You know I think its rather funny. So I was going to write this the day I thought of it. I had the script all ready and I was about to write. When I got distracted... by the show. oops :-) and by the way I have not finished all the seasons yet so please, no spoilers! I get enough of those on Pinterest and I try to avoid them.

They are at the end of season three. The knights of the round table have been knighted and stuff.

movie script.

people talking.

SPECIAL emphasis.

"Will you shut UP, Mer-lin." Arthur snaps at Merlin, but not unkindly.

Merlin grins at him in his, to Arthur, most annoying way.

But without warning they both disappear.

They reappear in a room decorated like a royal chamber, but is empty spare five chairs side by side, though curved slightly to make a semi-circle facing a bare wall with a strange covering over it. Hunith, Merlin's mother, and Gwaine also appear with them. Merlin rushes to his mother, wondering what she is doing here, what they all are doing here. Merlin also looks to his friend Gwaine hopping for an answer, in an attempt of clearing the situation as well as lighten the tention Merlin asks. "Gwaine you didn't gamble and lose to a sorcerer did you?" He gives a small laugh, "because if you did I would half to kill you to save our skin!"

Gwaine grins, but Arthur snorts, "you? Hurt 'him'? Ha! A fly could best you." Merlin's eyes slid away as he smiles and laughs. Hunith tilts her head at Merlin's behavior. How close is he to this prince, to hurt so much to have to hide himself from him?

They finally took notice of the small girl about Merlin's age in trousers and a tee shirt. Merlin is shocked at how she is dressed and Arthur's lip curls as it does so often.

She rolls her eyes at the two boys. Before Arthur can say anything, the girl hurries and speaks. "No Arthur Pendragon, this is not sorcery. Ok so maybe it is a little. But I feel I must do this. For the sake of Camelot, for the sake of your world."

Arthur is suspicious but intrigued, "your world?"

The girl nods, "you see I live in a world with no magic. It is all gone out. One of the only magic like things we have is our movies. Our TV shows. You see movies are like moving pictures that tell a story. Well it's very hard to explain so you will have to see for yourself." The girl sighs, "Arthur, there is one thing I love. We -my world- have legends. My personal favorite and probably yours to, is the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round table, with Merlin by his side. Those two were unstoppable together. Some believe it's because of the power they both had, I mean The greatest King to have existed and the greatest- well. You'll find out soon enough."

Merlin's face clouds with worry, he is excited he can finally tell Arthur but what will Arthur think? Will Arthur hate him?

The girls round face drops with sadness, "some don't believe in the tale of Arthur. They say he didn't exist."

Arthur wants to hear more but he was taken there by sorcery so he doesn't trust the girl, not one bit. "I demand you take us back now." Gwaine rolls his eyes, nobles... Even this one.

"I'm afraid I can't do that." She looks into Arthurs dark blue eyes. "Not until you let me explain why you are here. After that and after I am done showing the both of you something, you are free to go. Time will resume as it was while you left. Please sit." Arthur nods and sits with Merlin. "One of our TV shows features your life, and Merlin's, to a T. It shows exactly what happens, and I don't like the ending. So I figured if I show you everything you would change something and it wouldn't end the way it does."

Arthur tilts his head, but puts it away for further thinking. "Of course I have a show about me. I'm the main character aren't I?" He starts smiling.

Hunith clucks in disapproval, Gwaine snorts and Merlin laughs, rolling his eyes.

The girl chews on her lip, "not exactly."

"what?"

"Well you are very important yes but you are not the main character. The name of the show is called 'Merlin'. It's about him. His life." the girl adds under her breath, "how many times he has saved your ass." Merlin fights laughter at this addition, Hunith frowns, and Gwaine wonders. Gwaine knew there was always something different about Merlin, will they find out now?

"I heard that. Why would Merlin get a show?"

"You would be surprised, I am about to start the first episode but Arthur you must remember one thing ok? Merlin is your best friend, he would never do you harm as he would cut off his own right leg. So no matter what you see on the screen just remember how much Merlin has done for you."

Arthur narrows his eyes as she darkens the room and a faint light shines on the bare wall in front of them. She takes her seat as she says, "oh and by the way my name's Kaitlyn but most call me Kait."

