In celebration of getting my fiftieth review, I give you another chapter. Yay Gwaine! =D I really love him he's amazing therefore you have to excuse Artemis's flirting with him. I mean who would flirt with Gwaine? Maybe that's just me, but you know. Anyway, so I mention Ajax and Jack in this chapter... you cannot fathom my hype for them. I'm excited. I haven't even started writing them yet, but you just have no idea. Anyway, like I said chapter after this is another episode chapter that... I think may be altered a lot sort of. I think it's gonna be like half very closely followed and half not as followed. Not sure. Anyway, Jack, Ajax, freaking excited. You have no idea.

Arthur and Merlin bursted through the door with a unconscious man. Artemis blinked at them. She was sitting at a table with her feet up trying to once again translate something.

"Well, hello, Arthur, Merlin. It's good to see you," she said as they put the man on her bed.

"Hello, Artemis," Arthur said looking to be happy to see her despite bringing an unconscious man through her and Gwen's home.

"May I ask why you are bringing an unconscious man into my home?" she said seemingly rather calm considering.

"Well, you are a physician, are you not?" Arthur asked.

"Why yes, yes I am, but why could you not bring him to Gaius."

"Because then I would have to listen to Merlin complaining about carrying him all the way there," he said.

"There are staircases," Merlin reasoned.

"Stop being a baby, Merlin," Arthur said.

"I suppose you assumed I would do something about his unconscious state?" she asked.

"Yes," Arthur and Merlin both said.

"Well, you shouldn't just assume things. Maybe I was busy," she said allowing her feet to fall off the table in an annoyed way.

"Artemis," Merlin said. Artemis rolled her eyes before she stood and went to the man.

"You're in an odd mood," Arthur noted.

"Merlin, get me fresh water, towels, a needle, and silk thread," she said as she looked at the wound on the man's leg.

"And honey?" Merlin asked.

"So you've learned something from Gaius have you?" she teased. "Yes, honey as well." Merlin went to pull things out of the cabinets. "As to my odd mood, Arthur, I have received a letter from my friends Ajax and his son, Jack."

"Is that bad?"

"They are Servants," she said. "Jack has a home here, the one I was staying in. Ajax is arguably the strongest of the Servants. Ajax has just finished helping settle an area known as Beram, and Jack was in the far east settling a magic dispute."

"Was?" Arthur asked.

"The Servants have ordered them to come to Camelot. I believe that they wish to keep an eye on me."

"I see," Arthur said carefully. "When will they arrive?" Merlin handed Artemis the things she needed. She started tending his wound.

"Not for a month or so, but it unsettles me a little."

"Why?" Artemis didn't look happy about this question.

"It's a long story," she said with a sigh. She looked grim. There was a darkness around her that was rare for Arthur to see unless there was mortal danger.

"Do you like Ajax and Jack?" Arthur asked.

"Oh, yes," Artemis said with a nod. "Very much. Ajax is like a father to me, and Jack and I have always been particularly close."

"But you don't seem happy they are coming."

"It depends on the pretense," she admitted.

"Pretense?"

"I don't want to discuss it," she said. Arthur dropped the subject. He clasped a hand on Artemis's shoulder. She moved her free hand up to place her hand over his. He slipped his hand away.

"Tell me when he wakes?" Arthur asked.

"Indeed."

"Stay with her," Arthur muttered to Merlin as he passed him. "Do something to cheer her up."

"What?"

"I don't know, Merlin," he said annoyed. "Figure it out."

Artemis sighed. She reread the letter she had written to Ajax and Jack. She would send it out that day.

"Merlin," she called out. He had stayed the night to watch over the man, Gwaine with her. Gwen didn't mind. The more the merrier she said.

"Yeah?" he asked.

"Could you watch over Gwaine alone a few minutes? I have to go ask a favor of Arthur."

"Yeah. Not a problem." Artemis went out and into the castle. She knocked on Arthur's chamber door.

"Enter," he said. Artemis walked in closing the door gently behind her. "Artemis," he said brightly. "Is Gwaine awake yet?"

"No. I actually came here for a favor."

"Anything," he confirmed.

"You shouldn't be so quick to offer your services," she said but smiled at his willingness. "What do you need?" he asked.

"I need this sent out," she said giving him the letter.

"Where?" he asked taking the letter.

"To the town of Gorian to a man named Caleb."

