Hey everyone! I'm really REALLY sorry I haven't updated for AGES! I've been really busy, but hopefully I should update soon after this! Sooooooooo this is the next chapter of "From The Ashes" I REALLY hope you all like it, and remember to review when you've read it!

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"Gwen? Gwen? Speak to me!"

The queen's face was pale, a few beads of sweat glistening on her brow. Her hair flowed over the pillow, strikingly dark against her pallid complexion. Her eyes were closed and she was barely breathing. A single tear rolled from Arthur's eye and splashed onto the sheets. "What can you do Gaius?"

"I'm afraid I can't do much for her now, sire. I've done all I can."

"Anything, Gaius. Do anything. I just want her better," and with that, Arthur kissed her tenderly on the cheek and left the room.

"Its' sorcery. Merlin? Can you do anything?"

"Well… I'll try, but I really don't know," he bit his lip, placing a hand on her chest. "Licsar ge staðol nu!" Merlin closed his eyes and muttered the enchantment. There was a tense silence. Nothing happened.

"LICSAR GE STAÕOL NU!" He repeated the enchantment, louder this time. Nothing.

Silently, Robyn pushed past Gaius to the bedside. She put one hand on Gwen's forehead, the other pushing Merlin's out of the way on her chest. Her eyes fluttered shut, and snapped open quickly, burning with a fierce orange. "LISCAR GE STAÕOL NU!" she whispered loudly.

The world held its breath.

And Gwen started breathing normally.

Merlin sat down on the opposite side of the bench to Robyn.

"Why didn't you tell me?" Merlin said softly.

"Because I didn't know."

"Robyn…"

She looked deep into his eyes. "I've never done that before. I'm scared, Merlin."

"No. Robyn, what you did then, that was amazing. Gwen… that was sorcery, her illness, powerful sorcery. Sorcery that you overcame. But remember, sorcery is banned in this kingdom. So no-one, no-one, must hear of this. Do you hear me?"

"Yes." Robyn said. "Merlin, I had a dream. A nightmare, actually. There was a shape in the darkness, breathing fire, saying my name. It was coming towards me."

"Kilgharrah."

"What?"

"The Great Dragon. He… you… I should take you to him. Your magic is obviously stronger than normal…" Merlin pondered. "I'll take you tonight."

"Sorcery, my lord," Gaius said. "There can be no other cause."

"Thank you, Gaius." Arthur frowned. He put his hand on Gwen's. She was still frail, but was healing quickly, sitting up in bed rather than lying down. "You did well to find a cure. If there's anything I can do…"

"No, sire. It's enough reward to see our lovely queen better," he smiled, and Gwen smiled back.

"Unfortunately, it means there is a sorcerer in Camelot. We must call the Witchfinder."

Gaius's eyes widened. In the corner, Merlin gulped. Their gazed met. Robyn was in danger.

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