Inhaling deeply Amaya sat bolt upright and looked around her cell, swallowing as she found herself to be alone. "Hello?" She called out.

"Maya." Galahad sighed with relief, getting up from his stool outside her cell and Amaya crawled over to him as he crouched outside. "Maya what were you thinking? You're going to get yourself killed because you exposed your magic!"

"I had to save him, Galahad."

"Even after what he did to you?" She nodded her head.

"I still love him, little wolf, even if he does not care for me anymore." The young knight snorted, gritting his teeth and Amaya frowned at him. "What?"

"I wouldn't be too sure. Dagonet had to physically restrain him to keep him from breaking you out of here." Galahad informed her and her eyes widened ever so slightly. "Dag had to actually knock him out."

"Really?" Amaya's heart lifted a little with hope but she shook her head. "Never mind that, we have a little more pressing matter at hand. How long have I been unconscious?"

"Not long, about two hours? That mutt of yours is running wild trying to get to you. Nearly bit Lionel's hand off." Galahad paused before his shoulders slumped and he pressed his brow into the bars. "Maya, there isn't a loop hole to get you out of this. Arthur has to obey the law." Tears streaked down his face. "You'll have to burn at his order."

"I shall not burn." Amaya said determinedly, unfazed by her predicament.

"You have to free yourself, escape from here and only send word once you are safe." Galahad whispered. "Those advisors are lusting for your blood. You've made an enemy of them, Maya you fool." She shook her head.

"I will not run. There is a way to save me." Galahad jerked his head to face her, a bright light gleaming in her eyes. "Go to Arthur and tell him that the only way around this is to make the practice of light magic legal within the law." Galahad's jaw dropped.

"He'll never pull it off."

"He is the king. Technically, he can do whatever he wishes. Go now and do not worry about me, just tell him the plan." Amaya ushered him softly. "I shall be out of here for the feast tonight." Galahad nodded his head then darted away with all the speed he possessed.

Arthur was arguing against his advisors in the throne room where they seemed to be insisting that Amaya had bewitched him into obeying her wishes. The moment Galahad burst through the doors, Arthur lifted a hand and everything was silent. "Galahad, come and speak with me." Arthur commanded, rising and striding forwards to meet the young knight. He prayed Amaya had a plan as he was at a loss. There was no way around the law and he, as the king, was not at liberty to break it for anyone. Rage would tear the country apart if he did such a thing.

"She has an idea." Arthur exhaled with relief then smiled, glad that she had not failed him. "You need to legalise the use of light magic."

"What?" Now he was frowning. He couldn't just do that, could he? He needed the consent of his advisors and there was his people to consider. How would they react? Galahad gripped Arthur's arm tightly, his eyes narrowed to slits. "You are the king and have the only right to make such laws. It will save her, Arthur, if she is not breaking the law then there is no reason to burn her. She can live." Taking a deep breath Arthur nodded, realising he had no other choice.

He would not sacrifice Amaya, he owed her too much and something told him that he would need her wisdom and strength for many years to come yet. Arthur turned and ordered a scholar to bring him ink and parchment.

Arthur's quill darted across the page, writing with flourishes of his hand as his advisors frowned at him, glancing nervously to one another. Once Arthur was done he signed the declaration, poured hot wax onto the parchment then pressed the seal of his ring into it, legalising it.

"My king, may we ask what you are doing?" The fat advisor asked, whose name escaped Arthur completely as he turned around.

"I, Arthur Pendragon, named by the people of Briton, High King and sovereign ruler over these lands declare that the use of light magic is now a legalised practice when in benefit for the people." Arthur spoke loudly, letting his voice carry and he was met with many protests. "In the use of healing, defence, education and when in aid to others, light magic is now legal and all past offenders having been charged with the crime of magical use are now forgiven and pardoned. Any who harm an innocent with the gift of light magic for their difference shall be taken and punished as seen fit by the respective law enforcer of the region." Arthur paused for breath and he glanced up to his advisors who shouted.

"You cannot do this! This is the witch enchanting you!"

"Nevertheless, I have sanctioned the law and now you must abide by it." Arthur growled then continued. "In comparison, the use of black magic remains banned in the name of protection for the people of Briton. Any found wielding black magic with the intent of harming others shall face the same punishments as previously ordained, the end sentence being death. This law I pass through the divine right given to me by God. May he bless us and watch over our nation."

