Ok, so I'll admit it. I pretty much had to force myself to sit down and do this chapter :/ this episode definitely isn't one of my favorites (apologies if it is for anybody), I just wasn't impressed with it all the way around. So if this chapter isn't one of my best, that's because I was in a bit of a hurry to get it done to get to episodes I actually want to write. So apologies for that.
As for reviewers, you guys are still AMAZING! You can't believe how inspiring it is to get up and see all of the emails waiting for me telling me that I have reviews. They really do make my day Please keep it up, it inspires me to write faster!
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Okay, enough of the writer blathering on. Here you go, Chapter 8: A Remedy to Cure All Ills.
Enjoy!
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Chapter 8: A Remedy To Cure All Ills
In an unknown room full of alchemy supplies, Edwin pulls a black beetle out of a box. He runs his hand over it and chants, "Bebeode þe arisan ealdu."
"I command you, ancient one, to come forth." Merlin translated.
"I remember this guy. This is when Morgana gets sick, isn't it?" Arthur asked.
Merlin rolls his eyes. "Just watch the memories, prat." Merlin said Edwin then places the bug in some white flowers. The group then watch as Morgana receives the flowers, and she and Gwen discuss who they could be from.
"Ugh, like I'd ever send her flowers like that. It's just too… romantic." Arthur curled his upper lip in disgust.
Merlin raised an eyebrow. "Do I need to remind you that you used to have a crush on her?" Merlin pointed out.
"She's my sister!" Arthur argued, disgusted.
"You didn't know that back then, Arthur."
Edwin stands in the Square at night looking towards Morgana's chamber window. The scene switches to Gwen, who puts out the candles in Morgana's Chambers. "See you in the morning." Gwen says before heading out. Morgana falls asleep and the bug climbs out of the flowers and into Morgana's ear without disturbing her.
Several of the knights look slightly ill. "That's just… horrible." Elyan replied, looking pale, which in itself was a feat with his darker skin. (A/N just in case, no offense intended towards people with darker skin, I swear!) In the daylight of another day, Gaius examines the still sleeping Morgana.
Almost everyone flinches at the quick change between night and day. "I'm going to end up blind if this keeps happening." Arthur grumbled. "Her body seems to have closed down." Gaius says, forcing her eyes open to check. "Why? You don't have an answer do you? Nothing you've tried so far has worked. It's been nearly two days. And what do you know?" Uther rants, the image of a scared father. Gaius feels her forehead. "I fear she may have some form of inflammation of the brain."
"Or that could be the magic bug that crawled inside her head." Gwaine stated, his voice only a little slurred. Ella had since broken down and given him another jug of ale, so he was slightly buzzed. "What could cause such a thing?" Uther questions.
"Didn't I just answer that?" Gwaine points out.
Merlin rolled his eyes. "They can't hear you, Gwaine."
Gwaine frowned. "Right." "An infection, possibly." Uther stares at Morgana in horror as Gaius continues, "Rest assured, I will do everything in my power to cure her, Sire." Gaius descents the curved stairs from Morgana's Chambers where Gwen meets him. "Is she any better?" Gwen asks hopefully.
"We were all so worried about her then." Gwen says, her voice only a little wistful. Gaius shakes his head. Gwen face turns crestfallen as she climbs the stairs. Gaius descends and meets Merlin where he is standing near the base of the staircase.
Merlin gave his mentor a searching look. "She's all but dead, Merlin." Gaius says. "No, you're going to cure her. You have to." Merlin says.
"No pressure." Percival stated wryly. "Don't you start. I've tried everything." "I was wondering..." Merlin trails off. "What?" Gaius questioned. "Maybe I could..." Merlin waits for a guard to pass by before continuing. "...help." he finishes, giving Gaius a pointed look.
Arthur threw present Merlin a look. "Did you heal her?" he asked.
Merlin shook his head. "Not this time, no." "If you're suggesting magic...have you forgotten what happened with Gwen's father?" Merlin nods. "This is not a magical illness, it must be cured by conventional means.
Gaius looks a little sheepish at that assumption, while Merlin shakes his head.
Gaius continued. "We keep trying. See if you can find me some fresh rosemary." "There must be something more I can do." Merlin says. "And yarrow." Gaius continues louder. Edwin waits in the courtyard as Arthur comes out to meet him.
"Hey, It's creepy Scar Face Man!" Gwaine yelled.
"Yes, thank you, Gwaine. We hadn't noticed." Arthur shook his head. "What's your business here?" Arthur asks, not very politely. "My name is Edwin Muirden, and I have a remedy to cure all ills." Edwin bows slightly.
Gaius snorted, earning him a look from Hunith and some of the knights. "Is that so?" Arthur asks, not looking convinced.
"You look impressed." Merlin joked. "I beg an audience with the King." "Our court has a physician." Arthur says, turning to walk away. "I hear the Lady Morgana was gravely ill." Edwin calls after him, and Arthur stops and turns. "That is no concern of yours." Arthur states. "I might be able to help her."
"Only because you made her sick in the first place." Gaius scowled. "Our physician has the matter in hand." Edwin bows, and Arthur continues walking. "I will be at the inn," Edwin calls, forcing Arthur to stop and turn around, "in case you change your mind." Arthur sits in a chair in his own chambers, staring into the fire while Merlin paces behind him.
Arthur turned to see Gwaine staring at his younger self with an intense look. "Gwaine, I hate to ask, but what exactly are you doing?" Arthur asked.
"I'm having a staring contest with you." Gwaine replied, sounding perfectly reasonable.
Merlin burst into chuckles as Arthur replied, "That's a memory of me, Gwaine. You can't have a staring contest with someone who isn't even here."
"Just watch me. I'll win too!" Gwaine replied.
Arthur threw a look at Merlin, who simply shrugged and grinned. "It'd be funny if he lost." Merlin chuckled "It's gonna be alright. It is. I know it is. She's gonna be absolutely..." Merlin assures. "Merlin." Arthur interrupts, sounding totally annoyed. "What?" Merlin asks, stopping his manic pacing. "You're making me anxious." Arthur says through his teeth. "But I'm not worried." Merlin repeats, going back to his pacing.
"Sure you're not." Arthur chuckled. "You are such a girl." "Then stop pacing." Merlin gives him a look and sits down, but then starts tapping his fingers on the table. Arthur gets up and starts pacing, while Merlin just raises an eyebrow.
