Chapter 2-Meeting the future in-laws
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"Merlin right?" I asked once we had gotten around the corner away from Arthur and his goons.
"Yep, how do you know?" Merlin questioned looking confused at me.
"We have something in common," I said with a smile, "Look I can't explain everything right now cause I have to go and greet the king, but try and avoid getting into any trouble for a little while and I will meet you afterwards. There is someone you need to meet."
Merlin nodded stupidly at me, "I will be with Gauis."
I nodded my head before walking through the castle holding my head high and ignoring the servants around me just the way my father had trained me to be.
I walked over to the entrance to the grand hall and turned to the guard, "Princess Elizabeth of Carmarthen to see King Uther Pendragon."
The guard nodded his head before entering the room to go and tell the king. I turned to Laurdine and Kay, "No magic okay? And stay quiet you know how he is about servant speaking."
They both nodded at me just before the double doors were opened and I walked gracefully into the throne room of Camelot. There were 3 people in the room. Arthur was sitting on the left he looked at me still seeming in shock about who I was, it would have made me laugh but this was an inappropriate time to do that. On the far right was a young girl around my age, her beauty shown so brightly in the room, I remembered who she was Morgana, the ward of Uther. She was even more beauty in real life than the story told about her.
In the centre on the large throne sat Uther Pendragon himself, he looked older than I imagined but that was probably due to the years of sitting on the throne affecting him. The crown sat comfortable on top of his head, he was a truly intimidating figure.
Then again I had been in my father's kingdom for so long now that not much could imtimidate me, "Your Majesty," I said curtsying deeply.
"Princess Elizabeth, when your father told me he was sending you to join us I must admit I was surprised," Uther said moving from his throne towards me.
I straightened up before speaking, "He wished for me to learn more about the cutures of the kingdom surrounding ours. Plus I believe he had an offer for you as well."
"Yes, do you know what he wishes?" Uther questioned.
"I believe it is my marriage to your son, Arthur, is that correct?" I said trying not to spit in disguised at the idea. Sadly when I placed the thought of me heading to Camelot into my father's head I didn't really think he would use it to try and make me marry a Prince who I knew had a destiny elsewhere.
"What?" I heard Arthur yell from behind his father while Morgana just seemed to burst out laughing behind her hand.
"I do want to join our kingdom up in a way that would profit us both but I would also like the chance to have a look around your kingdom before I make any decisions about whether or not I chose to stay here," I suggested keeping my voice calm and considered.
"I think that is a reasonable suggestion," Uther nodded before touching my arm lightly, "Our kingdom would make a great bond. Now how many of you wish to stay?"
"There are just three including me, my lord. My protector and my lady-in-waiting," I said pointing behind me to where they stood.
"You only travel with such a small group?" Uther questioned looking confused.
"If there are less of us travelling we are less noticeable my lord. Plus both myself and my lady-in-waiting have been trained in combat, per my father's orders," I explained.
Uther just nodded back before the guard came in once again, "Lady Helen your majesty." The king nodded going back to sit on his throne. I moved so I was standing next to Morgana, both Kay and Laudine followed me.
The court was silent as Lady Helen made her way through the door. I decided when I got to order some clothes next that I wanted a dress very similar to hers. It was a deep purple colour and flowed beautifully.
"Lady Helen. Thank you so much for coming to sing at our celebrations," Uther said smiling at her, getting up once again from his throne to make his way over to her.
The lady smiled back, "The pleasure's all mine," she bowed her head.
"How was your journey?" Uther questioned.
"Oh, the time it took, Sire," Lady Helen signed back.
Uther kisses her hands, before speaking, "Well, it's always worth the wait."
"It will be," Lady Helen said touching what seemed to be the charm around her neck.
"May I introduce Princess Elizabeth, she is staying with us for a while," Uther said pointing me out.
"My lady," I said smiling and bowing my head, "I have heard such great things about you from my father."
"Thank you," She said simply smiling back.
I could sense there was something very odd about her but couldn't quite put my finger on it. I didn't bother thinking about it too much, instead turning to Uther and speaking to him, "Is there anything I can do for you my lord or may I retire into my room?"
"Of course," Uther nodded, "I think you should dine with Lady Morgana tonight. After all if you wish to know about the castle she is the one to turn to."
I looked over at Morgana to see her nodding at me, "I will do that then sire," I said before bowing out of the room.
I could hear Laudine, Kay, Morgana and her hand-maid follow me out. I turned to face them, "Lady Morgana do you wish to dine together now?"
Morgana smiled back at me, "If you are available it would be nice to meet a fellow Lady who is around my age."
I laughed slightly at that before turning to Kay, "Can you get our bags if they have not already been taken and place them in whatever room we have gotten? I will be in Lady Morgana's chambers when you are done."
Kay nodded and walked off before I followed Morgana to her room. It was so beautiful, then again everything about her seemed to be beautiful.
I was pulled out of my musing when she spoke, "I must say you have my sympathy."
"Whatever for my lady?" I questioned sitting down on one side of the table while Morgana sat on the other. There was already food laid out for us someone must have visited the kitchens.
"Please call me Morgana, we are equals are we not?" Morgana said while her hand maid moved around the room, "This is Gwen," she introduced.
"And this is Laudine. I simply could not survive without her," I said smiling at Laudine who smiled brightly back at me.
"And as for my sympathy. You are to marry Arthur, surely if you don't know what I mean you have yet to meet him," Morgana laughed taking some food.
"Oh I have met him," I said laughing along with her, "I am sure that I will find a way out of the marriage. Plus I don't think Arthur really likes me much either. I did spoil his games."
"What do you mean?" Morgana questioned obviously looking for gossip.
I sat back and began to explain when I had met Arthur. For the rest of the night we laughed and joked. I felt like I had made a firm friend in Morgana, now all I had to do was deal with Arthur!
Okay I know not the greatest chapter, but I changed how I was going to write it half way through so it's not perfect. I would really love some reviews on this story just so I know what you guys think. So REVIEW and do the POLL! (It's on my profile )
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