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Arthur sat with his knees to his chest watching Merlin sleep. Arthur wasn't able to sleep, his mind tumbling with everything that had happened since that morning. More importantly was Merlin's admission to being a sorcerer. He had suspected Merlin of magic many times since he first saved Arthur's life. But every time he thought Merlin would tell him about his magic himself Merlin would just cover what he did with a lie and go back to hiding. Now that he had been told the truth he was scared. He knew Merlin would never kill him, but since being reunited with him Merlin had lashed out at him more then one time. Now that Arthur's mind wasn't focused on making Merlin happy he was able to think about Merlin's behavior. Merlin had never been one to hit someone unless that person was trying to take his life. Merlin never gave anyone such cold looks. And he wasn't the kind of person to make anyone do what he had made Arthur do. "Merlin, what's happening to you? Why are you so cold?" Arthur asked the sleeping form before him.

Everyone that had been helping Gaius had slowly left his workshop to go to bed, now only he remained searching for a cure. However most of his books claimed that the only way to stop this was to kill Merlin. Tired from the search yet too afraid of Merlin's fate to go to sleep. Maybe that's why he didn't notice the cloaked figure at his side until their hand had closed the book before them. "Who are you? I'm afraid I'm not tending to anyone at this hour." Gaius told them. The figure lowered their hood and Gaius found himself staring up at a young woman with short black hair, pale skin, and green eyes. Gaius was sure that it was his lack of sleep combine with his worry for Merlin, but he was sure that this woman looked closely enough to Merlin that she could've been him if he was turned into a woman. "Judging by what you said as well as these book I take it you're Gaius?" She asked. "Yes. Who are you?" Gaius answered. "My name is Angel. I know what has befallen the young boy Merlin. And I want to help you." She answered. "How can you help Merlin?" Gaius asked as he stood to put the book he had been reading back. There was a rustle of cloth before Gaius found the book gone from the table. "I know much more then these books could ever tell you about werewolves." Gaius whipped around and found Angel at the top of a ladder, putting the very book he had been reading away. "What are you?" Gaius asked. A blur of dark color and the sound of rustling cloth was all Gaius saw and heard before Angel was before him, here eyes a dark purple color. "I am a werewolf." She answered. Gaius gasped and backed away from her, but Angel made no move to stop him. "I came here hunting the one who bit Merlin. I heard he had been killed by a servant and thought that there was no need to for me here anymore. That is until I heard that a servant boy had tried to rape the prince. A girl named Gwen explained what kind of person Merlin is and I knew he had to have been bitten. It was the only explanation for why someone so good, so pure would act so out of character." Angel explained. "And you wish to help him? Why? Don't you want him to be one of your kind?" Gaius asked. "No. A guy like him should not be turned into such a monster. Besides, I know what his future holds. What he will do for this land, for it's people. I will not let that change because I failed to stop the one that bit him. It's my fault and I plan to fix this. I just need a little help." Angel answered. Gaius could see the pain in her eyes, as she mentioned her not stopping the werewolf that bit Merlin. He could tell that she meant her words and could be trusted. "In the morning I will take you to Uther and you can explain how to save Merlin." Gaius said. Angel nodded. "If I may, I will sleep in his room. It will allow me to know his scent and enable me to find him when we need to." She said. Gaius nodded and Angel disappeared up to Merlin's room.

Angel lay in Merlin's bed with one of his neckerchief close to her nose. She breathed out a faint sigh before glancing at the metal band around her wrist. On it was the symbol for time. She had another one in her bag but this one was made for the wrist of an adult man. She had taken it from the ashes of the fire that had burned the body of the werewolf she had been after. "He wanted to change the future. Now I have to clean up after him. Why brother? Why did you have to do something this stupid? Why send a werewolf to kill the royal family? It's not like he would've been crowned king. Arthur must become king and he must become his advisor. Why couldn't you see that?" Angel whispered to herself. Pulling the covers over her shoulders Angel sighed and shut her eyes. She knew the morning would be long. She'd have to try to suppress her attractiveness enough so that the men she would face wouldn't be too busy looking at her to listen to her words. That in it's self would be very hard.

Merlin didn't bother dressing that morning, he just went out in to the forest to hunt for something the two could eat. Arthur was ordered to remain in the cave and that after they ate Merlin would return the two to Camelot. However as Merlin hunted down a bear he got a strange feeling that something awaited him in Camelot. Something older, stronger, and smarter then himself. He was excited. There was a challenge awaiting him, and he wanted to face it.

