Merlin was sitting on the outskirts of Camelot with the Lady Morgana he was taking some time off from tending to Arthur and Morgana had asked if he would care to join her for a picnic to which he accepted.

"It's such a nice day isn't it Merlin?"

"Yes it is, it's rare that we get such nice clear blue skies."

Then Morgana noticed a swirling funnel like mist appear near the lake.

"What's that?"

"I don't know stay here while I check it out."

Morgana wanting to see what it was as well followed Merlin and suddenly as it appeared it vanished leaving behind an unconscious injured girl with blonde hair.

"Is she alive?"

Merlin placed two fingers to the girls neck and felt a strong pulse and he sighed with relief.

"She's alive just unconscious. I wonder how she got so hurt and where she came from."

"Should we take her to Gaius?"

Deciding it was a good idea Merlin with Morgana's help got the girl to Gaius who looked her over.

"Gaius how bad is she hurt?"

"She has no life threatening injuries but she does have a broken arm a few cracked ribs and numerous cuts all over her body it's safe to say that this girl has been through a man made hell."

While Merlin and Gaius were talking Morgana was stroking the girls hair gently then the girl started to wake up.

"Gaius she's waking up."

Gaius walked over followed by Merlin as soon as the young blonde saw the two men she got quite scared and pressed herself into Morgana trying to get as far away as she could from the men. Morgana put her hand on the girls head and stroked her hair soothingly.

"It's alright they won't hurt you little one. They only want to help you."

"Morgana I think it best if you stay she seems to feel safer with you here."

With Morgana holding her hand the girl allowed Gaius to fix her wounds and set her arm.

"Can you tell us your name?"

The girl looked at Morgana as if she was asking permission to answer the question.

"It's ok you can tell us your name."

When the blonde didn't answer Morgana took a different angle.

"I'm Morgana, this is Merlin and Gaius."

"Emma." The girl whispered.

"What was that?"

"My name is Emma."

"Well it's a pleasure to meet you Emma."

Emma looked around the room.

"Where am I?"

"You're in Camelot."

Merlin felt a magic surge and looked at Emma's hands and saw that they were glowing with white light.

"Gaius look at her hands." Merlin whispered to Gais.

Before Gaius can say anything Arthur came in Merlin had just enough time to cover Emma's hands.

"Merlin there you are, I've been looking for you all over..." Arthur trailed off when he saw Emma.

"Who is she?"

"This is Emma, Morgana and I found her she was in bad shape so we brought her here so Gaius could help her."

Morgana turned to Emma.

"Emma this is Arthur he is the prince of Camelot."

Emma got up from the bed and stood on unsteady legs and curtsied to the best of her ability.

"Your highness, it is an honour."

Suddenly Emma's knees started to give way and she fell but before she hit the ground strong arms wrapped around her and lifted her into them and she was cradled against a chain mail clad chest.

Looking up Emma was looking into the blue eyes of Arthur, he carried her to the bed and lay her down gently pulling the blanket over her.

Morgana took Merlin by the arm and spoke to him.

"She has magic doesn't she?"

"How did you know?"

"The way you covered her hands and I saw them glowing."

"What are we going to do? If Uther finds out he'll have her killed."

"Arthur seems taken with her if we can get him to be highly protective of her then we may be able to get him to protect her secret."

"Morgana that might work, brilliant idea."

So Merlin and Morgana would work on getting Arthur to save Emma soon Arthur decided to keep Emma close to him at all times he even took her with him when the knight's, Merlin and he would go on hunting trips and if they were investigating what could be magically induced.

One day after 2 years had passed and Emma was 18 the knight's, Emma, Merlin and Arthur were on a hunting trip when they were attacked by bandits Emma saw that Arthur was in danger of being cut down and Emma's magic came out and pulled Arthur out of the way when Arthur looked back at Emma he saw her eyes were glowing sky blue compared to their normal Caribbean blue.

"Emma you have magic?"

"Yes I do and I know how your father feels about magic so I know I must die."

"My father need not know about your extraordinary abilities."

"I don't understand, isn't all magic supposed to be eradicated?"

"Emma listen to me ok? You are so important to me besides you saved my life and have never tried to bring down my father or the kingdom so I believe that you are no threat. Therefore I will keep your secret safe from everyone."

"You don't need to keep it from Merlin, Gaius or Morgana they already know, they found out the day I came here."

"Very well no one else will know. You have my word I will keep you safe."

Emma wrapped her arms around Arthur and hugged him.

"Thank you Arthur."

Arthur chuckled and hugged her gently.

"Emma I need to tell you something and I think you're old enough now, I love you so much."

Emma had a smile on her face and kissed Arthur.

"I love you too Arthur knight and prince of my heart."

"Will you do me the honour of becoming my wife?"

"Yes a thousand times yes."

Arthur swept Emma up into his arms and kissed her and then Merlin cleared his throat.

"I just thought you'd like to know that there is a deer headed this way."

Emma and Arthur joined the group and a few feet ahead there was a deer Arthur was about to shoot it when Emma stopped him.

"Emma what is it what's wrong?'

"She has a baby Arthur please don't take it's mother."

The look in Emma's eyes was enough to make Arthur lower his bow and arrow.

Then a bear came charging out of the forest behind the group Emma grabbed Arthur's bow and shot the bear right in the eye killing it instantly.

"Nice shot Emma."

The proudness could be heard in Arthur's voice as he beamed at his future bride.

The knights carried the bear back to Camelot where it was devided and distributed among the residents and the castle.

"Arthur I think it's possible that Emma is a better hunter then you are." Morgana said with a slight chuckle.

"She's this good because she learnt from me." Arthur said puffing out his chest in pride.

"You are so full of yourself sometimes."