The next morning Merlin was determined to keep away from the Prince so he offered to do all the deliveries for Gaius. So after cleaning out the leech tank he set of. He had something he wanted to do and thought it had waited long enough so he planned his last call deliberately and made his way to the Lady Morgana's chambers. Full of nerves he knocked on the door. Gwen answered "Oh Hello Merlin what can I do for you?"
"I have bought Lady Morgana's potion from the physician." He explained then deliberately allowed Gwen to see his bruised face.
"Oh what happen to you!" the maidservant exclaimed in concern.
Merlin hoped that the Lady Morgana was in her rooms as he explained "Oh this. I got in the way of the Princes bad temper"
As he hoped Morgana came to the door and looked at Merlin's face "Come in Merlin" she demanded. "And tell me what that idiot has done now"
Merlin made a show of reluctance for the guards. "I can't my lady it would be improper"
Morgana glared at the guards "I have my maidservant as chaperone and you are a physician's apprentice don't be silly. I order you to come in" The guards wisely said nothing.
Merlin stepped in as Morgana looked at Merlin's face "What did he do?" she demanded
"It was my fault my lady, I spoke out of turn after the Unicorn incident" Merlin explained. He had wanted the opportunity to speak to Morgana he had got his far but how could he speak to her alone. Then he handed the small bottle to Gwen "My lady's sleeping draft"
As Gwen took the bottle and went to place it in the cupboard by the window Merlin cast a spell so Gwen would not hear and whispered to Morgana "My Lady please do not think me impertinent but I need to speak to you alone, about your dreams and their cause"
Morgana looked at Merlin then Gwen, she was puzzled that Gwen didn't seem to have heard. "I trust Gwen with my life you can speak in front of her"
"I would rather not my Lady not until you know my thoughts. I wish you no harm" Merlin was frantic he felt he had to help the Seer.
Morgana frowned "I'm sure you don't but I don't understand"
"I believe then to be more than dreams, remember I am not from Camelot. I can say no more now" Merlin said "Please my lady I beg you"
Morgana frowned once more and turned to Gwen "Gwen can you please get me my bracelet from by the side of my bed."
Merlin quickly reversed the spell as Morgana started to speak. The minute Gwen was in the other room Merlin took his life in his hands "I think you are a seer, that your dreams are prophetic, I can help you to control them. But for that we need a way of meeting"
Morgana looked scared then hissed "How would you know?"
Merlin held out his hand and whispered "Forbaerne" as small flame appeared in his palm. "I am trusting you with my life my lady"
Morgana looked round to make sure Gwen was not in hearing distance "I will arrange something and send a message with Gwen" she paused and as Gwen walk in with her bracelet she smiled sweetly "Thank you for being so honest with me, you can trust me. I will speak with the Prince about his boorish behaviour." She turned away from Merlin took the bracelet from Gwen and looking at Merlin said "Thank Gaius for me" she waved her hand to the door "You had better go before the fool guards think you're up to no good"
Merlin left the room shaking with nerves, what had he done, he had shown his magic to the Kings ward, he would be burnt at the pyre! But he hoped she would keep silent at least until she had heard what he had to say. He was sure she had realised what her dreams were and was scared of them. The dragon had said trust his heart so he had.