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Arthur's been sitting in his chamber for the last two hours. Sitting and thinking. He was worried. Worried about the beast, which killed one of his best knights. Sir Jasper would have to be buried next day. Arthur was also worried about his people. Ha had to find this monster fast or many innocent lives could be lost. It's time to act, not to slobber, he thought. He put on his leather jacket and went out. He would collect his knights and they would search the whole town, exactly as Uther told them to. That was a plan. A plan and nothing more that Arthur could really do.

'Have you found something?' asked Merlin, addressing Gaius. The physician's been sitting the last few hours over books.

'Nothing that I don't know. Everything the same. Blood-thirsty beast, moonlight, that's all I can find,' replied the worried physician.

'I think, that I know one book that we could also have a look at,' said Merlin. 'If Aiden already knows then it would do us no harm to look at this now, would it?'

'Well, yes. Yes, I suppose it wouldn't. What is Aiden doing now?'

'We were just talking about this and that and...I'll just go and collect the book,' finished Merlin and left the room. He came back seconds later with a big tome in his hand. It had a leather cover and was adorned with some golden lines on it. It was really heavy. But beautiful and in right hands, incredibly powerful. Gaius laid the book in front of him and started turning the pages. The book mainly considered spells, but there would be also something about such well-known creature as werewolf in it. Suddenly Gaius stopped turning the pages.

'I think I've found something,' said the physician quietly. 'Look, there.' He pointed to a short note about werewolves. Merlin bowed down to have a look at what Gaius's pointed. He started reading.

A werewolf is half-human, half-wolf. It's well known for its cruelty and finding pleasure in haunting. Werewolf changes into its animal form every full moon. In some cases a change can also be forced by a sudden change of emotion ,especially emotions like fear, anger or sadness. Anyway wolfan's a very rare...

Merlin didn't have to read anything more. What he's just read, was enough to scare him again.

'So practically everyone can be the beast, right?' said Merlin. 'And it could change even though it wasn't full moon last night, right?'

'I'm afraid so Merlin. We're all in great danger,' said Gaius. He was also scared, as the rest of the people, especially now, when he was sure what they were dealing with.

'We have to tell the King immediately,' said Gaius.

'Yes. Surely. So are you going to the castle?' asked Merlin.

'Of course. That's my duty. The beast has to be found as soon as possible. We don't want any more victims, do we? Will you wait here for me?'

'Yes. Sure.' Then Gaius left. He was really worried. This creature was really powerful and there was only one way to stop it.

When Gaius went out Merlin decided to have a look at the book again. He had to find a way to kill this animal. It was a creature of magic, so Merlin knew it wouldn't be easy to fight it. He's been reading for a while when he finally found it.

A werewolf can be killed by being stabbed on its heart by a silver dagger or sword. When we want to get rid of wolfan the thing is more complicated...

The page was covered in something blue. What the hell was that? A potion? Whatever it was it made Merlin even more angry than he'd already been. It couldn't be happening for real! Then Merlin realized that Aiden's just come in. He approached the table, that the book was lying on.

'What's that?' he asked.

'Me and Gaius, we've been trying to find out something more about this thing, that killed sir Jasper. Now Gaius knows for sure, that it was a werewolf. Butthis isn't an ordinary werewolf. According to this book it's called a wolfan.' Even though Aiden's hated being a werewolf he got interested. He's never known anything about his curse but he wanted to find out. Maybe he could find a way to free himself?

'It's just not fair,' continued Merlin. 'I've nearly found a solution. There's written how to kill it, but look it's covered in... whatever it is, I can't read this sentence.'

Aiden felt terrible. They just simply wanted to kill him. But actually what should he expect? He was a killer. A beast and he couldn't help it. One day he would have to be punished for something, he couldn't even control.

'I have to disappear for a while,' said Merlin. 'Will you wait for me here?' he's decided that he would disobey Gaius and investigate himself. There was someone who could help him.

'Yes sure,' said Aiden. Merlin left immediately. The other boy realized that the book was still lying opened on the table. Why not have a look? He started turning the pages. All this was so amazing. Then he felt so jealous. Merlin could do all this and what did Aiden have? Nothing, he was just cursed. But he also felt sorry for Merlin. He's had such a great power, but he couldn't even show it to the world. Aiden couldn't understand the King. Why has he hated magic so much? It could bring good fortune to Camelot, it could bring profit. Anyway it wasn't his problem. Now Aiden had to worry about his life.

'So you know for sure, that it's a werewolf?' asked the King after he'd listened to Gaius.

