A/n: In this chapter I made Arthur more kingly, him giving orders and what not. But this is a series so what Esmeralda looks like is important, remember.
Prologue Pt.2 the Princess
Three years later a feast was held on the new princess's birthday. She and Gwaine shared a birthday so the king and queen decided to pay tribute to him,
"Esmeralda" Gwen whispered, "A name fit for a princess."
From first glance anyone could tell she was beautiful, her and her mother shared complexion and she had one blue eye and one brown eye.
As the festive went on a chill went down Merlin's spine.
Arthur noticed and the smile dropped off his face, "What is it Merlin?" he asked in mild panic.
Merlin blinked and shook his head.
"I don't know it's just" but he was cut off by the flames going out in the great hall and silence fell over the crowd.
Tears welled in the young Pendragon's eyes as their parent held them close.
Footsteps were then heard and a figure with a green cloak stepped forth.
She had beautiful ombre hair and kind brown eyes. As she made her way forth the torches relit themselves and she removed her hood revealing a reef of beautiful exotic flowers that rested neatly on her head.
The knights stood and unsheathed their swords, "What business have you got here?" The king asked
The lady just bowed and smiled. Her posture was one of a queen, it held poise and elegance, "I wish no harm your majesties, forgive me for this is not my true form" She explained.
''Then what is it, and dare not lie in my court" he demanded.
"I hate to deny you anything my lord but it will disturb the lighting again for I am born of elements." She explained.
"You're a fairy" Merlin finally concluded.
The lady smiled and nodded, "Indeed I am"
"You're a queen" he observed again.
"I am, and I have come to give the princess a ticket of my affection for she will be special and will need it some day soon."
"What do you mean, she doesn't even know you" the queen said.
"But we know her. In years to come we will also protect her as you will. She will be very much like her mother. Wise, intelligent compassionate and beautiful" She said staring longingly at the princess, "Very, very beautiful."
Arthur waved his hand and the knights put away their swords.
"What is this gift?" Arthur asked after looking to Merlin to see if she was safe, free of dark magic.
The fairy pulled out a necklace with a vial of red and green liquid inside. She handed it to Merlin who was closer to her, "She may need it when you see fit, but do remember me when the time comes, Lucinda, queen of the fairies of the elements." With that she disappeared.
A/n: Remember Esmeralda's eyes, Lucinda and her gift, Thomas and his magic and what Riordan told Merlin. It will be important in chapters to come.