Hey! Second chapter! A HUGE thanks to everyone who reviewed and favourite. It's made me update today! Enjoy, and keep guessing who the girl is- another clue in this chapter…

Night Two- Gias

The next night, Gias lay in his bed. His mind was drifting, though he was unable to fall asleep, the day's events filling his mind. It had started as a normal morning, quickly shoving Merlin out the door so he wouldn't be too late for Arthur.

Gias smiled fondly as he thought of the Prince and Merlin's friendship and absolute trust in each other. There was once a time when Uther had held him in the same trust, but it was hardly there any more since the great purge began. Of course, he still advised Uther for things he needed advice on, and the King still trusted his judgement, but it wasn't the same. Gias could only hope Arthur and Merlin would always trust each other.

Uther had asked to talk to him today. It was strange, usually the king asked for Arthur to be present as well… but today it was just them. Uther had told him the blonde nine-year-old child had talked to him during the night.

Gias knew who Uther was talking about- the child that had been trialled for sorcerery the day previous- and she was to be burned after their conversation. Uther told him what had happened the night before- did Gias know the child?

Gias had a feeling he knew her from somewhere. And this was odd- Gias always remembered a face, and always remembered a name. He knew the small girl from somewhere.

When Gias had told him he did not know the child, Uther cursed and instantly called the guards- calling off the burning, saying he needed to know who the child was before she was killed.

Gias had merely left to his room, turning over the day's events in his mind.

Who was the girl? She looked like a druid. Uther may not have recognised the signs, but Gias did. The more he thought of her deep eyes and quiet wisdom Uther had explained, Gias knew she was druid. A druid girl like-

SMASH

Gias sat up in bed. "Hello?" He called to the darkness. He gave a sideways glance to Merlin's door- surely his ward had heard the smash?

"I've put everyone to sleep. They won't hear anything." Gias stood to see the very druid girl staring at him with wide assessing eyes.

Gias stared at her for a few seconds. "Who are you? I know you from somewhere, child…" He looked at her suspiciously.

She blinked, then said slowly, "Gias? Why did you watch your own kind burn?"

Gias stared at her. He couldn't speak, then turned away quickly saying, "I don't know what you're talking about."

"Yes," The girl said, not moving, "You do."

Gias knocked on Merlin's door. "Merlin! Get up!"

The small girl sighed. "I told you. They're all under a spell. He can't hear you, however powerful a warlock he is."

"How do you know that?" Gias asked sharply, turning to look at her.

She smiled softly. "I am a druid, Gias, I have heard the prophecy. It was created years ago. You have done well to look after Emrys. We are grateful." She walked over to the bookcase, running a hand over the volumes and they glowed slightly at her touch.

Gias just stared. "What have you come to tell me?"

"A message," She replied, "To Emrys. Tell him his time will come soon."

Gias frowned. "Why can't you tell him yourself?"

"He is too powerful. He'd see through me straight away… goodbye, Gias…"

And she melted into the air with a small smile, leaving Gias to slowly crawl back into his bed, undecided whether he would tell Uther or not… and what he would say to Merlin was another thing.

There's the second chapter complete! Another clue… hopefully you'll like it- figured out who the girl is? There'll be three more chapters with clues, and then I'll let you guess some more about who she is, then I'll add another chapter announcing the winner and just summing up the story. Please review! =D

I've decided to help you I'd write out the clues at the end of each chapter:

Uther and Gias know her- they recognise her from before Arthur was born

Gias said she was a druid, 'Like-' Who was Gias thinking of?