Gaius could see the men in the room staring longingly at Angel as they walked towards Uther. Angel bowed to Uther before speaking. "My lord, I know how to save both your son and the boy Merlin." The men in the room seemed in a slight daze after she spoke and Gaius noticed her eyes had gone from green to purple. "What are you doing?" Gaius whispered to her. "I am trying to suppress the aura that makes them want me. This is the best I can do. They won't be fully focused but they can at least listen and think somewhat clearly." Angel answered. Gaius nodded while Uther stood. "How could you know such a thing?" Uther asked. "Because I am a werewolf." Angel answered. Gaius could see some of the men reaching for swords before Angel spoke again. "I came here hunting the one who bit the boy. So now I must stop what it happening to Merlin before it is too late." Angel explained. "You can do this before he harms my son." Uther questioned. "Yes. Merlin has three full moons to be saved from this curse that has befallen him. But do not misunderstand my words. Though it appears that there are three full moons with in a single month there is truly only one full month." Angel answered. "So you are saying we have three months to stop this? What do we do?" Uther asked. "First we must find Merlin and make sure that both he and the prince do not leave again. Also we must ensure that Merlin has not bitten the prince. Even the smallest of bites can lead to disaster. I will need Gaius to aid me in finding everything we will need to make the potion that will return Merlin to his normal human self." Angel explained. "How do we keep them here?" Asked a man to the right of Uther. "From what I heard Merlin wants nothing more then Arthur. So keep the prince with in the same room as Merlin and he shouldn't be a problem for you. Also Merlin will want meat, raw and uncooked. Give him it when he wants it or else he may start to hurt Arthur." Angel answered. "How long will this cure take to make?" Uther asked. "Depends on how hard the herbs we'll need are to find. But my best guess would be two months." Angel answered. "Is there no way to cure him sooner?" Uther asked. "The only other way to cure him is to kill him." Angel answered. Gaius held his breath as he noticed Uther thinking it over. "But be warned Uther. Just because you kill Merlin doesn't mean Arthur will return to his senses. In fact he will most likely follow Merlin into death. Hardly anyone who falls so deeply for a werewolf is able to come back when that werewolf is killed." Angel warns. "Then you best get to work. We must get Arthur and Merlin back quickly." Uther ordered. "You mean us?" Everyone turned to the doors and found both Merlin and Arthur standing there. Arthur had his arms around Merlin's waist and was watching from over Merlin's shoulder. Angel could see the dark circles around his eyes and his arms were clearly scratched up from where Merlin's new razor sharp nails had cut him. Merlin was staring at Angel with a twisted grin. "So you're the one I felt. The one come to take what's mine." Merlin said to her. "I am here to undo that which should never had come to past." Angel said, disgusted with the man, no beast he was turning into. "Whatever." Merlin said and peeled Arthur off him. Merlin took a step towards Angel and she backed up. "Keep him away." She ordered. "Why? What's wrong?" Gaius asked. "He and I are both Alphas. Put two Alphas together and one ends up killing the other." Angel explained. "What's the matter? Afraid of me?" Merlin asked with an evil smirk. "No I'm not. Just want you kept alive for later." Angel answered. "Merlin would you and Arthur like to be alone?" Gaius asked quickly, sensing a fight about to break out. Merlin's eyes snapped to his mentor before flickering to Arthur and smirked. "Yeah. A room with a big bed would be just fine." Merlin answered. Everyone in the room noticed Arthur's shiver. "Some one take them to a room." Angel said, getting the attention of the king who waved to a servant.

After seeing the one Merlin had sensed he was ready to show this She-wolf just who ruled around Camelot. However as of right now he was focused on Arthur's body, which was under his at the moment. But as he thrusted harshly into Arthur he realized something. The She-wolf he had seen was clearly there to ruin his fun. To take away his Arthur, his new power, and his new self. Merlin couldn't allow that. Couldn't allow such a wolf to walk around freely. But as he made a long slash down Arthur's chest Merlin grinned madly. Unlike her he had his magic. All it would take is a single spell and she wouldn't be a problem. Maybe he'd turn her into a pup. Or maybe into a statue. Or even better, maybe he'd just tear her apart with his magic. The thoughts excited Merlin. Seeing her blood spilt on the stone floor, watching her flesh is ripped away as she screams in pain. These thoughts cause Merlin to claw at Arthur's hips and thrust even harder. Arthur was sure he would have scars by the time Merlin was done with him, as well as his hip bones would be shattered. Arthur whimpered as his prostate was hit with such force he was sure it had been crushed.