Disclaimer- I do not own Merlin, trust me if I did Merthur would be real. BBC Owns them and I am simpally jealous.

Two weeks had passed since the day Merlin had been found in the tunnels. Still there was no sign of Slyvia. It was like she had erased her presence from the mind of everyone she had ever met, except for Merlin. Which made no sense to her, she had wanted to give the Prince a love draft, those days when Merlin had been lost and unconscious would have been the perfect time. But it seemed that she may have actually had other motives. A part of the young sorceress wondered if the scheme she had been told was just a cover up for another. But still she could only wonder.

The hall was filled with people, Arthur was at the head of them all talking about something Merlin wasn't quite paying attention too. He was standing in place of Uther, who seemed to have come down with a nasty illness that left him on bedrest. So the speech didn't really interest her, something about crops and that was all she caught.

Half way through the Princes ramble the doors to the hall where slammed open, the sound making many people jump, and snapped Merlin from her daze. There in the doorway was Gwaine and Percival and a cluster of knights behind them. They all looked red in the face and were breathing heavily.

"Arthur!" Gwaine called,and stumbled forward. There was a look of distress in his eyes. "There is an army not two days away heading to Camelot." He spoke quickly, but every word was heard.

"What? Are you sure of this?" Arthur stepped towards his men, and Merlin watched moving towards them as well.

"Yes, at least twenty thousand men. The bear Odins flag." Gwaine looked towards his prince, now awaiting commands.

"Odin? We signed a peace treaty with him a year ago." Arthur look confused but worried all the same. " You have to be positive that you saw this."

"What Gwaine says is true My Lord, I saw it with my own eyes as well. As with the rest of your knights." Percival gave him a grave look.

"Very well then. Prepare for sieg." Arthurs voice rose above the buzzing of the room, and the knights bowed hurrying out of the hall. " Merlin, with me." He walked from the room without another word. Merlin followed hurriedly behind him.

"Arthur, are you sure that going into sieg is going to-" She was cut off by his voice.

"What do you purpose I do, we have to be ready. Camelot will not fall, even if Oden has betrayed our trust." He glanced at her. " To the armoury"

Hurriedly they rushed down the stairs, she was still sore from her injuries and limped slightly but she managed to keep pace with him. After the third flight of stairs, he noticed and gave her an apologetic look, which she returned with a smile that told him she would be okay. Once inside the armoury she began to quickly fasten his armour on. No one spoke, but a heaviness could be felt in the air. His body seemed to be shaking slightly and she frowned.

"Arthur." She spoke softly, glancing up at him.

"Not now Merlin." He paused. " When was the last time you polished these?" He questioned trying to ease the tension, to his dismay Merlin wasn't in the mood for their normal banter.

"Arthur." She repeated.

"What?"

"Are you alright?" She questioned. " Don't say you aren't, I can feel you shaking." She whispered.

"I'm fine, taken back that's all. I hoped to never face another attempt of sieg." He replied. Merlin nodded and slid the metal cuffs on his wrist. Still she felt a little doubt, he was a brave man. The bravest she knew, but they both knew his army was still damaged from the last sieg. They had only ten thousand men,and Arthur would die for any one of them

" Good because you shouldn't be scared." She kept her eyes on his face, as she slid his hands into his gloves. They were close enough that their breath mingled . " We gain strength and courage each time we stop to look fear in the face. When you do something which you think you can not."

"You know Merlin sometimes I get this strange sense of..." He paused to look at her, trying to think of the word. " I don't know what it is, definitely not wisdom." He scoffed with a smile.

"Definitely not." She agreed with a slight laugh. " But I know you can do this, even If I will have to save your royal arse again."

"Save my arse? Merlin I'm not letting you any where near the battle." He gave her a serious look.

"Why's that? I've fought beside you before."

