"Well my King, it looks like we found your assassin." Spoke King Odair.

"Merlin?" said Arthur, astounded.

"You are quick to blame," Scowled Morgana, "Merlin cares about the Kingdom and the King, he has always stood for what is right. You accuse two of the least likely people."

King Odair scoffed.

"You scoff because you do not know them like I do." Said Morgana.

"Morgana, Odair, that is quite enough. I am King of Camelot. Morgana is right, I trust Gwen and Merlin with my life."

"Then how do you explain the poison in your goblet? The girl even said she saw someone put it in. One of them must be lying!"

"Rest assured, I will look into who tried to do me in. But Gwen and Merlin are innocent until proven guilty Odair. I appreciate your concern."

King Odair didn't speak. In his mind, he was foolish to jump to conclusions. It was not kingly, and could be suspicious. He had best lay low.

"I am sorry. If you need anything I shall assist." Said Odair.

"I thank you. Now it is time for our celebratory tournament!" said Arthur.

Another big event to celebrate peace was each kingdom brings their best knight in friendly competition. How that was friendly and representing peace, Merlin didn't know. All he did know was Morgana was on to King Odair. He was very quick to point fingers. Something told him either the knight from Odair's kingdom would kill Arthur or the King would find another way to. Merlin refused to let this happen, so he would have to be King Odair's shadow as best he could.

Merlin found Brynn. He explained his plan. Percival could keep an eye on the King or his knight, considering Percival himself was a knight. He would be more inconspicuous. Brynn agreed.

"Why do you not wish to ask him?" asked Brynn.

"Because you are more likely to get him to do this."

"I will help too. You and Morgana have done much for me, so in your names and Arthur, I shall help."

"Thank you Brynn." Said Merlin.

He considered telling Morgana, but figured, even though it would calm her nerves, he would not. No one should know the King was being tailed, or they could all be in serious trouble. If they were wrong, it would be merely frustrating and starting over on the would-be murder search. If they had no evidence, their loyalties would be tested.

"Arthur, I will protect you. Morgana, we will prove you right. I promise."