Nerissa finds herself on the adventure of a lifetime when she accompanies her brother to Camelot, in hopes of a better future than as some simple farmer's wife. There she finds out that sometimes, dreams really do come true - even in the most unlike...
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Sir Ewan's Vigil
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Warning - there is a death at the end of the chapter
Nerissa was still holding Ewan's hand when Merlin came bumbling back into the physician's quarters, having only god-knows-where. Instinctively, as if not wanting to get caught by her brother, she dropped the dying man's hand and turned to look at her brother with her face burning. But Merlin didn't seem to have seen the interaction. Instead, he looked between Gaius and Nerissa gravely.
"Magic. Valiant's using magic," he announced, practically out of breath.
She pursed her lips and closed her eyes, taking in Merlin's words for a moment. It made sense. . . to her. She should have known better than to trust Valiant at first blush, but he had been so kind to her. It likely was part of his ruse. That was yet another reason Nerissa vowed she should never marry. But now wasn't the time for such thoughts.
"Nerissa, did you hear what I said?" Merlin asked, causing her to open her eyes.
"That's a very serious accusation," Nerissa said rather stoically, tucking her hair behind her ear.
Merlin shot her an incredulous glance before he explained, "I've just seen one of the snakes in Valiant's shield come alive. He's using magic, Nerissa. I know you're sweet on him but..."
"I believe you, Merlin," Nerissa retorted, folding her arms across her chest defensively and holding her head a bit higher. "I'm just saying that people aren't likely to believe that serious an accusation without proof."
"I thought you said you believed me."
Nerissa groaned. Gaius then entered the conversation and said, "Just because we believe you, doesn't mean Uther will."
She looked at Merlin and nodded her head, showing that she agreed with their uncle. Merlin didn't seem to be having it. He walked closer toward them.
"I saw the snake eat a mouse! One swallow! Straight down! Sir Ewan was fighting Valiant when he collapsed. It had to have been one of the snakes from the shield! Maybe if I tell Arthur..."