"Hah, I win!" Gwaine crowed, standing up straight and taking a large swig from the ale jug as reward. Arthur just rolled his eyes. In Morgana's chambers, Gaius checks her once more. "I cannot preserve her life for much longer. She has hours, maybe less." "We cannot let her die!" Arthur nearly yells.
"I just wish she felt the same now." Arthur said in a tired voice.
"We all do, Arthur." Gwen replied, squeezing his hand.
Merlin bit his lip and tried not to look guilty. "Arthur, please." Uther says tiredly. Arthur gets a determined look on his face, and walks around Morgana's bed to join his father and Gaius. "There's a man, he came to the castle yesterday. He claims he can cure her." "That's ridiculous. He doesn't know what's wrong with her." Uther dismisses. "He says he has a remedy that can cure all ills." Arthur persists. "Impossible." Gaius replies.
"It is." Gaius agrees.
"It doesn't count if you agree with yourself, Gaius." Hunith giggled. "Well, for Morgana's sake, surely we should at least hear him out. I mean, what've we got to lose? Please, Father." Arthur begs, looking down at his father, who is perched on Morgana's bed. "Probably some charlatan hoping for a quick shilling." Gaius says dismissively.
"Unfortunately, he was a little more dangerous than that." Merlin added.
"Is he going to go after Arthur?" Leon asked.
Merlin just shook his head. "Not this time, no." "I don't care! If she's about to die, what harm can it do? Give him his shilling! If there's one chance in a million he can save her, then why not?" Arthur exclaims. Uther and Gaius exchange looks before Uther orders, "Send for him." The world lurches, and Uther, Gaius, and Arthur enter the Council chambers, where Edwin is waiting to meet them after his summons. Edwin drops to one knee and hands Uther a roll of parchment. "Edwin Muirden, Sire." Edwin introduces himself. "Physician and loyal servant."
Merlin and Gaius snorted. "Welcome to Camelot." Uther says, flipping open the parchment to read it. Gaius gives the newcomer an interested look. "Have we met before?"
Edwin laughs once. "I doubt you would forget a face like mine, sir."
"Exactly." Gaius replied.
"Do you really believe you have a remedy?" Uther asks. Edwin turns to face Uther and Arthur, who are standing in front of the throne. "There are not many ills that I have not seen and successfully treated, Sire." Merlin is seen poking his head in from a side entrance. "So when I heard of the Lady Morgana's sickness, I felt honor bound to offer my services." "You say you have a cure for all? An antidote for everything?" Gaius asks. "Yes. Although it is not quite as simple as that." Edwin explains, refusing to meet Gaius's eyes. "Gaius is the court physician." Uther informs him, sitting down on the throne. "You are indeed a legend, sir. I am delighted to meet you." Edwin bows, and Gaius gives him a half smile. "I am curious to know what it is that has affected her." "An infection of the brain." Gaius states seriously.
"Which he knows is not true." Elyan states. "So what exactly is he planning on doing by saving Morgana?"
"Discredit Gaius." Arthur stated, remembering what Edwin had said.
"What?" The knights exclaimed.
"You'll see if you just watch." Ella reminded them softly. "And your treatment?" Edwin questions. "Yarrow."
"What is yarrow used for?" Gwen asked curiously.
"It's used to fight infection" Gaius explained. * "Yes, yes." Edwin nods in agreement. "Rosemary to stimulate cerebral circulation." "Interesting." Edwin falters. "Why? What would you suggest?" Arthur pipes up immediately. "No, no, no, that is all fine. All good. If that is... the right diagnosis." Edwin challenges. Gaius does not look happy at his statement.
"And that is how it begins." Merlin says ominously. "What would your diagnosis be?" Uther asks, handing back the parchment. Edwin accepts it with another bow. "Well," Edwin sighs, "without examining the patient..." He says pointedly. "He should examine her." Arthur says to his father.
"I would need my equipment." Edwin says reasonably. "Of course. You'll have use of one of the guest chambers." "And consider my manservant at your disposal." Arthur adds.
"Of course, just make me at the disposal of the entire castle why don't you. It's not like I have three different jobs already, prat." Merlin grumbled.
"Three jobs? I thought you only had two." Leon asked.
"Manservant to Arthur, assistant to the Court Physician, and secret warlock protector to Camelot and it's king." Merlin replied, counting them off on his fingers. "I will start work immediately." Edwin bows low before turning and walking out. In one of the guest chambers, Edwin sets up his equipment while Merlin sets down a box containing more of it. "Yes..." Edwin says, noticing Merlin's interest in his equipment. "it was all originally designed for alchemy." "Making gold?" Merlin replies. Edwin looks up at him with interest. "You have an interest in science?" "Well, science is knowledge." Merlin says cheerily, messing with one of the instruments.
"You've been spending way too much time with your uncle, Merlin." Hunith chuckled.
"Well, I live with him. I'd have to be an idiot not to have picked up anything. No comment, Arthur." Merlin said, holding his hand up to the king, who had just opened his mouth to speak. "It has the answers to everything." Edwin states. "Maybe." Merlin thinks for a moment before adding, "It can't explain love." Edwin looks amused. "So, you are in love?" he chuckles. "No." Merlin laughs. "I mean feelings, emotions." "You seem too bright to be just a servant." Edwin comments.
"Understatement of my life." Merlin groaned. Merlin chuckles. "Oh, don't be fooled, I'm not that bright." He picks up a box with runes on the top and studies it for a moment before Edwin snatches it out of his hands.
"Well, that part is definitely true." Arthur joked. "Yes, we will need that." He says, adding the box to the top of the pile. "Now, we must hurry to the Lady Morgana. Before it is too late." Merlin picks up and balances all of the boxes before following Edwin out of the door. Merlin and Edwin walk across the Square to Morgana's Chambers where Arthur, Uther, and Gaius are waiting. "Put my equipment over there." Edwin tells Merlin, who hurries to comply. "Sire, I would be grateful if you could have everyone leave the room. I require peace and privacy."
"In other words, he is going to use magic and doesn't want anyone to see." Elyan guessed.
"Pretty much." Merlin nodded. "Certainly." Uther agrees. "That includes you, Gaius." Edwin adds when Gaius makes no move to leave. "But I am eager to learn from your methods." Gaius says. "Now is not the time for giving instruction. I will need all my concentration." "Gaius..." Uther calls after him. Gaius unwillingly leaves, and Merlin follows, closing the door behind him. As soon as he is alone, Edwin pulls out the box full of magical bugs and sets it on Morgana's bed. He turns her head slightly and waves his hand over her head just as Gwen enters through the side door. He stops suddenly and turns on her. "Why are you spying on me?" Edwin says, his voice sounding slightly angry.
