Brynn had stayed up all night reading about dream and memory magic. If she could make Morgana recall the good things her friends and family once did for her, maybe that could help. It was a long shot but she had to try. The only problem was how she would recall those memories. First, she had to implant others' memories in Morgana's mind to recall them. Second, what memories would make the witch see that people cared about her? After all, Brynn understood how it was to be bitter with a man who sought out those with magic. The King was once a man with much hatred.

Brynn also felt maybe if she found out why Uther detested magic in the first place, she could show Morgana. But who to ask? Even if the former King was alive, she daren't ask him. Her next thought was Gaius, but he might be suspicious of her motives. Did Merlin know? It was worth a try. Morning came. She closed her eyes, and used the Connection like her old druid friends had taught her. Her effort showed he was in the market, picking up herbs for Gaius. She had to reach him before they were overheard.

She rushed into town, disregarding everything.

"Hey Brynn…" said Percival.

But Brynn heard him not. She was too intent on her mission. Merlin was almost to the castle and Brynn nearly knocked him over.

"Whoa, Brynn, where is the fire?" said Merlin, startled.

"Merlin, I need to talk to you about something important."

"Yes?"

"I know this sounds like an odd question, coming from me…"

For a split second Merlin was nervous. He had a sneaking suspicion she had a crush on him. Brynn sensed this. She wasn't going to say anything like that, but best to cut to the case.

"Well, do you, or anyone else for that matter know why Uther hated magic so much?"

This question stunned Merlin. Why was she asking?

"Sorry, I just wondered because of my parents.." she lied.

"I do not know for sure but I think a lot of it is because of his wife, the queen."

Intrigued, Brynn asked, "What do you mean? She did not have magic right?"

"No she did not." Merlin answered.

Merlin realized this was not the best place to discuss this. While the market was busy, there was a chance someone could be listening in. They went to the palace and went into an unoccupied room.

"Arthur was not born normally. (Merlin had to bite back a retort that might be why Arthur is a royal prat) Uther sought a heir to the throne so he went to the Isle of the Blessed."

"So he, Uther, went to seek a priestess to give them a child!" gasped Brynn. This was not at all what she expected.

"Yes, Nimueh to be exact. He asked her to do just as you said. And you know the law of the Old Religion, 'To give life,'…"

"Another life must be taken. The Queen died in Arthur's place. Does he know?"

"Yes, Morgause told him the truth in a way… she made it seem like Uther knew the consequences and turned Arthur against him. But luckily nothing happened."

Brynn was in shock.

As Brynn digested this, Percival was starting to walk by, and saw Merlin with her. His face fell.