Although Arthur felt he could trust Merlin he didn't feel the same way about Edwin, he seemed to be altogether more dangerous. He couldn't help but think the Edwin would kill him and the knights of Camelot without a thought. Edwin didn't like killing for Arthur and the king, but would be more than willing to kill who he wanted to. Arthur realised he might be basing his trust in Merlin because he knew the younger boy was his cousin, but he just couldn't shake the belief the boy was basically good at heart. Her had vowed to free the sorcerers and he would but that didn't mean he trusted them all.

Hunith was thinking about what Kilgarrah had said to her, could she leave her Uncle at the mercy of Uther if she saw the chance to get her son away. She knew that would be what Gaius would want but she doubted she could do it. His punishment would be to extreme and would end in his death. Yet at the same time she would gladly give her life for Merlin. It was after all her fault he was suffering, it would have been far better had she terminated her pregnancy in the first place and she knew it. It was a guilt she would carry to her grave.

The gentle natured Hunith had even thought, recently, about trying to kill Uther. After all she could steal a dagger from Morgana, the Princess owned several. That would free the seer as well. Would Uther kill his ward if he knew she had magic? Hunith believed he would. And who was this Morgause that Kilgarrah spoke off? Hunith did agree with one thing she would never run to Cenred or allow him to get his hands on Merlin. He was as bad as Uther in many ways and even worse in others, she had no illusions about that.

It was a time of deep thought for many Camelot citizens Morgana was also wondering what to do, she wanted to help Hunith and her son, she had had another dream, one she hadn't told Hunith about, and it was troubling her. It was about her own future, it was like a dark cloud hanging over her head. Was the dream telling her she should do something or warning her not to. She decided to wait and wait to see how things played out.

While Arthur was out on patrol Aredian decided to speak to the King. He was unhappy that he had lost some of his control of Merlin to the Prince. The youngster was clearly the most powerful, or would be once he fully matured. It was important for Aredian's plans that when he did he was under his Aredian's full control and besides the Prince was too soft on the boy. This would need to be handled with a delicate touch.

Aredian asked for and was granted a personal audience with the King.

"Well my friend how can I help you?" Uther asked the witch finder. Uther was sat on his throne a glass of wine in his hand. Uther was relaxed things had been going well recently.

"I have come to speak about the young sorcerer Sire, since he has been under the Princes control he has become more ….. Reluctant in training. I feel he would be better back with the others, He now feels himself better than them"

Uther looked at Aredian over his goblet "Are you questioning my judgement?" he asked silkily.

Aredian knew he was treading a dangerous path but continued "No Sire, but I thought it right to inform you"

Uther snorted "I gave the boy to my son for a reason, magical attacks on him are growing, the boy can protect him and will. Do you think this 'reluctance' could be due to his age, he will after all be coming into his full powers soon?"

"Sire with his age it is more important than ever that he is treated correctly, he needs the disciple I can give him" Aredian insisted not noticing Uther's grimace.

"You overstep yourself Aredian, my son is more than capable of giving discipline, and he is of an age where the challenge is good for him. Arthur is sixteen soon to be seventeen he has already proven himself in the field. "No the boy stays with him I will hear no more of this" Uther dismissed the witch finder. Uther had known the man for years and was well aware of his ambitious nature. He knew that if Aredian found out that Merlin was a dragonlord he would use that to his advantage. He would have to watch him carefully in case his ambitions where exceeding is present place at court.

But the conversation had given Uther food for thought, he knew he was taking a risk allowing Merlin to get close to Arthur, but he was sure the boy didn't know his relationship to the Prince. And he wasn't Merlin close to the Royal family. When his dragon lord powers materialised Uther wanted those powers to be under his control. No one else besides himself and the boy's family knew Merlin was Balinor's son so the secret was safe. Uther decided to pay the cave under the castle a visit. He hadn't seen the overgrown lizard for twelve years and now might be a good time. Then he would make sure to speak to Gaius.

Uther made his way down to the cavern and stood on the platform and waited he knew the dragon would come. In his hand he held something that would ensure he was safe. It wasn't long before Kilgarrah landed on the rocks in front of him "PENDRAGON DO YOU WANT TO DIE!"

"You won't kill me or the boy will die a horrid death" Uther smirked and showed Kilgarrah what was in his hand. "Kill me and this will be destroyed and the last Dragon lord will die"

"What have you come here for?" Kilgarrah roared.

"To see you, it's been a long time. I wanted you to know I hadn't forgotten you and as the boy will start feeling his connection with you soon I thought a warning was in order"

"You dare threaten me!"

"Oh I more than threaten you, I threaten the boy. Balinor's son is in my power and if you try to contact him in any way I will know. The men who designed the collars for me made an adjustment to his. The punishment will be activated if you talk to him whether by voice or mind talk. You see Kilgarrah he is mine, and so will you be. I control him with his mother and you, well you wouldn't want him to die would you. When he can order you it will be my orders you follow. You will fly once more but under my control."

"Never!" Kilgarrah roared "I will never submit to you"

"Then the boy will burn of the pyre but first I will allow Aredian to have his fun, he can keep a body alive for days as he tortures them. He is quite the expert, I should have given Balinor to him….. of course I will allow the Lady Hunith to watch as her son slowly suffers, she will lose her mind of course, but that will be your fault."

Kilgarrah roared in anger "You cannot control destiny in this way"

"Destiny, a druid dream, I make my own destiny Kilgarrah remember that" Uther turned and left the cave as Kilgarrah roared in fury and frustration.