The search was well underway, but as yet no announcement had been made. It was hoped to keep the press away. They didn't want it to turn into a media circus, for Merlin's sake. Merlin had been missing for over an hour Arthur was frantic, Morgana had also returned and the two of them were sat in Arthur's office at Windsor "It's all my fault I arranged for Mordred to befriend Merlin, if anything happens to him I will never forgive myself. I should have looked after him better."

Morgana looked at her brother "You can't blame yourself Arthur, Mordred should have known better than to leave without security"

"Yes he should, you don't think he's doing anything stupid do you?" Arthur was getting really worried and his brain was beginning to work overtime.

"I think he's just an idiot! He seems to be a party boy with no real purpose in life, you know what his fathers like. But then his oldest brother Ethan is a good bloke. But Mordred is the youngest and he's rebelled in the past. I suspect it's just him not thinking"

With that the phone rang, Arthur snatched up the phone and listened as Bayard told him that Merlin had been found. Arthur put the speaker on so Morgana could hear.

"He was in London with Mordred Sarrum and a couple of his friends. Unfortunately there appears to have been an accident. The Prince appears to have become distressed and had a seizure that caused him to fall into the road. He is being taken to hospital as we speak. I have sent an escort to Windsor."

Arthur and Morgana paled "How bad?" Arthur demanded

"We aren't sure at the moment Your Majesty, due to the seizure it was hard to assess him at the road side."

Arthur and Morgana stood up and Arthur called for a car to be brought round. Aithusa was in the office with Arthur as she had been upset with no Merlin. Arthur put her on her lead "Your coming with us Aithusa, they've found your master. He might need you." Arthur grabbed his jacket from the back of his chair and headed for the door. As they left Percy and Lancelot went with them. They had been called in when Merlin went missing as they knew the Royals would be going out at some time.

"He's been found, but he's been in an accident and in hospital, is Gwaine here?" Arthur demanded.

"He's on his way should be here any minute." Percy told the Prince. "He's not happy Sir"

"He's not the only one!" Morgana added "I wouldn't want to be Mordred at the moment"

As they got down to the car both Gwaine and the police motorcycle outriders arrived and they were soon on their way to London. The ride was made in silence as each of them were lost in their own thoughts.

In London as Merlin fell back into the road Mordred rushed forwards in horror, as did all who saw it, although many as yet had no idea who the person was. Mordred shouted to his friends to call an ambulance and to make sure they said who it was for. The police were soon on the scene which was just as well as by now the crowds realised who Merlin was and photos where being taken. The two police who arrived quickly called for reinforcements. As they arrived the crowds were pushed back and Merlin was protected from further photos. By now his seizure had stopped and one of the policemen was trying to establish his injuries. But by now a few minutes had passed and the press was on the scene.

The senior officer on the scene had called the station "The Prince has been found, unfortunately he has been injured in an RTI (road traffic incident). Ambulance has been called injuries as yet not established as he has had a seizure. Back up needed as press are now arriving"

One of the police had gone into a shop and secured a few sheets and Merlin was covered and a shield was erected to secure privacy. Although with Tall buildings in the area it was difficult. The ambulance arrived and Merlin was at last receiving a thorough assessment before being moved. Within moments he had an oxygen mask on and cannula in place. With care he was moved onto a spinal board as a precaution and into the ambulance. The police had arrived to provide an escort to the hospital, while other police were taking statements from Mordred, his friends and other witnesses. Within minutes of the accident twitter, Facebook and other social media was fill of pictures and comments with several films form peoples phones turning up on YouTube.

Even the television and radio had broken into programmes to announce news of the accident. Many people it seemed knew before Arthur and Morgana who arrived at the NHS hospital and were taken to Casualty and straight to Merlin's side. He was being seen in a side room and there were police at the door. There was a heavy police presence which was added to by the close protection police.

As Arthur and Morgana walked in the room they could see several doctors in the room The Orthopaedic Consultant who was working on Merlin turned round and bowed "Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness, I have just finished the Princes examination and have looked at his x rays. He has been lucky considering, the car caught him a glancing blow to his shoulder, the Prince has a fractured humorous and two fractured ribs, as well as some lacerations and grazes. But from hitting the kerb as he was thrown he also has concussion and was unconscious for a period. It is difficult to separate some of this from his post seizure state but will need to stay in so we can motor him at least overnight. His arm will be set soon"

Arthur nodded "Is he awake?"

"Your brother is very sleepy Sir, as I said he is post seizure as well as his head injury. But he is aware at the moment, I have given him some pain control."

Arthur and Morgana went to Merlin's side, his face was covered in bruising and he had a graze down one side. His arm was supported on pillows and he looked even paler than normal. Arthur took Merlin's good arm and held the hand "Hi Merlin we are here now"

Merlin opened the one un-swollen eye and tried to focus on the voice. He whispered "orry"

"Merlin you have nothing to be sorry for, none of this was your fault, we are not cross with you, just rest and get better" the King told his brother "Morgana is here and so is Gwaine and Aithusa, when you are in a room we will try to get her in to see you" Arthur stepped back to allow Morgana to get closer to Merlin good side.

"Will you want him to stay here? Or can he be transferred to King Edward 7th. They can provide the security he needs" Arthur asked.

"We have already contacted them and they are arranging transfer as we speak. Their Orthopaedic Consultant is on his way and will set the Princes arm himself before transfer." The Consultant said. He was secretly pleased not to have the responsibility.

"Thank you, I know he would have got the care here but having all the security around would have been difficult for the rest of your patients and staff. But you have our thanks" Arthur said.

Morgana was holding onto Merlin's hand tears in her eyes, she turned round "He will be alright won't he?" she asked.

"He should be your Royal Highness, he will be very stiff and sore and need to take it easy." The Consultant added. With that the door opened and a familiar face walked in. Arthur had broken his wrist on a couple of occasions playing polo and walked up to the newcomer "Hello John, have you come to see my brother?" it was the consultant from King Edward 7th hospital.

"I have your Majesty, it's good to see you but not under such circumstances." the consultant said.

"We will get out of your way then, unless you want me to stay as support for the Prince."

"It would be better if you could wait elsewhere Sir, As soon as we have done we will transfer him, all the normal arrangements are being made."

"I assume that Aithusa, the Princes dog will be able to stay with him? She is a assistance dog" Arthur asked "I know he will be much happier if she can stay"

"Of course, we have a room for yourself and the Princess should you require it" the consultant said "I'm sorry Sir but the sooner I look at my patient…"

"Of course…Morgana we need to leave" Arthur called his sister.

Morgana looked down at her brother who appeared to be asleep, she bent down and kissed his forehead. "We won't be far away Merlin"