Sequel to Vindication. Magic has been re-introduced to Camelot, with Arthur now as the king. But times are rocky, and transitions don't always come easily. Merlin escapes the grips of a sadistic torturer only to fall into the clutches of another. Whump.

ADOPTED FROM SK0.1- When Merlin is bitten by a magical snake during a hunting trip, Arthur has to rush Merlin to Camelot before it's too late. But Merlin begins to go through a weird transformation of body, mind, and magic. Will Merlin, with his magic, be able to stop these changes before it's too late? What will Arthur do? And who is this mad sorceress behind it all?

"Where did you learn such magic? TELL ME!" Uther knows. His reaction isn't entirely what Merlin expected, it's much more sinister. Starts in S3E1, then AU. Whump.

"To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom, and the guidance of virtue." Slight AU - Minho/OC Another girl appears in the maze, despite Teresa's note. The Keeper of the Runners doesn't know what to think of the sudden female newbie, but can't help being curious. T for slight language and violence.

Morgana's plan didn't go quite right when Arthur arrived to rescue his servant. But what is a king supposed to do when he knows his most trusted friend has been cursed to kill him?

She didn't belong to him...yet.