Guy sorry this isn't the reveal but someone gave me an idea for a chapter which HAD to go in so I've lengthened this again. By the way this chapter ISN T the chapter I have added but the next on IS! Ohhh I am SOOOOO excited!

Chapter 37

In the next two weeks Arthur Barely saw the druid king. They now had about 150 knights and a big war tent that could fit all of them in had been set up. They had been busy making plans on how to take back Camelot and now had a lot of druids to help. But still Arthur was curious about the other king.

On the 16th morning Arthur woke early to a whoosh overhead. He recognised the sound having heard it a few time before in the last two weeks. He got up quietly so he didn't wake anyone and wondered outside the tent. Feeling the same pull he had felt the night of Freya's appearance he walked down to the lake.

When he got there he saw what he had expected, the Dragon. It was taking gulps from the lake and when Arthur approached he looked up at him with unblinking eyes. There was silence for a few minutes before the dragon said "Arthur Pendragon, it is a pleasure to meet you in person."

Arthur jumped at the dragons voice but replied "I thought you were dead, Merlin said you were dead" and a pang of remembrance came to him. "You know that Merlin lied to you about many things Arthur Pendragon" said the dragon and it hurt Arthur to realise it was true.

"What do you know of Merlin" asked Arthur. The dragon said "I spoke to the warlock many times, often when he has needed guidance he came to me." Arthur was surprised "What about after he left Camelot?" he asked the dragon who replied "The warlock was hurt greatly by your actions Arthur Pendragon. He had given you his trust, his LIFE but you destroyed it, you nearly killed him."

Arthur was hurt by the dragon's words and his voice broke slightly as he said "What should I do Dragon, I know now I was wrong, he was the best friend I ever had but I didn't realise that until it was too late. What shall I do?" The dragon seemed to sigh "I know not what your actions should be as the course of destiny has been altered. But I can tell you this, you and Merlin and the two sides of the same coin. Your destinies are entwined whatever happens. A half cannot hate that which makes it whole Arthur. Believe that and you may find Merlin again."

Arthur sighed as he wondered if the dragon always spoke in riddles. "Thank you Dragon, I will bear that in mind" he said. The dragon looked at him "I am glad I could speak with you Arthur and call me Killgarah." Arthur felt proud to have gained enough trust from the dragon to learn its name "Farwell Killgarah." He said "Farewell Arthur, Once and Future King of Camelot." replied Killgarah. Arthur was struck at how much faith the dragon had in him, almost as much as Merlin had once had.

Arthur wandered back to the camp just as people started to stir. There were now druids emerging and as Arthur wondered absentmindedly he suddenly found himself in front of a small house. It must be the one he was warned not to go in he thought to himself. It looked pretty ordinary, with just a door and a few windows.

He felt a sudden urge to go inside but was stopped by a voice saying "I really wouldn't go in there if I were you" and Arthur turned to face Iseldir who was smiling slightly at him. "Why not?" Arthur asked and he walked towards Iseldir and they began to walk slowly around the camp. "It is the druid kings house. Before he accepted his title he lived here in solitude, it was not until he realised, he could protect his people he made this valley into what it is now. But that house remains his. For whenever he wishes for solitude he goes there. Only a few such as your two knights, your physician , Mordred and me are allowed in their other than him.

Arthur frowned, "Why Gwain Lancelot and Gaius" he asked. Iseldir hesitated before he answered, "They helped him once, before he became king. They earned his trust." Arthur frowned again "I wish I could gain his trust" he said forlornly. Iseldir smiled at him, "give him reason to trust you. Show him you are deserving of his trust. He will come round in time"

They had reached the knights side of the camp-except Gwain, Lancelot and Gaius of course- and Arthur walked on after Iseldir excused himself to do his duties. He had a lot to think about after talking to both the Dragon and Iseldir.

But throughout the day he thought, how would he prove himself to a man who was NEVER around?. But when he looked. He saw the druid king quite often watching. He thought it was strange but began making plans to gain his trust and focused on helping the druids as much as possible.

He did this for a week and he noticed each day that Emrin was around more and more.

On the 7th day he had noticed that the food supply was running short and organised for him and some of his knights to go out hunting.

The day was hot and by the end they were all exhausted, but Arthur was happy with the results. They had caught 3 deer, 5 rabbits, a wild pig and some fish they had caught while going past a river.

Arthur put down his heavy load and sat down on a bench. To his surprise a few moments later King Emrin came and sat next to him. "You did not have to do that Arthur Pendragon." he said and he offered him a drink of water. Arthur took the drink gratefully and said, "I want to help, you have given my men shelter while Camelot is taken. I realise you are a good king to your people and care about them very much "Emrin was quiet for a moment, "You have been helping a lot lately" he stated.

Arthur looked at him and realised it was the first time he had gotten a proper look at the druid king. He had scraggy black hair and beard and grey eyes. He was quite tall and skinny and had a distinguishing scar on his face, there was something familiar about him.

Arthur finally answered him "I want to, I hope it will make up for whatever wrongs you have done me in the past" The awkward silence told Arthur he wasn't going to get anywhere with this line of conversation so changed to subject.

"Can I ask you some questions" he asked. There was a pause before Emrin nodded. " Do you know of a warlock named Merlin, or maybe Emrys" asked Arthur. "They are one and the same. The prophecies written for him are a great burden, one he cannot share" replied Emrin so fast Arthur was surprised. "What do you know of him." Arthur asked the other king. Emrin sighed before answering "He is alive, Pendragon and he is angry. So SO angry I think sometimes he fears himself"

Arthur ponded this "How do you know this?" he asked and Emrin replied "I am the Druid king, I know many things" Arthur nodded and said "Do you think he could EVER forgive me" There was silence for a minute before Emrin replied "When a wall is destroyed, you build another and its purpose is still to defend. When a house destroyed, you build another and its purpose is still to shelter."

Then, before Arthur could ask what he meant King Emrin had got up and left. Arthur sighed and went back to his knights. Unaware Gwain. Lancelot and Mordred had been watching him.

Hoped you liked it because I really wanted an Arthur is given wisdom chapter. THANKS!