"I'll send someone right away," he said.

"That would be much obliged," she said. "Good luck in the melee by the way." He smiled.

"It's nothing compared to Proeliator Dignitas."

"True, but on a normal scale it requires me to wish you good luck," she said.

"Thank you. I still wear your charm," he told her showing her her coin around his neck. She walked to him and picked the coin up from his chest. She held it gently and placed it back.

"Good," she said with a smile looking up at him.

"I've missed that smile," he admitted looking down at her. She kissed him gently on the cheek.

"Good bye sire. I will watch your match," she said as she walked toward the door.

"I will be looking for you in the crowds."

"Just don't get too distracted," she teased.

"It'll be hard not to," he told her as she walked out the door. She laughed gently. Artemis walked back to the house only to find Gwaine awake and dressing. She had to give credit where credit was due. He was a good looking man.

"Don't get dressed on my account, please," she said with a smile. Gwaine immediately looked up to her.

"My lady," he said bowing. "It is an honor for a lady of the court to visit me in such a humble place." Artemis rolled her eyes.

"How's your leg?"

"The pain has disappeared at the sight of your beauty," he said.

"Is that so?" she asked. As she passed she kicked the wound lightly. Gwaine pretended to be unaffected, but when she turned to the counter he expressed the pain on his face.

Artemis picked up a bottle. She went to Gwaine. "Take this. It'll help the pain," she said. He took the small bottle from her. She went to turn away, but Gwaine grabbed her hand and turned her back to him.

"I am Gwaine."

"I know," she said turning to leave, but he caught her again.

"You did not tell me your name."

"I am Artemis, and you sir are invading both my personal space and home. Of course, you may stay here as long as you need."

"And what kind of lady are you? A princess? A dutchess?"

"I am not any form of lady. I am simply Artemis. I am the physician who took care of your wound." Gwaine paused and looked at her carefully.

"You are not easy to woo," he said.

"No," she said. "I am not."

"This is not working is it?" he asked.

"No, but at least you know when to give up," she said. She turned away from him. "There are plenty of women in Camelot. Go find someone naïve enough to fall for your charm."

"I only have eyes for you," he said. She laughed.

"I'm sure," she said sarcastically before leaving.

Later on that evening, Artemis was walking back to the house, when she ran into Gwaine again on the streets. He stopped her by bowing.

"My lady," he said still in a bowing position.

"If you stop calling me my lady, I'll have a drink with you," she said. Of course, Gwaine could not resist the offer. And they had one drink together and two… and three… and four… and five… and so many that Gwaine could barely stand. Artemis was rather composed like she always was even when she drank. Gwen and Merlin came through the tavern.

"Merlin," Artemis said happily.

"Arthur's going to kill you," Merlin said. She laughed.

Artemis walked through the door of one of the large halls. Merlin and Gwaine were cleaning the army's boots. She held out two goblets for them.

"Thanks, Artemis," Merlin said.

"No problem, brother," she said with a smile.

"Did you say brother?" Gwaine asked.

"Yeah, twins," Merlin said.

"Strange," Gwaine said looking back and forth between the two.

"What did Arthur say to you?"

"Nothing. I haven't seen him today. Why?"

"I told him you were out drinking with Gwaine last night," Merlin said. "He wasn't pleased. He threw something at me in annoyance." Artemis rolled her eyes.

"Well, he go throw a little royal tantrum. I can go out drinking when and with whom I want. By the way Gwaine, you have a marvelous singing voice." Gwaine laughed.

"And you dance beautifully," Gwaine said. She grinned.

"Why are you not helping us clean these boots?" Merlin asked interrupting their harmless flirting.

"Because I'm very busy."

"With what?" Merlin asked.

"Not cleaning boots," she replied. Merlin threw a boot at her. It missed as she dodged. "I hear you're a good fighter, Gwaine."

"Fairly decent."

"We should fight sometime. It would please me."

"You know how to fight?"

"She fights brilliantly," Merlin told him. "Arthur thinks so as well, but he'll never say it aloud to her directly."

"Artemis?" a voice came. It was Arthur.

"Hm? Face being yelled at or run away. I might as well act like an adult." She turned and walked to the door. Arthur was standing out there. She closed the door gingerly behind her. "Yes?" she asked him.

"Was Merlin telling the truth-"

"Yes. I was out drinking last night. Is there a problem?"

