A/N: Made same edits to the opening of this chapter (06/04/25)
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Amelia's POV
It has been a month since Anne, Amelia, Gwen, and Morgana were kidnapped by Hengist. Arthur just barely avoided punishment for disobeying his father to rescue the maids. Uther's temper was dulled by Amelia and Morgana's sheer joy at having their friends back in one piece. Still, Arthur did his best not to aggravate his father any further and threw himself fully into training the knights and attending council meetings. Meanwhile, Amelia and Morgana kept Gwen and Anne nearly attached to their sides, shaken from the ordeal with Hengist.
Things calmed down after the first two weeks. Uther was back to his regular self, and Arthur no longer had to be afraid to overstep around his father - at least, not more than usual. Amelia and Morgana had regained their usual composure and were no longer afraid to let Anne and Gwen out of her sight. Things were, essentially, back to normal.
Amelia has read her notes and she can safely say that she became quite excited at reading what episode is next.
When Lady Catrina of the House of Tregor arrives, she knows that the episode is beginning. Her excitement doesn't stop her from staring at 'Lady Catrina', who is actually a Troll masquerading as the woman in question, as she enters the Council Chambers with Jonas, whatever he is, behind her.
"Lady Catrina, is it really you?" Uther questions, standing from his throne. Arthur stands on his right while Amelia and Morgana are sitting on his left with Anne and Gwen standing just behind them.
'Catrina' strides towards them. "I can hardly believe it myself." She bows.
"We had tidings from the north that the House of Tregor had fallen to invaders," Uther says.
"All that you heard was true, My Lord, and worse." Amelia frowns at the performance as it seems a bit over done.
"Your father, the King?" Uther asks.
"Gone, Sire. The enemy attacked without warning. We were outnumbered five to one. He could not endure. I would never have survived had it not been for my faithful servant Jonas. But we did survive, and we have made it this far..." 'Catrina' actually swoons and Uther catches her. "Forgive me, My Lord. I fear my trials have taken a toll."
"Your sufferings are beyond imagining, My Lady. It would be an honour to help you in any way we can." Uther seems quite taken with her.
"A bed for the night would be most welcome." 'Catrina' dramatically speaks as if still faint.
"And consider yourselves our esteemed guests. It's the least we can do." Uther tells her.
"Thank you."
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Anne's POV
After everyone disbands from the Council Chambers, Anne rushes after Merlin and Gaius and catches up with them in the corridor. When Lady Catrina arrived, she had seen a look on Gaius' face, which caused her curiosity to spike. Gaius seems lost in thought while Merlin speaks.
"She's very brave."
"Yes," Gaius mutters. Anne watches Gaius closely.
"It's just terrible what she's been through."
"Terrible, indeed."
Merlin notices how distracted Gaius is. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing..." Gaius quickly responds.
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Waking the Sorceress Within (BBC Merlin Story)
Fanfiction(Used to be Amelia's Story) The usual tale of a someone dying then waking up in one of their favourite TV shows with, what I hope, is a twist. Physical description: Amelia has light brown hair and blue eyes This story has been uploaded onto diffe...