Merlin looks worried and curiously at the screen. While Arthur glares and crosses his arms, hiding his interest to know what Merlin has been hiding from him. He can tell he is hiding some thing but can not figure out what.

[Merlin walks through the countryside to Camelot.]

KILGHARRAH
No young man, no matter how great, can know his destiny. He cannot glimpse his part in the great story that is about to unfold. Like everyone, he must live and learn. And so it will be for the young warlock arriving at the gates of Camelot. A boy that will, in time, father a legend. His name: Merlin.

Arthur sits up straight as Merlin slouches and avoids looking at Arthur. "Warlock?!"

Hunith closes her eyes and lets out a breath. Gwaine on the other hand seems curious.

"All will be explained in due time Arthur." Kait says without looking at him.

[Credits]

Arthur's eyebrows scrunch, along with Merlin's. "Who is Colin Morgan?"

Kait tilts her head, "well he-he is Merlin of a sorts. Supposedly Colin is the actor that plays Merlin. He is the duplicate of Merlin in my world, although the only thing they have in common is there uncanny looks. Same as you, Arthur, and Bradley James. The only thing you to have in common is your looks also, well that and your bond with Merlin. Bradley is as close with Colin as you are with Merlin, minus the servant part."

Merlin smiles at this.

[EXT. SQUARE - DAY]

[Merlin enters Camelot and Uther addresses a crowd from the balcony in the Square.]

UTHER
Let this serve as a lesson to all. This man, Thomas James Collins, is adjudged guilty of conspiring to use enchantments and magic. And, pursuant to the laws of Camelot, I, Uther Pendragon, have decreed that such practices are banned on penalty of death. I pride myself as a fair and just king, but for the crime of sorcery, there is but one sentence I can pass.

[Uther raises his arm, then lowers it as a signal to the executioner. Thomas Collins is beheaded. People gasp.]

Arthur winces, "I'm sorry that is what you had to witness on your first time in Camelot." Merlin shrugs.

UTHER
When I came to this land, this kingdom was mired in chaos, but with the people's help magic was driven from the realm. So I declare a festival to celebrate twenty years since the Great Dragon was captured and Camelot freed from the evil of sorcery. Let the celebrations begin.

MARY COLLINS [Wailing]
There is only one evil in this land, and it is not magic! It is you! With your hatred and your ignorance! You took my son! And I promise you, before these celebrations are over, you will share my tears. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a son for a son.

Merlin's lips press together and his eyes narrow. He is glad he was able to save Arthur.

UTHER
Seize her!

MARY COLLINS
[Chants a spell]

[Mary disappears in a whirl of wind and smoke.]

"Well," Gwaine says, "you have to admit she sure knows how to make a dramatic exit."

[Merlin enters the palace and addresses a guard.]

MERLIN
Where would I find Gaius, the- the court physician?

[Guard points. Merlin walks up steps and knocks on the open door to the physician's quarters and peeks inside.]

"Hey! How come you knock then and yet you continue to ignore it with me. Oh no, you just stroll right in." Arthur rants.

Merlin smirks and shrugs.

"Merlin, I taught you better than that," Hunith chaises with amusement.

"Sorry mother," Merlin quips quickly.

Gwaine chuckles.

MERLIN
Hello?

[Merlin wanders inside.]

MERLIN
Hello? Gaius? [clears throat]

[Gaius trips over backwards from the bookshelf stairs and the railing breaks. Merlin's eyes glow and he slows time while also using magic to move a bed under Gaius before he hits the floor.]

Arthur stands up and turns to Merlin, his jaw to the floor. "you-you your a- a sorcerer."

"Well that explains a lot," They all ignore Gwaine's comment.

Merlin stands also, "actually I'm a warlock," Merlin looks at the ground, at Arthur then back to the floor, "there is a difference. A sorcerer trains for years to get power, a warlock is born with it and some knowledge of how to use it. See!" He looks at Arthur in earnest, "I was born with it. I didn't have a choice in the matter, but what magic I did use, I used for you Arthur. I did all of it for you, and to help people."