"This is different. Those were brawls, and creatures. This is war Merlin, the greatest monster you will ever know can be those in battle." He gave her a soft look, taking in her beauty. He always did, never knowing when he might see her again. Her pink lips, bright blue eyes. Those ridiculous ears that might just be the cutest thing he ever has seen. He could feel himself getting closer to her, his lips parting slightly ready to press against hers.

Suddenly the door banged open, and in rushed Elliot. The two jumped apart, and Merlin walked to the other side of the room to grab Arthur's sword, to make herself look busy.

"My lord!" He bowed apologetically. " The Knights are ready for your orders, and the sieg is already well being prepared for."

"Right, right. I'm on my way." He headed after Elliot.

"Arthur! You dollophead, your sword!" Merlin called after him. He rushed back in and smiled slightly taking it from her.

-

Hours passed into the next day and everyone was on edge, Merlin had been rushing around since early that morning doing things that others may have deemed useless. Collecting countless buckets of water from the well, along with piles of wood. She was doing the things everyone else seemed to forget about,too focused on the fighting part of it all.

Coming out of the woods they could see the start of Odins men, slowly filing into the fields and vast lands that surrounded Camelot. There were thousands upon thousands of them, and the sight of mass numbers seemed to make the knights lose hope. They were so greatly outnumbered.

"Fear not!" Arthur stood on the balcony above the courtyard, his most trusted knights standing behind him, and of course Merlin as well. "I know that we feel rushed into a war we did not ask for!" His voice boomed echoing over the city. "They outnumber us two to one! But we will not fall! Maybe one day Camelot will surcome to a sieg." He spoke. " But today is not that day! We are the Knights of Camelot! The most noble and brave to ever serve! The might have more men than us, but they will never have a better Knight than anyone of you." He shared a glance with his men. " So we fight! Not because we want to, but because it is our duty! Our duty to the citizens, and to our Kingdom. But also to our self." His gaze rested on Merlin this time, and she was so captivated by him, the way he stood out like the true leader he was destined to be. " And some of us will be lost. But we will not be lost in vain! No each one of you is a hero! And forever you will be one. So my brothers, today we fight for our future."

Below the men shouted raising their swords to him, Arthur raised his back, and as did the rest of the knights of the round table. He left the balcony and Merlin immediately was on his tail.

"I know we talked about this Arthur, but I want to help you. I want to fight."

"No." He replied firmly." War is no place for a servant, let alone a girl."

"So it's because I'm a girl then? You know I can handle my self. Arthur." She noticed Gaius walking towards them down the hall

"For once in your life listen to me Merlin. You are not going to fight, You're going to stay back and help mend with Gaius and Gwen. That's an order, do you understand?" He held her gaze.

"Yes." She responded through her teeth. " You're such a prat."

"Merlin." Gaius spoke as he approached the pair. " I need your help setting up."

"See." Arthur spoke with a bit of smugness to his voice, but also a softness. " I don't want to see you hurt again."

"I'm sorry Sire, but I really must take Merlin from you. It would be best if you headed to the front lines, I fear the battle will start once it's dark." There was only an hour till dusk.

" Right, Thank you Gaius." He turned to Merlin, and smiled softly. He looked like he wanted to hug her but was far too awkward, so he headed off down the hall instead.

She walked in silence beside Gaius, it ended up he only needed her help to set up cots. It wasn't to long after they had started that she felt the castle shake for the first had started. It felt wrong just standing by and healing people, there were so many maids around that could help with that. Merlin needed to be beside Arthur to make sure he was safe, but every time she turned to leave Gaius would catch her and call her over to help. The wounded and dead were piling up,and she was scared that one of these times it was going to be Arthur they carried through the door.

Turning she headed out, but was caught when Gaius grabbed her wrist. " Merlin, you know what he said."

"Yes." She responded. " I don't care, I'm supposed to keep him safe. It's my job, it's my destiny to make sure nothing happens to him. Let me go Gaius." She didn't turn to him, but soon his grip dropped.

"Just be careful." He spoke softer now.