"Hmm, and his true colors are beginning to show." Arthur comments. "I wasn't. I'm her maidservant." Gwen says, pointing to the Lady Morgana. "Then bring me some water." Edwin orders. "Someone should be with her." Gwen says, not wanting to leave her friend alone.
"You were suspicious?" Arthur asked.
"Something just didn't feel right about him." Gwen explained. "Do you want to be responsible for her death?" Edwin exclaims, losing patience. "No, but..." "Then you will bring me some water. Now. Or she may die." Edwin states. Gwen looks between the two of them before turning and leaving. Waving his hand over Morgana's ear, Edwin chants, "Bebeode þe arisan áblinnen."
"I command you to stop and come forth." Merlin translated. Edwin pulls out the squirming bug and dabs Morgana's bloody ear with a small cloth, before he puts the bug back in the box with the others.
"That explains where the blood came from." Gaius stated. Edwin descends swiftly the curved stairs to meet Uther, Arthur, Merlin, and Gaius. "Great news, Your Majesty." Edwin says exuberantly. "You will be glad to hear it is not an inflammation of the brain." "What is it then?" Uther asks. "It is cerebral hemorrhage." ** "Hemorrhage? I don't think so." Gaius scoffs. "I found this trace of blood in her ear." Edwin says, and shows them the bloody cloth.
"Because he put it there. I was right the entire time." Gwen stated. "God in heaven." Uther exclaims.
"Forgive me Arthur, but your father is extremely gullible to have believed that so readily from a stranger." Gaius replied. "The severity depends upon the site and volume of the bleed." Edwin explains. "If not treated, it can lead to coma, and eventually death." Uther turned his eyes onto Gaius. "How could you have missed this?" Uther questions. "I didn't see any blood." Gaius says suspiciously.
"That's because there wasn't any." Gaius scowled at the sorcerer responsible. "Please. Just thank the fates that you did not administer more rosemary to stimulate the circulation. Can you imagine what that might have done?" Edwin says pointedly. Uther turns to Gaius for explanation. "It may have increased the bleed." Gaius says unwillingly.
"Really?" Gwen asked.
"Yes. It is used to stimulate blood circulation. If there really had been a bleed in her brain, it would have made it much worse." Gaius, ever the physician, explains. "Is there a cure?" Uther asks.
"Besides magic, usually no." Gaius replies. "See for yourself." Edwin says, motioning up to her room. Everyone enters Morgana's room to see her sitting up in bed, awake. She looks tired, and has trouble sitting up, but looks none the worse for wear.
"Morgana, this is truly a miracle." Uther kisses her forehead and sits down next to her on the bed. "I thought... I really thought..." Uther looks and sounds overjoyed. "Oh, you won't get rid of me that easily." Morgana assures him, sitting up higher in bed.
"He acted the same way when she was injured falling down the stairs." Arthur said. "It seems so obvious now watching this that she is his daughter. How exactly did I never notice?"
"You aren't exactly the most observant prat around." Merlin teased. "How many years did I do magic right under your nose that you never noticed?" "What exactly did he give you?" Gaius questions.
"It's more a question of what he took than what he gave her." Gwen noted. "I have no idea." Edwin smirks briefly in the background before Gaius turns to look at him. Both men stare at each other as Morgana says, "But thank heaven he did." Gaius approaches Edwin as he walks down one of the castle corridors. "Edwin." Gaius calls, causing the man in question to stop and turn. "I want to offer you my congratulations." "Thank you." Edwin says graciously. "She was all but dead and you brought her back to life. How exactly did you do that?" Gaius questions.
"You were suspicious already?" Merlin asked.
"I knew that illnesses like Morgana's don't just up and go away so fast, even with the best of treatment." Gaius replied.
"Plus, it does seem a little suspicious for him to just show up out of nowhere, be able to diagnose a disease that Camelot's best physician couldn't, and then just happen to have a 'treatment' for such an illness with him." Elyan pointed out. "I have developed an elixir for the treatment of just such an ailment." Edwin explains, smiling. "I'd love to know the ingredients." Gaius says with a tight smile. "It is not yet perfected. You must give me more time before I make it public." Edwin says, before he turns to walk away.
"Yeah, going public with magic would probably be a bad thing." Merlin snickered. "The injury to your face?" Gaius calls. Edwin turns once more before saying, "It happened when I was very young." "Perhaps it was I that treated you for it." Gaius muttered. "I told you before, we've never met." Edwin assured him. "Yes, of course. Well, I'll leave you to your work." Gaius says. The two men nod to each other before Gaius walks away. Edwin stares after him with an unreadable expression. Uther, Arthur, and Morgana sit in the council chambers, each on their own throne, while Edwin stands before them. "Name your reward." Uther smiles. "I desire nothing more than the good health of my patient, Sire." Edwin declines.
"And your death, and the rest of the kingdom under his command. Not that much." Merlin adds sarcastically. "There must be something I can do for you." Uther insists.
"Die." Merlin repeated.
"Hush, Merlin." Hunith chastised gently.
"Yes, mother." Merlin replied. "No." Edwin shakes his head. "I will wait until the Lady Morgana is fully recovered, and then I will be on my way." "Why don't you stay awhile?" Uther offers, getting up from his throne. "You could live here in the palace." "No. I - I feel I would be trespassing. And you already have a court physician." Edwin counters. "I'm sure Gaius would be glad of your help." Uther assumes.
"Doubtful, considering what he tries to pull." Merlin snorts.
"Some of us weren't actually here for this, Merlin." Elyan reminded him.
"Right, sorry." Merlin apologizes, donning one of his sunny smiles. "It is a kind offer, but..." Edwin tries to decline again. "Think about it. Dine with me later. Give me your decision then." "To dine with Your Majesty would be reward in itself." Edwin says, bowing low.
"Geez, does that man ever stop bowing!" Gwaine snorted. "He acts like such a bootlicker!"
"Most people do bow when they are in the presence of the king, Gwaine." Arthur reminded him dryly.
"What for?" Gwaine asks innocently. In the castle library, Geoffrey of Monmouth stands among the dusty relics of time, sorting books and scrolls onto the full bookshelves. Gaius approaches him quietly. "Gaius!" Geoffrey exclaims when he sees his old friend.
