Right two things, fanfic has been on the blink which is making it hard to upload new chapters because it wont let me on the publish option. Two, I'm back at sixth form so I will be updating about every two day, three max. Thanks to all the people who faved, followed and reviewed. enjoy! (my longest chapter)

In the throne room a clear blue light streams though the open windows, the large stone floor cold from the cold breeze of Camelot. A throne stand proud at the end of the hall, a throne of red and gold. A large dark wood table stands tall within the empty hall of the castle.

Arthur, Lance and Gaius are stood in the throne room stood around the large wooden table, all three men are looking at the door waiting for Merlin to come through.

''Arthur i must insist that this is not the best plan of action'' Said Gaius turning his head to Arthur.

''Just want to point out'' spoke Arthur as he folded his arms and turned his head to look Gaius and then back to the door ''there cant be a plan of action if the person it involves, IS NOT HERE''

''Gwaine or Merlin'' Lance said jokingly.

''Now that you point it out where is Gwaine?'' Arthur said looking around the room to check that Gwaine was not sitting on the throne or something like that.

''He's at the tavern'' Gaius and Lance said at the same time. Gaius raised his eyebrow towards Lance and gave a light smile to him. Lance was amused by this and gave a quite laugh but stopped as soon as he looked at Arthur's expression of irritation. There was a long moments silence in the throne room. After about 3 minutes the doors opened to reveal Merlin walking towards them. All of the men remained silent until Merlin had reached the end of the table.

''Merlin...a take seat'' Spoke Arthur as he walks towards Merlin pulling out the chair. Arthur carried on walking and stood next to Lance on the left side of the room. Merlin looked at his mentor knowing that this was a confrontation, but took a seat despite this fact knowing there was no way out of the situation.

''Merlin, we need to talk'' Lance said gently.

''Oh no, you breaking up with me Lance?'' Said the warlock in a sarcastic tone, He lifted his arm on top of the chair arm and started to brushing his hands though his hair while looking out one of the windows. Gaius began walking towards Merlin and stopped when he was by the chair.

''This is series, don't start acting like that!'' stated Arthur, Merlin made no response, he continued looking out the window playing with his dark raven hair.

''Tell us where you have been going at night Merlin, please'' Lance stepped in, his voice was pleading with his friend.

''Around the bend?'' He responded in an emotionless voice still avoiding eye contact with the three men.

''I SAID THIS IS NO TIME FOR JOKES! God, Merlin!'' Arthur turned his back on his friend in frustration. Arthur began to slowly walk away and in the direction of the where the throne was standing with his hands on his head.

''...This seems like the perfect time, you seem rather tense...'' Said Merlin as he lowered his head and also lowered his hand to cover his eyes. Merlin's voice was not sarcastic but reluctant as if he was trying to stop himself from saying it.

''Merlin, just don't'' Gaius demanded knowing how Arthur felt.
Merlin turned to look his mentor in the eyes but after a few seconds he looked away again moving his in front of a mouth, Merlin's hand began to slightly treble.

''Merlin?'' Lance questioned in concern. Arthur turned to look at Merlin and saw his hand shaking and eyes beginning to water, he walking to his friend at a fast pace to find out what is wrong.

''Merlin? whats wrong?'' Gaius questioned as he lowered himself down to his wards level. A three of the men were stood around where Merlin was sitting. Merlin used his other hand to push his right hand down to the chair arm and cover it to stop is from shaking.

''I-its nothing...jus-'' Merlin attempted to say but was cut off by Arthur's voice.

''That was not nothing, you looked like you were in pain. Are in injured?'' lance interjected looking at Merlin's hand. There was a hitch in Merlin's breath which indicated that he was.

''Let me a take look'' Gaius told Merlin but he began shaking his head in response.

''For God sake! let him take a look at your hand! this is no time for acting like an...IDIOT!'' Spoke Arthur in a frustrated voice.

Straight after the prince spoke Merlin leaned forward in pain and grabbed his hair so hard he began to bleed, his face was hidden between his arms. Merlin began to scream.

''MERLIN!'' they shouted in panic.

''ITS HURTS, WHY DOES IT ALWAYS HURT!'' The warlock shouted in pain, he dug his finger nails further into his skull drawing more blood.

''Lance grab his arm keep it on the arm'' Gaius ordered to stop Merlin from hurting himself further. Both Gaius and Lance were holding Merlin's arms on each chair arm, his hands and arms began to shake more violently then before.

''MERLIN! WHATS HAPPENING!?'' shouted Arthur, pleading with his friend so he knew how to help him.

''LET GO!'' Merlin shouted in anger ''DON'T TOUCH ME!'' Merlin shouted in pain once again ''NO!, Get out!'' he shouted once again. All three men looked at each other with confusion, was Merlin shouting at himself? having an argument with himself?

''You need to let go of me'' Merlin said as calmly as possible while gritting his teeth. He turned to look into Arthur's eyes ''Please, trust me'' Arthur did not know how to respond and just looked at Merlin.

Merlin's arms stopped shaking and turned into a small tremor once again. Lance looked at Gaius for the conformation that it was okay to let go, Gaius gave him a small nod and he released Merlin's arm. As soon as he did Merlin ran from the chair and out the doors as fast as he could. Lance was about to go chase after him but Arthur stopped him.

''Don't, let him run'' Spoke Arthur is a shaky voice most likely still in shock.

About 1 minute after Merlin left Gwaine walked in through the doors. They all looked at him in irritation.

''OH, that was now?!'' Gwaine asked in a high pitched voice in a slight bit of panic. Arthur closed his eyes for a few second in annoyance.

''Tonight, we follow Merlin...all of us'' Stated the prince as he looked at each of them.

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