Chapter 7: The Apprentice Has Become The Master

Paige woke in the morning before proceeding to go and tend to Emma's fever. She placed a cool cloth across her forehead as she rested. Merlin came up behind her with a look of concern,

"How is she doing?" he asked and Paige sighed before shaking her head as she looked at Merlin,

"Not good… Hey pupils have expanded….. Her eyes are nearly fully black" she said sadly,

"Soon the dark one will have full control" she said regrettably as she continued to tend to her fever,

"Any luck with the dagger" she asked and Merlin shook his head slowly,

"Still trying" he explained and Paige sighed before standing and retrieved her basin of water,

"Why not let me take a look?" she asked and Merlin was quick to respond,

"No" he said firmly,

"You are my apprentice and I won't have you dabbling with dark magic" he said and Paige rolled her eyes,

"You forget I'm 18 now" she responded causing Merlin to look at her firmly,

"Whether you like it or not young lady. I am your guardian and you are my responsibility until I say you are ready. Am I clear?" he asked firmly and Paige frowned before nodding slowly,

"Crystal" she responded before heading back into the workshop.


It was hard to hold Charming back from attacking Arthur after he had been told that he had attempted to murder Paige,

"We have to keep going like nothing is wrong" Snow reminded him in a whisper and he took a deep breath but he instantly calmed when he heard Baby Neal cry and went to his cradle before picking him up in his arms,

"I just feel like she's my responsibility" he explained quietly as he rocked Neal in a soothing manner and Snow sat down as she watched him with a confused expression,

"I know….. What I don't understand is why?" she said and Charming sighed,

"I don't know Snow… I really don't know" he whispered as he looked at his now sleeping son in his arms.


Belle smiled as she brought Rumple some tea,

"How are you feeling?" she asked gently and he smiled before nodding,

"The girl Paige's magic really did the trick. I feel like a new man" he told his wife causing her to giggle as she placed a cup in front of him,

"Pun intended?" she asked and he couldn't help but chuckle as he took a sip of his tea as she sat down and joined him.

Robin was on his way to his chambers when he bumped right into Paige who was carrying a basket of fruit and vegetables and he quickly caught the basket before if fell to the floor and he chuckled,

"You should be more careful" he said and Paige giggled,

"I'm fine. Arthur's in a meeting with the royal court….. Thank you" she said as she took the basket gratefully before placing one of the apples on top on the pile and Robin chuckled before tossing one up in the air he had sneakily taken without her noticing causing her to raise her eyebrow and he chuckled,

"Sorry…. Former thief" he explained before placing the apple back in the basket and Paige smirked before waving her free hand causing his money pouch to appear in her hand and Robin looked stunned as she tossed it back to him,

"Former apprentice" she teased causing him to chuckle and she giggled before gesturing to the basket,

"Go on then. Help yourself" she said with a bright smile and he chuckled before taking the apple once more,

"Regina loves red apples. They're her favourite" he explained and Paige nodded in understanding,

"Peaches are my favourite but since the incident with Arthur….. Well….. I guess red apples are my favourite now… I can't stand green apples" she said with a disgusted expression,

"Too sour" she said causing Robin to chuckle,

"Regina's exactly the same" he responded.


Hook had received a letter from Paige asking him to meet her in the south Meadow and he was quick to respond. It didn't take long for her to appear in a cloud of smoke as soon as he arrived and she smiled,

"Time for your sword fighting lesson captain" she announced causing Hook to chuckle,

"That's adorable…. You think that I need teaching" he announced and Paige smirked before waving her hand causing a sword to appear in her hand,

"Well…. We might be going up against the most skilled knights in Camelot….. There's no harm in some practise" she said before smirking,

"That is…. Unless you're scared to lose to a girl" she mocked causing him to chuckle as he drew his cutlass from his scabbard but hesitated,

"No magic" he said firmly and Paige giggled before holding up her hands in surrender,

"No magic I promise" she said before swinging her sword and Hook was stunned for a moment but quickly blocked her attack,

"Come on captain. Too much of an old man to take on an 18 year old?" she mocked and he chuckled as their swords clashed with each other,

"You're good lass. I'll give you that" he praised,

"Where did you learn to sword fight?" he asked and Paige smiled brightly,

"A girl needs to know how to defend herself and not just with magic. To use magic against someone who doesn't share the same ability would be bad form" she explained and Hook smiled proudly,

"Good Lass" he said as he continued their training.


When Paige returned to Camelot. She was horrified to find that Merlin was begin attacked by a dark influenced Emma,

"Give me that dagger!" she yelled as she threw another fire ball but Merlin quickly dodged it. Paige quickly took cover,

"Where's the dagger?!" she yelled and Merlin looked at him from his shield that was an overturned table,

"It's safe!" he yelled simply and Paige rolled her eyes and something came over her and she suddenly came out of her hiding place and held her hands up in defence,

"It's ok Emma… Just calm down and we can help you" she tried but Emma's eyes were completely black,

"NO! I'M THE SAVIOUR! I'LL SAVE MYSELF!" she yelled angrily and a blast of dark energy erupted from her hands but Paige was quick and a similar energy erupted from her own hands. Merlin had to cover his ears from the sound of violent combat. It didn't take long for Emma to fall weak and fainted to the ground of the tower. Merlin checked to see if it was safe before rushing to her aid but Paige couldn't help but stare at her own hands,

"I…. I've never used magic like that before" she whispered more to herself and Merlin looked at her almost sadly.


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