Loararyn paced around the guest chambers, her eyes were trained on the small love potion, there was an evil smile on her face.

She would find a way to get it to the king, even is she couldn't go through the kitchen. She bit the inside of her lip. The king had made it clear that he wasn't interested in her, but maybe if she spends some time in his space, he would notice her.

Like the fact that there is an impro banket this evening. She pulled the closet open, her eyes darted over the dresses she had. Her hand trailed over a silk dress, it was once her mothers, but it would do for the evening.

Arthur pinched the bridge of his nose as he listens to the council arguing.

"Enough!" His voice echoes around the room. He glared at the council. "I know that there is a lot of change happening and fast, but I had enough. These laws are demolished whether you like it or not.

"I am going to make sure my people are as safe as they possibly can be, and if you don't like it, get the hell out of here." Arthur glared at the men, it is time for him to change them, get his people on the council and these old farts out.

"Sire, please, we can't just let them do what they want." One of the older people tried to stop him. But Gaius gave him a pointed glare.

"Sire, I was a sorcerer before the great purge, we just wanted to live in peace, magic is like a sword, the sword isn't evil or good, but it's wielder is." Gaius was firm as he looked around the room.

Why they still thought that it was a good idea to go against there king he didn't know, but he did know that Arthur would need to be careful. Since he took the throne many weren't able to advance there cause in the secret.

The rest of the council forced themselves to settle down, at the moment the only thing they can do is watch the king, if they aren't happy with it, they will get him out, one way or another.

Arthur gave Gaius a grateful smile, he wasn't sure how much more bickering he would have been able to withstand without throwing one of them in the stocks.

"Everyone is dismissed, remember there is a banket tonight to celebrate the change to a new time." Arthur pushed himself up, give the council a nod and then left. His head was pounding and he just wanted a few minutes to himself.

Merlin was walking from the armourer a frown on his face. Lancelot had helped him to try and figure out if the amour would keep it up, and then, unfortunately, the answer was that it didn't. He didn't know how else he would be able to keep them safe.

And the worst part is he still didn't figure out what the creature was. A dragon was ruled out for sure, it might be a Chimera but they didn't have wings so how could it have flew?

But the people might have been too confused when they saw the creature? Maybe it had leap and they thought it was flying.

Merlin groaned, there were too many variables and too little time. He jumped when he almost bumped into Arthur.

Arthur gave Merlin a tired smile. He could easily read the worry in Merlin's eyes and he didn't like it.

"How did it go?" His voice was soft as he pulled Merlin to follow him. He just wanted to spend some time in his mom's gardens. It was one of the most beautiful places in the palace and he likes to go there every once in a while.

"Not so good, the spells just don't want to stick with the fire." Merlin glared at the floor as he walked slightly behind Arthur.

"Arthur, I don't know what else to do, we just don't have the information to protect them. I went through ever magical book Geoffrey and Gaius had hidden and there is just nothing." Merlin stilled when Arthur pushed a door open.

The garden was beautiful, there was a slight breeze playing around the garden. Arthur pulled him into the room.

When the door closed behind them, Arthur pulled Merlin to his chest and for a moment he just held him close. This is where his home is. No matter what happens, as long as he is with Merlin.

"Do you think it would maybe help if you throw spells at the knights that they practice to dodge it?" The suggestion came carefully.

Merlin was silent for a moment. "It might be possible, but just remember that not all spells are something they can doge. Maybe we can check who have some incline for magic and train them as best as possible." Merlin closed his eyes, hiding his face in Arthur's chest.

Both jumped when they heard a sudden sound. Arthur pulled Merlin closer to him when he saw Uther. He didn't bother to try and hide the fact that he was with Merlin.

Uther just nodded, he looked uncomfortable. He decided that the best thing he could do is be quiet and give his son the space he needed.

He walked slightly closer but stopped when he saw that Arthur froze up slightly. "I am just leaving." He kept his hands in the air and moved beside them, leaving them alone again in the garden.

Arthur could feel his heart hammering in his chest. He didn't think that Uther would be so even with them. He had expected a fit and screaming, but the silence had thrown him off his kilter.

Merlin tightened his arms around Arthur, pulling him back to reality.

"Go with me tonight to the banket?" The question was soft, Merlin almost didn't hear him.

"And what am I going to wear between all those fancy nancy people?" Merlin didn't mind to go with Arthur, it would be a good way to show they are together. But he couldn't go in his normal clothes.

"I had something made for you, not too long ago. It should be finished soon." Arthur blushed red, he didn't know how Merlin would feel about something like it, but the material was a pretty light blue and it would work well with Merlin's skin tone.

A kiss broke Arthur's mussing. "I would love to go with you." Merlin smiled at Arthur.

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