"I...don't know," said Arthur. "You could kill her?"

"Easily," replied Merlin. "I wouldn't even have to kill her magically. So what should I do?"

Arthur sat back in the chair and considered Merlin's question. On the one hand, Morgana was really the last family member he had, but on the other hand, she'd tried to kill him multiple times, so getting rid of her would give him some measure of peace from her.

While he was thinking, the door opened and Leon, Perceval, and Elyan came in and sat down next Merlin and Arthur. After a few moments, Leon said, "You wanted to see us, Sire?"

"Yes," said Arthur, coming back to the present. "Merlin has something to tell you."

The trio turned expectantly towards Merlin, who was shooting Arthur a glare. Turning to face them, he said, "Um...I- I have magic."

The disbelief must have been showing on their faces, because Merlin said, "You don't believe me."

"No offense, Merlin, but is this your idea of a joke?" asked Leon. "It's not very funny."

"It's not a joke," said Merlin. His eyes flashed gold, and a flame appeared in his palm. "Does this look like a joke to you?"

The knights looked torn. On the one hand, this was magic, which was punishable by death. On the other hand, Arthur had done nothing, plus the person wielding the magic was Merlin, not some random stranger.

Arthur finally spoke. "At ease," he said. "Merlin, put that flame out, Leon, Elyan, Perceval, it's okay."

"With all due respect, Sire, *how* is it okay?" asked Leon. "Magic- it's magic."

"It's magic that has been used to help me ever since Merlin got here," replied Arthur. "Like I said, it's okay."

"It's true," came Gaius's voice. "Merlin saved my life the very first day he got here. He won't harm you."

"How many times *have* you used magic?" asked Perceval incredulously.

"More times than I can remember," replied Merlin.

After Perceval, Elyan, and Leon were finished asking Merlin questions, they left.

"Well, that's done," said Merlin.

"Now we just have to figure out how to tell the rest of Camelot," said Arthur.

Do you guys think I should have Merlin eventually kill Morgana?