Queen of Camelot ~~~ON HIATUS~~~

Chapter Eight (II)

Uther pointed his famous accusing finger at Valiant saying, "He is using magic."

Arthur grinned opening his arms out wide at display Valiant. "And now they see you for what you really are." Arthur believe he had won the fight smiles brightly until Valiant lets out a deep chuckle as the snakes jump completely out of the shield and onto the ground.

"Kill him!" Valiant ordered taking a step away from the snakes. They hiss in agreement slithering towards Arthur. He bet and to back away towards his father and Morgana.

Acting quickly Merlin watched Morgana do the most amazing thing ever. She turns her body a little stealing the sword from the knight next to her thrusting it towards Arthur. "Arthur!"

Spinning around Arthur catches it swing the sword towards the snakes and Valiant intimidating them both. The snakes reach up to strike but Arthur is too quick slashing off the heads much like Merlin had a couple nights before.

He turns from the snakes heading towards Valiant quickly disarming him. Shrugging a little Arthur ran through his chest leaning forwards he muttered something into Valaints ear. Something Merlin couldn't make out but wished he had.

Speaking loudly Arthur looks up to Morgana. "It's looks like I'll be going to the feast after all."

Valiant's body drops to the ground and the crowd erupts into the loudest round of cheers.

Arthur made a quick exit slapping Merlin on the shoulder on his way.
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Morgana felt nothing but relief Arthur was alive and kicking. She wasn't the only one Arthur may not see it but Uther was more than glad he wasn't dead.

She watched as Arthur walked into the party. Uther gestured to him proudly, "My honourable guests, I give you Prince Arthur, your champion."

Everyone claps but doesn't not cheer like they would out in the stands.

Arthur smiles kindly offering Morgana's his arm. "My Lady." Arthur says bowing his head a little.

Morgana smiled back cursing. "My champion." They walked with each other both a little.lost in thought.

"Has your father apologised yet for not believing you?" Morgana asked her smile still brighter than the stars.

Arthur scoffed looking around. "He'll never apologise. I hope, uh, you're not disappointed Valiant's not escorting you." Arthur said staring at the ground.

Morgana's forced habit smile disappeared replacing a more earnest smile. "Turns out he wasn't really champion material."

"That was some tournament final." Arthur chuckled waking with her towards a group of both of their friends

Morgana smirked, "Tell me about it. It's not every day a girl gets to save her prince."

Arthur seemed taken aback by the final statement. "Uh, I wouldn't say I needed exactly saving. I'm sure I would've thought of something." Arthur said his normal cockiness shining through for all to see.

"So you're too proud to admit you were saved by a girl." Morgana sighed shaking her head.

"Because I wasn't."

"You know what? I wish Valiant was escorting me." Morgana countered folding her arms turning her body away from his.

Offended Arthur turned himself the other day also folding his arms. And just like any good sibling relationship Arthur replied, "Me too. Then I wouldn't have to listen to you."

"Fine!" Morgana growled.

"Fine." Arthur said getting in the last word like his mature self.

Morgana groans storming away from Arthur heading towards Guinevere instead. Arthur rolled his eyes searching for Merlin to complain to.
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Artura stops in front of Merlin hands glaring back at Morgana. She was unbelievably annoying. "Can you believe Morgana? She says she saved me. Like I needed any help. I wanted to say that I made a mistake. It was unfair to sack you." Artura ranted saying the lat bot quickly.

Eyebrow raised Merlin waved her off. "No, don't worry about it. Buy me a drink and call it even."

Artura snorts shaking her head. "Uh, I can't be seen to be buying drinks for my servant." She spoke quieter glancing around at the crowd.

"Your servant? You sacked me." Merlin pointed between the two of them.

"Now I'm rehiring you." Artura said shrugging. Merlin in response snorts shaking his head but smiling.

Artura nods allowing an evil grin com into play. "My chambers are a complete mess. My clothes need washing. My, uh, armour needs repairing. My boots need cleaning. My dogs need exercising. My fireplace needs sweeping. My bed needs changing. And someone needs to muck out my stables." Merlin groaned but bowed a little.
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A.N: Sorry if this chapter doesn't make complete sense. I get caught up in the moment and so my writing doesn't always come out in the right order. Also not all sense follow the show simply because I don't watch all that much while writing this fanfic. Also in case someone missed it this show Merlin BBC is not mine at all, none whatsoever. I have a bit of my on pzazz that I add and Artura, and Alice are basically mine with a mix of the TV's Arthur.

Issue #8: Relationships. I don't want it to seem like Morgana likes him romantically so hopefully they came off as more siblings that anything else. Also who ends up with who. Is it going to be Merlin and Artura or Merlin and Gwen and Sir Leon and Artura. ???❤