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Chapter 2- Merlin's POV
Magic and Mixes

"Gaius, who do you think would do such a thing?"

"I don't know Merlin, but whoever it is we need to be cautious. I just fear that it isn't too late."

"Why would someone do this? Why would they want to turn the water in all the wells to blood?"

"Only time and research can tell us. For now you must be patient and and do as Guinevere tells you and examine the wells. Maybe then we will have the answer to our problem."

Who could use something so pure for such evil? Granted, Arthur was being a clotpole when he killed that unicorn, but he wasn't doing it because he was evil. He was doing it because, well lets face it, he's a prat. He remedied his evil though.

This person, this evil sorcerer, how will they ever prove their heart to be pure? More like how can I make them pure? If they really are this evil there is no spell to make them good, to right their wrongs. There must be another way.

"Why can't I just go to the wells and turn them back into water? It shouldn't be too hard to find a spell like that." I suggest to Gaius.

"You could, but it would only work for a limited time. Once the wells start to refill the incoming water will turn immediately to blood. There is no simple way to fix this."

"But, Gaius, who would kill a unicorn and use its blood for evil?"

"I don't know, Merlin, but whoever we are dealing with is dangerous. It takes strong magic for this spell to work. I fear this sorcerer's powers come close to equalling your own."

"There has to be some other way than this sorcerer to bring the unicorn back to life."

"Unicorns possess a mysterious magic, Merlin. They are creatures of pure innocence, and I fear that an act of a pure and innocent heart is the only force that will bring it back."

"What if we can find someone of pure innocence?"

"That is a tricky task. Innocence itself is hard to define, but the innocence in a unicorn radiates from the innate belief in the goodness of all. There are few people who are ever able to see good in everybody, including themselves."

I think Gaius's statement over as I deliver Gwen her medicine. I leave her chambers and start walking back down the corridor, when, suddenly an idea strikes me. Go visit the Great Dragon.

I race down the corridors trying to keep quiet until I make it to the tunnels. Taking the passage down, it opens up into a cavern big enough to hold a small city. The Great Dragon is already waiting.

"I see you seek guidance, my young warlock."

"I didn't think you would be here, seeing I set you free and all."

"I may leave and return as I wish, but if you call, I will be here."

"I need help. I need to know who the person is who can break the blood curse." The word blood sends shivers through my body. This curse is really dark indeed.

"There is a person, little one. A person with a pure and innocent enough heart to break the curse." The Great Dragon proclaims.

"Where! Where is this person? You have to give me more than that!" I shout back.

"Ahaha, you can see Merlin, but still you are as blind as a bat. The answer is not that far. Do not overthink this; the answer lies in trust, of a person who is only where they are because of it." His massive wings start beating, causing a wind to tangle my hair, and shimmers to reflect off his scales casting an eerie glow throughout the cavern.

"Why must you always answer me in riddles?" I reply, but the Great Dragon is already taking flight and is growing smaller as he rises up into the starry sky.

The next morning I wake up to Gaius yelling at me to pack for the journey. As I gather my things, thoughts about who the person might be enter my head, but none stick.

We gather the horses. The plan was to set out, visiting each town known to be affected by the curse, and collect as much information as possible. It's only me and the knights. This is going to be a long trip.

The fire crackles spewing out red and yellow sparks. It has been almost a week since the journey began. We stop at each town and each time the story is the same. One day the townspeople woke up to find all their wells filled with blood. No sign or trace of anything had been left behind except for a single white hair upon each well. I suspect it to be from the unicorn's mane, but I just tell the knights I'll bring it back to Gaius to identify.

All I can think about is how to break the curse. I sit on the log thinking about what Gaius and the Great Dragon had said.

"Hey Merlin! Feel like washing out our dishes tonight!" Gwaine shouts from across the clearing.

"Ha," I reply as only a half-laugh. The knights drop their plates onto my hands making sure to give me the hardest time possible. I walk over to the pot above the fire, and, carefully lowering it to the ground, start scrubbing the dishes.

The words of Gaius and the Dragon started to consume my thoughts once more. Who could possibly be so pure. Who can see the good in anyone no matter what they've done. Who lies in trust. Names of everybody I know run through my head.

My mind came to rest on Gwen. Hopefully she was handling the kingdom well. The people seem to respect her at least. Maybe she'll be the one to break the curse, I laugh to myself. Then I freeze.

