Firstly I want to apologize. This is another short chapter and will probaby have some mistakes (word document broke down) so if you spot any please point them out. And my battery was dying so I was in a rush to write this one before it went so sorry if it seems slightly rushed.
Oh and also sorry if any of the characters seem...out of character, especially Uther. I cant really understand him (cause hes so mean!) so I found it difficult to write this chapter.

Anyway, thanks to everyone who is reviewing. It makes me smilee to know some people out there like my writing (I've been told its crap)

Disclaimer: I do not own Merlin

"What is going on? Merlin isn't a sorcerer!" Gwen was still staring at the open door where Merlin had been dragged out of just minutes ago. She turned to face an equally stunned Gaius.

"I'm not sure but I'm going to find out. Stay here." Gaius gave Gwen a stern but still sympathetic look as he turned on his heel and strode out of the room. He was certain Merlin's wounded shoulder had something to do with what had just happened, causing him to think more had happened during the hunting trip than Merlin had said. As there was only one other person with Merlin on the trip, he knew who he was going to see first.

Prince Arthur.

He had a feeling he knew where Arthur would be. So he began heading towards the room Merlin had once said Arthur had named "The Battle Room", as most of the planning's for battles were held there. As the minutes began ticking by Gaius picked up his pace, determined to sort out this mess before there was anymore damage.

The guards positioned outside the room spotted Gaius approaching and with great speed. They immediately reached for the door and pulled it open allowing Gaius to enter without hesitation. They had grown use to seeing the old physician hurrying towards them needing to speak with the King urgently. They nodded slightly as he passed but for the first time Gaius didn't acknowledge them back, he simply strolled straight through into the room.

Gaius found King Uther bent over the table studying a map rolled out on the table with Prince Arthur standing on the opposite side but something was wrong. Just by glancing at the prince, it was obvious that there was something on his mind that was troubling him.

"Gaius. What is it today?"

Uther stood up from the table and strolled over to where he stood.

"It is about Arthur's manservant Mer-"

"Ahh..yes Martin. Arthur had just finished telling me about him. A sorcerer and right under our noses! I'm glad Arthur caught him when he did."

"It's Merlin, sire. And I do believe there has been a mistake here."

Uther suddenly frowned at the physician in front of him, taking a threatening step towards him as he did.

"Are you saying my son has put an innocent man behind bars?"

Gaius glanced over Uther's shoulder to see Arthur still standing there avoiding both his father and Gaius's gaze.

"Yes, I do believe so. Merlin is not a sorcerer. He has lived with me for months and never have I seen any sign that indicates he is breaking the law, sire." A lot of people wouldn't have the guts to confront Uther like Gaius was but he wasn't about to watch his nephew get executed, even if he had technically broken the law.

Uther's frown suddenly disappeared as confusion swept across his face. After staring at Gaius, he slowly turned on the spot to look at Arthur still in the same spot. His son was forced to look up and meet his stare.

"Arthur do you believe you have made a mistake?" Uther raised an eyebrow at his son questioningly waiting for his answer.

Arthur looked into his father's eyes; a part of him screaming to say he was wrong with the other knew he had to do his duty. He knew now was the chance to clear Merlin's name but something was stopping him. His eyes flickered from his father's to Gaius's and that's when he felt the real shame. He may have not been intending it but there was something in the old man stare that made him feel as if he was a disgrace. Quickly looking back to his father, Arthur knew if he stared to long at the old man he would crack. But he couldn't, if he was going to be a King he couldn't ignore the law.

"No father, I do not believe I have made a mistake." Arthur spoke slowly and clearly, hoping he sound convincing enough.

"There you have it Gaius. If Arthur says the boy is a sorcerer then that is what he is. It is not my fault you couldn't spot it earlier. As the law states he will be executed in two days time."

Uther gave Gaius a curt nod before turning on his heel to return to his position beside the table, leaving Gaius standing there. He threw one last look at Arthur before bowing and leaving the room.

"I will not let this happen"

Gwen was still in Gaius's chambers when he stormed through the door. She jumped off the bed she was sitting on and ran up towards the physician but the look on her face made her stop in her tracks.

"He's...he's going to be executed, isn't he?" Without even waiting for the answer Gwen burst into tears, running to Gaius and wrapping her arms around him. He sighed and hugged her back quickly but than pulled back to look down into her eyes.

"I will not let Merlin be executed." He spoke firmly but looked down gently at her.

"What are you going to do?" Gwen raised a hand to wipe away the tears falling down her cheeks. She knew what it was like being sentenced to death when you were innocent and she wouldn't wish that on anyone.

"I don't know. But we'll figure out something."

Merlin hadn't moved at all. Not even when they had delivered some food to his cells. It simply sat there untouched. It wasn't that Merlin wasn't hungry, every few minutes his stomach reminded him to eat, but he couldn't stand up. He didn't want to. He didn't want to do anything. Every breath he took send nausea rolling through him. The cells stunk of waste and he was sure he could smell something decomposing, probably a rat.

Of course Merlin could have broken out of the cell in an instant if he wanted to but he stayed. If Arthur decided he was to be executed then that was his fate, he wasn't going to change that. But what Arthur didn't realise is that they are the two sides of the same coin. If one falls so does the other.

So he sat there waiting for his fate to come, wondering what everyone else was doing. Would Gaius simply accept the execution or fight it? Does Gwen believe he is really a sorcerer? Would Arthur change his mind?

Gwen stumbled into Morgana's chambers and immediately spotted her sitting at her table, pulling clips from her hair. She rushed over and opened her mouth to begin apologizing but Morgana held up a hand to silence her before she had even began.

"Do not worry about it Gwen. I heard what is happening to Merlin. I understand. Now what are we doing to do?"

Gwen was relieved she understood why she was so late but it was her last comment that confused her.

"Sorry milady but what do you mean when you ask what are we going to do?"

"Well we are not simply going to sit here and watch our friend die so what are we going to do about it?"

Gwen suddenly smiled brightly. It seemed like everyone was eager to help Merlin. It just showed how many people he had touched during his time at the castle.