Gwaine continues as if everyone was listening to him, "oh I am so taking you to the tavern with me. Do you know how handy you would be in a bar fight? Aaaand now that princess knows you won't even get into any trouble!" Gwaine grins at his logic, Merlin glares at him for a moment before continuing his conversation/argument with Arthur.

Arthur can see his point but is still angry, "you lied to me! How could you? I trusted you with my life."

"And because of my magic you are still standing here today. Do you know how many times I have saved your dollop-head? It's almost daily." Meriln says almost aspirated.

Hunith frowns, how much trouble did these two get in?

"How did I not know?" Arthur resumes.

"I'm not as much of a fool as you think me to be, nor as stupid. I had to do things the make me look so in order to cover up my magic."

Gwaine shrugs in agreement, he has seen this in action as had Hunith. He just hadn't pieced together what Merlin was covering up.

Arthur feels a bit guilty for treating Merlin as he did, but he had one more question to ask before he wants the show to resume. "Why would you not tell me?"

Merlin grins with all his dimples, "I like my head, I'm rather attached to it." Gwaine snorts at the pun. Merlin's face softens, "and I did not want to place you in such a predicament. You are my friend why would I do that to you?"

Arthur frowns, sitting down. He thinks on this but does as he promised and remembered all that Merlin has done for him.

GAIUS
What did you just do?

MERLIN
Erm...

GAIUS
Tell me!

MERLIN
I- I- I have no idea what happened.

"You, Merlin, are a terrible liar."

Merlin laughs and looks at him, "I know."

GAIUS
If anyone had seen that...

MERLIN
Er, no! That- that was, that was nothing to do with me. That- that was...

GAIUS
I know what it was! I just want to know where you learned how to do it!

MERLIN
Nowhere.

GAIUS
So how is it you know magic?

MERLIN
I don't.

GAIUS
Where did you study?... Answer me!

Hunith scowls, if she had known Gaius would be this harsh to Merlin.

MERLIN
I- I've never studied magic or, or been taught.

GAIUS
Are you lying to me, boy?

MERLIN
What do you want me to say?

GAIUS
The truth!

MERLIN
I was born like this!

GAIUS
That's impossible! Who are you?

MERLIN
Oh, erm...

[Merlin pulls off his backpack.]

MERLIN
I have this letter.

[Merlin gets a letter out of his bag and hands it to Gaius.]

GAIUS
I- I don't have my glasses.

MERLIN
I'm Merlin.

GAIUS
Hunith's son?

Hunith rolls her eyes as Merlin chuckles, at least Gaius had remembered that much.

MERLIN
Yes!

GAIUS
But you're not meant to be here till Wednesday!

MERLIN
It is Wednesday.

Gwaine, Arthur, Merlin and Kait crack up laughing. "I love that part!" Kait weezes out inbetween fits. Hunith frowns, though not unaffectionately. Her uncle can be rather forgetful.

GAIUS
Ah, right then. You better put your bag in there.

MERLIN
You- you won't say anything about, erm...

GAIUS
No. Although, Merlin, I should say thank you.

Arthur regrets that he never said that to Merlin and looks on, thoroughly enraptured.

[Merlin looks out his window at the Camelot.]

Kait sighs at the view of Merlin looking out the window with his little grin. All his dimples on display. The three boys give her the same look. "What? I can look if I want to. besides What his looks don't cover his personality, charm, and magic make up for."

Merlin chuckles a little, pleased.

Arthur is visibly confused, "his personality? What charm? I can deal with the magic part but what charm? His personality is annoying."

"Thank you, my lord." Merlin comments sarcastically. Arthur grins at him.

"That's what you think. I love his personality, and his charm. However boyish it is, and he is very good looking thank you very much. Although I do have to admit that I have always been more partial to darker hair especially black, rather than blond."

Gwaine clears his throat, running his fingers through his dark luscious hair. He wiggles his eyebrows at Kait. She rolls her eyes and ignores him, Gwaine pretends to look put out.

Merlin puts his hand to his mouth, fighting laughter. "Ooooooo."

"Well what about me? I have more looks than he does and more charm."

"Yes yes, you are very very good looking and after a bit of time when you get to know Merlin you tie with him as my favorite. But until then you being a pompous ass withdraws from your 'charm' and attraction greatly."