'Yes your majesty. I'm absolutely sure. And it isn't an ordinary werewolf. It's called a wolfan. It changes every full moon, but can also change when something frightens him or makes him angry.'

'So it can be everyone,' said Uther. 'How are we supposed to find it then?'

'I have no idea, sire,'

'Arthur is already searching the town. But what when we find him? How do we kill it?'

'I don't know this sire. Usually a werewolf can be killed, by being stabbed by a sword or a dagger made of silver, but wolfan is something a bit different. I don't know how exactly to kill it. I'm afraid that silver may not be enough.'

'You can go now,' said Uther. 'But I want you to find a solution Gaius. I don't want any more deaths.' The physician bowed and left. There wasn't much he could do. He just have to wait and see what the next day brings.

Merlin was walking as fast as he could. He had to talk to the Dragon immediately. He was the only one, who could help him now. But what if he doesn't want to help? What if he turns his back one Merlin? The boy had to find out on his own. Ha went into the cave, holding a torch in his hand.

'Where are you?' he yelled. Then he heard a sound, like wings moving and the Dragon landed on a rock in front of Merlin.

'We're meeting again young warlock,' said the Dragon.

'Do you know why I'm here?'

'Yes... and no. I know that you've been discovered. You are very uncareful my boy. If this boy tells Uther you will be...'

'I know. But will he tell Uther?'

'How do you think?' asked the Dragon.

'I'm sure he won't...'

'Well, then your problem is sorted, isn't it? You can go now.' Said the Dragon.

'Stop playing with me. I need your help. You know why I actually came here. Camelot is in real danger.'

'It is not my concern,' said the Dragon slowly.

'Please. If Camelot falls I'll never be able to fulfil my destiny. Arthur will never be king and magic will never return here!' yelled Merlin. He was more and more desperate.

'If Camelot falls magic will be free. I will be free.'

'Please...' whispered Merlin. He didn't want to humiliate himself, but he knew he was the only hope for Camelot. Arthur could search as long as he wanted to, but he wouldn't find anything. Actually he could be the one discovered by the beast.

'What is your concern Merlin?' asked the Dragon.

'You know very well,' replied Merlin.

'The werewolf? Oh yes, I would call it a problem.'

'Will you help me or I'm just wasting my time?' Merlin was getting more and more impatient. He couldn't stand these games any more.

'What exactly do you want to know?'

'Everything. I mean... How to kill it and mainly how to find it at first,' replied the young warlock.

'I can give you two clues. First is that we'll soon meet again and the second is that you and the wolfan have got something in common.' After saying this the Dragon flew away. Merlin felt angry and confused. What the hell was that supposed to mean? He turned around and started walking. There must be the way out of this!

When Gaius came back he found Aiden, sitting in the chamber on his own.

'Where is Merlin?' asked the physician.

'He said he had to do something and asked me to wait here,' replied the boy. He felt uneasy after looking at the book. It was wonderful. All these incantations and spells. It would be so great to have magic and be able to learn all of them. Gaius sit by the table in front of Aiden.

'I think we need to talk,' he said.

'Talk about...?' Aiden was afraid that the physician had already known about his 'little' secret.

'About Merlin.'

'What about Merlin,' Aiden replied, even though he's already guessed.

'I think you know something more about him than other people do,' said Gaius. He actually had no idea about how talk to this boy. The only thing he wanted to know was if he could trust him.

'Oh... so it's you, you're the one who also knows?'

'As you see.'

'I swear, I won't say anything. I've promised to Merlin. I would never...Really,' Aiden finished. He really wanted to show these people that he meant no harm for them. Especially after seeing all these amazing things in Merlin's book and after all they've done for him.

'Aiden, I need to know for sure. It's a matter of life and death,' said Gaius.

'I understand. And I'm not a liar, I always keep my promises.'

'All right then. We'll see and I hope I can trust you.'

'Of course you can. What is the King going to do about this beast?' asked Aiden. He was curious, very curious. He knew that it concerned him and he wanted to know about the case as much as he could. Besides, he wanted to change the topic of their conversation.

'The Prince is searching the town, but I think it won't help. It's just a waste of time. The werewolf can be everywhere, everyone. And whoever it is, I'm really sorry for them.' Aiden felt better. Even though it was just talking it improved his mood. At least someone tried to understand.

'I see. How long do you want me to stay here?' asked Aiden. He wanted to disappear, forever. After all these people have done for him he was just a threat for them. He wanted to change it as fast as possible.

'When you fully recover,' replied Gaius shortly. Aiden's already heard it many times and this time he expected something more precise.

