Well here is part 2 no idea how long or how many chapters it will be. I have never wrote a long story before as I have a short attention span lol so If I take forever to post keep reviewing!! (I get a email every time someone reviews) :P

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It had been a full twelve hours since Merlin had passed out. Gaius was very concerned. He had got all the books out he owned and look for what could have possibly poisoned him, but to no avail. Gaius was starting to feel very scared, Merlin was like a son to him. He had no idea how he would cope if he died. He was not used to treating someone that was so close to him. Gaius suddenly had an idea. For once in his life he prayed that Merlin had not washed up.

Gaius ran to the where the dirty plates were kept. He did not have to search far as the bowl was at the top of the pile. Quickly, he put it on the table and started all the possible tests known to man. He was halfway though he tests when they showed something. Running over to the books again he found a small passage explaining about the deadly poison of the snake apple.

Those who consume the snake apple will not live for very long. It will cause a painful death, as the poison takes hold it will shut down all the organs of the body and the lungs will start to squeeze all breathe out of the victim. There has only been one known cure. A man, by the name of Thomas Nighting who found it one day while trying to save a loved one. Sadly Thomas vanished and his cure was lost with him. Many have tried to find him, but all have failed. He was last sighted going into the cave of lost souls, after losing his son due to an unknown illness ten years ago.

Suddenly the door swung open, Arthur stood there looking at Merlin. No doubt shocked that he was still looking as ill as ever. His eyes searched the room till they found Gaius.

"How's he doing?" he asked softly. Worry showing in his eyes.

"Not good I'm afraid. He has been poisoned by the snake apple, he will be dead in five days if he does not get the cure" Gaius replied looking at Merlin with sorrow in his eyes.

Arthur thought for a few seconds, seeing if the name was one he knew. "I never heard of it, but that's not important. How long till you can cure him?"

Gaius sighed. "Only one man has found the cure.."

"Good, where is he found? I shall set off to get the antidote at first light " Arthur interrupted.

Gaius looked him in the eyes. "The man disappeared ten years ago, no one has seen him since. He was last seen at the caves of lost souls"

Arthur looked down at the floor, slowly he started nodding. He looked at Merlin than to Gaius. "I will go to the caves and find the man. I will save him Gaius"

He took one last look at Merlin before turning towards the door and walking out shutting it behind him.

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Arthur walked back to his room. He knew he sounded confident to Gaius, but he was really concerned. If he could not find this man, then, his servant, his friend would no doubt die. He knew that there was something about Merlin that made him different than all the others, for one he stood up to Arthur. He had never seen that of a servant before, normally they would just do as their told. He didn't know why he knew, but he knew that if he was to be king, then Merlin would have to live.

He knew that his father would not agree to him leaving the safety of the castle for a servant. So he would have to do it without telling him. Deep in thought, he started to feel tired. He knew that he would need his rest.

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The sun was just about to rise. Even though it was mid summer, there was a prominent chill in the air. Deafening silence filled Camelot. It was like a ghost town, no one around. It was like everyone and everything was afraid to move. Suddenly the silence was broken by a thundering of hoofs. A speedy black stallion galloped though the streets, the rider was on a long a dangerous journey and it was only just the beginning. Only time would tell if prince Arthur of Camelot would save not only his friend, but his saviour.

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