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The scene cuts to Gaius’s chambers where Arthur is laid down on the table. Gaius orders them to fetch the king, and Merlin rushes for his magical book.

 

'''Gaius''': Then save him. }}

 

Down in the castle dungeons, Merlin confesses to the Dragon that he’s failed in his destiny. The Dragon tells him that there’s still a chance to save Arthur.

 

'''Dragon''': And Merlin, the young Pendragon must live, no matter what the cost. }}

 

In Arthur’s chamber, Gwen quietly enters and (strangely enough) wakes up Gaius in order to tell him to get some rest. Gaius leaves the room and Gwen rewets the cloth on Arthur’s forehead.

 

 

She takes his hand and presses it to her cheek. Outside, the knights and the people of Camelot have gathered in a candlelit vigil for Arthur. Uther watches in grief, knowing that they’ve come to say goodbye. Gaius tells him that it would take a miracle to save Arthur know, something that Uther doesn’t believe in.

The boat takes Merlin into the depths of the ruins and stops at the foot of a stone staircase. Merlin climbs and emerges into what looks like a graveyard in the midst of the ruins. He looks around in wonder and calls out hesitantly. Someone answers, and he turns to see Nimueh standing by a stone sarcophagus.

 

'''Merlin''': Whatever I have to do, I will do. His life is worth a hundred of mine. }}

 

She picks up a heavy goblet that has just appeared upon the sarcophagus and tells Merlin that it’s the Cup of Life. If Arthur drinks from it, he will live. Merlin steps forward to take it, and Nimueh calls up a thunderstorm to fill the cup with rainwater. Merlin hands it back and Nimueh pours it into a small canteen. She hands it over to Merlin, but grabs his wrist before he goes.

 

 

The sun rises and Merlin gallops back into Camelot, rushing to deliver the canteen into Gaius’s hand. Gaius is suspicious over what Merlin has bargained for, but Merlin brushes aside his questions. Together, they pour the water into Arthur’s mouth. Uther walks in as they finish, and Gaius tells him that there’s a slim chance that the “tincture” will work on Arthur. Uther refuses to leave him and Merlin and Gaius quietly leave. Merlin is following Gaius down the hall when a hand shoots out from an alcove and pulls him aside.

Uther thankfully squeezes Arthur’s shoulder.

 

'''Uther''': Maybe you're right. On your long journey to become King, you will need a guardian angel. I shall inform the court that their Prince lives. }}

 

Angrily he accuses the Dragon of tricking him into bargaining his mother’s life for Arthur’s.

 

'''Merlin''': You will never be released! For what you've done, I'll make sure you never see the light. }}

 

Merlin goes to say goodbye to Arthur, who is sitting by the fire with his arm in a sling.

 

'''Merlin''': No. That's it. Just...don't be a prat. }}

 

Merlin returns to his mother’s room to find Gwen tending her whilst Gaius gets some more supplies.

 

'''Merlin''': You have such a good heart, Gwen. Don't ever lose that. }}

 

Merlin begins packing for his trip, only to find a note from Gaius.

 

 

Over his monologue, Gaius travels on horseback over the hills and forests to reach the Isle of the Blessed, with Merlin in hot pursuit. As he gallops away through the castle gates, Morgana watches him go.

Gaius steps from the boat and walks up the stairs to the graveyard, where Nimueh is awaiting him. He turns at the sound of her voice.

 

'''Gaius''': For Merlin I will give my life. }}

 

As Nimueh strides back toward Gaius, Merlin gets to his feet and calls up a thunderstorm from the sky. Nimueh looks up in alarm as a bolt of lightning shoots down from the sky. She burns in its heat and explodes. Merlin rushes to Gaius’s side and begins to weep as he holds his mentor’s body. However, Gaius stirs to life in his arms.

 

'''Gaius''': Well, I would do if...if you could stop this blasted rain. }}