"You're never down there, so it's no wonder he's so glad to see you. You usually just send me to get everything that you need from the library, and then carry them back." Merlin half-complained. "Geoffrey." Gaius exclaims, grins and clasps his hand. "I'm here to ask a favor of you." "Well, anything for an old friend." Geoffrey assures him. Gaius opens his mouth for a moment before saying, "I wish to see the court records from the time of the Great Purge."
"There are actual records from that time?" Percival asked.
"Of course." Gaius nodded. "The kingdom kept records of everything. After the Great Purge, however, Uther ordered any and all records from that time period sealed under penalty of death."
"And you thought that was when you'd seen Edwin before? During the Great Purge?" Arthur asked.
Gaius nodded. Geoffrey's face immediately hardens. "What possible need can you have for those?" He asks "I fear that the past may have come back to haunt us." Gaius says vaguely.
"Unfortunately, that seems to happen a lot in Camelot. People blaming us for the sins of the past, for the sins of my father, and trying to force us to pay." Arthur finished quietly. "All the more reason to keep the records hidden." Geoffrey argues. "I know that neither of us want to remember that time, but this is a matter of great urgency." Gaius says. "The records are sealed, they cannot be opened. Uther has forbidden it." Geoffrey reminds him.
Merlin chuckles at that. "Never stopped us before." He said humorously. "Geoffrey, I beg of you." Gaius pleads once more. "I'm sorry, Gaius." Geoffrey interrupts, his voice strong and sure. "This time you ask too much. Even for me." In the corridor outside of Edwin's door, Merlin knocks politely and listens for a response.
"So you do know how to knock!" Arthur exclaimed.
"Yeah, just not for you. Don't want you getting used to it." Merlin joked "Edwin?" He calls when there is no answer. Looking around, Merlin pushes the door open and enters the room. He examines and messes around with Edwin's equipment before picking up the bug box. When he opens the bug box, they bugs are still. He closes it and fingers the runes, and reads the inscription on the cover. "Bebeode þe arisan ealdu."
"You can read runes as well?" Percival asked.
"Yep. Just another of my amazing talents." Merlin grinned.
"Which means he learned it from Gaius." Arthur interpreted with a chuckle. A hissing sound is heard, and Merlin opens the box to see the bugs moving. He looks at the bugs if fright before slamming the lid shut. "Very good." Edwin says from behind him, coming from the side room of the chambers. Merlin turns around, knocking over a jar with powder in it as he does. Merlin smiles sheepishly and holds the box out to Edwin.
"Yeah, that makes you look innocent." Gwaine chuckles. Edwin opens the box to see the bugs moving. Holding his hand over them, he breathes, "Swefn." And the bugs go still.
"What does sweffing mean?" Leon asked.
"Swefn means sleep." Merlin replies. "You have magic." Edwin says surely. "It wasn't me, I didn't do anything." Merlin denies quietly.
"Very convincing mate." Gwaine joked, throwing an arm over his shoulder. "Then how else did you bring them to life?" Edwin asks. Merlin drops his gaze as Edwin continues. "Only magic can do such a thing. These little angels are how I cured Lady Morgana. They repaired the damage to her brain. They saved her life." Edwin shuts the lid to the box with one finger and sets it on the table. "Magic can be a force for good."
"Yes, it can. But the way that he and other sorcerers like him keep convincing people that it is evil." Merlin said, his voice taking on a hint of sadness.
"But we can change that." Arthur replied firmly.
Merlin gave him a sunny grin, although a hint of sadness was still in his voice. "Thanks, Arthur." "I know." Merlin says surely. "Then why do you fear it?" Edwin asks. "Uther has banned it, it's not permitted." Merlin reminds him. "Should I have let Morgana die?" Edwin asks.
"Maybe." Arthur muttered under his breath, so no one heard him, save Merlin. Merlin just gave him a sympathetic look. "No." Merlin replies. "People like us, we have a gift. Do you not think it should be used to make this a better world?" Edwin asks innocently. "Perhaps." Merlin allows. He rights the container he knocked over, and tries to sweep up the powder he spilled. "Don't waste your time picking that up." Edwin says. Merlin backs away as Edwin chants, "Feormian dærst rénian."
"That would have come in handy as a servant." Gwen stated. "What exactly does it mean?"
"Clean and dispose of the dust." Merlin translated.
"So very handy, then." Gwen repeated. The powder flies up and goes back into the jar. "Why waste a talent like that?" Edwin shrugs. Merlin grins. "And I can teach you." Edwin watches as Merlin chants, "Rǽdan ásce géatan" The jar lifts into the air before it pours the powder into a nearby bowl. Merlin smiles at his use of magic, while Edwin looks on with a sinister grin.
"I decide to pour the dust." Merlin translated.
"Very straightforward for a spell." Arthur commented. "What do you use this for?" Edwin asks curiously. Merlin drops his smile. "Gaius doesn't like me to."
"That could have something to do with the whole penalty of death thing." Gwaine pointed out.
"I was trying to protect you." Gaius agrees. "A gift like yours should be nurtured, practiced, enjoyed. You need someone to help you, to encourage you." "Perhaps." Merlin agrees.
"I was there." Gaius reminded him.
"I know, Gaius. But he seemed like someone who understood what I was thinking, who grew up having magic in Camelot." Merlin sighed. "It felt like I wasn't alone." He added softly.
Everyone started at the sheer amount of loneliness in Merlin's voice. He had hidden his burden so well, hidden behind an air of cheeriness and a bright smile; none of them, save for Gaius and his mother, had any idea of what he had been feeling for most of his life. Because of the king and his misguided laws.
Unable to stand Merlin's despondent look, Gwen gave him a big hug. "I'm sorry you had to feel that." She whispered.
Merlin returned the hug for a moment. "Thank you, Gwen." He murmured back. "Imagine what we could achieve, if we shared our knowledge." Edwin says in a slightly creepy tone. Merlin stares for a moment before he shakes himself out of it. "I should be getting back." "Of course. But you must promise to keep our secret safe." Edwin says.
Shaking off the sadness, Merlin chuckled. "Yes, because I was immediately going to be an idiot and go to Uther and tell him that I was a warlock."
"You are an idiot, Merlin." Arthur joked. He and Merlin exchanged grins.
"And you're a prat. But you don't see me bringing it up every three seconds." Merlin replied with a sardonic grin. "Just every minute or so, what you really deserve it." "Of course." Merlin grins again. "People like you and I, we must look after each other." Edwin declares as Merlin leaves. The group watch as Geoffrey changes his mind, and gives Gaius the records he asked for: a brown book with a strip of material fastened with a wax seal.
