Ok, so here is the next chapter for you guys. I hope you like it and if you have any requests or suggestion, let me know. Anyways, here is the next chapter for the episode "Valiant."

When I finally calmed down from what happened earlier, I entered Arthur's tent to see that Merlin was struggling to get the vambrace on Arthur's lower arm. Merlin looked up to see that I was standing there watching them. His eyes looked concerned and hurt. Arthur looked up also to see me, but his reaction was just rolling his eyes for me being late.

"Well, it's good to see you're here Sam. I was wondering where you've been," said Arthur.

"Sorry, I had to help Gaius first. I see you're taken care of by Merlin," I said.

"You must be joking," murmured Arthur. I giggled as Merlin rolled his eyes. "You two do know the tournament starts today?"

"Yes, Sire we do know," said Merlin.

As Merlin fixed the buckle on the gorget, I looked at Arthur and asked, "Are you nervous?"

"I don't get nervous Sam," he said as he smirked at me.

My face was blushed and I tried to hide it from him. Merlin however laughed at Arthur as he said, "Really? I thought everyone got nervous."

Arthur glared at Merlin who immediately kept quiet. "Will you shut up, Merlin!"

Merlin murmured sorry as he grabbed Arthur's cape, tied it on him, and handed Arthur his helmet. Merlin smiled at himself knowing he remember everything that Gwen helped him with.

"Great, yeah. I think you're all set," said Merlin.

Arthur looked at Merlin and asked, "Aren't you forgetting something?" Merlin looked around all confused. Arthur looked like he was going to pound Merlin. "My sword."

"Here it is," I said as I handed his sword to him.

Arthur smiled at me and said, "Thank you Sam. At least one of you got it right."

With one more glare at Merlin, Arthur exited his tent.

Merlin chuckled as he said, "That went well. Don't you think Sam?" He smiled as he looked at me; however his smile vanished when he saw how I wasn't amused. I wasn't even looking at him. I jumped when I felt his hand on my shoulder. He looked concern as I turned to face him. "Sam, please tell me what's wrong. I've never seen you like this," he pleaded to me.

"Merlin, I can't tell you right now. Arthur has a tournament to win and we have to support him," I said to him.

I wasn't in the mood of talking to him right now. I was about to walk out of the tent when Merlin grabbed my arm and pulled me back.

"Please just tell me. I can't stand when you're not talking to me or communicating to me with your mind. I know you're avoiding me, but I want to know why. Please tell me," he pleaded with me.

I was staring at his blue eyes when he looked like he just lost something very important to him. I could tell he was trying very hard not to break down. I couldn't stand to see him like this. However, I couldn't tell him right then that I was kind of jealous of Gwen or that Valiant scares me so much. He had to pay attention to Valiant for this episode and not worry about me. All though it did touched my heart to see that he did care for me.

"I'll tell you after the tournament ok," I said.

He nodded his head and smiled at me. All though his smile never reached his eyes. We walked out of the tent and stood near the sidelines. I looked up in the stands to see Gwen and Morgana sitting very excitedly. Gwen looked at me and smiled. I smiled back, but I still couldn't help but feel jealous of her. I knew I had to let go of my jealousy, but it was harder than it looked. I looked to side to see the competitors for the tournament enter the arena. We all saw Uther walked past the front line of knights.

"Knights of the realm, it's a great honor to welcome you to a tournament at Camelot. Over the next three days, you will come to put your bravery to the test, your skills as warriors, and of course, to challenge the reigning champion, my son, Prince Arthur. Only one can have the honor of being crowned champion, and he will receive a prize of 1,000 gold pieces."

As Uther announced this, a box was opened to reveal the gold. All the competitors' eyes widen, but I looked at Valiant to see his eyes were full of greed. Arthur looked like he wasn't interested in the gold at all, but he wanted to make his Father proud.

Uther continued as he said, "It is in combat that we learn a knight's true nature, whether he is indeed a warrior or a coward. The tournament begins!"

As the crowd cheered as the knights exited the arena. Uther stopped by Arthur on his way to the stands.

"I trust you will make me proud," said Uther.

