A/N: OMG guys! FOUR REVIEWS! You have no idea how happy that makes me! Yay! I give all of virtual cookies! I feel so loved *sniff*...

To dee
Thanx for your review! I know the chapters themselves are short, but I plan on doing lots of chapters! Thanks again for reviewing!

To pegasus185
Thanks for your secondreview! Yes, Merlin is in for a rough time (hehe) Sorry, I can be a bit of a sadist. Don't worry, though, it will mainly be Arthur yelling at him and the odd fight. Glad to see you are looking forward to Arthur and Gwen talking in this chapter. I am quite interested as to how this chapter will go myself as I'm not sure how to write Gwen,, but I'll try my best. I also like the idea of an Uther scene, but I'm not sure where to fit it in, maybe when Arthur wants to leave on the quest? I don't know, we'll see. I'm glad you like my ideas, and I can't wait to see how this will end!

To sarajm
Thanks for your review! I'm glad you like my story and I have decided (with the help of pegasus185) that the pendant will not only affect Arthur's emotions, but also his judgement and actions. Be prepared for the odd punch thrown Merlin's way and the occasional tavern brall. Thinking of tavern bralls, maybe they should meet Gwaine on the way...

Thanks to all you lovely people who have read my story and don't forget to review! Reviews = Happy Author = Faster Updates!

Also, I have a little challenge for you (and quite a few ideas to check)! My question is: What is Duergar? I know what it is because I found the name on a folklore site, but do you? (Just Google it, I don't care). If you know the answer, please tell me in a review or PM and I'll credit you at the start of the next chapter. You have until I next update, then I will tell you the answer anyway.

Also also, Do you think I should have a chapter with Uther in? How would I do it and who would he be talking to? I already have a vague idea of Arthur and Merlin trying to persuade him to let them go on the quest, but I want to know what you think.

Also also also, Should Arthur and Merlin meet Gwaine in a tavern? How will Gwaine react to Arthur's attitude and will he join them on the quest? I actually have no idea about this yet but I'm getting there, so any input you have is welcome.

Also also also also, Will this be a reveal fic? We know from the summary that Merlin could easily destroy the pendant with his magic, but would he be willing to do so in front of Arthur?

Summary: Arthur finds an enchanted pendant in the forest that causes misery and anger in all who hold it. He then proceeds to take Merlin with him on a quest to find the Dagger of Lost Dreams, which is said to be able to destroy anything, to help him get rid of the pendant. When finally reaching where the dagger once lay, they find nothing and Arthur gets angry and frustrated so takes it out on Merlin. Merlin soon realises that the pendant is affecting Arthur's emotions and knows he can destroy it, but is he willing to do so in front of his prince and best friend?

Anyway, this will probably be a short chapter but I'll probably update again tomorrow if I get enough reviews *hint hint*. Enjoy!

Chapter 3

Gwen hurried to Arthur's chambers, thoughts swirling in her mind. Arthur had been so angry at Merlin after the hunt, she had never seen him that mad. Sure, he had been irritated at his manservant, and they often teased each other, but neither had ever shown ill intention. Gwen knew she was stepping into unknown territory, and was understandably nervous about confronting her love.

As she approached Arthur's chambers,she spotted a very triumphant Morgana leaving the rooms. However, Gwen wasn't so sure as Morgana's expression suddenly changed to one of puzzlement and worry as she noticed her maidservant.

"Gwen! I tried to talk to Arthur, but he just kicked me out! I don't think you should go in there, he's worked himself into a state. He didn't listen to anything I said and just got angrier with everything that came out of my mouth. Honestly, I don't know what's wrong with him." She began to fiddle with the edge of her dress.

"Don't worry, m'lady, let me talk to him." Gwen said, trying to calm Morgana.

"Are you sure, Gwen? He seems so worked up over this, but if you want to try..." Morgana trailed off before leaving Gwen to face Arthur alone.

Gwen knocked quietly on the door, "Arthur?". When she got no response, she gently began to open the door and peered into the room.

Her head quickly withdrew when a rather heavy goblet flew towards the door.

"Go away! Whatever it is you want. No, I won't go and speak to my father! No, I won't go and train the knights, they can train themselves! Morgana, leave me alone, you horrible witch! Merlin, stop complaining and clean the stables before I put you in the stocks!" Arthur's angry voice, slightly muffled by the thick wooden door, rang from within his chambers.

"I guess it's a good thing I'm not Merlin or Morgana, isn't it?" Gwen called. After hearing no reply, she tried again to enter.

The sight that met her was crazy. Clothes were thrown everywhere, the spilled water from the now empty jug had pooled in the centre of the floor. Gwen felt squelching and looked down to find fruit that had obviously been thrown across the room by an irate prince. The goblet he had thrown at her earlier clunked dully against her left foot. The bed had lost all its sheets as they had been flung haphazardly across the room, one even covered most of the table. On the bed sat Arthur, glaring at her suspicously. His whole body looked tight and tense.

"Gwen." It was a statement, not a greeting.

"Arthur, what-" Gwen tried, but Arthur cut her off.

"I don't know what's wrong! I feel fine! I'm just so angry now, and I don't know why."

"Arthur, it's not-" Gwen tried again.

"Not my fault? Of course it's my fault! I'm the crowned prince of Camelot! I don't lose control of my emotions!" Arthur had stood by now and started pacing, but stopped abruptly when he noticed the state his room was in. "What on earth is this? Alright, that's it! Where's Merlin? It's his job to keep my chambers tidy and look at all this mess! He was rubbish on the hunt as well, tripping and stumbling over nothing for no reason other than to annoy me. I've had enough! That useless lump of a manservant is out of here!"

"Arthur, Merlin's in the stables, cleaning out the horses."

"Why's he doing that? He's supposed to be here, helping me! I bet he's just using that as an excuse, I bet he's slacking off in the tavern like his little friend, Gwaine. Why I let that idiot live is beyond me!"

"Arthur, you told Merlin to muck out the stables, and Gwaine saved your life. Merlin would never-" Gwen began again, confusion etched onto her features, before Arthur erupted again.

"Merlin would never what? Slack off? Are you sure about that Gwen? He is quite possibly the laziest and most useless servant in Camelot! Why are you trying to defend him anyway? What's he ever done for you?"

"Merlin's my friend, and he was yours. Did you have an argument of something?"

Arthur just ignored her question and advanced on her. "Your friend, hey? Tell me Gwen, exactly how friendly are you with him?"

"Arthur, I would never-" Gwen was scared by Arthur's twisted thoughts. She loved this man with all her heart and had thought she knew him well, but this was nothing like the man she loved. What was going on here? As Arthur advanced on her, she began scrambling for the door. She had to get out of here, before Arthur did something they both would regret.

A/N: Ooh, cliffie! What do you think? Sorry this chapter was a bit late, but I kept putting it off as I wasn't sure how I wanted this scene to go. Next chapter I'm just going to cut straight to Merlin talking to Gaius, so all of you lovely people can leave it up to your imagination as to how Gwen gets out of Arthur's chambers. This is partly because I can't be bothered to write much more of this scene, but mostly because I don't know either. And what do you think Morgana was doing in his rooms earlier? Hehe, I'm not going to tell you! Anyway, I will probably next update either today, to make up for this late chapter, or tomorrow, because I have a lot to do today.

Also, did you guys see the latest episode last night? Wasn't it awesome! I wanna see what will happen next week!

Please read and review!