Uther dines with Edwin in the council chambers, the two of them sitting at opposite ends of the table.
"I just have to ask, princess. What is it with your father eating alone with people that want him dead?" Gwaine asked. "Seems like an incredibly stupid idea to me."
Percival raised an eyebrow. "This coming from the man who got drunk, challenged a giant to a wrestling match, flirted with the owner's daughter,"
"She was very beautiful!" Gwaine interrupted.
"And then end up being chased out by an angry man waving a large knife in his face?" Percival continued.
"It was an off night for me." Gwaine retorted glumly.
"If by off night, you mean two separate nights last week, then yes, it was." Elyan laughed, the knights and Merlin joining in at Gwaine's annoyed look. "It's unlike Gaius to miss something like this." Uther points out as a servant sets down a fresh plate of food. "We all make mistakes." Edwin says. "Gaius is a great physician." Uther praises.
"Yep!" Merlin agreed. "The very best. Which is what I don't understand." Edwin says, dawning a very believable confused expression. "What?" Uther asks. "It's not for me to speak out of turn." "You saved the life of my ward, you may speak as you wish." Uther replies, drinking from his wine glass. "He has been prescribing sleeping draughts for Morgana." Edwin states. "She suffers from bad dreams." Uther clarifies.
"Visions." Merlin clarified. "Yes. But the dreams should have been a warning." Edwin says ominously. "You think the two may be connected?" Uther leaned forward in his seat.
Gaius scoffed. "Not at all. The only thing they have in common is that they were both magical in nature." "Oh, yes." Edward states without hesitation. Uther stands up and begins to walk around the table towards Edwin. "A symptom of the illness?" "I am certain of it, yes." Edwin replies. "And those potions, they masked the problem, and allowed it to develop to the point where... " "She nearly died." Uther finished solemnly. "If you hadn't come along when you did." "But I did and that is all that matters. Her life was saved... in the nick of time." Edwin says, smiling. "Will you undertake a review of his work? Just to be on the safe side." Uther requests.
"Playing right into Edwin's hands." Arthur stated. "If it would put your mind at rest, Sire." Edwin agrees. Back in the physician's chambers, Gaius is still reading from the record book when Merlin comes down the next morning. "Have you been up all night?" Merlin asks curiously when he sees the candles still burning and Gaius sitting at the table in the same clothes.
"I wondered what it was that you were studying. You should have told me that you were suspicious of him." Merlin said. "Yes, but it was worth it. Where are you going?" Gaius asks, watching Merlin put on his coat and grab his bag. "Er, I told Edwin I'd be up at dawn to collect some supplies." Merlin informs Gaius, putting the bag on over his shoulder.
"And yet I have to drag you out of bed half the time." Arthur noted, an eyebrow raised.
"Can't have you getting too comfortable." Merlin joked. "If I were to start acting like a normal servant, you'd probably think I'd been enchanted. They seem to be blamed on for everything else in this castle out of the ordinary." "Well, you better get a move on then." Gaius says, motioning to the door with his head. Once Merlin has walked out, Gaius shuts the record book and looks thoughtful. Some time later, Gaius enters Edwin's chambers, and smiles at the man who is standing before his table full of equipment. "Edwin. Your scar has healed well." Gaius said, giving his face a searching look. Edwin just stared at him. "I often wondered what happened to that poor young boy." "I told you we've never met before." Edwin said with a slight stressed smile.
"He knows you're on to him." Leon realized.
"I didn't realize who you were until I checked the records." Gaius said, smiling in triumph. "You used your mother's maiden name. You are Gregor and Jaden's son." Edwin drops the act. "They were friends of yours." He states. "They were sorcerers." Gaius clarifies. "They practiced magic." Edwin quickly rephrased. "And so did a lot of people back then, Gaius." "Uther will be furious when he finds out who you are." Gaius smiles wickedly.
"You didn't even know if he had actually done anything." Merlin said slowly. "Yet you were willing to just hand him over to Uther?"
"I may not have known for sure, but I knew he was up to something." Gaius said. "Fine. Fine. Shall we tell him? Let's go and tell him. Let's tell him. Let's tell him everything." Edwin walks to the door, before seemingly turning around with a new thought. "Ooh, I know... We could also tell him about Merlin." "Merlin?" Gaius questions. "You didn't know he was a sorcerer?" Edwin asks. "Ah. I wonder what Uther will do. Probably have him burnt." "You would betray another sorcerer?" Gaius asks incredulously. "You did. When you turned a blind eye and let my parents die at the hands of Uther! At least Merlin doesn't have a son who will try to rescue him from the flames!" Edwin yells, pointing to the scars that liberally cover half of his face.
"Gaius?" Merlin questions, his voice full of emotion. "How could you just let them die like that?"
Gaius sighed. "I've done many things I'm not proud of, Merlin, especially during that time. But his parents were not innocent sorcerers. They were practicing in dark magic."
"They were?" Merlin replied.
Gaius nodded. "You're here to take revenge." Gaius states. "And I have waited a long time." Edwin says heatedly. "You think I will sacrifice the King to save Merlin?" Gaius asks.
"Merlin is like a son to you." Leon reminds them. "I think you'd protect him over most people." "Think about it, Gaius." Edwin says in a falsely calm tone. "But if I find out that you have told one other person, including the boy, I will go straight to Uther." He threatens. At that moment, the object of their conversations enters the room, carrying a now full bag. "I got your provisions." Merlin says, taking off the bag and handing it to Edwin.
"Talk about a tense atmosphere." Gwaine noted. "Oh, thank you, Merlin." Edwin says, no trace of earlier anger in his voice. "Gaius was just reminiscing about old times, weren't you, Gaius?" Gaius looks over at Merlin, who's smile drops slightly when he meet's Gaius gaze. "Yes." Gaius says in a hard tone.
"Did you not notice anything?" Arthur asked Merlin incredulously.
Merlin shrugged. "They were both doctors, I figured they were just talking about medical stuff." "But now, I must get back to work." Edwin says lightly, clapping Merlin on the shoulder and giving Gaius a pointed look. Edwin watches as Merlin and Gaius walk out. "I'd better get on with my errands." Merlin states when they are both in the hallway. "Yes, of course, you must." Gaius agrees. There I silence for a moment before Merlin asks, "Do you want me to get you anything?" "No, I'm fine." Gaius shakes his head. "Just do what Edwin asks."
"You should have told me, Gaius." Merlin said in a hard voice.
"I was trying to protect you." Gaius replied.
