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In a land of myth and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom rests on

the shoulders of a young boy.

His name...

I thought you smacked the blanket. I thought you might be gone.

I came back in with some extra blankets.

There was a candle, but I put it out. Are you sure?

I blew it out, I swear.

Gwen's been Morgana's servant for years. She said she blew it out. I believe

her.

She could have been burnt alive.

Lightning struck the castle roof last night. They could have started the fire.

Perhaps.

What other explanation is there?

Someone started the fire deliberately.

How did they reach Morgana's chambers? I'm challenged. I don't know. There are

too many guards. It shouldn't be possible. And yet they managed to do so.

I can't explain it. Well, I can.

They use magic.

Arrest all those we have under suspicion.

That's going to take time.

My ward has been attacked.

Time is something we do not have.

I don't understand, Morgana. Has the fire started in the third place?

It has. Quickly.

It was terrifying.

It's all right.

You're the only person I've told about my dreams.

I know I can trust you guys.

Yes, of course you can.

It was me.

I thought the room of light eyes started the fire.

I don't understand. Did you knock a candle over? No, that's not what

I did it.

By looking at it, the flame suddenly leapt higher.

It could have been a gust of wind.

It wasn't. It was me.

It was magic.

My child. I'm not a child!

Last night was an accident. It had nothing to do with you. How could it

I am going to draw you up a fresh remedy that will make you feel better. I

promise. You must try.

I was helping clear up Morgana's chambers earlier.

Hmm?

The window was blown out into the courtyard below.

Hmm.

It's odd, isn't it?

If lightning struck the window, like Arthur said, you'd think the glass would

fall on the inside of the window.

It was magic.

You know it was.

More importantly, so does she.

Morgana knows nothing for certain. Would you make it even worse?

She isn't sure what's happening to her and it's tearing her apart.

What would you have me do?

Talk to her.

Tell her she'll be okay.

Tell her that her powers aren't something to be afraid of.

I can't.

Maybe I could speak to her.

No, Merlin, you can't.

Why not? I understand what she's going through.

You must never reveal your secret.

Not to anyone.

If not me, then someone else.

Who? This is the only way of magic. It's outlawed. Have you forgotten that?

There are those who still practice it.

What about the Druids? You said they held people like this.

We should try to destroy them. The Druids cannot help her.

They should be suicided.

Then who can?

I will.

As I've always done.

Then you need to be honest with her.

What makes you so certain that you know better than me? Because I went through

the same thing.

I know exactly how she's feeling right now.

You cannot get involved in it.

No good can come of it.

I mean it, Merlin.

Stay out of it.

Ah, Merlin. I need you to... What are you hiding behind your back?

Nothing. See?

What are you up to?

Nothing, honestly.

Arthur, I would never lie to you. I respect you far too much for that.

You wanted me to do something.

My chain mail needs cleaning.

Oh, well, I'll please her right away.

How is she?

I've never seen her like this before.

I'm scared to leave her on her own.

Is there anything I can do to help?

I'd better get back to her.

I'll make sure she knows who they're from.

I can stay if that would make you feel better.

You've done so much already.

I don't mind.

Are we fine?

Really?

Gwen?

Take the candle.

Is Gaius here?

Uh, no, he's not here at the moment. He should be back soon, though. I mean,

where is he?

He's gone to see the king.

What's wrong?

You can talk to me, Morgana.

You know you can.

I don't understand anything anymore.

I need to know what's happening.

Me.

Guys, be back soon. He'll be able to help you. I won't. I don't want any more

remedies. They won't do any good.

It's magic.

What?

I'm your friend. You know I wouldn't make this up.

Of course.

And you believe me.

You think it's magic too?

Please, Helen.

I just need to hear someone say it so I don't have to keep feeling like I'm

imagining it.

I really wish there was something I could say.

Morgana.

Morgana.

I need your help.

Do you know where the druids are?

First, you must tell me why you seek them.

That doesn't matter.

It does to me.

I need to ask them something.

I've lived more than a thousand years, seen civilizations rise and fall.

Do not believe that you can lie to me.

I need the help.

Someone I care about needs the help.

You speak of the witch, the Lady Morgana. She's not a witch.

She's my friend.

She cannot be trusted.

What makes you say that?

It would be better if the witch... Stop calling her that!

It would be better if the witch never knew the true extent of her powers.

You're wrong.

I know her. She has a good heart. You failed to heed my advice in the past,

it brought grave consequences.

I won't abandon her.

I will not give you the help you seek.

If you pursue this course of action, you do so alone.

