I'm so sorry for the extremely late update, I've had some things popping up. (A two week trip to Mexico, while having no internet, prep for my PSSAs, and extreme writer's block.) I've personally lost most of my drive to continue this story, but it shall have a proper ending and more chapters. I simply wish to note that I shall continue writing this for none other than you, the reader. Also from now on I shall try to find a song suited to be played while you read each chapter. (Just don't read too quickly.)

This Chapter's song is: 'All The Strange, Strange Creatures' from the Doctor Who Soundtrack

Now to Chapter 3:

Back in Camelot...

As the bells sounded, Mordred's eyes flew open and Merlin lifted Mordred up.

"What's happened-What's going on?" asked Mordred

"I'll be back." Said Merlin

Those agonizing minutes seemed to last an eternity. As Merlin returned to the cell, Mordred could tell something big had happened; Merlin entered the cell and spoke:

"Kara escaped with the help of a sorcerer, who did it in Emrys's name..."

"You knew this was going to happen?" Mordred asked hotly

"No," lied Merlin "I had no idea..."

There was several moments of silence, and then a guard approached the cell and said:

"The King wishes to speak with the prisoner."

"Then I'll go too." said Merlin

"The King only wished to-"

"Tell Arthur that if he wishes to with Mordred, he'll have to speak with me as well." Said Merlin

After a few moments the guard realized that Merlin wasn't going to back down and said:

"Very well."

And he walked away.

"Why?..." asked Mordred

"Why what?" replied Merlin

"Why not let me talk to him on my own? I'm not a-"

"I know you're not a child. Listen, I'm offering you my help. If you don't want me there and have a higher possibility of an accusation further treason, then be my guest. Just don't say that I didn't try to help you."

The guard returned and said that he would take them both to the council. As they walked through the large doors, Merlin could feel slightly frustrated eyes on him. Arthur spoke:

"Merlin, Mordred. I must ask that you answer the following questions completely honestly... Will you do so?"

"Yes." They both replied

"Did either of you know that Kara was going to escape?" asked Arthur

"I speak for both me and Merlin, sire. Neither of us knew what had happened when the bells began to ring." answered Mordred

"Merlin, what were you doing in the dungeons in the first place?"

"I saw how conflicted Mordred was so I went to comfort him as best I could." said Merlin

"Mordred... I hate to ask this, but... Did you use any manner of sorcery to possibly help her escape?"

"As I have said, I knew not-" started Mordred

"I saw absolutely no trace of sorcery, Arthur. I was with him the entire time." said Merlin

"Very well... Do either of you know any information on a person called Emrys?"

"I've only of what the legends speak of, sire." answered Mordred

"What legends would these be Mordred?"

"They are legends pasted down for many generations through the Druids, sire."

"What do they depict Emrys as?"

"They depict Emrys as the most powerful warlock there ever was or ever will be and he is to help the Once and Future King untie the land of Albion."

"Why say warlock? Is there a difference between a warlock and sorcerer? Who is the Once and Future King?"

"A warlock is born with magic, but a sorcerer learns it. The Once and Future King is to have Emrys by his side as his protector and adviser. They are to free magic and bring about a golden age."

"I can only guess that Merlin knows nothing about the subject?"

"I don't..." said Merlin

A sigh and Arthur spoke again:

"Very well, you may leave Mordred..."

"What about Merlin?" asked Mordred

"Just wait outside the hall Mordred." said Arthur

Hesitantly Mordred left the hall. Two minutes later left the room.

"What did Arthur want?" asked Mordred

"He asked me to escort you back to your chambers." They began to walk to Mordred's chambers. As they reached the door, Merlin spoke:

"I'm also going to be your temporary manservant..."

So what did you think? Good? Bad? Fantastic? Rubbish? (Yes, I purposefully didn't let you know what the characters were thinking to torture you.) Know a song that could have gone better in the background while you read this chapter? Let me know in your review!