" I will."

- -
She had quickly dressed in chainmail, and armour making sure it was baggy enough to cover her feminine figure. Her hair was tied up and hidden by the helmet on her head. It was harder for her to walk, because the armour weighed her small frame down. But she passed it off like she had been wearing it for years.

Outside the streets were filled with war shouts, and the sound of fighting. Bodies covered the ground, most Odins men, but some where Arthurs. She stopped to make sure none were the prince.

Behind her she heard some scuffling and turned around pulling out her sword as two men were suddenly on her. She wasn't a bad fighter, never a very good one when it came to weapons either. The clanging echoed around, and she ducked under the odd blow.

"Discendo!" A gold glimmer passed through her eyes, as the magic rushed out of her knocking the two men back into a wall, before they fell to the ground. She didn't wait around to find out if they would wake up. Instead she ran through the streets, stopping to take down the odd soldier, but still she she couldn't find him. She was growing worried, her mind coming to the worst conclusions. Her bones were hurting her, but she pushed through ignoring the screaming coming from her ankle.

That was when she saw him. His hair was wet with blood and sweat, and it trickled down his forehead. He was covered in dirt, and was battle worn. But he seemed to look like a light in the darkness. The red cape with the Camelot crest on it, shining out like a beacon of was taking on three men, and winning easily. But a fourth one was soon coming.

Merlin jumped into the fight taking on the fourth man, casting a quick unnoticed spell to take him down. She continued to help with the others till they all seemed to be gone. His gaze looked her over, seemingly surprised at the size of his saviour.

Never in his life had Arthur seen such a scrawny Knight, but it was obvious to him they knew what they were doing if they had just saved him.

"Come on then!" He motioned her forwards, still oblivious to who it was. Together they ran towards the knights, taking down member after member of Odins no one was looking she'd cast a spell, and soon they started their retreats.

"We did it!" Percival called out, a laugh escaping him "They're retreating!" More knights joined into the cheering, and slowly Merlin tried to make her way out of the crowd before she was noticed. But Arthur followed.

"Hey!You fought with great bravery and-" He was about to continue when he noticed a figure jumping from the building above, their sword aimed right at the prince.

Merlin pushed him from the way. "Regridior." She whispered and watched at the sword went flying from his hands. But still his body landed on top of hers, knocking her to the ground.

Arthur, reacted quickly slicing the man down almost as soon as he landed. Leaning down to help the knight up he was taken back. The helmet of what he thought was just a scrawny man had fallen off. And waves of dark hair pooled out around pale Ivory skin.

"Merlin?" He leaned down and cradled him to her. " You never listen!"

"A thank you would work as well too." She muttered, opening her eyes only slightly dazed. " You know for saving your sorry ass twice tonight."

"I told you not to fight."

"You also told me I never listen." She smiled at him, and he let out half a laugh. Sitting up she felt him still hugging her close to his chest. " Well come on then we need to go back to the castle."

- -

After giving a speech at dawn the prince slept the day away. He was aloud to, after fighting all night he deserved it. But once he passed twelve hours of sleep, Merlin went into his chambers to wake him.

"Wake up, your bandages need to be changed." She muttered moving to light some candles in his room. After a moment she heard a tired groan, and a smile crossed her lips. " Come on then!" She watched as he tossed a pillow over his head. Sighing she walked over and grabbed the pillow from him. He was shirtless like normal, white bandages wrapped around his chest.

"Merlin!" He sat up in bed and glared at her. But his gaze softened, he felt this overwhelming need to hold her, she just looked so beautiful there. With her messy bun, and pale skin. He reached for her, and trailed his fingers down her arm.

"What are you doing?" She questioned, her skin tingled where he touched her.

He grabbed her waist and pulled her onto the bed.

"Arthur?" Her voice was barely a whisper. But he held her so close that he could hear it clearly.

His fingers lightly trailed over her face and he pulled her on top of him. Tilting her chin, he pressed his lips to hers.

