AN: again, thanks to: Catindahat, ruby890 (Thanks again, I can't wait either ;)), FireChildSlytherin5 (so I'm evil am I? :D) unicorndiva (again, I also can't wait), cassandrapendragon (thank you very much ;)) and JisbonFriend again (yes Arthur will be there and all will be revealed shortly)

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Disclaimer: again I still (though I'm trying my best) do not own BBCs Merlin, if I did; Uther would be long dead, as would Lancelot, Freya would be alive, cured and with Merlin, Arthur would be king and with Gwen, Gwen's father would be alive and Mordred would be dead. Magic would be returned to Camelot and Morgana would not be evil.

Chapter 3

Merlin dismounted his horse in the courtyard. Promptly, a servant boy came to take it to the stables. Merlin followed the knights to the throne room, where Leon said the king was waiting. Merlin felt his nervousness rise. He was really here, going to meet the king. He hoped the people he had left behind were okay. Focus Merlin he told himself, you're about to meet the King of Camelot for crying out loud! Two servants threw open the doors and they entered. The king sat alone on his throne, watching them approach.

He acknowledged the knights as they bowed, Merlin mirrored them. They stood up and Uther sent the knights away. He turned to Merlin, who was feeling as though his heart would explode any minute with anxiety.

"What is your name boy?" The king spoke kindly to Merlin, though Merlin had no idea why

"Merlin, your Highness"

The king nodded

"Very good, now, I expect you're tired, I'll have a servant show you to a room. Dine with me tomorrow though, and I'll tell you why you're here"

"Yes Sire"

Uther smiled at him and for a moment there was something in his eyes, as if he was staring straight through Merlin. Merlin shivered. The moment passed and Uther looked away from him, at the maid servant standing behind him.

"Lilly, show Merlin to his room"

The blonde girl curtsied "Yes My Lord. This way"

Merlin followed her out of the room.

"Hello" He said, deciding to make conversation "I'm Merlin"

She looked at him "As you just heard, I am Lilly"

"So, how long have you been in Camelot?"

"All my life, my father is the court physician"
"Oh really? And how long have you worked for Uther?"

"Since his wife, the queen, Ygraine died in childbirth"

"That must have been a hard time for him"
"Yes it was"

They stopped in front of a heavy looking door. "Here is your room, sir"

"Um, thank you, but, I'm not a sir"

"As you wish, now, I really must get back to the king"
"Oh yes, of course, well, thank you"

Lilly smiled at him, before curtseying and walking off down the corridor.

Merlin turned and pushed the door open; walking into the room he had been given. He shut the door and turned around, he stopped short and his mouth fell open.

It was huge, a room fit for a lord at least. He saw a huge bed, a large screen, a great wardrobe, and all things you would expect to find in Uthers room, for example.

Merlin noticed a window adjacent to him. He walked over to it and pushed it open. The night air rushed it as he looked out; gazing down upon the sleeping giant that was Camelot. He smiled at the sight. It was so magical, so majestic. He looked up; there were many stars out tonight, stranded in the inky blackness that was the sky.

Suddenly, from behind him, the door banged open and a male voice could be heard, along with what sounded like water. Merlin whirled round, closing the window as he did so.

He beheld a boy of around thirteen. He had tanned skin and brown hair which had a reddish hue to it. He was holding what seemed to be hot water. Without noticing Merlin at the window he walked over and added it to what seemed to be a bath. He then turned around, holding the empty jug in his hands. He noticed Merlin and started, the jug almost slipped from between his fingers though he caught it at the last minute.

"I-I-I'm sorry M-My Lord I-I just, well, I mean I-I didn't think t-that..."

Merlin took a step towards him and spoke "It's okay, and I'm not a lord, I'm just Merlin"

The boy simply stared at him, Merlin tried again.

"What's your name?"

"People call me Vyorn, My Lord" He bowed and Merlin winced

"Please don't do that, and again, I'm not a lord, please, call me Merlin"

"Yes M-Merlin" he turned back to the water and tested it "Your bath is ready My L, I mean, Merlin"

He stood holding a towel and Merlin realised why he was there.

"Okay, well Vyorn, I guess you can leave now"
He looked a little taken aback

"Don't you require assistance sir?"

"No, I'm sure I'll manage well enough, thank you"

Merlin had bathed himself for years and there was no way he was going to stop now.

After Vyorn had gone Merlin locked the door. He shed his clothes and slid into the warm water. It really did help, his tense muscles relaxed. He relaxed so much he almost fell asleep. He got out of the water once it started to cool; the last thing he wanted was to get ill. He wrapped a towel around himself and fetched his nightwear from his pack, which had been placed on the bed. He placed it on the floor and wondered what to do with the now cold water and wet towel. Luckily for him, there was a knock at the door.

It was Vyorn again.

"I've come to take the water sir"
"Thank you, I was wondering what to do with it"

The boy nodded and left the room, the door closed with a light snap behind him. Merlin blew out the candles and got into the huge bed in the room. It was the most comfortable place he'd ever slept in and his eyelids soon grew heavy. When he was on the verge of sleep, he suddenly remembered something.

In Camelot magic is forbidden.

He was a warlock in Camelot.

AN: So how was that? I know it's been like days but, blame my coursework. Hoping you liked and next chapter His royal Prattness will make his entrance! XD

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