Are you sure this is all of them? Names and last names well encoded.

My father suspects the fire was started by sorcery. Indeed, sir. I've included

the details of everyone we suspect of consorting with sorcerers, witches or

druids.

Gather the men.

We'll arrest them immediately.

I thought I told you to do that yesterday.

I didn't have time. I was cleaning stables.

That's strange.

Because Little Bird told me you were somewhere else.

Mucking out the stables is strange, and a talking bird isn't.

Merlin, what have we said about you trying to be funny? I shouldn't.

So where are my flowers?

Your flowers?

I heard Morgana got some.

I assumed you'd be putting them in all the rooms.

Or is she the only one to receive a token of your affections?

Yes.

No, no.

What?

It's not a token of anything, affection or otherwise.

I see.

So why were you trying to hide them from me yesterday?

I wasn't. I mean, I was. I just, um, I didn't want you to get the wrong

impression.

What's the right impression?

That I was trying to cheer her up after the fire.

Pick them yourself.

Maybe.

I was only trying to be nice.

Thought.

That'll be all.

Move, and I kill you. Who are you?

There is no time to explain. We have to get out of here.

The King's men are coming for you.

How did you know they were coming for me?

I'm Prince Arthur's servant.

It's a great risk.

Thank you.

I'm just sorry I couldn't help them all.

We'd better go.

Wait, I need your help.

I'm looking for a way to contact the Druids.

I wouldn't know anything about them.

You don't need to lie to me. I'm not lying. Please, if it weren't for me,

be under arrest.

You know I'm not a spy for Uther.

I'm a friend of the Druids.

I need the help.

What do you want to know?

Guys asked me to deliver this.

I don't need any potion, thank you.

Merlin, ignore what I said last night.

I had a nightmare. I was upset.

I know.

I haven't said anything to anyone.

I'm sorry. It's usually Gwen that has to deal with me when I'm like this.

I don't mind.

Maybe I could help.

I doubt that.

You'd be surprised.

I understand.

I realize how frightening all this must be for you, especially for you.

Why especially for me?

You're the king's ward. You know his hatred of magic better than anyone.

That's what you think has been happening to me?

The dream, the fire, you think it was magic?

I'm not saying that.

But it could be, couldn't it?

I really wouldn't know, but there are people who do.

Who?

What about the druids?

They help people like you.

And if their kind would dare show their face in Camelot.

No.

But I know where you can find them.

The guards have completed their search of the castle. There's no trace of us.

Circle the city. No one gets in or out.

You sent for me, sire.

Yes. What time did you deliver the sleeping draft to Morgana? Well, I...

girl said that Merlin delivered it after she retired to her chamber.

So she was right then.

Yes. Well, I suppose she must have been.

I didn't ask you to take this to Morgana last night.

I used some initiative. I thought you'd be pleased.

Those warning bells are ringing because Uther thinks that Morgana's been

kidnapped.

And you don't seem overly concerned.

She can look after herself.

Merlin, what have you done?

Would you refuse to?

I helped her.

This ends now.

People's lives are at risk.

Morgana's included.

Where is she?

She's gone to the Forest of Aceta to find the druid.

I told you not to get involved.

I had to because you wouldn't even acknowledge she had magic.

For good reason.

No, you don't understand.

You don't understand what it's like.

The years before I came here were the loneliest of my life.

Morgana is the king's ward. Her situation is completely different to

know. I've got you. She hasn't.

I've always taken good care of Morgana.

That's not the thing.

Everything that's good and right about magic, I've learned from you.

I'd be lost without you guys.

Like she is now.

I don't understand why I did it.

I do.

But that doesn't mean I don't fear the consequences.

Well, the suspect's been arrested.

Nearly. If you've gone to ground.

If your proclamation.

All the prisoners will be executed unless the Lady Morgana is returned to

Camelot.

I'll see to it, sir.

Fucking wh -

I'll be your bed.

Be late for work.

Merlin?

I'm not going to hurt you.

You've hurt your leg.

Try not to move it.

What happened?

You were stung by a circus.

I came to help.

My name's Adelaide.

Relax, Morgana.

You're safe now.

Who told you my name?

I did.

When the circuit attacked last night, Mordred was able to sense your distress.

With his mind.

Hello, Morgana.

Did you hear that?

How did you do that? We don't always need words to speak to one another.

Now I can take care of you.

Like you did me.

There's some confusion as to how that was broken.

I've looked through these scorch marks. There is no confusion.

It was magic.

The same magic that was used to start the fire in Morgana's chambers.

Where did the trail lead?