Uther slapped his son's back. The guards took Arthur's and the other knight's capes, and the competitors put on their helmets. The crowd cheered so loudly as Arthur and another knight entered the ring. After a few seconds later, Arthur and the knight began to fight. I was clapping and cheering for Arthur as Merlin was screaming, "Yeah! Come on!"

After a few minutes later, Arthur finally defeated his opponent. The crowd cheered for their Prince. Arthur was smiling and was waving at the crowd.

Arthur walked up to us and Merlin grabbed Arthur's helmet for him. I smiled at Arthur and said, "Good job Arthur. You did great."

Arthur smiled back and said, "Thank you Sam."

"Valiant is up," whispered Merlin.

When I heard his named, my smiled dropped and I was shivered in fear. Merlin must have noticed, because he put his arm around me like he was comforting me.

"Sam, is he scaring you," Merlin thought to me.

I was happy Merlin guessed at one of my problems. It was best to tell him now about that Valiant scared me. I looked at Merlin and thought back, "A little. I just have a really bad feeling about him."

Merlin smiled a little at me but turned back to glare at Valiant. I guess Merlin figured out that Valiant made me sick and feared for my life. At least he got the I'm-afraid-of-Valiant-and-what-he-might-do incident part right. I have to admit that Valiant was really good with his sword. He beat most of his competition with just a few swings. He was just as good as Arthur.

"Knight Valiant looks pretty handy with a sword," said Merlin.

Valiant exited the arena but he stopped near Arthur. Arthur held his head up high so he wouldn't be intimated at Valiant.

"May I offer my congratulations on your victories today," said Valiant.

"Likewise," said Arthur.

Valiant was about to leave when his eyes landed upon me. My whole body froze in terror as he walked closer to me. Merlin moved near me like a protective older brother.

"And who is this lovely lady," asked Valiant.

I was afraid to answer, but thank God Arthur did. "This is Samantha, one of my servants."

Valiant looked shocked when he heard Arthur. "Servants? You mean they are both your servants?"

"That is correct," said Arthur, but I could tell he was being very cautious with Valiant.

Valiant smirked and said to me, "Well it is an honor to meet you my lady."

"It's nice to meet you too Sir Valiant," I said politely, even though I felt like throwing up when I said that.

My eyebrows rose up when Valiant did the unexpected. He took my hand and kissed it. Arthur and Merlin looked beyond pissed. Valiant smirked at me as he let go of my hand.

"I hope to see you at the reception this evening," he said.

I thought he said this to Arthur, but he was still looking at me. When he finally left, I whipped my hand on my dress with repulsion.

"That was disgusting," I said.

"Creep," murmured Merlin.

Arthur snorted at Merlin's comment. Arthur turned to us and smiled at us. Reality struck him and he turned back into being an arrogant prat.

"Uh, for tomorrow you need to repair my shield, wash my tunic, clean my boots, sharpen my sword, and polish my chainmail," he said.

Arthur left us as we glared at him. At first it looked like he had a nicer side to him, but he had to turn back to a Prince and give us a list of chores to do.

"Well excuse us," I said.

I was about to leave, but Merlin grabbed my arm again.

"Ok, the tournament is over. Please tell me what's troubling you," said Merlin.

I sighed as I collected my thoughts. "Ok I'll tell you. Merlin, my problem is…"

"Sam, can you come here please?"

I turned around to see Morgana waving at me to come over. I sighed again and called out, "I'll be right there." I turned back to Merlin and said, "I promise I'll tell you when the time is right. Just promise me that you don't have to worry about me."

Merlin smiled at me and said, "I promise, but you know I'll protect you if Valiant goes near you. I know he scares you and I don't like the way he was looking at you. If I have to be the protective brother, it's when he is around," he said to me with a smile.

I smiled back at him and walked up to Morgana. You don't have to worry about anything Merlin. You got one out of two right about my problems. I just hope you're ok with me and my problem with Gwen.

And there you have it. I do have few questions I want to ask you.

When should Sam tell Merlin the truth about her being jealous of Gwen and how will he take it?

Should Sam be with Merlin collecting Arthur armor when the discovery of the shield or should she be alone getting the armor?

Should Sam get fired to or only Merlin? If so why or why not?

There you go, it might take a while for the next update, because of college starting, but I will try to update as soon as I can.

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