Maybe, no it was impossible. Is the answer to the problem simply lying right back at home. Did I seriously overlook the possibility that Guinevere was the one to break the spell?! Is that what the great dragon was hinting at. It had to be. She's the only one that has a pure heart! And she can always see good in anyone. Plus, she had to trust Arthur and Arthur had to trust her in order for her to become queen! I got excited. So excited I accidentally drop a plate. It shatters to the ground. The knights turn my way and Leon called out, "What startled you, Merlin? Did you see your reflection?" I just flash a sarcastic smile back and start picking up the pieces.

But what about the second part of trust. How does the answer lie in trust. Surely she trusts me enough to help. Good, I'll just tell her that the unicorn can be resurrected after a spell is cast on her allowing her to contact it. Wait, the spell. She doesn't know about my magic. Is that what it means by the answer lies in trust? I have to tell her I have magic!

A tiny voice whispers yes inside my head, and no matter how much I try to ignore it, and test other options, I know deep down it was the only way.

"Gaius is not going to be happy about this," I mumble to myself.

"Hey, whachya say Merlin. Did you decide to start talking in your sleep early tonight?" The knights crack up in a chorus of laughter.

The ride back is unbearable. I keep reciting in my head how I will tell Gwen. Listen, I think I know a way that this curse can be broken, but you have to trust me. A few times the knights even catch me mumbling to myself which of course gave them even more of an excuse to poke fun at me.

"Gaius, I think I figured out who can break the spell, Gwen."

"Merlin! You astound me sometimes, my boy. But, speaking of Guinevere, could you bring this to her? She still has a headache even though it started before you left. I worry about her, Merlin. I feel the pressures of being queen are getting to her."

I take the bottle Gaius handed me and go to Guinevere's chambers with a nervous excitement. Will she hate me or will it be nice to have another friend who knows? Will she tell Arthur? No, she wouldn't if I asked her not to. She would see that I have a good reason to keep my magic a secret.
Once I get to Gwen's room, I knock on her door. She opens the door with puffy eyes.

"Oh, hi Merlin. You brought my remedy. Thank you."

"Are you okay, Gwen?"

"Yeah, I'm fine."

"Gwen, you can talk to me, I'm your friend."

"You are aren't you, Merlin?"

"Of course, I'm always here for you."

"Thank you, Merlin. I'm just so scared I'm going to let all my people down. They are counting on me to be strong for them, and I just really don't want to let them down."

"Gwen, that speech you made inspired everyone, and that is just one example. You know these people and love them with all your heart. You believe in everyone you meet, yet you don't believe in yourself. I think it's time you start."

"Wow, thank you Merlin. That was, uh, surprising. I didn't know you could talk like that."

"Well, I am a man of many mysteries."

"Somehow, I believe that."

"Really? Anyway, Gaius figured out a way to resurrect the unicorn, but we need your help."

"Of course, I will do anything."

I really hope she means that because if she doesn't, I might just end up in flames, literally. She has to be the source of the innocence needed to fuel my spell, and unfortunately I have to be close enough for her to see me for the spell to work. I hope she doesn't hate me... or execute me.

"Well, it's a little bit unconventional."

"I don't care. It's for my people. I'll do anything."

"Please don't hate me."

"Why would I hate you?"

"Well, I'm afraid that for this to work... you're going to find out a secret about me. A secret you're not going to like."

She let out a nervous laugh. If only she knew how serious I am.

"Merlin, you're scaring me. What secret could you possibly have that is so bad?"

"Well I don't think it's bad. I think it is a gift to be used for good, but I'm afraid you won't see it that way."

"Merlin! What are you talking about?"

Here I go. She's waiting for her answer. It has to happen. This is as good a time as ever. Wow, I'm scared. I can't do this. I have to. This isn't a choice, it's my secret or Camelot. One of them has to be lost. It isn't a choice of which one. It's a choice of how do I tell her and the question of how she will react to it. I guess, I just have to say it. Here I go...

"I have magic."

Sorry about the cliff hanger. I'll try to get the next chapter up as soon as possible, but it might take a little bit because my writing partner is away and doesn't have any internet. Well, I hope you liked it. I'm sorry if it seems weird that the great dragon is back in his cage. I just thought it would be easier for merlin not to leave the castle. He isn't trapped, but he can still go there when he pleases. Anyway, please review. Besides for getting all these crazy ideas out of my head, that is why I write, so yeah. I love to hear from you guys XD