Saving Ealdor

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Elizabeth's POV

We're in the throne room as Hunith, Merlin's mum tells us of the crisis her village faces. "The winters are harsh in Ealdor, and there are many children. Some of them just won't be strong enough to survive. We barely have enough food as it is, and if Kanen takes our harvest, our children won't live to see another summer. Please, we need your help" she pleads.

"Ealdor's in Cenred's kingdom. Your safety is his responsibility" father tells her.

"We've appealed to our King, but he cares little for the outlying regions. You're our only hope" she states.

"I have the deepest sympathy for you and would have this barbarian wiped off the face of the earth" he tells her.

"You'll help us?" she asks him hopefully.

"I wish I could" he tells her.

"Surely we can spare a few men?" Arthur asks him.

"Resources are not the problem" father states.

"Then what is?" Morgana asks him. My thoughts exactly.

"Ealdor lies beyond the Ridge of Ascetir. For an army of Camelot to enter it would be an act of war" father explains.

"I know you're a good king, a caring man. I'm begging you, help us, please" she begs.

"The accord we've struck with Cenred was years in the making. I cannot risk hundreds of lives for the sake of one village. I'm afraid Camelot cannot help" he tells her. Morgana glares at him as we escort Hunith out of the throne room.

(Time skip)

Morgana, Gwen and I decided to save Ealdor ourselves

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Morgana, Gwen and I decided to save Ealdor ourselves. If father wouldn't send the knights. We'd go. So we are traveling with Merlin and his mother back to Ealdor. Gwen, Morgana and I are wearing trousers and loose shirts. Morgana and I have armor on. I may not be as skilled as Morgana in battle, but I will give my all to defend the innocent. Though I'm sure Morgana and I will be getting a long lecture from my father on our return to Camelot.

Arthur joined us the first night while Morgana, Gwen and I slept. Now all six of us ride for Ealdor together. When we reach Ealdor, we see the bandits attacking again. Arthur throws a sword into the post behind Kanen, rides up, dismounts, fights the bandits. Merlin rides up and dismounts too. Morgana told me to protect Hunith while she joined the fight with Gwen. I did as I was told.

I watch Morgana save Arthur's life and smile. I wish I was as good a fighter as her. Hunith and I dismount our horses. A bandit heads for us and I start to fight him. We never got to see who'd win our battle as Kanen ordered the bandits to retreat. Arthur comes over to me.

"Are you ok?" he asks me.

"I'm fine" I assure him. He nods and goes over to Merlin. "Are you ok Hunith?" I ask and she nods her head. Soon the whole village is gathered and Arthur stands before them.

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