Merlin and Arthur finally reached the catacombs. They are on their way to the underground source, which supplies the castle. Merlin carries a torch. Silently they walk side by side. Both enjoy the cool air. As they reach the source, Arthur looks into it. The normally strong wellspring is now almost a small trickle. Arthur is shocked and looks up to Merlin. "Merlin, if this is going on in that way, we have to ration the water." He shakes his head. "Lets go back. The other knights should also be back in time from her patrol. I hope they bring better news about the lakes and rivers of the kingdom." Merlin nods. Together they walk back through the catacombs. Before they reach the door, Merlin turns towards his king. "Arthur? Mybe I can help. You know, maybe I could use my magic to let it rain." Arthur pauses and looks up to his servant. "Is it that easy?" Merlin shakes his head. "I would have to stand somewhere on the top of the castle. Maybe on the top of one of the towers and the people would see me.." Arthur raises his hand and puts it on Merlin's shoulder. "Merlin, in emergency this is a solution. But at this moment it isn't necessary. We still have some supplies until it rains again." He smiles. "But Merlin? Thank you for your offer." Merlin nods and both are leaving the underground. As they open the door, the sun is blinding and heat comes up. Merlin grins. "Is there any reason why I can't polish your armor in the catacombs?" Arthur laughs. "But only after you have brought my bed down here." Laughing they walk towards the castle.
They walk into the courtyard and stop at the fountain. Suddenly and unexpected a stranger voice penetrates into Merlin's mind. "Merlin! Merlin answer! I know that you can hear me!" Merlin looks up to his king, who embraces his amulet and the crystal inside. This voice! "This is Mordred! I.." Merlin grabs Arthur's hand and shakes his head. "Stop! Don't answer! Don't let him know that you can hear him! Let me talk with him." Arthur nods and Merlin closes his eyes to call his enemy in his mind. "Mordred, what do you want from me?"
"What do I want from you? Nothing! But you and your king, you have taken away everything from me that was important to me. And I will pay that back. I'll take away everything that is important to you! Camelot, the people of Camelot, the table round, Gaius, the queen and your king! Step by step! I'll show you the pain I've been through. I'm going to destroy your beloved Camelot and you are going to watch it!" A horrible laughter follows a horrible feeling in Merlin's mind and stomach. He goes down on his knees. Arthur meanwhile has turned towards some guards and ordered a patrol. If Mordred is that close, that he can hear him, he is determined to find him. Togther with the patrol he leaves the courtyard. Merlin got up and follows his king.
In front of the gates of the castle, Merlin calls Mordred again in his mind. "Mordred, I won't let that happen. I won't let hurt you anybody! Show yourself! Come out of your hiding place and tell me what you have to tell me while looking into my eyes!" As an answer he gets an evil laughter which goes through marrow and bone. But it isn't in his mind. Merlin and Arthur are looking towards the woods. From there, the laughter comes. With some signals of his hand Arthur introduces his men, before he wields his sword. Together with Merlin by his side, they are looking for Mordred in the woods. In vain. Mordred is disappeared.