As promised Arthur did think long and hard but still couldn't see how it would benefit his brother to move him away. Not even if Arthur set him up at Frogmore House which was within Windsor. It would still mean a reduction in the time they could spend together. So instead Arthur started to think how he could make the present situation better. As it was twenty miles between the two palaces it would be feasible for Arthur to travel back each day but he knew the security question would make this nearly impossible and costly, and that was something he had no wish to raise. He was hoping to reduce costs not increase them. Although Clarence House would still be Morgana's official home she would not be there enough to move Merlin there. There was no way Arthur wanted to make Buckingham Palace his continuous home and he was sure that wouldn't suit Merlin either.

Arthur didn't mention any of his concerns to his sister as she was wrapped up with her official duties and the wedding planning. Although she was involving Merlin in the plans. He had agreed to be best man although Leon did ask one of his friends to do the speech.

Morgana turned up at Merlin's rooms for breakfast one morning and found Merlin far less chatty than normal as Arthur had left early as he was travelling to Scotland for an appearance it was just the two of them. "Is anything the matter Merlin?"

Merlin looked at his sister then burst out "I don't want you to get married"

Morgana wasn't sure what to say for a moment but decided she would need to deal with this rather than pass it off "Can you tell me why? I thought you liked Leon"

"I do, but" he stopped and looked down at his hands "I don't see so much of you anymore, and soon you will forget all about me"

"Oh Merlin that will never happen, no we won't see quite so much of each other but I still love you so much. Look I promise I will see you as often as I can and I will talk to you nearly every day" she went and hugged her brother not knowing quite what else to do. "And Arthur will still be here"

"Will he? For how long" Merlin said sulkily "I saw him kissing and laughing he won't want he either soon. I want to go back to my old room"

Morgana's heart sank, she knew what room Merlin meant and knew he mentioned it when he was stressed. Gwen had explained he had in a strange way felt that was his true home, because of the length of time he had spent there. Then what Merlin had said registered "Who was he kissing?" she demanded

"That lady he saw a polo" Merlin had been to watch Arthur play polo a couple of times recently "He saw her both times. She doesn't like me, she said I was a leech and a retard" Merlin looked really upset.

"Whoever she was she had no right to say that to you, did Arthur hear her, or Gwaine?" Morgana was livid.

Merlin shook his head "She told me not to, she said I mustn't or I would get into trouble"

Morgana knelt down by the side of Merlin's chair and looked at him "You won't get into trouble Merlin, what was her name?"

"Mustn't" he refused to say more. Morgana tried to get Merlin to talk but he had clammed up. So on leaving she spoke to Gwaine. "What female was with the King at the polo matches?' She demanded

Gwaine grinned "That's for him to tell you Ma'am, sorry I don't tell tales, discrete that's me, has Merlin been talking?"

"Yes and from all accounts whoever the bitch was she has upset Merlin and told him he was a leech and retard! So you had better tell me" Morgana was getting very angry. As Gwaine didn't speak she looked at him and demanded "You had better tell me, or I will have to ring Arthur and he is with the PM. I NEED TO KNOW"

"Let me speak to the Prince Ma'am I'm sure he misheard"

Morgana stormed off and did as she had threatened and phoned her brother Arthur was on the train heading north. He was speaking to the PM and some advisors when his phone rang. Looking at the caller he frowned, thinking it was something urgent he excused himself and answered the call. "Morgana what is the matter?" he was concerned something was wrong with Merlin. He did not expect what came next.

"You had better tell me what floozy you have been snogging while you have been at Polo" Morgana shouted down the phone at him.

"Morgana I am in a meeting with the PM you better have a damn good reason for this" Arthur was livid.

"I do, Merlin asked me not to marry this morning, he says you are going to leave him as well he is very upset" before she could explain more Arthur butted in

"I have as much right as you to find someone Morgana, I will never abandon Merlin he knows that. I will talk to him later. I hadn't realised he had seen anything, it's early days yet. Now I must go"

"Oh no Arthur I want her name!"

"Morgana it is none of your business" Arthur was about to stop the call when he heard his sisters next words.

