Merlin and his king ride along the street in direction of the castle. The air is fresh, the sun is shining. It is a lovely day. But there is tension in the air. The young warlock and his master are discussing loudly.
"Arthur please, I have to find that sword. It is dangerous." His king shakes his head: "If you don't tell me, where to find it, I won't allow you to go. You won't go alone. You won't look for it without me." Merlin sighs: "I can't take you with me. I've already told you about my vision. I have seen you dying." But his king doesn't change his mind: "And I have seen what this sword is able to cause on you. If it is that powerful as mine, it is also dangerous for you. Forget it. You won't go alone."
Merlin shakes his head: "My Lord, you have to understand that. I have to find Mordred's sword. And I have to do this before it turns into danger. I'm worried about you. I didn't had that vision without a reason. This sword was forged in the dragon's breath for Mordred. It is indeed powerful. And it is my duty to look for it and bring it somewhere, where it cannot cause any harm." Arthur smiles: "I love it when you worry about me." He grins and adds seriously: "But you won't change my mind. You won't go alone. Either we look for it together or not at all."
With this words, he hurries up and rides away. Morosely Merlin follows his king. Straight before the castle, he catches him up: "Please Arthur. Think about it. Maybe I can take a knight with me. What about Sir Percival?" Arthur looks into Merlin's face: "You know that Sir Percival left the castle to visit Sir Gwaine." He takes a deep breath: "I won't change my mind. You have to accept my decision. Either we do this together or not at all." Side by side, they are riding into the courtyard.
The King jumps off his horse and hands Merlin the reins. His servant tries to convince his master a last time: "My Lord please. I beg you. I have to. I should have done this long before. This sword must be found. And I have to find it by myself. I can't lead you into your death. This vision, I can't ignore it." Arthur walks up the stairs. Before he disappears in the castle, he turns around: "Merlin, this is my last word. I forbid you to look for that sword on your own. I forbid you to leave the castle without my express permission! This is an order!" He nods towards his friend, turns around and enters the castle.