Aithusa
The book told of the connection between a dragon and his lord. The bond was more complex than Merlin had imagined. According to this book a dragon could bestow upon a dragonlord of power part of the characteristics of his dragonkin.
Merlin tilted his head to the side curiously wondering what it would be like to breathe fire. He looked up to see that, engrossed as he had been in his book, he hadn't noticed this new visitor to his favourite haunt.
MERLIN
Borden gazed in triumph at the final piece of the Triskellion. He was now one step closer to finding the last dragon in existence. Unlimited wealth was almost within his grasp. He made to turn for the door before he was interrupted from his thoughts.
"Ah," sounded a voice. Borden spun sharply, knife at the ready. A shadowed figure lounged on a chair in the corner, an ancient book on their knees. "I was wondering when you'd get in."
"Who are you?" the rogue demanded harshly.
"Hmm, you are Borden yes?"
"How do you know my name?" he asked suspiciously, stepping forwards threateningly.
"Yes, something about finding the dragon egg, using its power for something obscure and distasteful I'm sure," the man continued. He leant forward into the light, revealing an unassuming face with forgettable features, had it not been for the eyes of course. They glittered intently, seeming to pierce into the rogue.
"Don't bother, it's gone," the man informed him. Borden looked at him disdainfully.
"What are you talking about, it's right here," he replied, holding up the Triskellion.
"Oh you can keep that, don't worry. Go to the tomb of Ashkanar if you want, or what's left of it anyway. You won't find a dragon," he said, shutting his tome and placing it to the side. "Why else would the druids let you take the key to finding it? Not much point guarding a key to an empty room."
"Why are you here, then? You know who I am yet I still don't know who you are," Borden snarled, anger rising. He made to go forward, brandishing his knife menacingly. At this, the man stood from his chair, his eyes flashing gold. The rogue was forced back, his knife ripped from his grasp. An aura of power that had previously gone unnoticed now emanated strongly from the man in front of him and Borden felt the first stirrings of fear at the sight.
"I am the last dragonlord and I am warning you. Don't test me. Because you're right Borden, I do know who you are. You're a bounty hunter." Borden was then pierced by a look that chilled the blood in his veins. "I don't like bounty hunters," he iterated coldly, his eyes dark. "You will not have that egg."
BriefShiningMoment
As you can see I was having trouble with this episode. I completely wrote it off in the end and yes Aithusa was still hatched and happily living with Kilgharrah or wherever she went. Assuming Aithusa is a girl…I can't remember. The dragon thing is foreshadowing yes.