A Warrior's Heart ( A Merlin fanfiction )

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Annis's men took me straight to Camelot, we didn't stop at all, and by the time we reached Camelot-which is a huge kingdom and the castle inside of it, it was already dawn and I was exhausted.

I stopped Javelin in her tracks, loosened my grip on the reins and slowly dismounted with the help of Annis's men. I thanked them for doing their best to accompany me throughout the trip from her kingdom to Camelot, and they left.

A man came and he just looked so young with his black hair and regular common clothes, and I guessed he would be a servant boy, probably the King's servant, if I am not mistaken.

He was rushing down the granite steps to greet me, I was trying to respect him, so I put on my best lady-like smile. "Aurora, you're back!" He smiled back.

When was I even here? I thought. "Yes, I am," I said with a confused tick in my tone. "Who are you?" I asked, looking at him strangely.

"I'm Merlin," he replied, "I was one of your friends." He added, "Remember?"

"Uhm, unfortunately no." I answered, I pointed to the side of my head and smiled awkwardly, "I have this uhm, something hit me and uhm, I don't really remembered anything..or the events that happened before I met Annis."

Merlin quirked his brows. Ookay...I thought. So it seems I'm making myself a fool than I already am by talking to a stranger who claims to be my friend.

"I'll lead you to your chambers..." he trailed off. "But first Arthur wants to see you."
"Who is Arthur?" I asked.

"The King of Camelot, he's one of your friends too!" Merlin answered. "Please don't make a fool out of yourself...he's usually an arrogant bully."

I cringed, "I don't think you're allowed to talk about the King...in front of the King." I pointed behind him. Arthur and a woman stepped out, smiling at me.

I think I would have to go with my guesses, that the woman beside Arthur is Gwen, shortened from Guinevere, the married couple. I just gave one smile at them before it faded.

"Are you alright? We heard from Annis that you got a bad blow." Gwen asked worriedly, rushing towards me.
"I'm...alright, I guess." I cleared my throat, "Personally, I do not know who all of you people are...and why Annis sent me here..but I-"

"Aurora, we're so happy you're back!" Gwen exclaimed.

Okay, I need to tell these people they're the ones losing their mind because I've never met you before, or have any special connections. Because this is getting out of hand, and they keep saying I belong here or something. I thought.

"E..excuse me...I need to go." I muttered. I nodded to Merlin to lead me to my chambers. But when he just stood there, I used my head and just lead myself to my chambers.

I asked for directions, I quirked my brows when four knights were walking down the corridor, heading towards my direction. I quickly turned to the other side, seemingly found a friendly maid who would show me the way to my chamber, and locked myself inside.

-

"Wasn't that Aurora?" Sir Gwaine asked.

"I saw her too, thought my mind was playing me." Sir Elyan nod.

"Sir Leon? Why don't you go talk to her?" Sir Percival suggested.

"I don't think...she'd want to see me." Sir Leon let out a sigh.

"Why not? You're her godforsaken husband, and she's your wife!" Gwaine exclaimed.
"She lost her memory, Gwaine. There is nothing I can do now!" Leon spat.

"You can talk to her, you know," Elyan suggested. "Remind her of who she truly is?"
"Elyan's correct. Go for it, Leon," Gwaine agreed.

-

Merlin had came into my chambers that afternoon, and he helped me to remember, like walking around the castle, and going to my favorite places - the balconies.

Though I do not want to admit it, Merlin did a pretty good job trying to help me. He said he would like me to go on walks with both Arthur and Gwen tomorrow,I agreed.

He also said that I was once the Captain of Camelot, leading knights to battles and Camelot to victory. Finally, I started to accept who I truly am.

"It's been long since we've seen you, Aurora. All of us really do miss you." Merlin began. "Even though your mind don't want to feel it, you have connections to all of us."

I stared into his eyes intently. A connection..I thought. Suddenly all the memories we had together started to come towards me. Playing in the woods, for fun. "Merlin..." I breathed.

"Yes?" He began to smile.

"You're Hunith's son...you're Arthur's servant." I said.

"Yes! You got it!" Merlin jumped around.

"I can only remember a little."