"Whoever it was called Merlin a retard and a leech and told him he be in trouble if he said anything. Arthur please"

"She what! Leave it to me." Arthur cut his sister off and then made a call.

"Hello Arthur this is such a surprise I wasn't expecting to talk to you until this evening" As the other end answered he fumed at the voice before speaking.

"Sophia you have upset my brother, which is intolerable. What made you do such a thing" Arthur was upset he had liked Sophia but there was no way he would let this ride.

There was silence at the other end before Sophia spoke "Arthur I have no idea what you are talking about, I have hardly spoken two word to the Prince"

"Are you calling my brother a liar? Oh he didn't tell me a thing, and he hasn't said your name but I know it was you. A retard and leech…. And that he would be in trouble if he mentioned it, ring any bells?" he paused "My brother has been through hell, you have no idea the damage you have caused do you know what 'punishments he has had in the past for being trouble? Goodbye Sophia oh and don't use this number again you have been blocked"

Arthur took a deep breath to try and control his anger, he had liked the Lady Sophia and had begun to think perhaps more could come of their mild flirtation, how dare she. The PM looked at the King as he resumed his seat "Anything I can help with Sir?" he could see the signs of anger on Arthur's face.

"No, just a small matter that needed dealing with, I will need to make some calls later but lets finish what we were discussing"

Later Arthur rang his personal secretary and spoke to her, he arranged for certain things to be done. He then rang his sister "Morgana I have spoken to the person concerned, I will not be seeing her again"

"Sorry Arthur, but she is a bitch and not good enough for you" Morgana had already asked some other people who had been at the polo match and worked out who was responsible. "You will find someone far better"

"Can you make sure that Merlin is alright I will talk to him later, better in person I think?"

"I will, and you are right." Morgana agreed. Once she was off the phone she called her car round and was soon making her way through the London traffic. The car soon pulled up outside a large house in one of the top streets in London. Getting out of the car Morgana walked to the door. Lance had already knocked on the door and the butler let Princess Morgana in. He knew that his mistress had seen the King on several occasions so thought that things were progressing nicely. Morgana was shown into the sitting room where she found her target. Looking at the Lady Sophia and her father Lord Aelfric Morgana smirked.

Lord Aelfric bowed "Your Royal Highness, it is an honour to receive you in our humble home"

Morgana looked at the Lord and his daughter "You won't think so soon", she turned to the daughter "Lady Sophia, I know my brother has spoken to you so don't look so surprised. I am here to tell you that if ever I find you anywhere near my family again I will ruin you. In fact I suggest you take a long holiday abroad. When I found out what you said to his Royal Highness Prince Merlin you are lucky you weren't there, both of my brothers are much loved. What do you think your life will be like if what you said where to become public?" she gained some satisfaction by the look on Sophia's face.

"You clearly forgot that Prince Merlin is very well watched. He is a vulnerable young man who has suffered much in his life. You have hurt him and neither I nor the King will forgive you for that. I have asked Clarence House to make a statement this evening if you are still in the country. There will be no point in denying anything, your voice is one tape."

Lord Aelfric looked outraged "You can't make us leave! Whatever you think my daughter has done you can't force us to go"

Morgana looked at the pompous man in front of her "Oh I think I can, you see I have spoken to a few people today and heard some interesting things. You for instance have been touting your daughter round looking for a husband to save your family fortune and good name. I understand it won't be long before all this" Morgana looked round the room "will be gone as will your family estate and all too some less than top notch business partners. Don't look surprised I realise that your dealings gave been less than open, but you can't hide everything. Your fortune and good family name will soon be gone. I suppose you hoped that marrying your daughter to the King would solve your problems. It might well have done had she been able to keep her mouth shut. But you see Prince Merlin means more to my brother than you can imagine." Morgana turned to leave.

"Oh you have until this evening to be gone, I'm sure you have a plan to get out with as much as you can, if you aren't then all your problems will become common knowledge, and I'm sure the people to whom you owe money will be only to pleased to see you pay one way or another. Oh and another thing Prince Merlin is neither a retard or a leech that honour belongs to you"

Morgana swept out and said to the butler as she left "I'd make sure you get your wages before this evening if I were you"