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Chapter 2

They rode for the rest of the day. They stopped once for water and Freya asked "where are we going?" "To a lake where we might be able to rid you of your curse." Merlin replied. Freya smiled sadly and said "You have done so much for me Merlin" Merlin hugged her "Because I love you."

Then they mounted Hazel again and headed for Avalon. They rode fast and silent and then eventually got to the lake. It was ten minutes before nightfall so Merlin helped Freya down and then tied Hazel to a tree. They walked, hand in hand, towards the lake. When they got to the edge Merlin let go of Freya's hand. Freya looked at him with scared eye. "You have to walk in, up to your shoulders. You have to do it alone." He told her.

Freya bit her lip and turned back to the lake. She tentatively stepped into the water. When nothing happened she grew more confident. She walked faster into the lake at stopped when she was at waist depth. "Keep going" encouraged Merlin "You nearly there"

Freya nodded and took a few more steps forward. Finally she was at shoulder depth. Merlin watched as the Moon rose above the mountains. Suddenly Freya began to shake and Merlin watched with worry. A bright light burst from her and Merlin staggered back blinded.

Then he heard a voice in his head, "What makes you think that she deserves to be cleansed of her curse" it said. "She has a kind heart and never meant to kill anyone. She doesn't deserve the curse" he shouted out into the air. "You Vouch for her?" the voice asked. "YES, I love her" cried Merlin.

Then, as suddenly as it started it all finished. The strange voice left Merlin's head and he could see Freya again. She was standing limply in the water, looking up above her. Merlin looked up to and saw a ghost of a winged-cat like creature soring away.

Merlin ran into the water. He steadied the still shaking Freya and helped her to the shore. They sat down at the shoreline and Freya leant against Merlin crying in relief. "I'm cured" she said not quite believing it. Merlin hugged her "Your free" he said. Then Freya kissed him and the kiss lasted for a couple of moments before they broke apart. They lay down under the stars and slept, for at that moment of time, they could relax.

Meanwhile, back in Camelot, Uther had sent his son out to look for the beast. Arthur had ridden out straight away, not having time to do anything else.

At the same time, Gaius had heard the news and ran back to his chamber, hoping that Merlin would still be there. When he had gotten back to his chambers he cried as he realised Merlin wasn't there, then he found the note Merlin had left him on his desk. He opened it and Read it.

Dear Gaius

I am sorry that I didn't get to tell you this myself. But there is no time. I did free the druid girl, even though you said I shouldn't. The thing is, we have fallen in love, I'm running away to cure her of her curse and then start a family.

However I cannot leave without saying good bye so tomorrow at noon would like to meet you by the river to the north of Camelot where it becomes a small pool where you often go to find Yarrow. Just know that nothing you can say will make me change my mind, you are like a father to me Gaius, but I want to become a father myself, and I can't do that in Camelot.

Also, if it not too much bother, can you please bring a ring? I don't have time to get one but do need one, if you know what I mean.

I really hope you come

Merlin

Gaius shook his head in sadness at Merlin's letter, but decided he would go to meet Merlin, He too wanted to say goodbye, and meet this mysterious Freya.

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