"By not telling me about a danger in the castle? That he was dangerous? How exactly would that protect me?" Merlin asked angrily.
"Merlin." Hunith said simply. Merlin shut his mouth and put a hand to his head.
Merlin nods and walks away, leaving Gaius standing in the middle of the hallway to watch him go. In the courtroom, Edwin stands before Uther, Morgana, and Arthur, giving his report on his 'findings' in Gaius's medical records. A few courtiers and a couple guards mill around, listening to the physician give his report to the king. "I have been through the court medical records with a fine-tooth comb, Sire." Edwin says. "And were your findings satisfactory?" Uther asks.
"Of course they were." Gaius stated. "With regret, I would have to say they were not." Edwin says, sounding genuinely regretful.
"And so his plan moves forward." Merlin stated. "How so?" Uther asks, leaning forward in interest. "Gaius is a great man, thorough, and dedicated." Edwin praises. "But?" Uther encourages. Edwin sighs. "His methods are outdated. He has failed to keep up with the latest developments. This has led to a number of errors."
"I have never failed to keep up with methods, and I have discovered many of the latest developments." Gaius scoffed.
"We know, Gaius." Merlin replied. "Gaius has served me well for 25 years." Uther points out. "And one cannot blame him for the infirmity those years have brought. Age can be a terrible curse." Edwin says, sounding sad. "Perhaps it is time to lighten his burdens." Uther mutters. "Have you given any more thought to my offer?" "Yes. I have considered it very carefully." Edwin says.
"I'm sure you have." Gaius mutters. "Allow me some time to do the same." Uther says in a clear dismissal. Edwin bows low before spinning on his heel and walking out of the throne room. Uther gets up and goes to the table for a drink, while Morgana follows him. In the background, Arthur gets up and walks out of the room via a side exit. "Uther, you can't do this." Morgana states. "You heard what he said. Gaius is old, he makes mistakes." Uther says. "Gaius has treated me since before I can remember. You can't cast him out." Morgana argues. "You would have died if your care had been left to him. That's something I could not bear." Uther says, his voice firm.
"I still can't believe he cast you out so swiftly." Gwen said softly. "And in favor of a man he didn't even know."
"Edwin used his love for Morgana to gain his trust, and to discredit Gaius." Merlin replied. "Just to get close enough to the king." "I know that, but ..." Morgana replies softly. "I cannot risk something like this happening again." Uther interrupts. His tone leaves no room for argument. That night Gaius watches Merlin while he sleeps, before heading to the dragon's cave with a torch. "Hello? It is me, Gaius." Gaius calls out into the cave.
"I see I'm not the only one who visits that dragon." Merlin teased. The dragon flies up to the rock by the entrance and settles down into his normal crouch before eyeing Gaius. "How old a man can become and yet change so little." The dragon says. "You have not changed either." Gaius points out. "Twenty years, almost a lifetime to make the short journey back to where you began." "I'm not here for myself." Gaius states. "The boy?" The dragon infers. "You know about Merlin?" Gaius asks. "You have struggled against his destiny, but you can no more prevent it than he can." The dragon says, pointing at Gaius with a golden claw. "So, it is true then?"
"You knew about my destiny, but didn't tell me?" Merlin asked. His voice was full of curiosity, but he didn't sound upset.
"After what happened with the poison chalice, I thought that it might be true, but I wasn't sure until he confirmed it." Gaius replied, pointing at the dragon.
"Wait, what destiny is this?" Arthur asked.
"Later. Just watch the memory for now." Merlin replied. "Oh yes. He and the young Pendragon one day will unite the land of Albion." Kilgharrah replies. "But he is in danger." Gaius says. "No. It is my jailer who stands in peril." Gaius looks up at the dragon. "Must Uther be sacrificed for the boy?" "Their time cannot come until his is past." The dragon points out.
"But I wasn't ready to be king." Arthur said softly. "But is that time now?" Gaius questions. The dragon chuckles darkly. "That is of your choosing." "I will not choose between them." Gaius exclaims.
"I think we all know who you would choose, Gaius." Gwen said softly.
"That may be true, but Uther was my friend. I didn't want him dead." Gaius replied, just as softly. "Then turn a blind eye. That is, after all, your talent." The dragon replies darkly. Gaius sits and ponders in the physician's chambers before Arthur comes to summon him to the king.
"Sire. Is there a problem?" Gaius asks as soon as he enters the council chambers. "Are you unwell?" "This is not an ailment you can treat me for." Uther says, wringing his hands nervously. "You've been a loyal servant for many years. I look on you as a friend."
"He is going to fire you, isn't he?" Elyan asked. Nobody answered. "I regard you in the same way, Sire." Gaius bows. "You've been here since Arthur's birth." Uther throws a side look at Arthur before adding, "And all that entailed. What I'm trying to do I think is best for you." He says, getting up off of his throne to pace.
Merlin and Gaius share a look at the mention of Arthur's birth. Merlin worried about what Arthur would say when he found out the truth about his mother, and the cause of the Great Purge." "I'm confused, Sire." Gaius replies with a short laugh. "I'll give you a generous allowance, make sure you're looked after." Understanding blossomed across Gaius's expression. "You're retiring me?" "I don't want you to worry. I'll allow you to continue living in your chambers until more suitable accommodation can be found." Uther says kindly. "Because I made one mistake?" Gaius asks incredulously. "Although in truth, Sire, it was not a mistake." Gaius sees Edwin creep out from behind a column. "It was..." "Yes Gaius?" Edwin prods.
"It was a lying, scheming, manipulative coward." Gaius scorned. "It was unfortunate, I accept that." Uther nods. "May I ask who is to be the next court physician?" Gaius asks, looking at Edwin "None of this was Edwin's idea." Uther says quickly, noticing Gaius's attention. "Initially, he turned down the offer."
"To make himself look better, no doubt." Percival stated. "I'm sure." Gaius states. "It's not been an easy decision, but ... the younger man, new ideas." "Yes." Gaius says warily. "You're hesitant." Uther notices. "Is there a reason you oppose his appointment?"
"That could have something to do with the fact he wants to kill you." Gwaine said offhandedly. "Sire..." Gaius begins. "If you have anything to say, then say it now, Gaius." Edwin says pointedly. "This is difficult for both of us." Uther says. Gaius bows. "I thank you for your patronage. It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve your family, for all these years." He gives Edwin the evil eye before walking out of the council chambers. Merlin enters the physician's chambers while Gaius is packing. "Gaius! Uther cannot do this to you. You tried to save Morgana." Merlin exclaims. "Uther's not to blame." Gaius replies.
