Hey everyone, I am so sorry for the late update. College has been really tough and time consuming, but it is now over for this semester and I am with my family for Christmas Break. I don't know when I'll update next, but hopefully it will be soon. I want to thank everyone for reviewing, favoriting, and alerting my story.

Also, my Fanfiction friend DarolineWritingGoddess made up a name for Sam/Arthur… Samuthur! I think that's a perfect name for them! DarolineWritingGoddess also has a great Merlin story called Do You Believe In Magic, check it out!

Also I'm sad the show "Merlin" is over. I cried when I watched the last episode! I CAN'T BELIEVE THE SHOW IS OVER! Sam's outfits are on my Polyvore page if you want to look. Don't forget, review my story please and enjoy the chap.

The next day, I was helping Gaius with sorting out the medicines. Merlin was running some errands for Gaius. As I was about to put one of the medicines away, Merlin comes running in the room with a wheel barrel and a dog statue sitting in the barrel. I secretly smiled as I realized Merlin and Gwen already had their talk and Merlin figured out what he should do when he saw the dog statue. Gaius looked up from his book to see Merlin.

"What are you doing with that," Gaius asked Merlin.

"I'm going to let everyone see the snakes for themselves. Sam, I'm going to need your help," Merlin called out.

I immediately stopped what I was doing and ran after Merlin to our room. As Merlin put the statue in our chamber, I pulled out the magic book from under a floor board and handed it to him. Merlin turned the pages before finding the spell.

He looked at the spell before looking at the statue and said, "Bebay odothay arisan quickum. Bebay odothay arisan quickum."

We looked at the statue… and nothing happened.

"And I'm guessing it didn't work. Did you say it right," I asked him

"I believe so… let's try it again, but do it with me."

I nodded my head, grabbed his hand and we both recited the spell again.

"Bebay odothay arisan quickum. Bebay odothay arisan quickum."

And… still nothing. This could take a while.

3 HOURS LATER

"Bebay odothay arisan quickum. Bebay odothay arisan quickum."

Again… NOTHING!

"Ok this is getting ridiculous," I said as I let go of his hand. I was getting REALLY frustrated.

"One more time," Merlin pleaded. He was getting tired because there were some circles starting to show up under his eyes.

"Merlin, this is the 112th time we have done this and it's already night out. The match is tomorrow and we still have a stone dog."

"Well we got to keep trying Sam."

"I know that, but the more this spell doesn't work, the more time flies by and Arthur's battle match will start," I said.

"How about this, I'll continue try the spell and you try to convince Arthur to drop out."

My eyes widen when I heard what he had just said. "Wait, why me."

"Because he'll listen to you."

I looked at him like he walked right into a brick wall. No, there is no way I'm going to talk to that stupid-head. "Merlin, I don't think he'll listen to me. And do you want to know why? Oh that's right, I SLAPPED THAT ROYAL PRAT IN THE FACE!"

"Just try and make him change his mind," Merlin said as he grabbed my hands. I looked up into his eyes and I felt like I couldn't say no to him. I groaned with frustration before giving in.

"Ok fine, but you owe me big time."

Merlin smiled at me before he kissed my forehead and walked back to the statue. I sighed as I walked out of our room and headed to Arthur's chambers. As I walked down the hall, there was one thing that kept on replaying in my head. It was when Valiant nearly raped me in the Armory Room. I knew I had to tell Arthur about that, but would he believe me? I suddenly stopped when I realized I was standing in front of Arthur's doors. I was so nervous for some reason. My hands were shaking, my head was sweating, and my stomach felt like I had butterflies in them. I took a deep breath before I opened the door and walked into the chambers.

When I walked into his room, I saw Arthur sitting on his bed with his back turned away from me. I cleared my throat to announce I was there. He looked behind his shoulders and groaned when he saw it was me. I had to restrain myself from not rolling my eyes.

"I thought I told you to get out of my sight," Arthur said in an irritated voice.

I walked up to him and said, "Arthur please, don't fight Valiant in the tournament tomorrow. He'll use the shield against you."

Arthur sighed before saying, "I know."

"You know he'll use it! So you have to withdraw!"

He immediately stood up from his bed and marched right up to me. He was right up to my face and his eyes glared right into mine. I remained calm outside, but inside I was freaking out. I don't know why, but Arthur was really scaring me right now.

"Don't you understand? I can't withdraw. The people expect their prince to fight. How can I lead men into battle, if they think I'm a coward," he sneered out.

"You are not a coward Arthur! You are far from it. But Valiant will kill you, and if you fight you will die."

"Then I will die," Arthur said in a stern voice.

I gasped when I heard him say this. I knew he said this to Merlin in the episode, but it hurt even more when he said this to me. For some reason, it felt like someone stabbed me in my heart. How can he say that!

"Oh, my gosh, are you even listening to me! How can you go out there and fight like that," I screamed at him.

He looked away from me as he said, "Because I have to. It's my duty."

Even though I was still hurting inside, I was glaring at him. It was like everything I said went in one ear and out the other.

"Fine, go out and fight. I won't be there to watch you when you battle him."

Arthur looked at me in shock and I swear I saw some disappointment in his eyes.

I was about to walk away when I thought of Valiant almost raping me. I knew I needed to tell him… even if he didn't listen to me.

I took a deep breath before saying, "I just wish you would listen to me."

Arthur somehow covered up his "hurt" look with an "I don't even care" look as he said to me, "Oh, I listen to you Samantha."

I glared at him as I immediately said, "Ok, then hear this from me… Valiant attacked me."

He immediately looked at me with shock like he couldn't believe what he was hearing. "What?"

I looked at him as I tried not to cry when those horrible memories of that event kept on playing in my head.

"It was when you sent me to retrieve your armor in the Armory Room. He was there and he was… touching me and he smelled me. I got away from him before he could do something worse to me."

Arthur was still in shock as he slowly walked up closer to me. I didn't realize I was shaking until I felt Arthur softly grabbed my shoulders like he was trying to calm me down.

"You mean he tried to… rape you," he asked softly.

I slowly nodded my head as I said, "Yeah, but I used my self-defense to get away from him."

I felt like I was going to melt when I saw in his eyes the concern he had for me.

"Are you speaking the truth," he asked.

"I swear on my life it's true."

He instantly let go of my shoulders like I had burned him. I was shocked and took a step back when he started screaming out loud, "WHY THAT LOW LIFE… WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME THIS SOONER!?"

"I WAS SCARED TO TELL YOU! I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY," I screamed back at him.

He shook his head before he realized something. He looked back at me when he said, "That's why you looked uncomfortable when he was around."

I nodded my head confirming his statement. He walked to his window and looked down at Camelot.

I slowly walked up to him before asking him, "You're still going to fight him aren't you?"

He looked back to me with a look of determination on his face. "I have no choice Sam. I have to do this."

I sighed with despair. "Alright, it's your choice… I still won't be there to see you die." Arthur still looked disappointed when he heard me say this. I turned away from him and walked to the door. I stopped walking and looked back at him. "Promise me two things. Promise me you'll be alright… and kick Valiant's butt."

Arthur slowly smiled at me before nodding his head. I gave him a sad smile before exiting his chambers. I was walking back to Gaius's chambers as I was thinking about the episode. I knew Arthur would still continue the final battle with Valiant, just like in the episode. I couldn't stop him. I knew Merlin and I had to get the spell to work, or Arthur would die!

And there you have it. I hope you liked the chapter. Please review and I'll try to update as soon as I can. OH AND MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS, AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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