The first thing that struck Arthur and Mithian as they walked into Merlin's new rooms was the flood of natural light compared with the room downstairs. Mithian turned to Arthur "Sir, I suggest the drapes are used to block out the light in the beginning. But more importantly the view." she paused "He won't have seen anything like that except in books, it might overwhelm him."

Arthur looked thoughtful "But surely it will be good for him"

"Sir, he hasn't seen anything like that for sixteen years, he hasn't even had a television"

"You know I didn't take that in! He had a radio but nothing else! Shit this get worse and worse" Arthur couldn't believe that his brother had been so shut off.

"The radio was given to him for his sixteenth birthday he didn't even have that until then. Even with that he had to hold it to his ear as it had been altered so it would only play very quietly." Mithian explained. "I spoke to the police it seems from written records they found, your father was most strict than no noise be allowed to leave the room, even though it would only have been the door it could have got through. He was concerned that any noise might be heard in his chambers and cause undue curiosity. Hence why the Prince was only allowed to whisper. He lived in an almost silent world."

Horrified Arthur turned on the psychiatrist "How do you keep a five year old that quiet?"

Mithian's face said it all "He was beaten on your father's orders if his voice went above a whisper and had privileges withdrawn"

"PRIVILAGES! WHAT PRIVILAGES" he roared "THE POOR SOD HAD NO PRIVIAGES"

"All his toys and books were removed, I'm sorry Sir but he was broken down so he automatically obeyed, it's a wonder he is as well as he is"

Arthur sat down on the bed and put his head in his hands before saying "And I'm told the man responsible for this must be given a State funeral, if he was alive I'd do the same to him! I knew he was strict but that was inhumane."

"I'm sorry Sir but I believe we have lots more to learn yet"

"What else do you know now?" Arthur demanded "I need to know"

"The only other thing I know for certain was the police found several exercise books filled with what appears to be your brothers writing at different stages of his childhood where he was made to write lines for punishment."

"And what did my brother do? What did they say?"

"The pertained to the fact that Prince Merlin was a disgrace to the Pendragon name. We have yet to establish the reason." Mithian was clearly upset "I will spend as much time as I can with Merlin. Although we can't push him to hard. Might I also suggest that the Princess and your self have counselling?"

Arthur stood up "Whatever you need, no matter what Merlin is to have it" with that he stormed off into his rooms and poured himself a whiskey, he drank it back in one gulp and threw the glass at the wall. Percy came in on hearing the noise "Are you alright Sir"

"No Percy I am not, and I don't think I ever will be again. Can you let the PM know I am ready to see him when he can get here. I need to get back to the hospital as soon as I can" Arthur decided that the next thing to do was have a shower and get the filthy feeling of him from the visit to the cellar. Then he made sure arrangements were underway to have his belongings sent from Clarence House to Windsor. He had decided to use Hunith old chambers for now rather than his fathers. Anyway the police hadn't finished in there yet.

The conversation with the PM was a difficult one. The public reaction to the announcement had been mixed but what was clear was that more details would need to be released as soon as possible without making the trial of the remaining perpetrators difficult. A decision also needed to be made about the late King Uther's funeral. The King may have reigned for nearly thirty years but Arthur was unwavering in his view that a state funeral wasn't appropriate, and that a smaller funeral would be better. As a state funeral would have to be voted on by Parliament so Arthur might get his way once more facts were out, although it would be unprecedented for the King not to have one. As they could delay they did, Arthur hoping that public opinion in the end would be on his side. He wasn't even sure he would attend and he was sure Morgana wouldn't. The discussion then turned to the coronation that would take months of planning. Arthur refused to set a date until later, he wanted Merlin to attend and as yet had no idea if that would ever be possible. As the disheartened Prime Minister left Arthur received a phone call from Gaius, Arthur invited him to Windsor in the hopes that Merlin's uncle could help him recover.

Arthur had a coffee before he asked Mithian to come and see him. As she was shown in by a footman Arthur stood up "I'm sorry about earlier" he told her "It got a bit much."

"No problem Sir, I have arranged a few changes I hope you approve. Also the items that have been brought up are being cleaned and I have left instructions for their placing. I have spoken to my father and with your consent we will discharge the Prince this evening, although everyone will still be involved. I would like to take you up on your offer to stay here, for the first week at least."

"Of course I will arrange a room near the Princes. I understand Morgana has moved into the suit next door and mine is the other side, but if you wish one opposite. Anything else we need to deal with or know?"

"I suspect the Prince will stay in his room at first, the curtains will be left for him to open should he wish to start with. A special diet and all his medication will come back with him, I am happy to administer the medication. I understand that the Prince will have a close protection office can I please see him beforehand. Also any staff will need to be selected with care to ensure they can interact with him, he will have to trust them, is it possible for the same people to look after him?"

"All in hand, the palace staff will be seen by you first and I understand the Commissioner has hand selected the main protection officer, with the special requirements in mind. He will be here soon for me to meet would you like to be present. He will then select his team as he sees fit."

Dr Nemeth knocked on Merlin's door and came in with some clothes, so Morgana stepped out to let him have some privacy while he dressed. Arthur had arranged for something to be sent in. Once he was dressed Morgana went back in and he brother was sat in a chair. He looked even thinner in a pair of slacks and a shirt. The slacks had needed a belt to hold them up. He stood as she walked in and bowed. "Merlin you don't need to bow to me"

He sat back down. Morgana opened her handbag and got out a comb. "I see your hair is just as uncontrollable, can I comb it for you?"

Once more Merlin didn't speak but nodded his consent. So Morgana started to try to get Merlin's hair to lie as she wanted it to. Once she was as content as she could be she put the comb away.

It was an hour later that the Commissioner arrived at Windsor with the Personal Protection Officer. The Commissioner spoke to Arthur first he bowed as he entered Arthur's new office "Your Majesty, I selected the man after taking advice from the doctors. He isn't someone who I would have immediately thought of, but was army before coming into the police and has worked with men after they have been released from being held captive, so has some insight, he comes very highly recommended."