Before I start, I would like to apologize for my lack in updates recently. A family issue came up and then I was sick and then, it was Christmas, and then new years I was busy... the list goes on. :) Thank you for reading my stories, and I hope you enjoy. This takes place after season 3 of Merlin, and season 2 of Legend of the Seeker. It is my first crossover so apologies if it is crumby.

Chapter 1

"Morning sire!" Merlin opened the curtains to let in the sun light as Arthur sat up groggily in bed.

"You are actually on time today Merlin, I don't know whether to be surprised or to praise you."

Merlin chuckled to himself as he threw Arthur's shirt to him.

"Yes well, don't expect it. You practically begged me last night to get here on time as you are taking your father's place for the first time today, and as you were feeling rather pressured I'd thought I would make an extra effort."

Seeing Arthur's incredulous look made Merlin relent.

"All right. I am on time today because you came the closest I have ever seen you to begging... to anyone. It seemed only right to get here on time."

At the last sentence Arthur threw a pillow at Merlin. To his surprise Merlin caught it with reflexes Arthur never thought the clumsy manservant had.

As Merlin left Arthur shook his head. Merlin was a mystery all right.

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As the doors to the throne room burst open, Arthur looked up from talking to sir Leon to see two knights come in... dragging a nine year old boy dressed in rags. Followed by a stern looking man, who gave Arthur the shivers, and made Merlin frown in suspicion.

"What is the meaning of this?" Arthur asked inwardly fuming at the way the knights were treating the young boy.

The stern looking man stepped forward. Merlin saw the man look at him and he felt as if the man could see right into his soul.

"My lord. I saw the boy accepting help from a sorcerer."

Merlin held his breath. What was Arthur going to do? Apparently Gwaine and Lancelot, who were also in the room, were thinking the same thing.

Merlin waited for Arthur to yell out the boys' sentence.

But instead Arthur walked up to the young boy and knelt down to meet to boys terrified eyes.

Arthur knew that if he did not sentence the boy to death, Uther would be furious. But Uther was in bed. Still recovering from the ordeal with Morgana.

Morgana.

Morgana had turned her back on them because she hated Uther for being unjust. She hated being so afraid, and Arthur made a resolve to never have anyone be afraid of him in that way. What if Gwen had been born with magic? It was a ridiculous idea, but he would want Gwen to come to him about it, not run away or be terrified of him.

He put a hand a on the young boys bony shoulder.

Merlin watched with the rest of the people in the court with curiosity.

Arthur looked into the boys eyes.

"What is your name?" He asked gently.

The boy shook with fear.

"Micheal... sire."

"Is what this man is saying true?" Arthur asked even more gently.

Micheal nodded.

"Sort of."

Arthur tried to smile at Micheal.

"What happened? Tell me everything."

Micheal swallowed and then stood up strait and looked into Arthur's eyes.

Arthur instantly thought that he would make a great knight if bravery was the only qualification.

"My father was dying after his horse kicked him. I didn't know what to do. Then a man knocked on my door, saying he could help. I didn't get a good look at him sire, but he seemed middle aged. Anyway he gave me a poultice and he said to put it under my father's pillow and my father would live. Then he just left. That night I did as he asked, and then this morning my father was completely recovered."

Lancelot looked at Merlin with questioning eyes, but Merlin just shook his head and shrugged his shoulders. Merlin hadn't been the one to save the boy's father. He had no idea there was another sorcerer who was in Camelot.

Arthur saw the exchange but didn't comment.

He stood up and addressed the knights.

"May I see this poultice?"

One of the knights handed it to Arthur.

Merlin could tell Arthur was struggling. As Merlin looked at the man who had accused Micheal, he saw interest. Not anger or even satisfaction. Just interest. As if he was putting Arthur to the test.

Arthur walked to the throne. Then he turned around, his mind made up.

"Release the boy."

"But sire..." One of the knights protested.

"I said release him." Arthur said firmly.

"I can see no reason to condemn him. His father was dying, and it was the gesture of a brave son trying to save his father. Not one of an evil sorcerer. Release him now."

