Breaking Bad

[Alistair]

<sup>Alistair,

A matter has been brought to my attention and it requires your immediate presence here in Camelot. Please come as quickly as possible for it is of great urgency.</sup>

Dismounting from the horse; for once Alistair did not see it t the stables himself but left it at the steps for another to tend too. As he reached the steps; Alistair stopped to turn and look behind and around him before ducking down one of the other halls. He knew only a few paths to a few places in this castle; but he knew the path he was looking to take. He knew where he would be going.

As he passed by one of the servants he moved to block their path. "Find your King; tell him Alistair is here." Then he moved forward without waiting for a reply. He was heading tot he one place that the king and he could speak openly at. The caves below the castle. When Arthur freed his people; he had also shown him this place where they could speak of Alistair's past with out reviling his lies nor bringing to question why a knight from another kingdom favored the king's bedroom.

[The King]

[Arthur Pendragon]

Some might say that the Great Caves was an odd place to meet -- considering that it had been the dragon's prison for over twenty years -- but for him and Alistair, it was the place of most convenience. Some subjects were still not safe to discuss, for even though druids were safe in Camelot, Alistair's true identity remained unknown. And for good reason too. Arthur did not expect other kingdoms to follow his laws so for the time being, it was best this way. Besides, the matter that Arthur wished to discuss with Alistair required discretion and as much privacy as possible. Arthur didn't even know how to approach this subject. He did not know much about Alistair's family history . . . did he even know he had a sister? If not, then this was just going to be even more of a shock for the druid. Arthur just hoped he wasn't armed right now -- but knowing Alistair, he would be wearing his entire armory. Arthur had left Guinevère with Nadya and the children -- who were extremely excited to be in such an extravagant room -- when word came to him that Alistair was here.

Right. Now came the time that he would have to tell him of his sister, whether he knew about her or not. He certainly didn't know that she was here, in Camelot, under this very roof. Even the circumstances of which they found her had been quite a coincidence. Arthur made his way to the obscure meeting place of the great caves and when he arrived, Alistair was already waiting for him. "Alistair," he greeted, his voice not filled with so much formality for the two men had become friends ever since their differences had been set aside. In fact, Alistair had even extended a further hand of friendship by taking Arthur to the druid camps a couple of times. And now, as a friend, Arthur wished to aid Alistair by reuniting him with his sister. "The subject I must discuss with you is of extreme delicacy. But firstly, did the Lady Isadora accompany you?" He needed to check, just so that she did not encounter Nadya before Arthur had the chance to tell Alistair. That, would just be even more of a complicated situation.

[Alistair]

That was the king's first words upon summoning him here? To see if his wife was by his side? It was enough that the hairs on Alistair's neck stood on ends; but his face showed none of his unease. He shook his head in the negative; "Should she have?" He questioned knowing he had been in too much haste to travel with a wife and child who would slow him down. While Alistair would not mind traveling slow with them; Arthur's words had suggested a urgency that could not be ignored.

He had wondered if something had gone wrong politically with the Druids; or if there was another matter that needed his attentions. His history might have come to light but surely then the king would have summoned his family here and not separated the group. Why then? Everything had been going too smoothly; and now he feared which single brick was slipping in their stack; which lie might be coming undone; or even if his people were in need.

[Arthur Pendragon]

"Should she have?" No. Not that this would be something that would be kept hidden from Isadora. But there was no need to alarm her with this urgency for it directly affected Alistair, and plus . . . travel with a baby was not easy. It was best that he come as quickly as possible. For there was only so long that Arthur could keep such important information from him. Even now he felt like the moments were dragging on too much, for he knew that Alistair was a man who liked to get straight to business. And Arthur wasn't going to prolong this longer than need be. "No, its better that you hear this first." How could it not be?! Arthur and Guinevère had stumbled upon his sister! This news was enormous and . . . well, it was time to reveal it.

"Guinevère and I were outside the city a couple days past, and encountered someone of interest to you." How could his sister not be of interest to him? "Alistair, we met your sister here in Camelot." In this castle, but one thing at a time. First, he would allow this news of him having a sister fully absorb in the druid's mind. Whether he possessed knowledge of one or not, it was indeed a shock to hear about it like this. So Arthur respectfully gave a few moments for the words to process in his mind . . . and was willing to answer whatever brief questions he could. Although, the best person who could answer them was Nadya. Only when Alistair was ready to meet her, for it seemed that she had been long ready to meet him.

[Alistair]

"No, its better that you hear this first." It was his family; for why else would the king seek him out. Summon him here! Damn it! He should have brought his wife and child; for he could get them away faster. Alistair always knew the day would come when they were exposed and when that day came; he had a plan to disappear and never be found. She wanted to see the world; and he would take her as far as their feet could travel; and let her kingdom burn it's self out rather then risk his family.

even with his new found loyalties; and sense of brotherhood; he would take his family before he lost them. He had lost his family once to some kingdom's politics and be damned if he would do it again. Especially his daughter. He would see her safe before royal. "Guinevère and I were outside the city a couple days past, and encountered someone of interest to you." Vaughn. It had to be Vaughn. No one else was of note to the king.

"Alistair, we met your sister here in Camelot."

Who? Alistair stared at the younger man for a long moment in what looked more like relief then believe. his family was not at risk; but the king's mind was. He had summoned him here for this?! "My family is dead; there was never a daughter." He explained; "No sister." This trip was for naught.