Gwaine and Merlin came across to listen in to see what Eylan and Leon were so excited about, even they had heard of an Archimedes Screw.

"Well it looks like you meeting up de Vinci, and him liking you, is going to do the project some good. Who would have thought it?" Gwaine remarked.

Merlin was surprised to say the least. He never thought that drawings done so many years ago could possibly have any use in today's hi tech world. It seemed that perhaps there was a reason in living for so long after all. He wondered if all his travelling had been a result of destiny. It was after all the one thing that ruled his life so far.

Eylan and Leon left to go to Eylan's office to run some computer simulations.

"What else do you have hidden away that could help us?" Arthur enquired.

"Well I don't think I have anything." Merlin thought carefully. "I have some dragon's tears, but I don't know how they will help."

"Were did you get them from?" Arthur asked curious once more.

"Aithusa cried when she knew I was coming back, she knew she would probably never see me again. It's very rare for any dragon to cry. It was the first time I had ever seen it." Merlin was sad thinking of his old friend's distress.

"Can they be used for anything?" Arthur sounded puzzled. He felt there must be a reason for Merlin to have them.

"Well they can be used for several things, to cure the incurable or to unlock a person's hidden gifts, but I've never understood how you tell if someone has hidden gifts in the first place. But one tear is very powerful." the Wizard looked into the distance. "If I had Gaius's old library I might have found the answers. I have the tears in a small bottle in my bag, when she cried I just thought it would be a shame to waste them. She might know I suppose."

"So we need to go to China then?" Arthur said as if that was no problem.

"I suppose so; unless we can find Gaius, he might know if he has his memories."

"I'll get Lance to see if he can find out anything, it's an unusual name, so he might have some luck." Arthur pulled out his phone and rang Lance and asked him to run a search.

Later that evening Arthur was hosting a dinner for the team and Merlin got to met Leon's wife Mithian, Gwaine's wife Ella both of whom he remembered, They didn't however appear to have any memories of the past. The men tried to explain but they remained unconvinced thinking it was some huge joke. Merlin hoped they would eventually remember as it would make life easier. He felt that since they shared name and looks from the past it seemed likely they would.

Eylan's wife Becky was in New Zealand on a research post at one of their countries Hydro electric plants. Arthur had managed to resist all his father's attempts to marry him of and Percy was still looking for the right woman. Gwen joined them once she had bought the meal to the table.

Most of the talk among the men was about the information Leon and Eylan had found that afternoon. Lance had been looking for Gaius and had found a lead. It was for a man in Cornwall who was called Gaius Ennis who was about the right age and was a doctor in herbal medicine. Lance traced a phone number and intended to phone him in the morning.

Morgana was sat opposite Merlin and they were talking to each other. Morgana was still unsure about Merlin's reaction to her. Merlin was trying to forget the bad things and remember he girl he first met. As Uther hadn't been burning anyone to do with magic this time round, he thought that she would have no reason to have turned against her brother this time. Morgana's powers seemed to be restricted to foresight in this life. She had dreams but had never been able to do any magic. This wasn't surprising as magic seemed to be fading from the world. Merlin hadn't been able to feel magic in anyone for over a hundred and fifty years and for three hundred years before that it was rare for him to find anyone with anything but the weakest magical powers.

Arthur watched them with interest. Until they got his memories back he had a very good relationship with his half sister. They had both had problems dealing with Uther's domineering ways but this had drawn them together. Arthur assumed that Morgana's dreams of the past had started the same time as his; it was then that he sometimes found her looking at him strangely. But despite this they remained friends. They had a very nice meal and afterwards everyone stayed late talking into the night.

The next morning Merlin went with Arthur to his office in Fleet Street for a meeting although they would be the only people in the room. It was for a think tank of those interested in Arthur's ideas from throughout his UK operations; they were meeting to discuss how to make their organisations operate in a greener manner. Several firms from other parts of the country were already using Gwaine's new package to join the meeting from the own offices.

There was great interest within the media about the group and their plans, most days one or another of them where either filmed or photographed. It wasn't long before Mordred spotted Merlin in the paper. He had gone to a meeting with Arthur. As with the others seeing Merlin made all his dreams make sense. He felt a flash of hatred for his adversary of old. This time he would win.

Many ideas were put suggested to drive forward the group's ideals. They included areas within Arthur's Corporation. He wanted to be seen to be leading the way; he started by combining more services to save doubling up on work. The incentives for staff to work more from home, thus saving the need to travel and encouraging those who needed to work in site to either live nearer or use more public transport was already in place.