That shut Arthur up with a strange look on his face.

"And what about me beautiful?" Gwaine says, pushing out his chest.

Kait laughs and shakes her head, "you're up there with Merlin I suppose, especially with my best friend. Your her favorite."

Gwaine preens as Arthur huffs.

HUNITH [voiceover]
My dear Gaius, I turn to you for I feel lost and alone and don't know who to trust. It is every mother's fate to think her child is special, and yet I would give my life that Merlin were not so. Ours is a small village and he is so clearly at odds with people here that, if he were to remain, I fear what would become of him. He needs a hand to hold, a voice to guide, someone that might help him find a purpose for his gifts. I beg you, if you understand a mother's love for her son, keep him safe, and may God save you both.

[Morgana looks out the window from the Griffin Landing.]

UTHER
Morgana.

MORGANA
Yes?

UTHER
What is this? Why are you not joining us at the feast?

MORGANA
I just don't think chopping someone's head off is cause for a celebration. That poor mother.

they all nod in understanding.

UTHER
It was simple justice for what he'd done.

MORGANA
To whom? He practiced some magic, he didn't hurt anyone.

Merlin presses his lips and looks down, Arthur and Gwaine look at Merlin sadly. He was there best friend after all.

UTHER
You were not around twenty years ago, you have no idea what it was like.

MORGANA
How long are you going to keep punishing people for what happened then?

UTHER
Until they realise there is no room for magic in my kingdom! You will be with me when I greet Lady Helen.

MORGANA
I told you! I want no part in these celebrations!

UTHER
I'm your guardian! I expect you to do as I ask. If you show me no respect at least respect our finest singer.

MORGANA
You know, the more brutal you are, the more enemies you will create!

"She was right," sighs Kait.

[EXT. WOODS - NIGHT]

[Lady Helen's party camps in the woods. Lady Helen is in her tent, humming, but gasps when she hears a sound.]

Gwaine whispers, "I don't think this is going to turn out good."

LADY HELEN
Hello? Gregory?

GREGORY
Lady Helen.

LADY HELEN
Is all well?

GREGORY
Yes, ma'am. With luck, we should reach Camelot late tomorrow.

LADY HELEN
That's good.

GREGORY
I'll be outside if you need me.

[Gregory goes outside and notices something, he draws his sword.]

GREGORY
Who's there? Who's there?

MARY COLLINS
Akwele seo magdp. Akwele seo magdp. Akwele seo magdp.

[Mary stabs effigy, killing Lady Helen.]

Arthur grips the arms of his chair, turning his knuckles whit.

Gwaine and Hunith pale.

Merlin looks away.

MARY COLLINS
Ghefrolinz grimpoxin kouata.

[Mary turns into Lady Helen.]

"Well that's totally not strange and creepy." mutters Arthur.

Merlin agrees tremendously, "no kidding."

"Have you ever done that?" Gwaine asks, turning to Merlin.

Merlin hesitates, then bows his head, "once. But I didn't hurt anyone in the process!"

[GAIUS' CHAMBERS][Kilgharrah calls Merlin's name in his sleep.]

KILGHARRAH
Merlin... Merlin...

"What was that?" Frowns Arthur.

Merlin tightens his lips, "you'll find out soon enough."

[Merlin wakes in his new bedchamber and enters the Physician's Chambers.]

GAIUS
I got you water. You didn't wash last night.

"Ew," Arthur crinkles his nose. Merlin hits his arm, Arthur returns the favor, much harder.

Hunith smiles slightly, glad her son finally found a friend. He only ever had Will, and she made him leave his only friend.

MERLIN
Sorry.

GAIUS
Help yourself to breakfast.

[Merlin sits down to eat watery porridge. Gaius intentionally knocks a bucket of water off the table.]

"Subtle," teases Gwaine.

[Merlin stands up and stops it with magic. Gaius gasps and they look at each other. Merlin lets it drop.]

GAIUS
How did you do that? Did you incant a spell in your mind?

MERLIN
I don't know any spells.

Arthur crossed his arms, watching intently.

GAIUS
So what did you do? There must be something.

MERLIN
It just happens.

[Merlin gets a mop to clear it up.]

