My ocean blue eyes inspect the horizon as I approach my old home. I've had my eyes on Morgana since we parted ways. She was easy to sway under Morgause's influences, unlike I. I simply...did not trust trust her. I disliked how my sister's thirst for blood had tainted her pure soul.

For the last year , I had traveled from town to town. I have learned new spells and I have helped people along my way. For quite some time I had travelled with Lancelot and Gwaine, and I had grown to enjoy their company. But alas I had to depart as word reached me that Morgana had been found. I click my tongue, and my horse started to gallop towards the castle.

I hop of my horse as I enter the city. It had not changed one bit, but I had. My long, midnight blue hair was now a red and short due to an illusion spell. My jaw and body structure is masculine. But underneath my disguise carefully weaved by magic is the same Arianna everyone used to know. You can still see her when I pass by mirrors or reflective surfaces...usually silver and water give the clearest images.

Subconsciously I froze as I heard my name...my old name being called. I turned to come face to face with a frantic Merlin. Shit. 

"Not here," I almost beg after a moment and he nodded.

"Y-Yeah of course. Um, this way." I follow Merlin to a small area hidden from the peeking eyes of the people. He cautiously reached for the enchanted necklace. He almost seemed to be awaiting my response. I nod in a 'yes' motion and he removes it. 

I brush a strand of black hair that had managed to escape my bun behind my ear. "Hi Merlin." Immediately, he started to stammer and ask me a butload of questions, which was to be expected. "One at a time."

Merlin nodded. "Ok, where have you been?"

"Morgause...she took Morgana and I to an abandoned castle. I left as soon as possible. Morgause, she's planning an attack on the kingdom. Morgana, she is not how you remember. She is bloodthirsty and demands penance from the king and then all non-magic users. After I had left Morgana and Morgause, I traveled all over the land in search for allies. If Morgana wants a war, she shall have one." I finish grimly and Merlin began a sputter of protest.

"W-What? There has to be another way!"

"You shall have to take that up with the ladies in question themselves. Now come, I have a ball to crash."