WOW! I'm actually updating sooner than I thought I would, But Adalia spoke to me and I had to get this thought into the story.

I don't own Merlin or Gwen's song.

By the way, I haven't been able to review but I'm reading through the stories you all wrote...so far I love them guys. keep up the good work!

Chapter 10

Arthur's POV

when he woke the first thing he saw was the sword. (the second was a note) Sometime in the night Adalia had left Excalibur by his bedroll. He had seen the way she held the sword, for her to give it to him was a sign she trusted him more than he'd thought.

A quick glance around the camp showed the girl was not around. He sighed, at least she'd left a note. He picked it up and began to read.

I went to make sure Aithusa will be alright with you coming to her lair,

your father did try to kill her after all.

I'll be back before midday and I'm perfectly safe with Aithusa.

Adalia.

Arthur sheathed Excalibur and glanced at the sun, he must have slept longer then he intended because it was almost noon.

He could already see his daughter coming down the mountain's face. it seemed she was being followed by five tiny bird looking creatures. He began to pack up the camp, he would follow his daughter anywhere. No matter where she went but he hoped she was right in trusting a dragon, no matter what people thought he would always feel apprehension regarding creatures that could eat him in one bite.

Adalia's POV

Adalia felt anxiety

at the thought of letting her father meet Aithusa's brood three females and two males the girls: Gretiem, Kalinth, and Soreth. And the boys: Camroth, and Jielarth.

They were all rather boisterous, especially the boys. And she was worried that they'd do something to agitate her father. But so far they were being perfectly behaved, which only made her more suspicious.

Camroth was the one with most magic power this early on. But just because he was powerful didn't mean the others weren't, they could all speak to Adalia's mind and they all made their opinions clear on who was smartest...as none of them agreed it got a little loud inside her head.

"would you guy's promise to behave?" 'Course 'Dalia. Yeah, anything for you 'Dal.Well maybe, wadda you mean maybe! yes! Sure Adalia.

Oh well, they all promised to sorta' behave. And with Dragonets that was as good as she was gunna get.

Gwen's POV

Sitting with Morgana was not something on Gwen's list of top favorite evenings...granted most of which were the ones spent with Arthur and Adalia...but still!

She sighed, Morgana was ranting about how her idiot men had failed to kill Adalia. And how Aithusa wasn't answering her calls. Gwen nearly smirked, she managed to control her laughter long enough from Morgana to threaten Addie. Then she became deadly serious.

As the guard escorted her back to her cell she began to think of a song she'd always sung to her daughter when Adalia was having nightmares.

I pray you will be my eyes,

And watch her where she goes.

And help her to be wise,

And help me to let go.

Ever Mother's pray,

Every child knows.

Lead her to a place!

Guide her with your grace!

To a place she'll be safe.

Adalia had always loved that song. But now she was begging Arthur to watch over his daughter. Gwen hoped she would stay safe.

The song was from Quest for Camelot...fitting right!

anyway it doesn't have to religious,

but that's the way I see it.

please review!

Tina