A very short chapter has been updated. After this, Merlin will start on his real journey so... be ready ;)

Anyways, this chapter is more family bonding and some humor.

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Chapter 4

"You will go straight to bed, young man. I have had enough of your nonsense this past few days. What has gotten into you?" Kilgarrah screamed angrily at Merlin. "First, you disobey my direct order and now you talk back to me?"

"Well, I wouldn't have talked back if you would have let me play with my stones!" shouted back Merlin.

"I have told you time and time again to go straight to bed!" Kilgarrah growled.

"I don't NEED to go to sleep! I'm hardly sleepy at all!" Merlin argued.

"A young boy like you need sleep whether they are sleepy or not," Kilgarrah argued back.

"I'm NOT a boy! I'm almost thirteen!" Merlin stood proudly.

Kilgarrah leaned closer exposing his largely pointy teeth. Raising an eyebrow, he said, "Compared to my age, you aren't even considered as a boy. You are still a baby."

"I'm NOT a baby! I'm mature! I'm a mature man!" Merlin shouted.

Kilgarrah laughed, "A mature man?" He laughed more. The 'mature man' crossed his arms and waited for the dragon to finish his annoying laugher. "I assure you that with the way you are acting right this moment, you are not a mature man."

"What would you know? You aren't a man at all! You're a dragon!"

"And a very wise one. You forget, young warlock, that I have lived for more than a millennium. Now, Merlin Ambrosius Emrys, I advise that you go to bed right this instant," said Kilgarrah pronouncing each and every vowel.

Merlin grumbled but obliged. He knew that he shouldn't argue with Kilgarrah when the dragon said Merlin Ambrosius Emrys. It wasn't even his full name. His name was only Merlin but Kilgarrah said something about being a warlock and needing a proper name or something like that.

Merlin didn't mean to be all angsty (if that was even a word). He didn't want to angry all the time. Merlin sighed. Why was he acting like this? Would it hurt to ask Kilgarrah?

From his blanket, Merlin looked up. Kilgarrah was cleaning his teeth. His very... very sharp teeth. Gulping, Merlin spoke nervously, "Kilgarrah?"

The said dragon rose and stared at Merlin, "Something to say? Or apologize?"

The young warlock nodded, "I'm sorry for shouting. I don't know why I want to argue all the time." Merlin asked, "Why am I so... angry?" The Great Dragon boomed a laugh. Merlin pouty, "It's not funny."

"Except that it is. At least for me. We dragons never had a problem with puberty."

Merlin frowned, "Puberty?"

"Yes, puberty. All human beings, be a female or male, has to go through puberty."

"Gaius said something about puberty. That our bodies began to change and... things," Merlin blushed.

Kilgarrah nodded, "Speaking of puberty, there is something I wish to discuss with you."

"What is it?"

"Well, uh... nothing, really. Gaius can explain much better than I." Kilgarrah turned away and lay down ready to sleep.

Merlin, not taking no for an answer, urged the dragon, "What? What is it? Oh, come on, Kilgarrah. You have me curious!"

"Well, it's about... hold on." Kilgarrah closed his eyes and concentrated. Merlin had seen this many times to know that the dragon was calling for Gaius, the court physician. The dragon opened his eyes. "He should be here soon. He'll know what to tell you. I shall be... uh... hunting for food."

Merlin tilted his head, "You already had food."

"I'm a very huge dragon, Merlin. I need my food," Kilgarrah answered.

"But... you said before that big dragons could survive weeks without food." Kilgarrah ignored him and flew away. Merlin sighed and waited for Gaius, "What was the old dragon bambling about now?"

Gaius came running in breathing heavily, "What... what is... the matter?" He stopped and took a breath. After calming his heart, Gaius asked Merlin, "Kilgarrah said it was an emergency."

Merlin shook his head, "Not really. Kilgarrah wanted you to discuss something with me."

Gaius raised an eyebrow, "About what exactly?"

"Not sure. He said that you would know."

"What were you talking about."

"Puberty."

"Oh."

"Oh, what?" Merlin asked.

Gaius cleared his throat and sat down next to Merlin. He stared deeply into Merlin unblinking. Merlin fidgeted feeling uncomfortable. Gaius sighed and said, "He wanted to talk to you about... well... you see, Merlin. When a man and woman love each other unconditionally, they court each other."

Merlin nodded, "I already know what courting is."

"Yes, well... Merlin, do you know how a baby is born?" When Merlin shook his head, Gaius sighed. He walked over to Merlin's books. Looking through it, he fished out an old book. Opening the book, Gaius went into a discussion. After half an hour, Gaius left. Kilgarrah, hearing Gaius leave, flew down.

"Merlin?" Kilgarrah said. "Merlin?"

Merlin turned around. His face was red with shock and embarrassment. He was biting his lips. Merlin opened his mouth but closed it again. Looking around, he saw the old book. Grimacing, Merlin kicked the book away. He looked at Kilgarrah and said, "Good night." Merlin pulled the blanket over his head and didn't talk anymore.

Kilgarrah smiled. He was grateful to avoid the conversation. Although he had plenty of knowledge, the dragon did not want to talk to his boy about... well... that. He put his head down on his arm and fell asleep.

I had a small laugh writing this. Reviews! :D