First Chapter of Future Stories: Part 1

Lady Lilliana: Merlin Fanfic

Anyone who has watched Merlin knows Sir Leon. Knight of Camelot, future Knight of the Round Table. Good friends with Arthur Pendragon. But do you know his sister Lady Lilliana? Friend of Gwen (aka Guinevere) and Morgana? No, well this is her story through Merlin.

Lilliana's POV

Hi everyone, my name is Lady Lilliana daughter of Lady Anastasia and Lord Alexander. Who was a Knight of Camelot until he died. My brother Leon is now a knight of Camelot. I long to be a knight myself. But it's forbidden for a girl to become one. Doesn't mean I don't know how to defend myself. I am decent with a bow and arrow. And good with a dagger. But my brother won't let me near a sword. Even though he did teach me how to defend myself.

Anyway, I am often Prince Arthur's date to events. When he wasn't escorting Lady Morgana. His father's ward. She is my friend, along with her maid Guinevere. Who I call Gwen. Her mother used to serve my family before she passed away.

I feel like my brother hopes that Arthur will fall for me, which is why he allows me to be escorted by Arthur at some events. Though the king would prefer Arthur marry a princess and unite Camelot with another kingdom. He will approve of anyone with noble blood. But honestly, Arthur is not my type. He is a spoiled and arrogant. He needs to be taken down a few pegs before I'd ever consider courting him. Not that I'd ever say that out loud. I like living.

Anyway, today the king is executing a man accused of performing magic. Which is forbidden in Camelot. This morning I helped an elderly woman. She had traveled far to visit her son and I gave her some water. She thanked me and I have not seen her since. Anyway, I stand with Morgana as we look out a window as the man guilty of witchcraft is brought forward.

"Let this serve as a lesson to all. This man, Thomas James Collins, is adjudged guilty of conspiring to use enchantments and magic. And, pursuant to the laws of Camelot, I, Uther Pendragon, have decreed that such practices are banned on penalty of death. I pride myself as a fair and just king, but for the crime of sorcery, there is but one sentence I can pass" King Uther states raising his arm.

When he lowers it. The executioner beheads the man. Morgana and I look away with most of the crowd. "When I came to this land, this kingdom was mired in chaos, but with the people's help magic was driven from the realm. So I declare a festival to celebrate twenty years since the Great Dragon was captured and Camelot freed from the evil of sorcery. Let the celebrations begin" he declares. I scowl, he just had a man executed and wants to throw a party.

Suddenly a wailing woman is heard. The crowd part to reveal the elderly woman I had helped this morning. Tears streaming down her face. "There is only one evil in this land, and it is not magic! It is you!" she exclaims looking up at King Uther. "With your hatred and your ignorance! You took my son! And I promise you, before these celebrations are over, you will share my tears. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a son for a son" she states.

"Seize her!" he orders. She chants something and disappears into thin air. Oh no, if Uther finds out I gave her water. I'll be thrown into the dungeon. I start to breath heavily.

"Lilliana, are you ok?" Morgana asks me concerned.

"I know the woman" I whisper. "On my way here this morning, I saw her. She looked perched and told me she had come a long way to visit her son. I gave some water, if Uther finds out" I say. She pulls me into her arms, hugging me.

"He won't" she assures me. "Besides you didn't know she was a witch" she states. "Your secret is safe with me" she assures me. I smile, she's always been like a big sister to me.

"Thank you Morgana" I say hugging her back. "I should go find my brother, but I'll see you tonight?" I ask. She nods her head and I leave to go search for my brother. As I round a corner, I bump into someone. "Oh my god, I am so sorry" I tell the young man.

"It's fine, my fault" he tells me. "I'm Merlin" he says offering me his hand.

"Lilliana" I say shaking it. "I haven't seen you around here before" I state.

"I just arrived, I am trying to find Gaius. The court physician" he explains.

"If you follow this corridor, go left and then you should see a staircase. Go up it and you'll be at his door" I tell him.  He thanks me and leaves. I watch him go, then shake my head and continue my search for Leon. When I found him, I told him I wouldn't be at the feast tonight as I had promised to dine with our mother. He accepted my excuse and walked me home. As he didn't want me out alone with the witch on the loose.

(Time skip)

Tonight Lady Helen will be singing. I am getting ready with Morgana, with the help of Gwen. I'm already dressed, thanks to Gwen's help. I have no idea where my maid, Bronwen is. She had gone to deliver something to Lady Helen from the king. But never came back to help me. Thank  god f Gwen.

Anyway, now we're on our way to see if Morgana needs help. As Gwen tells me about how Merlin stood up to Arthur the other day and ended up in the stocks. "Merlin?" I ask.

"Yes, I say him as I was airing out your dress. Yesterday he stood up to Arthur and landed in the dungeon. He got bailed out, but had to spend time in the stocks" she states.

"My, not even here a day and already getting into trouble" I say with a giggle. As we enter Morgana's room to see Merlin. I look at him surprised.

"Gwen?" Morgana asks.

"I'm here" she states. 'What are you doing here?' she mouths at Merlin. Who sighs in relief and motions that Morgana needs help dressing. She goes to help Morgana while he left.

"So, it's whether I wear this little tease" Morgana says as she comes out from behind the screen with Gwen. Then grabs a red dress. "Or give them a night they'll really remember" she states and we all laugh. "You look beautiful Lilliana" she tells me.

"Not as beautiful as you" I tell her. "Now lets finish getting you ready, we can't be late" I state. She decides to wear the red dress. She'll have all the guys watching her tonight.

(Mini time skip)

Morgana and I enter the dining hall together. All the men stare at us. We smile at each other. "Arthur is coming over" I whisper.

"Lilliana, Morgana you both look well" he states.

"You look well also, Prince Arthur" I say as he kisses our hands one at a time.

"Please, call me Arthur" he says.

"We should take our seats" Morgana states. Leon appears and leads me to our seats. While Arthur lead Morgana to theirs. We all take our seats and King Uther stands to introduced Lady Helen. As she enters the room.

"We have enjoyed twenty years of peace and prosperity. It has brought the kingdom and myself many pleasures, but few can compare with the honour of introducing Lady Helen of Mora" he states. The music begins and she starts to sing. I start to become sleepy.

I don't know what happened. One moment I was sitting in my chair enjoying the music. The next I am waking up covered in cobwebs. I see the chandelier had fallen and under it was the elderly witch. I see she has a knife and she throws it. "Arthur, look out!" I shout. Time seems to slow as Merlin pulled Arthur out of the path of the knife. Saving his life.

Merlin was given a spot in the royal house hold. As Arthur's new man servant. "Father!" Arthur complains as the crowd clap. Leon decides it time to go home. So we leave.

A/N

Picture above of Lilliana on the cover.