"Edwin is." Gaius states.
"You should have told me what was going on." Merlin replied firmly. "I will speak to Edwin, you can work together." Merlin says fervently.
"I thought he was my friend." Merlin said quietly. Gaius quickly dismisses that idea. "No, you mustn't do anything." "I can't stand by and do nothing." Merlin argues. "Uther's right. It's time I stepped down." Gaius replies. Merlin finally notices that he is packing. "What are you doing?" Merlin asks in disbelief. "I cannot stay when there's no longer a use for me." Gaius explains, packing a shirt into a box "You're not leaving?" Merlin states seriously. Gaius gave him a sad smile. "I believe it's for the best."
"No!" Several of the knights call out. Merlin stares for a moment before he says firmly, "Then I will come with you." "Merlin, you're like a son to me. I never expected such a blessing so late in life." Gaius smiles. "And you are more than a father to me." Merlin agrees.
Hunith looked on sadly at the interaction between her brother and son. If only he could have grown up with his real father… "Then, as a father, I must tell you, you must remain here. Camelot is where you belong." "But you belong here too." Merlin argues. Gaius takes him by the shoulders. "Not anymore. Merlin, you must promise me you will not waste your gifts." "My gifts mean nothing without you to guide me." Merlin says, upset. His eyes begin to tear up.
"It's true. I wouldn't be where I am today if I didn't have Gaius." Merlin stated surely. "You have a great destiny. If I have had a small part to play in that, then I'm pleased." Gaius says proudly. "There is so much I have yet to learn. I need you to teach me." Merlin murmurs. "I'm afraid I am leaving here tonight, Merlin. And there's nothing you can do or say that can persuade me otherwise." "I will not let this happen." Merlin says firmly, before he turns and leaves. "Goodbye, Merlin." Gaius says to the door.
"What made you come back?" Merlin asked.
"Gwen." Gaius said simply.
"What did Gwen do?" Asked Arthur.
"You'll see." Gaius replied. Merlin watches Arthur practice on the training field. "I can't understand why Uther would sack him over one mistake." Merlin comments. "A mistake that nearly killed Morgana." Arthur points out. "Besides, it wasn't the only one." "What do you mean?" Merlin asked, looking confused. "Edwin said his work was riddled with errors." "That's nonsense." Merlin argues.
"And it got me slightly suspicious. I knew there was nothing wrong with his work." Merlin stated. "No one wants Gaius to go, but my father's made his decision. There's nothing anyone can do." Arthur says, sticking his sword in the ground and walking away. Uther walks through the castle corridors with Edwin. "I think you'll be very happy here." Uther smiles. "I'm sure I will." Edwin agrees. "When I reviewed Gaius's work, I noticed that he's been prescribing you arnica." "It's for, er, my shoulder," Uther states, reaching up to pat it. "It's an old battle wound. It gives me a lot of pain."
"He was stabbed in the shoulder, and it affected the muscles and nerves. It was still usable and mobile, but it gave him a great deal of pain at nights." Gaius explained. "May I take the liberty of providing a new prescription? It should prove far more effective."
"That can't be good." Leon states. Uther looks very interested. "Really?" "Oh, yes. It is a remedy to cure all ills." Edwin smiles. Gwen sees Gaius lead a horse out of the main gate while she buys fruit from a stall. "Gaius? You're leaving?" "Yes, I'm sorry I didn't come and say goodbye." Gaius says. "I don't want you to go. I don't trust Edwin." Gwen lowers her voice before saying, "There was no blood in Morgana's ear, he put it there. He did something to her, I know he did."
"You are very perceptive." Hunith noticed. Gaius looks around cautiously. "You need to be careful who you say that to." "I'm saying it to you because you can do something about it." Gwen replies fervently. "I can't." Gaius argues. "But you think the same, don't you? He's evil." Gwen says. "It's not that simple." "So you're going to turn your back on us?" Gwen asked in disbelief. "I have no choice, I'm sorry Gwen." Gaius apologizes. "In life you always have a choice. Sometimes it's easier to think that you don't." Gwen states wisely.
"And once again, Gwen gives unintentional good advice that saves the day." Merlin chuckles, thinking of the situation with Tauren.
"Once again?" Gwen questioned. "When did I…"
"You'll see it later, Gwen." Merlin assured her. "Well, then. My choice is to leave." "Then I'll miss you." Gwen says, and kisses Gaius on the cheek. "Goodbye Gaius." Back in his own chambers that night, Uther drinks a potion and passes out on the bed.
A scene flashes by of Gaius looking thoughtful at a campfire.
"Ah, so that's why you came back." Arthur realized. Edwin leans over Uther's bed as Uther wakes from his drug induced sleep. "My Lord. My Lord. It seems the drugs I gave you have taken hold. Your body is now paralyzed. Now, open your eyes, My Lord. I want my face to be the last face you ever see. You took my childhood from me. And now finally, I take my parents' revenge. Within a few hours, the beetle will eat into your brain. And you will suffer, as they suffered. And I long to hear you scream, as they screamed the night you gave the order for the fires to be lit. With your death, magic will return to Camelot. Bebeode þe arisan ealdu."
Merlin sighed. "The Purge created so many enemies of magic users. It made magic more dangerous than it had been before the Purge, at least for Camelot." The bug crawls into Uther's ear as Uther watches helpless. "Goodbye, Uther Pendragon." Edwin enters his chambers. " I will not allow you to kill Uther." Gaius says, stepping out of the shadows. "You've never had a problem letting people die before." "Your parents were practicing dark magic, just like you." Gaius reveals. "And how do you propose to stop me?" Gaius holds his hand out and chants, "Wáce ierlic." Nothing happens.
Merlin laughed uproariously. "Vile wary one! What kind of spell was that?"
"Unfortunately, we weren't all born with your exceptional gifts, Merlin." Gaius replied, still looking slightly sheepish. "Hmm." Edwin replies, "I think you meant: vaki ierlt."
"Vile angry one." Merlin translated. The spell throws Gaius against the wall. "Have you forgotten everything, Gaius?" Edwin says. "You're getting too old. I have a cure though. Forbærne yfel." The spell encircles Gaius in flames.
"I burn you, moral evil." Merlin translated again, and shuddered. "Dark magic." Arthur runs through the hall as Merlin descends the curved stairs, carrying a load of laundry. "Merlin!" Arthur exclaims when he sees him. "My father has Morgana's illness! We must find Edwin!"
