Elizabeth Pendragon: Merlin Fanfic

Poisoned Water

Elizabeth's POV

It's been about a week since the tournament. Things have been peaceful in the kingdom. No more magic or threats to Camelot. Merlin and I have talked occasionally and are now friends. I still keep his secret. Arthur never thanked Morgana. Gwen still serves both Morgana and I. The extra money has helped her and her father a lot. I haven't visited my old friend since Merlin first arrived. Maybe I'll visit him today.

Right now I am with Morgana in her chambers. When Gwen appears with the flowers I suggested she pick for Morgana. Looking very happy. "You look happy" Morgana states and I nod my head in agreement.

"I picked these for you" Gwen says handing her the flowers.

"Oh, that's so sweet" Morgana says with a smile as she accepts them.

"Something to cheer you up. I know you're not sleeping well" Gwen states.

"You're still having nightmares?" I ask concerned.

"I'm fine" she assures me. "You both cheer me up" she states.

"Would you like me to put them in water for you?" Gwen asks. Morgana nods and Gwen does so. We all just relax and catch up. Gwen tells us about how someone died in the lower town. "No idea, but Gaius is examining the body. I'm sure he'll discover a cause and a cure if needed" she states.

"I'm sure he will" I agree. Though it wasn't so simple. More people started to die. The cause appears to be sorcery. Father doubled the guards and ordered everyones houses be searched for any hint of sorcery. He also made Arthur allow Merlin to stay with Gaius. To help him try and find a cure. I decide to go visit them.

"Princess Elizabeth" Merlin says as he opens the door.

"I've come to see your progress" I state as I enter the room.

"I doubt your father would approve of you being here" Gaius states. "We have yet to discover how this spreads" he tells me. As he looks at a phial.

"What are you doing?" Merlin asks him.

"I'm examining the contents of that man's stomach" Gaius states and I wrinkle my noise in disgust.

"Will that tell you who did it?" Merlin asks.

"No, but it might tell us how it's spread. One thing I do know, this is magic of the darkest kind" Gaius states.

"Why would someone use magic like that?" Merlin and I ask.

"Magic corrupts. People use it for their own ends" Gaius tells us.

"But not all magic is bad. I know it isn't" Merlin states.

"It's neither good nor bad. It's how you use it" Gaius tells him.

"I agree" I state. Just then Arthur and some guards burst into the room. "Arthur, what are you doing here?" I ask confused.

"Over there" he tells the guards pointing. "Sorry Gaius, we're searching every room in town" he states. "Elizabeth, father wants you to stay in your room until this crisis is over" he tells me.

"Yeah, like that'll happen" I grumble.

"What for?" Gaius asks.

"The sorcerer" Arthur states and I laugh.

"Seriously Arthur, you think Gaius who has served our family for decades or your man servant is the sorcerer causing this?" I ask him.

"Just following father's orders Elizabeth" he states.

"We've nothing to hide. Go on, then. Search" Gaius tells him.

"What's all these books and papers?" Arthur asks him.