AN: Thanks for the reviews, right so just pretend that the other two episode and the whole second series happened, because with 7 days to finish this story, I'm not going to make it if I write them in, those chapters were probably boring anyway and don't actually change the plot, series 3 is disregarded as it isn't out yet.

Disclaimer: Nope, Merlin is definitely the BBCs as my lawyer keeps telling me, but will I listen...?

A few things:

- Gaius knows who Merlin is; he told him that in 'Le morte d'Arthur' okay? And it turns out that Nimueh accidentally gave Merlin some magic when he was conceived through magic, Arthur did not get any magic

-Merlin disregarded Gaius's advice and told Morgana what he is; they have a stronger relationship because of this

-Then series two doesn't matter much but A/G is still happening and Morgana is not going evil, Merlin did not poison her, but told her everything and she made Morgause lift the curse,

-Merlin still freed the dragon and then Balinor still saved Merlin but as he died he accidentally transferred dragon lord magic to Merlin so he became the last dragon lord.

Everything else in the show that I haven't mentioned above happened except Merlin isn't Arthur's servant, but Squire and is still training and finally getting better

Okay, got all that? Good, on with the story

Oh, and this might go Merlin/Morgana, what do you guys think about that?

Chapter 13

After the Dragon had gone, Camelot was left to pick itself up. It took a long while but was managed. Merlin continued to train as hard as he dared(so as not to injure himself), inch by inch getting better until he could actually fight a proper sword battle, though he was better at being an archer, using his bow and a crossbow he was given.

He also had appealed to the king about studying under the court physician, Merlin wanted to learn to heal people and Uther reluctantly agreed. Now his medical training was near its end.

By night he studied magic in his chambers alone, hiding the book under a loose floorboard under his bed. Sometimes he would help Morgana, ever since she had found she had magic (and that he did) she wanted to learn to train it, so Merlin had trained her. He remembered the day he told her...

It was in her chambers, he had gone to see if she was okay after returning from the druids. She had thanked him for sending her there.

"You're a good friend Merlin," she had smiled at him

Merlin could not return it "No I'm not," he murmured

"What do you mean Merlin?"

"I've been lying to everyone,"

Morgana looked shocked "W-what?"

Merlin looked into her eyes "Can you keep a secret, Morgana?" at her silence he continued "I—" Gaius' words came back to him, and the Dragons warning, oh never mind them! "I'm a sorcerer," He whispered

Morgana's eyes widened and her mouth fell open

"Please Morgana you can't tell my—" he stopped "Please don't tell the king!"

Morgana smiled, yet still looked startled "I'll keep your secret Merlin, if you keep mine,"

Merlin smiled in relief "Thank you, if Uther found out he'd kill us both,"

Morgana looked thoughtful "He would. How long have you known about it?"

"My magic? All my life, Gaius found out when I came to Camelot, he knows about you as well but he won't tell Uther,"

Morgana looked down at her dress before speaking again "Can you teach me?"

Merlin was startled "What?"

"Magic, can you teach me to control it, to use it properly,"

"Well, I suppose so,"

Morgana looked relieved "Thank you Merlin, that means a lot,"

Merlin blinked and realised that he was late for training with Arthur, who had become not so much of a prat as he had been when Merlin first met him. Merlin knew that he was going to be the great king the dragon had prophesized.

"Oh no," Merlin exclaimed before abandoning his breakfast and running through the castle, almost running into the physician.

"Ah, Merlin, will you be along later for your final lesson?"

"After training, got to go," said Merlin, running off and skidding to a halt on the training field.

He spotted Arthur and walked over to him "Sorry – I'm – late," he gasped

Luckily for him the prince simply looked amused "That's okay, I'm getting used to it, besides, you're only ten minutes late, yesterday it was half an hour,"

"Don't rub it in..." Merlin muttered

The prince laughed before speaking again "Merlin you've become a competent swordsman, though it took a while, and that's why I've decided to make your test tomorrow, pass and you'll be a knight,"

Merlin's eyes widened "Really? You mean it?"

Arthur nodded and Merlin grinned.

That night Merlin found it hard to sleep, instead he thought of the day. After training he had gone to Gaius, who assessed him on his physician skills, He told Merlin they were good enough he could take over from Gaius. Merlin smiled in the darkness, things in Camelot were better than he thought they could ever be.

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The next day came soon, Merlin woke, feeling ill – which he put down to nerves. Vyorn came in to wake him and found him up and dressed, tying a final piece of armour around his wrist.

"Good morning sir," he used his everyday greeting "Uh, good luck today,"

Merlin smiled at the boy's sincerity "Thank you,"

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Two hours later Merlin sat down on the grass by the training grounds, what Arthur called his 'idiotic grin' on his face, he had passed the test. Barely he'd admit but still, he was to be a knight, Merlin was pleased for this only for his father. Maybe he'd claim Merlin as his son if he was a knight...

The warlock had no time to dwell on this as The Lady Morgana and Gwen were coming to congratulate him; he stood up to greet them.

"Congratulations Merlin!" Said Morgana hugging him he hugged her back and when she released him Gwen spoke.

"Congratulations My Lord," she said meekly

"Oh Gwen, we're friends, call me Merlin," he said hugging her as he had Morgana, as he let go Arthur came over.

"My Lady, Merlin, Guinevere," he nodded to each as he spoke though his gaze lingered on Gwen, Merlin caught Morgana's eye and they grinned

"I came to congratulate you," Arthur addressed Merlin

"Thank you, Sire,"

"Finally another knight, we lost so many when the Dragon attacked, and with Leon out of action for the next month..." muttered Arthur

Merlin looked at the prince "He's alive then?"

Arthur smiled "Yes, but we think the dragon cracked his ribs and he had a small head wound from hitting a rock so he can't serve until he's healed,"

Arthur was about to say more but a shout interrupted him, he glanced back "I've got to go, I'll see you all at the ceremony tonight!"

"Bye Arthur," called Merlin and Morgana, Gwen stayed silent

"Well, I should go and get ready for the Ceremony, I'll see you later Merlin,"

"My Lord," Guinevere followed her mistress.

Merlin realised there was an hour until his knighthood and ran off to get ready.

Yay Merlin passed! He's gonna be a knight, will Uther accept him now? Merlin: I hope so; I didn't go through all that pain for nothing you know...

Okay so there are another few chapters and then that's it, which is sad...

Next chapter will be up as soon as possible I promise, I mean, I have a deadline of next Saturday so it's gotta be fast

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Thank you ever so much if you've stuck with this :) sorry it's short

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