Love at First Fight

The Moment of Truth part 1

(This is the little girl she talks to her name is mentioned in the next chapter)
Willow's POV
     This morning this lovely but battered lady came into the kingdom and was asking to speak with Uther. Oddly enough I like Uther. I mean he's a bad king but still. Anyway, almost all of the people of the court where on the throne room, me included. The lady introduced herself as Hunith and asked the king if he could help her. Uther showed some sympathy but told her no that it could basically cause a war. I walked up to her and told her I would help considering my family is born fighters but we always help, or at least I always help people in need. "Sire if you wish not to help, I can help. I will dress like my family knights or even just as someone who can fight." He was weary about it but said I could. I turned to Merlin's mother and guided her with me. As we got to my room I quickly packed what I needed and got into some pants and a shirt. "May I ask why you are helping me ,my lady?" I smiled at her. "Please don't be so formal. Call me Willow or even Nyx, but to answer your question, I love helping people. I am also a friend of Merlin's, so any friends in need of help is helped." She smiled and hugged me. I normally don't do hugs but I accepted it. I grabbed my bag and we left to the horses. My horse is so pretty. He's all black just like my soul! Anyway before we left Gwen and Morgana showed up with their horses and argued about going with us. Why do the royals and servants always do stupid crap? I just sighed and let them join our little mission. Most of the ride I sat thinking of a plan while the others talked. That was until I was brought into the conversation. "What?" Normally I would know what they said but I wasn't listening. "I said that the Prince let alone the king looked very upset that you actually are doing this." I smiled and agreed. "Arthur always worries about me, I mean we are courting each other." Hunith looked a little displeased. "Oh that's such a shame Merlin. You lost a lovely lady!" Everyone laughed as Merlin shook his head and said he liked someone else. Oh how I love these people. 
We set up camp as the sun started to set and we ate. Small talk went around as it grew darker. Thank yous and childhood memories brought up. "This one time when I was younger I was climbing this tree and this bird came at me. It scared me so bad that I fell out of the tree and broke my leg. It didn't hurt as much as I should at first but when they fixed it oh did I hurt." They laughed and kept stories going. Hunith told us all the stupid things Merlin would do and all he would do is laugh and smile. I told everyone that they should go to bed and that I'd keep an eye out for anything. 
    A few hours passed and I started drifting in and out of sleep but I heard movement around us so I stayed alert. I'm pretty sure I already know who it is but gotta stay alert at all times. Before I could get up and investigate Merlin beat me to it. "I'd ask you for money but I know you don't have any." I rolled my eyes as Merlin whipped around and almost took off Arthur's head. "Arthur!" "Put the sword down Merlin, you look ridiculous." They walked to the camp and before Arthur did anything he kissed my cheek and made sure I wasn't wounded in anyway. "I'm fine dear. We haven't been attacked at all." "Good but you are tired you must sleep." I yawned and did just that.
 Arthur's POV 
   My father would kill me but I don't really care. "How much further is it?" Merlin seems a little worried. I would be as well if it was my kingdom. "Uh maybe a few hours." I thought for a second and looked at the sleeping Willow next to me. "How many men does Kainan have?" "Um I'm not sure. I think from what my mother said its forty." I nodded my head a little and bounced the stick in my hand. "You should get some rest. We'll have a long day tomorrow." Merlin thanked me and I told him to get some sleep. I layed next to Willow and smiled before I drifted off to sleep.
Willow's POV and it's morning.
  Merlin woke everyone up and we ate. I'm still a little tired but it doesn't bother me. We packed everything up and left for Ealdor. We were trying to get there as fast as we could. Arthur rolled into the village just in time to throw a sword and save one of them. We got down to help fight them and I will say Merlin has improved with a sword, but he used magic. God do I love magic. Before I could go help Arthur I had to help the villagers. Morgana saved him anyway so everything is okay. I giggled at their exchange. "Yeah totally Arthur!" He looked at me and playfully glared. The man got on his horse and said we'd pay for this. "Yeah no. No we won't. They have the best trained knights training them. So you will pay!" Why did I do that I will never know. Gwen smiled at me and rolled her eyes. "One day that's gonna get you killed " I nodded my head and watched Merlin speak to another boy. At first the boy looked really serious about whatever it was but both of them crack a smile as well as a laugh. I just shook my head and check on the people. I mainly made sure the little ones were okay. As Arthur had Merlin gather the people I made sure to keep the kids at bay and away from the meeting.