Title: Her Future King

Author: RomaFelton3331

Rating: K+

Pairing: Fem!Merlin/Arthur

Summary: Princess Merlin's kingdom is falling, after her father's death her kingdom needs a king and King Uther makes her an offer she must accept. Fem!Merlin/Arthur, Royal!Merlin. For Sherlockedholmes.

Word count: 1,129

Disclaimer: Merlin belongs to the BBC

A.N – For the amazing Sherlockedholmes :D I was planning on doing a one-shot but then this idea came to me, I hope you like it all the same.

It was six months ago her father passed away, he had been struck down by an illness nine months ago, but even with his magic he could not fight it and two months later it snatched him away from Merlin, leaving her alone in the world since her mothers passing a few years prior.

Although the people welcomed the new Queen and loved her very much, she didn't have much power as a female, she need a King. Her father had always said he would never force her into an unhappy marriage and would wait until she found the right man. But she hadn't wed, and now he was dead.

A neighouring kingdom had already declared a war on her kingdom. Without a King the kingdom was thought weak. Many of her people had died and she had lost a lot of her land, she needed a king.

"Your Majesty?"

Merlin looked up at the young knight in from of her.

"Yes, Sir Benedict?"

"We have received an invitation to the kingdom of Camelot, under Uther Pendragon's reign."

Merlin shuddered slightly, she had heard of Camelot and Uther Pendragon for good and bad reasons, but the bad stuck out the most. Uther had banned magic from his kingdom, all who had it, whether good or bad were killed. In her kingdom, magic was welcomed, being a magical being herself.

"He is also sending you an offer."

"An offer."

"Yes, of marriage to his son Arthur Pendragon."

Arthur Pendragon, she had heard of him, magnificent warrior, lusted after my woman in all the five kingdoms, he would make a perfect king. But there were bad things she had heard also, like he was a bully and quite impatient and arrogant.

At least there are positives, I could put up with him for the sake of my kingdom.

But the fact that worried her the most was the magic, maybe Arthur would be more understanding than his father? She would have to hope for the best…

"Sir Benedict, may you please see to it that the carriage and horses are ready for the journey, I wish to bring Gwen along with yourself, Sir William, Sir Lancelot and Sir Emilio."

"Yes, your majesty."

"Thank you."

Uther and Arthur were dining late at night when a knock sounded from the doors.

"Enter." Uther shouted at the doors.

Sir Leon stepped through the door followed by a few knights.

"Sire, we have news from Queen Merlin of Cambia."

Uther looked very interested in this news, whilst Arthur looked at his father slightly confused as he had never heard of Queen Merlin, the last thing he knew King Balinor was the ruler of Cambia and he hadn't a queen in many years since his wife died.

"And what is the news?"

"She is on her way to Camelot, to discuss the proposal with you and Prince Arthur, she will be in Camelot tomorrow evening"

"Good." Uther nodded at the knight and the knight nodded back and left the room leaving the King and the Prince alone.

"Father, what proposal was Sir Leon talking about? And who's Queen Merlin I thought King Balinor was the only ruler of Cambia."

Uther turned to his son.

"He was, King Balinor passed away a few months, he had no sons, only one daughter, Merlin."

"And what is this proposal?"

"Your proposal Arthur."

"My proposal of what?"

"Marriage."

Arthurs eyes widened and he stared at his father unbelievingly.

"Marriage, to who, Queen Merlin?"

"Cambia is a rich kingdom with a strong army, with our two kingdoms together we will be far the greatest in the land."

"Father, I can not marry someone I do not love, let alone do not know!"

Uther glared at his son.

"You will marry who I choose, we will talk about this when Queen Merlin has arrived."

Merlin sat with her maid Gwen in the carriage, gazing out at the scenery on the way to Camelot.

"What do you know of Prince Arthur?" Merlin questioned.

"Well I hear he is quite handsome, blonde, blue eyes…I think he's twenty-one, nearing twenty-two." Gwen answered back.

"Is that all?"

"I don't hear much Merlin, only rumours and conversations by maids and servants."

Merlin hummed and continued to gaze out of the carriage.

"Thank you Gwen." Merlin turned to smiled at her friend before shouting through the carriage at her knights.

"How long to we reach Camelot?"

"Around three hours your majesty." Sir Lancelot.

"Thank you." she replied.

Three Hours…

Arthur and Uther stood on the bottom of the stairs leading up to the citadel. Queen Merlin's carriage was driven into the main square and stopped just before them. The door to the carriage opened and a dark-skinned serving girl stepped out before helping her mistress out.

Arthur, who hadn't been paying much attention realised that the Queen was there and looked at her…and his jaw dropped.

She wore a silver and blue regal elegant dress, accompanied by many fine pieces of jewellery, she wore a blue cape around her with her kingdom's seal of a raven. She had pale skin framed by dark curls and her eyes were like two sapphires.

"Queen Merlin of Cambia welcome to Camelot." his father said, very proudly.

The young queen bowed at Uther.

"Thank you, your majesty it is a pleasure to be here." the queen replied.

She looked to Uther's right at the young male, could this be the young prince that Guinevere described? Uther clamped a hand down on Arthur's shoulders making him jump slightly.

"My son, Prince Arthur, will escort you to your chambers."

"Thank you my lord." Queen Merlin said with a bow before walking over to Arthur, Gwen following close behind.

Arthur lead Merlin and Gwen into one of the finest rooms in the castle. Both Merlin and Gwen were stunned by the room, it was very beautiful, a large vanity, many wardrobes and drawers, a huge white double bed in the centre of the room and a large window that gave a marvelous view of the kingdom.

"I hope you find this room suitable, your majesty."

"Please, call me Merlin, and yes this is beyond suitable, thank you." she smiled at the prince and he smiled in return.

Arthur had to admit she was much nicer than many of the royals and nobles that had stayed in Camelot.

"I will need chambers for Guinevere and my knights, of course."

"Yes…there is a chambers next door for your maid, and three on the other side of the castle for Sir Lancelot, Sir Benedict, Sir Emilio and Sir William."

"Thank you." the Queen said once again.

"I hope you have a pleasant evening Merlin, I will see you tomorrow morning." Arthur nodded at her before leaving her and Guinevere alone.

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