The forest of Assyria.

I've long suspected that the druids have hidden there.

The trail will lead us straight to them.

Take no prisoners.

It's time we rid ourselves of these druids once and for all.

Where's Merlin?

He's not well.

He's still upset about Morgana, isn't he?

We all are.

Tell him to stop pining, pull himself together and get back to work.

For Ben.

Hello?

I wouldn't know anything about him.

Anybody there?

What would you like to know?

Is there any word from Arthur?

No, sir, not yet.

But they haven't been gone long?

Yes, of course.

Why are you so certain that she's been kidnapped?

What other possibility is there?

She was very upset after the fire. She could have gone of her own accord.

That's not Morgana. In all her years, I've never known her run from anything.

Takes after her father too much for that.

You haven't let Gorlois down?

You've looked after that girl as if she were her own.

That is what she's become.

If she were to die, a huge part of me would die with her.

I trust you slept well?

Better than I've done in days.

Yeah. This might make you feel more at home.

They're surprised to see you here.

If not a little afraid, your king would have us killed.

I have nothing to say for me.

I do not share Egypt's picture of magic.

No.

I imagine you wouldn't.

These forests are dangerous. What brings you so far from Camelot?

I'm searching for answers.

I hope the druids might be able to give them to me.

Keep moving!

This way.

What would you like to know?

Why I can see the future in my dream.

Why I'm able to start fires with my mind.

People are able to do this, a few and far between.

You have a gift.

Is it magic?

Of a kind, yes.

But it will be many years before you're able to understand it fully, let alone

use it.

It isn't something to be afraid of.

It is if you have Uther as your guardian.

If he found out, he'd have me killed.

He won't. What if he did?

We won't let that happen. You're safe here.

You shouldn't be scared of Uther.

You should pity him.

Pity?

Why?

Because he's a broken man, consumed by fear.

His hatred of magic has driven goodness from his heart.

I've always been taught magic is evil.

That it corrupts your soul.

If I told you this, just because he decrees it, doesn't make it so.

In time, you will learn that magic isn't a dark heart that must be shrouded in

secrecy.

Be a forceful bit.

Remember the king's orders.

No prisoners.

Merlin, what are you doing here?

I've come to take you back to Camelot.

And I'm afraid you've had a wasted journey.

I'm never going back.

You have to.

Why?

You're the one who said I should seek out the druids.

I never realized what the repercussions would be.

What repercussions?

The gang thinks you've been kidnapped.

You won't stop until you've found your director. Don't leave the people.

He's going to execute them all.

If I return, the same fate awaits me.

He doesn't need to know about that.

I won't tell a soul.

I'm sorry.

I'm never going back.

These are my people.

They're like me.

I don't feel so alone here.

Do you understand?

Better than anyone.

Morgana.

We must go.

Who are you?

It's all right. He's a friend.

What's wrong?

Arthur and his men are coming.

Your friend has led him straight to us.

Hello, Amrys.

My leg. It's too painful.

I'll try to create a diversion.

No, Merlin, you can't. You carry on. It's my fault they're here.

Go. Go.

I'll never forget this.

Come.

We're not leaving you behind.

They're coming!

We

have

the Lady Morgana!

I was so worried about you.

You were right.

It was the druids. They kidnapped her.

I wanted to check you were okay.

I'm fine.

What was said at the woods? You can trust me, Morgana. I won't tell anyone.

Thank you, Merlin.

I know now who I really am.

And it isn't something to be scared of.

Maybe one day people will come to see Magic of the Force for good.

Um... It's good to have you

back.

Thank you, Merlin.

Sleep well.

We have to stop.

The king would have your head if he found out.

There's no point denying it.

Denying what?

Your affection for Lady Morgana.

Right. Take a bit of advice from someone who knows about women.

If that's a person who existed, I would. Stick to girls who are more... How can

I put it?

On your level.

Thank you.

She can't be your friend.

Have you learned anything else?

Yeah, I know.

You can't hide anything from me, Mellon.

I wouldn't dream of it.

Were you angry with me?

I was.

Right up to the moment you walked in.

And I was just grateful that you're back safe and sound.

Clara knows the truth.

The druids told her she had magic.

Roy.

It's not your fault.

You were only doing what you thought was right.

We both were.

We must take care of her and hope that Uther never discovers the truth about

past.

Merlin.

Morgana's party hasn't returned to Camelot. There's no sign of her

Where's Guinevere?

How can I admit that I think about her all the time?

Not a lot.

I would die for you 100 times over.

Yeah, I'm okay.

Release the wilderness!