'I am fully recovered,' he said. 'I want to leave.'

'I am your physician right now and I decide whether you are recovered or not. Don't you like Camelot or it's just this monster that scares you so much?' asked Gaius. He thought it would be good to show the boy his sympathy. Then the chances would be bigger that Merlin would be safe. Aiden has been indeed very scared of the monster, because he knew how dangerous it was. How dangerous he was.

'I really like Camelot. It's beautiful and... But even though I've ran away I miss my home. I miss everyday trainings with my father and all this routine.' That was the truth. Aiden didn't want to hide anymore. At home his dad would make sure that he was protected and here he's had no one.

'That's understandable,' said Gaius. Then Merlin came in. He gave the physician a concerned look.

'Will you leave us for a while?' he addressed Aiden. The other boy left immediately. Merlin sat in front of Gaius.

'I've just talked to... a friend. The friend who knows something about werewolves. Who knows a lot in general. After I'd seen that the book was destroyed I went to see him and we've had a nice conversation,' said Merlin.

'What have you found out?' asked Gaius. He's got really interested.

'He always talks puzzles. He hasn't told me how to kill it, but he's given me a clue how to find it. Anyway I don't think I understand it.'

'What is the clue? And who exactly have you talked to?'

'It doesn't matter who I talked to. You probably wouldn't believe me anyway. He just said that me and the wolfan...that we've got something in common.' Merlin wasn't sure whether he did the right thing telling Gaius about talking to the dragon or not. But he had no choice.

'Merlin, what is so difficult for you about that? It's simple,' said the physician. The riddle sounded woefully to him.

'There are many people who have got something in common with me! Even you! Look, we live in one house it could even be this! Or even colour of hair!' yelled Merlin. He was becoming more and more desperate.

'Merlin you need to calm down and think. If your friend knows what he is talking about...'

'... he certainly does...' interrupted Merlin.

'Great, then you'll find the wolfan soon. Just look. This common thing can't be just colour of hair or eyes. It has to be something really remarkable, that no one else has, that no one else knows about. Well... no one else or a very small group. Am I wrong Merlin?'

'You're right. I'll just have a walk, ok? I need to think...' said Merlin and left again.

It's been already dark. Night was coming. Arthur entered Uther's chamber and approached his father sitting on the throne. He's done everything he could and still he's found nothing. He didn't want to tell it to his father. He didn't want to let him down. Didn't want to, but had to.

'Sire,' started Arthur. 'We've searched the whole town and even the castle, but we haven't found anything. There's no trace of the beast,' said Arthur. He was waiting for his father's response.

'I talked to Gaius when you were gone,' started the King. 'He knows for sure that it's a werewolf, but he also says that the one we're dealing with is something a bit different.'

'What is it then?' asked Arthur. He really wanted to find this beast. It's been a threat for the kingdom and for its people and Arthur was worried about them.

'He called it a wolfan but still he doesn't know how to kill it,' said the King. He's always been very strict ruler, but he cared about his people as much as his son did.

'What do we do then?' asked the Prince.

'Right now you just go and rest. You've had a hard day,' ordered Uther. 'By the way, I've cancelled the tournament until this thing is solved.'

Arthur turned around and left. He was sorry about the tournament, but right now he's had more important things on his mind. Like safety of Camelot for example. He would just go to his chamber, have a bath and rest. Then it would be time to think about it all again and maybe at last, find a solution.

Merlin sat on the wooden bench. The most people's already gone to their homes and the streets have been empty. It was time to eat supper and just go to sleep, but Merlin's been buried too deep in his thoughts to worry about it now. Something in common...something in common... Arthur! They've got something remarkable in common! They both have a great destiny to fulfil. This is rather something, but as soon as this thought crossed Merlin's mind he realized how ridiculous it was. The Prince, his friend, being a werewolf. The young warlock couldn't even imagine it. What about...Gwen! She's been also a servant, a teenage servant. But was this something remarkable? Surely not. Besides Gwen and a werewolf just don't match each other. Who else...Morgana. That made more sense to Merlin. They both had something to do with magic. Merlin hasn't actually known too much about Morgana's involvement in magic, but this was a clue! But the King's ward? A lady? No way. Merlin's lost hope. There were many people he's known in Camelot, but they were just people he passed on the street every day or just neighbours. There's been nothing special connecting Merlin to them. But... Maybe he should look beyond Camelot? Maybe it has been something more... Someone who appeared in the town recently, someone new. Oh no, it can't be! Not him! Thought Merlin and ran towards home.

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