Chapter 2
Gaius Secret
Merlin knew he had act fast to avoid Morganas attack. Luckily for him she was fixated on Arthur. His thoughts raced through his mind, he had to use magic without being noticed. The answer was that he didn`t need to. Suddenly Arthur dragged him away from the field, running back to their campsite.
Arthur had as soon the dragon left, prepared for battle. Morgana was dangerous and would probably kill him, but she was his sister. "Can`t we settle this Morgana without violence?" Arthur asked calmly. "Settle this? I am the rightful heir to the throne!" She nearly screamed at him. He could feel the anger flowing out from her. Suddenly he heard a noise from behind Morgana; she turned around searching for the maker of the sound. Arthur realised that this would be his only chance to flee, before she could use magic. He turned grabbed Merlin who looked stunned and ran for the forest.
Morgana felt the anger flow through her veins. "Settle this? I am the rightful heir to the throne!" How dared he suggest that they could talk about this peacefully, she was the firstborn. Suddenly she heard branches breaking, Morgana turned without reconsidering the consequences. As she searched the forest with a quick glance, she heard running footsteps. Morgana turned around only to see her brother and his silly servant reach the forest and disappear. She let out a scream. After letting her anger out, she decided against going after them. It would be better to go after them with more people, in case she found their camp. Arthur had after all given a clue to where they might be hiding.
Merlin felt terrible, he should have acted faster and protected Arthur. As they ran, he looked back and noticed that she wasn't following them. "Arthur, stop!" he called after him. "What is it Merlin?" Arthur asked obviously tired, "She isn't following us," Merlin said between his breaths. Arthur looked back and realised that it was true. They sat down by a tree resting, when Merlin said "So, what are you going to do about what the dragon said?" Arthur looked up "I am going to find this Emrys, and convince him to join my cause," Merlin did not know what to say. He said nothing until they reached the camp. "So what is the plan?" he said not sure if he wanted to know the answer. "I will ask Gaius for advice," luckily for Merlin he went to talk to the knights first. Merlin raced for the place where Gaius was. When he had told Gaius everything, he asked for advice. "What should I do? If I expose myself, what will happen?" Merlin thought of all the times he had almost been exposed. Out of nowhere Arthur appeared. "Gaius, I trust Merlin as the talking fool he is, have already told you of my problem?" His tone said that he had expected Merlin to tell. Gaius replied calmly "Yes, I know of the dragons riddle, but finding this Emrys, why would you?" Merlin waited in suspense. "I intend to ask for his help, surely he will help if he realises the stakes," he said it with certainty. "My uncle, was certain that you knew Emrys, do you?" Arthur asked, "I do know who he is, but it is you who must solve the riddle and not I." Gaius sent Merlin a look. "Well, I will respect that Gaius, but why won`t you help?" He sounded hurt. "I will not do it, because it is not my right to tell his secret, I am sorry sire," Gaius looked determined. Merlin thanked the fates, that he had friend like Gaius.