl?" Uther asked.
"Mia, sire."
"What is your occupation?"
"I was the former captain of Camden's royal army."
"what division?"
"the infantry, sire." Mia responded puzzled, was she being interrogated?
"What is your business here?" that question answered her question, yes she was.
"I came here because I was in need of a physician I could trust. The only one I knew was Gaius who was a friend of my mother's." Mia's temper started to raise what did she do wrong?
"Surly you could find a physician in Camden?"Mia slammed her jaw shut and was looking deadly at the king.
"I did not want to be in Camden. I am NOT a spy as I very well know you think I am. I came here because the position I was in was a greater danger than it was for me to actually fight. I am here because my superior decided to take advantage of me and trying to keep my virginity I got stabbed." Mia practically shouted.
"Camden never wen to war with Camelot, I have no reason to hold any hatred towards your kingdom. If anything my brother being here makes me love it more. If only you heard how highly my men talked about this beautiful place." she finished softly. Everyone was startled by how much passion could be held in her small body.
"And what is it your men say Camelot is?" Uther asked.
"that Camelot is a peaceful loving place, that would take care of veterans and widows..." Mia paused and glanced at Merlin before continuing "that even though the prosecution on magic is harsh it is a place that everyone would, and should want to live." there was silence that hung like fog to the ground. The silence lasted for what seemed like hours till Arthur finally spoke.
"She saved my life father we should at least give her the benefit of the doubt." he spoke softly. Uther eyes his son carefully
"you're right Arthur." He said then turned to Mia.
"You shall be rewarded." he declared. Mia tried her hardest not to let her eyes widen in horror. Merlin told her he saved Arthur's life and his reward was becoming Arthur's Manservant.
"I don't.." "You shall be Arthur's maidservant and personal guard when he goes out." the king declared. Mia's face visibly dropped.
"Thank you sire." she said trying to hide the sarcastic and bitterness in voice. she turned and practically marched out the room.