Here goes another chapter.
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Chapter 2
Merlin follow Arthur out of the King's chambers.
"He looks bad." Arthur mumbled, when they reached the end of the hall. Merlin said nothing in response, unsure of what Arthur wanted to hear. They walked on in silence. Finally, Merlin spoke,
"This can't last forever, Arthur, he'll get better. He's a strong man and he'll be ruling Camelot again soon."
Arthur stopped, "I know he's strong, but that's what worries me. He's fallen a long way after what happened with Morgana. Either he's never going to leave that bed and become mad with the guilt and the pain of her betrayal, or he's going to get better and start a whole other great purge. He's not going to let this just pass right over him and go back to ruling as he did before. When he gets out of that bed, it will be as a different man."
Merlin understood. What Arthur said made sense, and worried him. When he finally returned to court, he would be angrier than ever. It was no longer just his wife who had been taken from him because of magic, but now his daughter too.
"So what are you going to do?" Merlin asked.
"What I have to. Camelot has to be rebuilt after what Morgana did to the place, people need help, and Camelot has to recover. It's not easy to be attacked in the first place, and it's even worse when it's by someone they trusted." Arthur answered, looking tired.
"No." Merlin said softly.
"But I don't understand. Why did she do this to us? And how long? First she was our friend, and now she's trying to kill us! How did this even happen?" Arthur asked suddenly.
"I don't know Sire." Merlin muttered.
"You're lying Merlin. There's something you're not telling me."
Merlin shook his head, "No, I know nothing."
"Listen Merlin, if you tell me what you know I won't do anything to you. Please, I just want to understand." Merlin was surprised. Arthur was almost…begging.
Merlin paused, unsure whether or not he should tell Arthur. But Arthur would understand this, he would understand why he never said anything.
"Remember the knights of Medir?" Merlin asked, "And the sleeping spell?"
Arthur nodded, "How could I forget?"
"Morgana never took any potion. She was the vessel of the spell. That's why it didn't affect her."
Arthur looked dumbstruck.
"That long?" He asked, incredulously.
Merlin nodded.
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"Would you really have believed me?" Merlin asked, "It was my word against hers, and she was the King's ward."
Arthur shook his head, "No, probably not." He said. He looked troubled.
"I'm sorry Sire." Merlin said.
"Don't be, but what I don't understand is how you knew."
Merlin's face reddened. He felt it wasn't a good idea to tell Arthur about his little dragon friend.
"I uh…saw her talking about it to Morgause." Merlin said quickly.
Arthur nodded, "Well I have do, and a country to put back together. And you have my chambers to clean."
Merlin smiled, "Yes Sire!" He said a little to energetically and the two parted ways.
Hmm that was interesting. A little boring, but I swear it gets better! I hope…Review?