Arthur's Sons (Book 1)

A Remedy to Cure All Ills (Part 3)

Arty raced through the halls dodging servants and guards as he swiftly made his way to Edwin's chambers. Once there he checked to make sure no one was coming before casting his magic under the door to check if Edwin was inside, thankfully he could not sense him. He held his hand over the door and whispered the spell to unlock it, there was resistance which told him that Edwin had learnt from the last time but Edwin's magic would be no match for him. He took a deep breath and placed his palm on the lock.

"Min strengest miht hate þe tospringan." He growled causing the spell on the lock to disintegrate and the lock itself to melt internally; unlocking but making it so it could never be locked again. He quickly looked to make sure no one had seen him before hurrying inside and closing the door placing a proximity spell on it that would alert him to the presence of anyone else coming down the hallway. At first glance, the box was not on any of the visible surfaces so Arty closed his eyes letting his magic flow freely around the room like a warm summer breeze. After a moment he sensed the dark stain of the box's aura and made his way toward the bench along the wall. He pulled the stool over and climbed up to stand on the bench so he could reach inside a large chest and pull out the box. He opened it to confirm the Beatles were in the box before quickly scampering down and heading for the door. As he reached the door he heard footsteps in the hall and froze, he quietly let his magic slip into the hall and was panicked to find Edwin returning to his chambers.

Without wasting another second he ran for the servant's door to find it locked as the main door was and quickly ground out the spell and slipped through the door just as Edwin entered. He watched through the keyhole as Edwin entered looking suspicious, Edwin looked down at the lock on the door and frowned before moving deeper into the room. He disappeared from view for a moment before shuffling through something he couldn't see. Just as Arty turned to leave he hear Edwin snarl of anger before storming out of the chambers, Arty tucked the box under his arm and turned taking the long way to the Council chambers thankfully not running into Edwin on the way. He slipped in through the servant's entrance just as the King entered, and quietly made his way behind the pillars to his mother's side. Merlyn looked down to see her son holding the box and he nodded giving her a reassuring smile, she looked to see Arthur watching his son who held the box into the light. Arthur gave him an approving nodded just as Gaius entered the council room and Merlyn prayed Rowan would make it back in time.

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Rowan had never run so fast in all his life. He was dodging all manner of object and beast as he pumped his little legs as fast as they would go through the citadel. He finally saw the beautifully painted sign of the Golden Crown Flowers and sighed in relief. He slowed as he came to the door and quickly pushed it open causing the bell to trill a merry tune, he made his way to the back to find the same woman sitting at the reception reading a book until he stepped forward breaking her from her trance.

" Good Morning, how can I help you today?" She asked politely marking the page and placing the book down. 

" My brother and I came in a few days ago to ask about a flower and a man that purchased them." Rowan began and the woman nodded smiling kindly.

" Yes, I remember. What can I help you with?" Rowan sighed and took a deep breath.

" That man is under suspicion of plotting against the Kingdom, I've come to ask under the order of the Prince to ask you to be a witness and identify the man who purchased the flowers." Rowan finished and the woman paled.

" What did the man do?" She asked breathlessly.

" He tried to kill the Lady Morgana and now we fear he is plotting to kill the king, we only need you to confirm the identity of the man that purchased the flowers, i'm sure you will be rewarded for your help miss." Rowan told her gently and the woman covered her mouth in shock. After a moment to think the woman looked determined and nodded.