The early morning crept over the trees as Merlin woke up. He had slept well considering the events that had lead up to Arthur and him being in the Ruins of Sidhe. Merlin looked over at Arthur who was still fast asleep. It is a good thing that Arthur is asleep. Merlin thought. So much has happened in just a couple of days. Rest is good. He groaned as he stretched his sore limbs. A few cracks and pops later, Merlin shook off the rest of the soreness. He then looked over across the water to see that Kilgharrah was gone. Merlin stared in surprise. Where did he go? Merlin scoured all along the opposite bank and saw no trace of the stone. Looking back at Arthur, Merlin decided to go across the lake.
Taking the small row boat he went across the water quickly to where the stone that was Kilgharrah used to stand. Once he got to the other bank he saw an impression in the grass and mud of where he used to be. Around it wolf prints. Now that was odd. It wasn't prints like you would see when a wolf is circling when they check something out. It only was in front of where Kilgharrah was set in stone. Merlin looked back across the lake and saw a white wolf staring at him. The wolf was just a few feet away from Arthur.
"Hello Emrys." A voice rung in Merlins mind. Clear and soft. The wolf turned and padded into the camp where Arthur was sleeping.
Merlin jumped back into the boat and rushed back over to the other side. He rounded the corner to see Arthur awake and staring at the wolf who was sitting in front of him. "Another friend of yours Merlin?" Arthur asked glancing from Merlin to the wolf.
"Not entirely sure yet." Merlin said slowly.
"Now that I have you both here, sit down Emrys," Kaiku, the white wolf said aloud, looking at Merlin pointedly. Merlin walked over to Arthur and sat down. "I have an important notice for you."
Merlin and Arthur exchange looks. "And who are you?" Arthur asked.
"Is that important? Will that somehow change the way you take the notice?" Kaiku said sharply with a glimmer of mischief.
"Well, get on with it then." Arthur said waving a hand.
Kaiku glowered at Arthur for a long minute before continuing. "You Arthur Pendragon, are supposed to be dead. The Triple Goddess meant for you to die yesterday so the world can continue as it should be."
"You know Merlin, this Triple Goddess sure likes to try and kill me. If I was really supposed to be dead, shouldn't I be dead?" Arthur said with a smirk on his face.
"I will kill you shortly if you interrupt again." She growled at him. "You should be dead, but Emrys,"
"Who's Emrys?" Arthur asked.
"That would be me." Merlin piped up.
Kaiku lifted her paw and swiped Arthur across his head. "Speak again, Pendragon and I will save the Triple Goddess the effort of saving you."
"What?" Merlin and Arthur asked simultaneously.
"Infuriating." Kaiku muttered. "You have a choice Pendragon, die now or go through a test to see if you're worthy to stay among the living. You Emrys, also have a choice. For your constant meddling in the worlds design of fate, you can either leave now or also face this test. Decide now, before I do it for you."
Kaiku turned herself around and jumped up on the nearest rock. She curled herself up on a rock and sat waiting on Emrys and Arthur to make their decision. She was sure it wouldn't be a very hard decision, but humans will be humans.