Merlin immediately drops the laundry and runs off.
Everyone chuckled at that.
"Hey, it gave me an excuse to stop doing chores!" Merlin exclaimed. Merlin bursts into Edwin's chambers to find Gaius surrounded by obviously magical fire. "What are you doing?" Merlin exclaims, confused.
"I'd think that would be kind of obvious." Arthur stated.
"I thought Edwin was my friend." Merlin replied, his voice holding a hint of sadness and anger. "He was trying to kill the King. I couldn't let him." Gaius cries out over the fire. "I can rule the kingdom now. And with you at my side, we can be all-powerful." Edwin states, his offer clear.
"Please." Merlin snorted. "If I had a gold piece for every time I heard that…" "Release him!" Merlin yells. "It's your loss, Merlin." Edwin motions with a hand, and telekinetically throws an axe at Merlin, but Merlin stops it with a flash of his eyes.
"Phew." Gwen said thankfully.
"Swilte, Merlin." Edwin chants.
"What does that mean?" Elyan asked curiously.
"Die violently, Merlin!" Merlin stated without inflection. Merlin's magic manages to overpower Edwin's. Merlin sends the axe to kill Edwin and the flames disappear. "Are you alright?" Merlin asks in a torn voice, looking to Gaius. His face is clearly upset about Edwin's death.
"He was the first person I'd killed." Merlin shuddered softly. His mother wrapped her arms around him, and Merlin returned the hug, burying his face in her hair. "Yes." Gaius assures him. "Thank you Merlin." Merlin looks forlornly at the body before something occurs to him, and he fetches the bug box. "What are you doing?" Gaius asks. "Uther's ill; the same thing Morgana had." Merlin opens the box. "Edwin said he used these to cure Morgana. Maybe we can too." "Elanthia beetles." Gaius breathes. "They're magical?"
"You think?" Arthur snorted. "Yes. They can be enchanted to enter the brain, feed on it until they devour the person's very soul." They both share a horrified look. "We must go to him." In Uther's chambers, Gaius and Merlin stand over the king, who is lying unconscious and pale in his bed. "How do we get the beetle out before it kills him?" Merlin asks softly. "It can only be magic." Gaius replies. Merlin's eyes widen. "We can't use magic on Uther, he'd kill us." "We don't have a choice." "Gaius!" Merlin exclaims. "There are times when it is necessary. It is your right." Gaius states. "I don't know how." Merlin says softly, sounding scared. "If you don't, he's going to die." Gaius says, looking at Uther.
Arthur looked between Past Merlin, his father, and the current Merlin. "Thank you." He finally tells the current Merlin, his voice full of gratitude.
"You're welcome, Arthur." Merlin replies. Merlin sets down the bug box before he sits on the bed and places his hands over Uther's ears. His eyes flash gold before he closes them, and he chants softly, "Bebeode þe arisan ealdu. Áblinnen." Merlin concentrates, his eyes scrunched in concentration for several moments.
"What did that mean?" Gwen asked softly.
"I command you, ancient one, to stop and come forth." Merlin replied. "What's happening?" Gaius asks softly. Merlin doesn't answer, but after a few more moments he relaxes and pulls his hands away. Standing up, he opens his palm to reveal the still bug in his hand.
"Woot! Go Merlin" Gwaine cheered. "Has anyone ever told you, you're a genius?" Gaius murmurs, looking down at the bug. "You certainly haven't." Merlin jokes softly. They both laugh as Uther groans and awakens.
"Well, he wouldn't want to lie."Arthur teases.
"And yet Gwen tell you that you look handsome…" Merlin teases right back.
Gaius prepares a potion for Uther the next morning in his chambers. "Drink this. It'll help regain your strength." Gaius says, holding out the cup. "There's nothing wrong with my strength." Uther says stubbornly. Gaius just gives him 'The Look', and the king takes the medicine.
"Never try to argue with Gaius about taking medicine. You will always lose." Merlin chuckled at the memories.
"Do you remember them? His parents?" Uther asks. Gaius turns away and begins to pack up his supplies. "I remember them all, Sire." "Gaius. Once again, you saved my life. You've always served me well. And I know there are things that I've asked you to do, which you found difficult." "You've always done what you believe to be right." Gaius says. "I was not right to betray you." Uther replies. "I'm sorry. From now on I will remember that, in the fight against magic, you are the one person I can trust."
Merlin couldn't help a chuckle at that, remembering the very same words from the king directed towards him. In the council chambers, Gaius stands before the royal court as Uther praises him. "I, my family, and my kingdom are deeply indebted to you. And in honor of this, I not only reinstate you as court physician, but henceforth, you are a free man of Camelot."
"Woot! Go Gaius!" Gwaine cheered. Everyone else broke out in cheers, not caring that nobody could hear them. Uther hands Gaius a roll of parchment and the court breaks out in applause. Gaius shakes a few people's hands, including Merlin's, and then holds up the parchment. Later, Gaius and Merlin walk through the lower town. "Of course, it's all ridiculous. I didn't save Uther, you did." Gaius comments. "No, no. For once, I'm happy for someone else to take the credit. You were prepared to sacrifice your life to save me." Merlin says.
Merlin chuckled. "I never get credit anyways."
"We're going to have to add Uther to the list of people that Merlin's saved." Gwen commented. "Where do you get that from?" Gaius questions. "I thought..." Merlin's voice trails off. "No. I didn't do anything." Gaius smiles. "You saved me and you saved Uther. Maybe you are a genius." Merlin grins. "You think so?"
"Nah." Arthur chuckled. "Well, almost. One day." Gaius says before walking away.
MERLINNILREM
* I actually have no idea what it does, I just guessed based on the use in the episode
**Ok, I don't know about you guys, but I burst out laughing the first time I heard that. Medieval medicine able to treat and diagnose a Brain Hemorrhage? Puh-lease. I doubt that they even knew what a hemorrhage was. I may not be a doctor, but I'm pretty sure that's not right. The supposed symptoms don't even match. And yes, I do know that this is a tv show, and yes, I know that tv usually bends the truth anyways. It was just extremely amusing to hear that :P Feel free to let me know if I'm wrong though
Another chapter done! Phew, that was a lot of work! Like I said, this was never really a favorite of mine, so apologies if I didn't add enough of the current group's dialogue. Anyways, feel free to review, they make my day!
Also, I started another story called Destiny's Gift. Feel free to browse through it and review : )
Alrighty, onto the next episode: The Gates of Avalon!
See You Then!
