Merlin woke up that morning fresh and anew. A smile formed on his face. He looked out the walls of Camelot, a new beginning. Arthur took his place before his father Ulther who was still asleep Merlin suspected. A month has passed since Morogana had attempted to overthrow Camelot. "Morning Guias." Merlin said to his awakening. Guias yawned. He got up to make himself breakfast. He returned a while later with fresh oatmeal. "With Arthur as king you no longer have reason to hide your magical abilities." He said. "I know but I'm used to him not knowing." Merlin answered. "If he knew the amount of times you saved his life he might look at you as a little more than a servant." He said reasonably. Merlin looked at him a little more overcast. "He should already…..even without my powers or my saving his life I really thought he changed." "Merlin!" Arthur called. "Duty time." He said exasperated as he left the room. Arthur had set him to his usual chores as Arthur headed to the throne room. Merlin had then set his magic to work to complete the chores. Guias remarked a change in Merlin; maybe it was that he hadn't been spending as much time with Arthur. As presiding king he had began tasking his knights to do as he and Merlin used to and even when Arthur went himself he hadn't invited Merlin's presence as he had done now Guias noted as Arthur left with his men. Another week went by Merlin went to see Gwen. In the finest clothes money can buy Gwen looked more beautiful then ever. "I've come to say goodbye." He admitted. "Goodbye surly you're not leaving?" She said surprised. "I'm afraid that I am." He said. "Stay I'll speak with Arthur." She said. Merlin shook his head. He hugged Gwen before leaving to Guias's.
Merlin than began packing Guias returned to see Merlin ready to go. "I'm going with you." He announced. "No." Merlin said firmly. "You are needed here." Guias said. "My prophesies fulfilled I am no longer obligated he can find himself another servant though another court physician is hard to come by." With great pain Guias saw him go.
Arthur returned a few hours later from his latest trip. Arthur had placed a head on the table triumphant. "The beast is dead." He then noticed Gwen crying. "What has upset you so?" He asked. "Merlin's leaving if he hasn't yet." She sniffled "What!" Arthur proclaimed angry. "How can he leave so?" He asked leaving.
"Merlin!" Arthur called several times over though the boy hadn't appeared he then knocked on Guias door. He too found the old man in tears. "He's gone" He proclaimed. "Why?" Arthur asked. "You know why I warned you this would happen."
Merlin set to start his life anew. Washing, cleaning, listening to journeys he was not allowed to venture never being able to tell tales his own made life almost impossible. Arthur turning his back onto him once again was the last straw. "Bumming Bung beetled prat." He muttered. "Acid loathing gnat." He continued swearing Arthurs name several miles past his ventures. "Giant flaming horse dung." Merlin cursed Arthurs name at such rate and concentration he hadn't noticed he wasn't alone. "Such language." He looked up at her. "Sorry." He apologized. "What has this giant flaming horse dung done to have you so riled up?" Merlin looked past her, moving on causing her to follow him close behind. "You wouldn't understand." "You might be surprised." She said. "Why do you even care?" He then demanded. "I'm sorry I really shouldn't intrude." She began to walk away. Merlin apologized. "I'm not mad at you, it's my former friend he turned his back on me and I don't know where to turn." He than began crying tears he held back for so long. "He must've been a good friend or you wouldn't cry so." She said handing him a cloth, he then dried his tears. "Also sounds like someone not worth spilling tears over. I was just going to the market for food would you like to join?" She asked. "I won't be intruding?" Merlin asked. "No it is just me and I would love some company." "I'm savannah by the way." She introduced herself. "Merlin." Merlin said. They set afoot to town together Merlin soon realized she lived quite a distance from it. Just before entering town she put her cloak up over her head.
"That was the most scrumptious feast I ever had." Merlin said. "Thank you I love to cook." she then smiled. "I can tell." She looked away. "What's wrong?" Merlin asked. "It's your friend, he was wrong to turn his back onto you, your such wonderful company." "Thank you. I'll do the dishes." Merlin offered. "I couldn't let you, you're my guest." She interjected. She them got up and washed them as Merlin dried them. He found his face close to hers and they shared a kiss. They parted still staring at each others eyes.
"I must be going soon I'm getting tired." Merlin said after the dishes were washed and put away. "Where will you stay?" She asked. I'll find a place." He said. "Nonsense you can stay here I have an extra bed." She said. She didn't want to say how she feared to be alone. "Let me pay then." He offered she however shook her head. "I couldn't take it."
Savannah slept for the first time in a while. She however woke up to her door being smashed in and two men coming in. Merlin cast a gust of wind knocking one off his feet while Savannah summoned a knife casting it into the heart of the man still standing. The remaining man ran out. "What was that?" Merlin asked. "A friend of my ex boyfriend and my ex boyfriend himself. I broke it off weeks ago but he started stalking me, making threats I didn't know he was capable of this." She then burst into tears. Merlin held her while she cried. "I'm glad I was here I don't like the thought of what would've happened if I wasn't." "Thank you." She said. Merlin wondered why she was so ready to have a guest now he knew. When her sobbing came to a cease he suggested she slept. "I can't sleep here anymore." She said. "He won't be back here anytime soon." Merlin said. "Can I come with you?" She suddenly asked. Merlin hesitated he meant to ride the dragon in a far off location surly Arthur was searching for by now. "Of course." He then said. She then hugged him. "We'll head off in the morning." Merlin said.
Upon hearing of Marlins disappearance Arthur had rounded up the Knights of the Round Table to discuss it. He brought out maps dispersing locations. Guias sat their clearing his throat. "What is it Guias?" Merlin asked. "Merlin does not wish to be found." "He has no choice." Arthur said. "And if you find him?" Lancelot asked. "I will persuade him Camelot is his home." "Doesn't seem it as of late." Lancelot said. "What do you mean?" Arthur asked. "You've been keeping him home when he could join us in battle." Gwaine said. "To keep him safe I've risked his life to much." He admitted. "Now he's wondering alone because of your choice." Guias pointed out everyone nodded in agreement.
