Imagine my surprise when Merlin was the one to throw open my curtains the next day.

"Rise 'n shine, M'lady. I managed to convince Gwen to let me bring you your food today." I smiled softly and sat up so I could kiss him.

"Aren't you the romantic?" Merlin shrugged slightly as he tossed me a goofy smile. "So...how much of a mess has Arthur made without you?"

"I think he trashed his room on purpose this time." I wince slightly.

"I may not be able to help you with that...but I can offer you a bread roll."

Time skip:

"I want to help, Arthur."

"Don't be ridiculous. When Father comes to, he would have my head if anything were to happen to you."

I move so I am blocking Arthur's path. "Do you know what I have done since Morgause swept Morgana and I away? Well, I can assure you I was not sitting idly by as I waited to be rescued. You'd be surprised what a girl can do when she has everyone convinced she is a knight."

"I have no doubt, but Father would never forgive me if you were to die."

My eyes flash dangerously for a moment before I toss him a smile. "Of course. I am sorry, I don't know what came over me." There are other ways to join the battle. After all...I still have my enchanted necklace.

I slip into Merlin's chambers and grab the necklace. And, of course, he left it in plain sight where anyone could see it and accuse him of sorcery. I place it around my neck and make my way back to my chambers where my armor lay.

Swords clashed, masking the voices of the knights as unidentifiable screams. I let out a gasp as a surge of dark power washes over me. Morgana. It was unlike anything I've ever felt.

I ran down the stairs leading to the citadel. Merlin. Arthur. And three of the undead. A sword forged in a dragon's breath would be really helpful right about now. I place myself quickly in between Merlin and the undead, sending it's head flying.

"Sire, this way!"

That night I ended up fighting alongside both sides of a coin.