The council meeting was going smoothly. No evil sorcerers, deciding that the king was unworthy, no magical beings and creature threatening the safety of the kingdom. Merlin was counting this as a good sign. That was, of course, until a loud band at the door called the meeting and discussions to a halt. The door opened and a knight walked in.

"A Lady-knight has requested a council with your highness. She says that it is of the utmost importance that she is seen immediately." The Knight said as he addressed the king and prince.

"Bring her in," Uther replied in a monotone voice.

The lady-knight walked into the room dressed in the armour of white with a blue dragon in flight on the breastplate. She bowed before the king and prince before speaking.

"I have come here to seek council with the crown prince," She said. Merlin would recognise that voice anywhere. But no, it could not be her. There was no reason for her to be here.

Arthur stepped forwards from his position next to his father.

"Yes. You may speak."

The lady knight's gaze snapped to Arthur's face and she scowled.

"I apologise Arthur Pendragon, but it is not you who I have come to speak with. I have come so speak with my crown prince." She exclaimed.

"I am the crown prince!" Arthur responded loudly.

"Yes of this kingdom. But I am looking for the crown prince of my own kingdom." She explained.

Merlin paled. It was her. Why was she here?

"If you look for your prince why come to Camelot?" Arthur asked, confusion apparent in his voice.

"I come here, for my prince has taken residence in the citadel." She responded to Arthur and continued. "In fact, he is in the courtroom as we speak." the court looked around, searching for the prince. No one noticed Merlin standing by Gaius as he leant against the wall for support.

"Well if he is here, then speaks your mind," Arthur said graciously. She nodded in response.

"As you may have heard there was an attack on my kingdom, Dracowin. Our great king, Balinor, was overthrown by many traitors on the court. His son, our prince, was sent here to seek refuge. The traitors were taken off the thrown and King Balinor was reinstated, our prince could not return due to assassins and concealed traitor still on the court. But our king has fallen ill, and has not much longer on this world." Merlin was becoming weak at the knees. This is why she was here. She continued. "I have come here to collect our prince and soon to be king, so that he may come back with us."

Merlin paled significantly and his knees buckled. No, his father couldn't die. Not now. He grabbed Gaius' shoulder for support. But he could no longer stand and fell to the ground and unconsciousness swept over him.

"My Lord!" She screamed out. Not realising that she had just ousted Merlin's true identity.

"Merlin? You think that Merlin is your long lost prince? He's my manservant of all people!" Arthur said, obviously amused. Easily hiding the concern he had for his friend that was currently being towed to his chambers. The lady-knight looked at him with rage.

"You dare imply that our prince, soon to be king, is anything but worthy? Arthur Pendragon you are lucky that you are the prince of Camelot, or I would cut you down where you stand for treason." She almost growled at him. Uther sensing that where this was headed they could risk a war, so he stepped in.

"Arthur." He glared at his son. "I apologise for my son's behaviour. I am sure that what you say is true, so I, therefore, offer my services to you to escort your prince back to your kingdom. Perhaps we could sign a treaty and become close allies in the near future." He said, noticing the many advantages of allying with the kingdom.

"Of course. We may come to an agreement once our prince is in his right mind." She said with a smile. The lady-knight walked out of the hall and followed the trail after her prince and soon to be king.