Arthur had been cutting down on company cars for some time and making better use of smaller more fuel efficient models within the corporation. He maintained that a person travelling alone did not need a large car. Several of the top executives had protested, but had in the end reluctantly agreed after Arthur had put pressure on them. He and traded his own luxury car for a small hatchback. They couldn't really argue if he was willing to lead the way.

Recycling and use of recycled materials had also been going for some time. The team responsible for the buildings had been looking at ways of rationalising use. It was decided once more people were working from home they would be able to rent out half of their present office space or relocate to another office. It had been decided to move from London to the Birmingham Office, to reduce overheads. All staff would be offered relocation packages unless they could work from home.

All corporation properties in the UK now had PV generating panels on the available roof surfaces. Leon was working with a leading engineering firm to update all machinery to more efficient versions for use elsewhere. Finally Arthur announced that the television branch was going to undertake changes in use of reporters and film crews dealing with the news. People would no longer fly all over the world, but better use would be made of local crews. The corporation had operations in several countries and didn't need to continue with the practices presently used. Where they did not have crews either local crews would be hired or joint operations sort with other companies. Where this was not possible the nearest crews would be sent. This would greatly reduce the air miles involved.

Arthur knew this would upset those reporters and crews that enjoyed travelling the world, but he felt strongly that this was no longer a sustainable option.

Arthur also warned that in future crews being sent to disaster areas would be dramatically reduced. He felt that very country and company sending out crews was morally wrong, and put pressure on already strained resources at a time when it was wrong to do so. He would be trying to set up an international agreement to send one crew to represent everyone. Each company's reporters could then voice over if they wished. He felt that all available transport should be used for relief efforts not to carry reporters. Also the food and water the crew presently used, was sinful when disaster victims were doing without. The meeting went well and much progress had been made.

Merlin was impressed by what he heard and how Arthur dealt with people. He made people feel valued as individuals, even if he didn't agree with their views. Arthur gave Merlin a quick tour before they left the building. Percy as always was with them. As they went the door the second body guard Peter met them and they headed off into the nearby shopping area.

"Where are we off to now?"Merlin asked.

"To get you some decent clothes you've been wearing the same ones since you arrived in London. Yes I know you've been magically cleaning them, but it's not good enough. I'm going to get you at least a couple of suits. If you're coming to meetings with me you can at least look the part."

Merlin was outraged "And you have the nerve to go on about saving resources! But you want to buy me unwanted and unnecessary clothes."

"Merlin, shut up. I have meetings with the most influential people in the country; I need you to look like something other than a waif and stray. Much as I love your scruffy appearance you won't be taken seriously if you don't dress the part" Arthur emphasised the start of his name just as he used to as King.

"Listen you prat, I don't need to come with you to your stuffy meetings, they don't want to see me!" Merlin was offended.

They both looked round as Percy started to laugh. "You two! It's just like old times, don't forget to call him clotpole occasionally."

"Don't forget who pays you Percy." Arthur scowled at his bodyguard. "He doesn't need your help in being insubordinate."

They soon reach Arthurs Tailors in Savile Row. "Come on and behave yourself for once." Arthur glared at Merlin.

As they entered one of the attendants come forward. He looked Merlin up and down without hiding his disgust before spotting Arthur.

"Good afternoon Mr Pendragon, a pleasure to see you again Sir."

"Hello Harold, I need my associate fixing up with a couple of your suits please, oh and half a dozen shirts and ties please."

"Half a dozen shirts! Do you think I'm made of money!" squawked Merlin.

"Do be quiet Merlin. Anyway I'm paying."

"You bet you are." Came the sullen reply.

"Ignore my companion Harold, I'm afraid he can be a bit childish on occasion. Now Merlin take of your jacket Harold needs to measure you."

"Why can't I just try something on?" Merlin protested.

"We don't do off the peg Sir." an indignant Harold spluttered.

With that Merlin gave up and stood while Harold measured him what seemed like a hundred times. Arthur then decided on the colour and pattern of the material before remarking:

"I'll leave you to select the shirts Harold. I'm sure you will come up with something suitable for Merlin's unique colouring. Can you have them sent round to my London House as soon as they are ready for fitting? Just give me a call and I'll make sure Mr Emrys is available."

"Certainly Sir."

With that they left the shop.