Arthur and Merlin spent all evening searching for the cure to the spell. Merlin was busy levitating books from the bookshelf and onto the floor. Looking up from a book Arthur sighed. "We'll never be able to find a cure at this rate." Merlin silently agreed nodding. Closing the book and getting up from a wooden chair by Merlin's desk, Arthur started pacing. "What should we do now Merlin?" Merlin shrugged, starting to float books back onto the shelf. Just as the last book landed back onto the shelf, a knock came from the door.
"Come in!" Arthur called in a dull voice. A servant popped his head round the door. "Sires, the king says that the feast shall begin in a quarter of an hour."
"Yes, alright, alright." Arthur waved, "You may be dismissed." With a quiet thud from the door, Arthur turned to Merlin. "I guess I better go and get ready huh? I suggest you get ready yourself, I'll come and get you later." And with that Arthur exited the room. Merlin quickly got dressed and didn't notice Gaius coming in. Gaius was waiting by the door and muttering some spells to make sure that their conversation would not be overheard. Merlin walked out from behind his changing screen and immediately was greeted with the presence of Gaius.
"Merlin, you do realize why I decided to play this trick don't you?" Merlin shook his head, clenching his fists in a menacing way. Gaius chuckled. "I didn't really expect an answer from you whether you could talk or not." Merlin gave a frown. "This trick I had more of a reason to play. What should happen if King Gedrick or one of his members of court is to be harmed? I suppose Uther would have to call of the treaty." Merlin's face contorted from confusion to frustration. "How conflicted you are with this knowledge! No way to tell anyone in time! I have a little treat waiting." Gaius gave an alien smile.
A loud knocking came from the door. "Merlin, we're going to be late! Hurry up!" Arthur's voice came through the door. "I suppose I better get going for the feast. Goodbye Merlin." And before Merlin could stop him, Gaius vanished into thin air.
Merlin quickly went to the door and met the sight of a very angry Arthur. "Come on! You take so long to change, I bet even Lady Morgana can get prepared faster than you." Merlin gave a scowl. Arthur then started walking fast in the direction of the Throne Room. Merlin reluctantly followed from behind, thoughts whizzing through his head.