After the shock settled in, Merlin found herself kissing him back. Sparks running across her skin, and she straddled his waist above the sheets, her dressed riding up to make it easier. Her fingers trailed over his bare shoulders, and running down his chest. Just feeling the scarred skin, he was so beautiful.

His hand rest of the small of her back, while the other trailed up her leg causing her to gasp. He slowly started to work at the ties on her dress. But after a few moments he got frustrated and just tugged at them, ripping them off.

"I'll buy you a new one." He muttered against her lips, tugging the material off so all she had on was her slip. He glanced up at her and took in her beauty. Biting his lower lip he could feel his length harding underneath the sheets with every touch.
Merlin was very aware of the bulge rubbing against her thigh, and also how wrong this was. He was a prince, he shouldn't be sleeping with a servant. But everything felt so right in the moment. She started to grind against him, causing a moan to escape his lips. She had never heard that sound from him before. As his hands crept up her slip she raised her arms letting him toss it aside. Her pale perky breasts were revealed, and she blushed. The only piece of material she had on was the thin fabric that covered her wet center.

"Arthur, I've never." She bit her lip nervously.

"You don't have to." He whispered, leaning up to press kisses to her neck.

"I want too."

That was all it took. Arthur switched their positions, pinning Merlin underneath him. She was so beautiful, and he wanted to explore every inch of her. He kissed from her neck to one of her breasts, taking one of her nipples into his mouth. A moan escaped her lips as he worked it softly with his tongue. After a minute he moved to the other giving it the same treatment. Slowly he kissed his way down her stomach and stopped, pulling the last piece of her clothing off leaving her so naked. He could see how wet she was, and couldn't help himself from running his fingers over her wet lips, causing her to gasp. Parting the lips he started to work her clit with his thumb gently rubbing it.

"A-Arthur." She moaned.

He slipped a finger inside of her and slowly thrust it in and out, as she started to moan he added another curling them to hit her g-spot. His pants were tight and restricting, and he needed her, but he wanted her to be ready first. Scissoring his fingers, he saw the slight discomfort that soon turned into pleasure again.

"Please, Arthur." She couldn't take the teasing, she wanted the real thing. Pulling him back up to her, she worked his trousers off, tossing them aside so they were both naked. She felt him at her entrance, and looked in his eyes. "I'm ready."

With that he pushed in, leaning down to kiss her as he saw the discomfort on her face. She was in pain at his size. When tears fell from the corners of her eyes he kissed them away.

"M-move."

He did as he was told, slowly starting to thrust in and out of her. She was so tight around him, it was almost enough to send him over the edge right there. But he wanted her to feel the pleasure. After a couple more thrusts he heard her moan, and her nails dug into his back as she clung to him. Thrusting harder he aimed for the sweet spot grinning when she let out loud moan.
"Oh god, harder." She moaned, her legs wrapping around his waist pulling him deeper into her. He pounded harder and faster, his mouth attacking the skin on her neck to cover his own moans, and mark her. He was her's and he didn't want anyone else to have her. He had never felt a moment so right before, it was strange to think the previous night there had been a battle. When this moment was so perfect.

She could feel the pleasure building in the pit of her stomach, and she clung to him as if for dear life. Her walls were starting to clench around him and she arched up, moans turning into slight cries of pleasure. Clenching around him she came with a loud cry. He thrust twice more into her, and came filling her with his seed. After a moment of catching his breath he pulled out. Wrapping an arm around her waist he hugged her close and rested his head on her shoulder, taking in her sweet smell. A mixture of spring water, and flowers.

"Night Merlin." He mumbled.

"I just woke you up." A slight laugh escaped her.

"I like this type of wake up call, but I'm tired." He kissed her bare shoulder.

"Night Arthur."

Sorry for any grammatical errors or spelling errors found in this chapter. I proof but things slip by a lot. The next chapter should be up soon.