A/N: a short one. If anyone reading is from the UK, I need a little help for a story. Just modern British slang, supermarkets, and how you get over the counter medicine. For example, what do you do for a stomach ache? I go to Publix for an antacid and drink Ginger ale. Or my Gaga (my granny) might be over; she makes one of her crazy drinks from the Deep South. The horror of my childhood! (A serious joke) Thanks for reading my rambling; another rainy day in Florida!

Arthur and Merlin guided their horses through dense woods to reach Camelot, Morgan trotted ahead of them. Arthur was silent as they moved closer to Camelot. Lancelot and Leon left Leogrance's castle at day break, Merlin suspected to avoid saying goodbye to Gwen. Morgana and Merlin felt a wave of despair as they rode away with Gwen weeping, her hands clutching Richards' for comfort. Tears poured like an uncontrollable river when Arthur gave Gwen one final kiss upon her lips. Leogrance stepped forward and gathered his crying daughter into his arms. They tighten like a fine grip as Arthur stared longingly at his wife. Gwen's cries haunted their minds as they headed home to Camelot without her.

"Arthur, is this a good idea?"

"Working with Lancelot? Hunting Morgause? Or leaving Gwen with Leogrance?"

Merlin thought for a moment, "I would say all three. Lancelot still loves her. Morgause is mad. Leogrance is very attached to Gwen."

Arthur locked away his emotions as he reflected on Merlin's words. Lancelot will always be in love with his wife. I can't change it. I can't forget about it. I need to reassure my wife of my love. Morgause needed to be held accountable for her actions. Leogrance is Gwen's father that can't be changed.

"Merlin,' Arthur pushed a bunch of green leaves from his face," I love my wife and I can't change Lancelot's feelings. I will always be on guard when he is around. Hopefully, our love will be enough. Morgause is a danger to everyone in Albion. She must be stopped. Leogrance will not keep me from Gwen."

Merlin blue eyes searched Arthur's expressionless face. "Don't ever treat Gwen like you did a few weeks ago ever again; lose that impulsive angry side of yourself. It's a danger to us all."

"I've learned things, Merlin."

"Well, keep learning."

Morgana, Merlin, and Arthur reached a worn fork in the road. One path led to Camelot, the other path twisted and turned to Freya; Morgana blew Merlin as kiss as she galloped to Uther and Camelot. Arthur arched a blonde eyebrow," You love her?"

"Yes." Merlin answered simply as his heart beat with love. "Our relationship is complicated; Morgana has caused great suffering for us. My actions were not pure in my dealings with her."

Merlin met Arthur's questioning look. "I gave Morgana water mixed with hemlock when Morgause attacked Camelot. Morgana was the element forcing Camelot to slumber. I needed to save you and Uther. It was a difficult choice."

Arthur's mouth dropped in astonishment. "Merlin-"

"My life is dedicated to guiding and protecting you from harm. I will do whatever is necessary to keep you safe. Yes, I have killed for you, Arthur Pendragon."

A goofy expression rested on Arthur's face. "I have been a good influence!"

"You could say that, "Merlin laughed.

"Thanks for everything, Merlin!"

"Just keep Gwen happy or I'm going to have to unleashed Morgana on you."

"So, you poisoned Morgana and she forgave you. I merely threw Gwen out of the castle."

"No, called her a servant girl."

"Don't remember that exchange."

Arthur and Merlin dismounted from their horses, their eyes surveyed Freya's peaceful lake.

"Destiny calls, Arthur.