"You shouldn't go out drinking with men you just met," he said.

"Oh, are you lecturing me on safety?" she teased. He didn't look pleased. "Arthur… I can't get drunk," Artemis said.

"What?" Arthur said confused.

"Well… I can, but it takes this really strong alcohol to do it. The Servants of the World serve it at gatherings."

"Why?"

"The Servants are trained to withstand poisons, sleeping drafts, hallucinogens, and the like such as alcohol so that they can't be caught off guard. I could drink three times as much as you and still be talking and standing perfectly normal."

"Then why go out drinking?"

"It helps break social barriers sometimes. People talk about things they aren't willing to when they're persuaded by alcohol." Arthur seemed to be thinking.

"Remind me never to drink with you," he said. She smiled.

"I will try," she admitted. "I should go. I promised to help Gwen clean some of the halls where the guests are staying." Arthur nodded.

"Bye."

"Good bye, Arthur," she said walking off.

"You know… when I finally get my own house… if they have floors I'm never washing them. Let them be dirty, who cares?" Artemis said as Gwen and her cleaned the floors. Gwen smiled.

"Oh? What else?"

"When going down the stairs everyone has to slid down the banister," she said. Gwen laughed.

"And would this home be shared by Arthur?" she asked. Artemis smiled fondly.

"You're more perceptive than I give you credit for," Artemis said.

"It's obvious when the two of you are getting along. You are both in a far better mood. You sleep better too," she noted.

"I know. Arthur affects my health and mood very much so."

"I would hate to see what would happen if he died." Artemis thought about it for a moment.

"My masters used to say that when we were created we were only created halfway. Our souls were purposely split and one day if we are lucky we meet that other half. Soul mates. When one dies, the other follows soon after."

"You think Arthur's it." Artemis smiled.

"I know when I'm with him I've never felt more alive, more complete."

"I believe you will end up together," Gwen said. "I've never seen two people love each other more than you two." Artemis continued thinking about this as she scrubbed the floors.

"I heard what happened," Artemis said that night approaching Gwaine. He had been banned from Camelot.

"Yeah, well, there you go," he said.

"You did a brave thing," she replied.

"Well, a lot of good it did me."

"I know Arthur. He's not like Uther. You saved his life. I'm sure that one day he'll repay you."

"He tried to speak up for me."

"Arthur's fair. He's loyal. He'll be a great king. I know he will."

"Clearly. If he makes everyone feel as you do," Gwaine said. Artemis shook her head trying to deny it. "Well at least I know why you turned me down."

"It's not just me who says that," she argued.

"No. I'm sure it isn't. Let's hope he lives that long," Gwaine said as he started pushing past her.

"Gwaine," she said as he started out the hall. He stopped. "Sometimes… the hardest thing to do is do what we know is right. Sometimes our own desire and safety should be put on the line for something worth fighting for. Some rules should be broke. Some lines should be crossed. Sometimes kings are wrong." Artemis walked away from him and into the next hallway over.

Artemis watched the brutality of the melee. Gwen sat by her side, and for once Artemis was screaming and cheering for Arthur surprising and irritating Gwen. The numbers slowly dwindled to four. One was Arthur. Two were the men Artemis knew were aiming to kill Arthur with enchanted swords. The other, she knew, was Gwaine. She was cheering. Finally, Gwaine, with skill, saved Arthur and killed the two men. Arthur allowed him to take the field. Gwaine removed his helmet.

"Guards seize him!" Uther shouted. The guards followed orders.

Artemis met Gwaine on the streets once again.

"I hear you are going, Gwaine. Banished still."

"It's true," he admitted. "I was just heading out."

"Perhaps we will meet some day," she said.

"I hope," he said. "It was your words that brought me back to do what I knew was right."

"I'm glad," she said with a smile. "I mean how else would I be able to tell you I told you so." Gwaine laughed.

"Now I know why Arthur's fond of you."

"Every man's fond of me, Gwaine," she laughed. "I'm perfection in female form." Gwaine laughed.

"That you are, my lady." Artemis laughed and shook her head. She kissed him lightly on the cheek.

"Have safe travels, Gwaine. Come back sometime when Arthur's king. I would like to see you again." Gwaine nodded and they both went their separate ways. Artemis hoped one day Gwaine would return. He was a good man, a worthy knight.