The knights released the boy and he looked at Arthur his eyes shining.

"Thank you sire. I will not forget this."

Micheal bowed, and then left the room.

Merlin swallowed. And then he smiled at Lancelot and Gwaine who looked as relieved as he did.

The stranger looked at Merlin. Merlin frowned.

Emrys.

Merlin blinked with surprise. The man was speaking to him in his mind.

You are a Druid? But why would you betray one of your kind?

The man half-smiled.

It was a test for the young Pendragon. He has passed, and I shall tell my brothers they will have nothing to feat once Arthur is king.

The man turned his attention to Arthur. Bowing he left the room without a word.

Arthur dismissed the knights who had brought Micheal and turned his attention to Leon once more as if nothing had happened. But something had happened. Arthur had shown Merlin what it was going to be like when he was king. Merlin had never felt to grateful to Arthur for saving the little boy. Lancelot once more stole a look at Merlin and he smiled at him encouragingly. It was apparent that Arthur actions had left an impression on all of the knights as well as Merlin.

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"What now?" Cara asked as she walked behind Richard and Kahlan. Zed took a deep breath as he looked at the now thriving forest around him.

They had defeated the Keeper yesterday, and none of them had gotten used to walking in a forest without having to hide, or a day without being captured or attacked.

Kahlan looked back at Cara.

"I know I have to go resume my duties of a Mother Confessor, but we can take you home first if you wish."

Cara frowned.

"Not sure what I can call home. If you mean with my sister, thank you but I'd rather not. Her husband loathes me in the nicest sense and her children go into hysterics if they even see me. I guess I'll just travel with you, and then travel on my own till I find a reason."

Kahlan smiled at Richard,

"Maybe you could settle down start a family."

Cara scoffed.

"Can you see me as a mother? Maybe you and Richard have plans, but I have no intention of making the same mistake thank you very much."

Zedd took a bite of the apple that he was holding in his hand.

Richard looked behind at his grandfather.

"Zedd have you eaten all of the apples? What happened to giving everyone a fair share?"

Zedd took another bite.

"As the elder, I thought you would understand the importance of keeping me satisfied. Even more so since I could protect you even better than your sword of truth can."

"All right gramps, I guess you know better than I do."

Zedd shook his half-eaten apple at Richard,

"I thought I told you never to call me gramps!"

Richard shrugged as he stole a smile at Kahlan who was trying not to laugh.

"I thought I told you to not eat all of the apples."

Cara interrupted,

"Not that I'm not enjoying listening to you babble, but aren't we traveling the wrong direction? I thought you were going to resume your duties as the Mother Confessor."

Richard turned towards Cara,

"We are but I want to take my sister first."

Cara looked confused.

"Why?"

"Because I would like her to live with me once Kahlan and I are married."

Cara rolled her eyes.

"Seems like a waste of time to me."

Before Richard could retort, a group of men started walking towards them.

Cara took out her agiels, Richard unsheathed his sword, Kahlan pulled out her knifes, and Zedd threw away his apple and got ready to use his wizards fire if necessary.

But instead of attacking the men stopped and one man walked towards them.

"You have nothing to fear from us seeker. We are your friends and we all express our gratitude for defeating the Keeper. But that is not why we are here."

Richard lowered his sword,

"How can we assist you?"

The man smiled.

"Our leader wants us to take you to him. He will not give out his name, because he believes if he does, you will not believe him and think it some sort of joke."

Cara frowned not lowering her guard.

"Why is that?"

The leader shrugged.

"He will not say. Please seeker, come with us. It is urgent."

Richard looked back at Zedd and Cara and then at Kahlan who smiled at him.

"Well gang it looks like we are going to make another detour."

The man bowed thankfully at Richard.

"We are most grateful. Please follow us and we will take you to our leader. It is no more than a days journey."

Richard looked back at Cara. She frowned at him and he ignored him. He expected to hear her protests soon enough, but he was not ready just yet.

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