Nine Lives

Life Seven: Part Eight

The next morning Charlie went back to Morgana's room to check on Mordred. Hopefully with her healing him instead of Merlin, the boy would be a bit healthier and they would be able to escape easier. Pushing the door open quickly, Charlie slipped inside before closing the door behind her. The noise made Morgana jump up and had clearly scared her until she caught sight of Charlie.

"You should really knock. You could have been anyone." Morgana let out a sigh as she sat back on the bed next to Mordred.

"How is he doing?" Charlie ignored Morgana's question as she walked over and sat on the other side of the small druid boy. She reached over and placed her pale hand on his forehead and let out a sigh of relief. "His fever broke. That's good." She smiled as she moved some of his hair out of his face.

'Traveler..' Mordred's voice in her mind caused Charlie to meet the boys eyes. 'Thank you..'

"Morgana could you get some more water?" Charlie turned to look at her sister.

"Sure of course." Morgana quickly left the room to do as she was told.

"Mordred.." Charlie turned back to face the druid boy. "I need you to promise me something. Can you do that for me?" Mordred nodded as he blinked waiting for what she had to ask of him. "In the future you will meet a man. This man will make you believe that what he does is to protect you and to care for you. But he is a liar." Charlie spoke softly as she shifted herself closer to the boy. "All he cares about is money and revenge. You must not listen to him."

'Who is this man?' Mordred questioned.

"His name is Alvarr. He is a warlock that had been burned by my father during the great purge." Charlie said as she moved some of Mordred's hair to calm both of them. "He is blinded by revenge and isn't thinking straight. He will come to you in a great time of need and you will feel protected"

'What will happen if I trust him?' Mordred questioned clearly worried.

"He will lead you and Morgana down a path that isn't one either of you should follow. Please just trust me on this." Charlie spoke softly as she watched Mordred's facial expressions closely. He seemed unsure about what she was telling him but if he knew the name that Kilgarah had called her then hopefully he also knew that she was well versed in future events. If he knew that then it should be easy for him to trust her. That was what Charlie was hoping for. However before Mordred could answer her the door opened again and in walked Merlin.

"How is he doing?" Merlin hurried over to Charlie's side as she sat up straight.

"Better. His fever broke last night which means no infection. He should be able to be moved by tonight." Charlie said while turning to face Merlin. "We just need to know where the Druids are. I could bring him there."

"Charlie you are the king's daughter. If you were caught it wouldn't be good." Merlin protested the idea. "I'll do it."

"Merlin no." Charlie stood and grabbed his arms. The pair locked eyes as Charlie stepped closer. "If you are caught with the boy you will be killed. Like I told you yesterday. I can't lose you Merlin, you mean to much to me."

"Really?" Merlin flashed one of his famous grins after a moment or two of silence. She clicked her tongue and playfully pushed him away from her.

"Don't get to big of a head about it Merlin." Charlie's cheeks flushed a soft rose color as she turned away from the warlock next to her. Just then the door opened again and Morgana and Gwen walked in through the door.

"Did we interrupt something?" Morgana grinned as the sight of the two of them.

"No" The two answered quickly and took a step away from each other.