Looking up, Arthur knew he was in trouble with the advisors as they began to argue and rage at him but his voice bellowed over their senseless noise. "Silence!" Arthur rolled up the parchment and held it out to a scholar who took it away to file with the other laws, his eyes still fixed on his advisors who began to tremble. "You are not to command me, I can send you all away at any moment I choose. You would do well to remember that greed and power lusting has no place in my court. Now away with you all! No doubt Vanora will have my head for postponing her preparations for the feast tonight." The king turned to Galahad and nodded. "Go and release your sister."

Spinning on his heel Galahad did not wait. He got to the dungeon staircases just as Demon came hurtling around the corner, Maia calling out after him. "No Demon! You can't go down there!"

"It's alright Mai, Amaya's going to be fine." Galahad soothed her, taking her hand for a moment before letting go. "Stay up here and I'll explain to you both." Maia nodded but the moment Galahad moved forwards, Demon ran past him and all the way down to the door where he began to paw and scratch at the wood, leaving claw marks until Galahad had shoved him out the way so that he could get inside. The second he ordered Amaya's release, the guard rose and unlocked the door, stepping inside and gently shaking Amaya awake.

"Milady, you are free to go." Amaya sighed sleepily, nodding her head then slowly rose up.

"Thank you." She said to him but before she could get to her feet, Demon leaped onto her and licked her furiously, slathering her in saliva as she laughed. "Demon! Stop that you oaf! I am barely awake!"

"Amaya, let's get away from here before that dog starts to bite your face raw." Galahad said, waiting at the door. Amaya shoved Demon from her then hugged him tightly, assuring the beast that she was alright before getting up and following he brother.

"Did Arthur do it? Has he made light magic legal?"

"Yes. You are free again." Galahad said to her, taking her hand and squeezing gently. "You still have many enemies among the advisors but I do not think they will threaten you now. You obviously have Arthur on your side and with the power you displayed so spectacularly, I do not think they are man enough to challenge you." She chuckled, leaning dependently onto Galahad as she still felt slightly weak.

"How is Tristan? Did I heal him? Did the magic work properly?"

"Oh aye, you healed him alright. When Dagonet checked, he told us there wasn't even a scar. Even some of his old wounds had improved. He's not going to be happy when he finds out that you healed him more than you needed and lost him a few battle scars." Amaya blushed.

"I did not really know what I was doing. The magic just took control for me. All I wanted was for him to live, Galahad, I couldn't let him or those other people die." She paused, frowning before looking worriedly to Galahad. "Did I save them all?" Slowly he shook his head.

"No. Some were already dead before you could help them." Amaya lowered her head, sighing regretfully. "But only two died, Amaya. The number should have been six."

"But still. I hope their spirits will forgive me." She murmured and Galahad sighed, not knowing what to say. The moment they stepped into view Maia flung her arms around Amaya's neck, burying her face into her shoulder as she sobbed.

"I thought they were going to burn you at the stake!"

"Me too, sweet dove, me too." Amaya replied wearily, still relying on Galahad's strong arms to keep her upright. "Little wolf? I think I would like to sleep some more."

"Alright sweet sister, let's get you back to your room." Galahad murmured softly, one arm at her waist as he held her wrist over his neck to keep her upright whilst Maia moved to support the woman from her other side and together, they slowly made their way back to Amaya's room. Demon trotted at their heels and the moment Galahad had placed Amaya down on the covers, he jumped up and protectively lay over her, growling at them both as they drew back.

"Alright mutt, though you'll have to start getting used to sharing with another." Galahad growled back and Maia frowned.

"What do you mean?" She asked him in confusion and Galahad looked down at her with sad, angry and worried eyes.

"Tristan." Maia gasped.

"You mean…" He nodded his head.

"He has been hiding it well all this time but we all know now. His secret is out. He cares for Amaya more than he knows or realised until the moment he was struck by that arrow." Galahad snorted. "Stupid fool. It almost took his demise to make him realise his feelings." Shaking his head Galahad glanced back to Amaya who was sound asleep, peacefully sighing as she lowered a hand to rest upon Demon's back, the warm fur comforting her.

"I had no idea." Maia whispered in absolute shock before looking back up to Galahad. "And does she love him?"

"Undoubtedly. You should have seen her, Mai. Should have heard the way she screamed when she saw Tristan had been shot. She ran to him and shot down an arrow at the same time but never looked away from him until she was at his side." Turning away Galahad pulled Maia back from the bed to give Maia her space. "All that is left now is for them to face one another and, quite honestly, it could either go really well or horribly wrong."