Snores could be heard. The Intruder snuck around, careful not to make any noise. He could not be overheard. Finally he found what he was looking for, and gently laid the object in his cloak pocket. He looked to make sure he wasn't being watched, and as fast as he did the deed, he left.
The next morning awoke to discord.
"Merlin?"
Merlin and Gaius were eating breakfast to find Morgana in the doorway, panting heavy. Her hair was disheveled and she looked anxious.
"Morgana, what is wrong?" asked Gaius, concerned.
"It's Gwen. I had a dream, and she has not show up. I still would be able to dress and hair, but I worry about her. I would go to her room myself but I do not want to rouse suspicion."
"Calm down. Gwen may be fine. She could have overslept." Said Gaius.
"Brynn has not seen her either and she works for both of us. Something does not feel right."
"If it will put your mind at ease, we will check on her." Said Gaius consolingly.
"I could do it, or Elyon." Spoke Merlin quietly.
"Thank you, I am sorry to barge in."
"Morgana, you know you are welcome here," said Gaius, "You should go get ready. Someone will go visit Gwen."
"Thank you Gaius, Merlin, for understanding."
Merlin said nothing. He was at a total loss of words.
"Merlin, what are you doing?" said Gaius sternly.
"Huh? Right, sorry." Said Merlin, distracted.
Merlin got up and hastened to Gwen's room.
"Gwen?" he called.
He heard rustling from inside. Something was not right. Morgana hustled down and joined him, now dressed. Merlin opened the door. King Odair had an empty vial in his hands and Gwen was on her bed. Morgana glared at the King while Merlin rushed over to diagnose her.
"He's poisoned her!" said Merlin.
"I d-d-d-id not!" stuttered the King anxiously.
"Then why are you in her room with a vial in your hand?" spat Morgana.
The King froze, a puzzled expression on his face.
"Merlin tell Arthur, now!"
"But,"
"Now!"
Merlin dashed off. Morgana had her sword and pointed it at the King. Surprisingly, he did not fight back. But Morgana would not let her guard down.
Meanwhile Merlin raced down the hall. Merlin bumped into Denar.
"Merlin, where is the fire? Have you see Odair?"
"None of your business!" snapped Merlin, not caring what the knight did next.
Denar was astounded.
"Arthur!"
"Merlin, can you not tell I am in the middle of council?"
"But sire this is important, it is about Gwen."
"Gwen?" said Arthur, rising.
"She has been poisoned."
Arthur froze then said, "Take me to her!"
Merlin ran off, Arthur pursuing him. Within minutes the two men reached Gwen's room.
"Morgana?" said Arthur, glancing at the sword she was pointing at King Odair.
"He is the one who poisoned her!" she said, meeting Arthur's eyes.
"I am not!" said the King, still bewildered.
"There was a vial in your hand." Said Morgana.
"And you are in a serving girl's quarters, which is an interesting place for you to be in." said Arthur, face reddening.
"Guys, we can point fingers later but we must get her to Gaius!" Merlin pointed out.