"Why didn't you just clean it up with magic?" Arthur asks, confused.

Merlin responds drily, "well for one I didn't know how. For another I didn't want to get into any more trouble than I already was."

"What do you mean you didn't know how?" Arthur is even more confused, he has a rather funny look on his face.

"I've been moving objects since before I could talk, but beyond that I didn't know." Merlin states.

Gwaine's eyebrows jump, "wow I bet you were a tough child to raise."

Hunith blows out a laugh, "you have nooo idea," Merlin mocks hurt. "When he had a tantrum he blew out all the windows. It's a wonder he was able to keep himself hidden all these years."

Gwaine, Kait and Arthur laugh, and Merlin rolls his eyes.

GAIUS
Well, we better keep you out of trouble. You can help me until I find some paid work for you. Here.

[Gaius places a small sac and bottle on the table.]

GAIUS
Hollyhock and Feverfew for Lady Percival, and this is for Sir Olwin. He's as blind as a weevil, so warn him not to take it all at once.

MERLIN
Okay

GAIUS
And here.

[Gaius hands him a plate with a sandwich on it. Merlin smiles and takes the sandwich.]

Kait chuckles, "you got lucky."

Merlin smiles, "I know."

GAIUS
Off you go. And Merlin!, I need hardly tell you that the practice of any form of enchantments will get you killed.

Arthur winces so slightly that no one notices.

[Merlin eats his sandwich as he walks down the Physician's Corridor and through the Square to deliver the medicine. He knocks on a door and squinting old man answers.]

MERLIN
Erm, I brought you your medicine.

[Sir Olwin pops the cork and starts drinking it.]

MERLIN
Oh, and Gaius said don't drink it all at...

[Sir Olwin finishes drinking the remedy.]

MERLIN
I'm sure it's fine.

Hunith rubs her forhead as the rest, except for Merlin who was looking sheepish, laugh.

[EXT. CASTLE WALLS - DAY][Merlin crosses the drawbridge gate into the training grounds. Arthur's bulling a serving boy, Morris.]

ARTHUR
Where's the target?

Arthur mutter, "oh no." He slides down in his chair as if to make himself smaller.

"Oh yes," chuckles Kait.

[Arthur's gang laughs the background]

MORRIS
There, Sir?

ARTHUR
It's into the sun?

MORRIS
But, it's not that bright.

ARTHUR
A bit like you, then?

"Come now, you haven't changed much. I mean you still say that to me." Merlin grins, he know exactly what he's doing.

Arthur groans and says, "shut up, merlin."

[Arthur and his friends laugh.]

MORRIS
I'll put the target on the other end, shall I, Sir?

[The serving boy begins carrying the target toward the wall.]

KNIGHT #1
Teach him a lesson. Go on, boy.

ARTHUR
This'll teach him.

KNIGHT #2
Yeah.

KNIGHT #1
Haha. Teach him a lesson.

[Arthur throws a dagger at the target.]

Gwaine scowls fercly, "now do you see why we hate nobles?! Your as bad as the rest of them!" Arthur winces.

"Hey this was before he met Merlin, Merlin changed him for the better." Kait comes to his defense.

Gwaine says nothing, which speaks wonders for this talkative knight.

MORRIS
Hey! Hang on!

ARTHUR
Don't stop!

[Morris takes a few steps back.]

MORRIS
Here?

[Guinevere shakes a curtain out an upper window.]

Arthur's face fills with sorrow knowing Guinevere watched that.

ARTHUR
I told you to keep moving!

[Arthur throws another dagger.]

ARTHUR
Come on! Run!

[Morris shuffles his feet along trying to carry the large target as Arthur throws more daggers.]

ARTHUR
Do you want some moving target practice?

[Morris finally drops the target and it rolls to Merlin's feet. Merlin puts a foot on it so Morris can't pick it up.]

MERLIN
Hey, come on, that's enough.

Gwaine cheers quietly. Hunith smiles and shakes her head.

ARTHUR
What?

MERLIN
You've had your fun, my friend.

ARTHUR
Do I know you?

Arthur hangs his head.

MERLIN
Er, I'm Merlin.

[Merlin holds out his hand.]

ARTHUR
So I don't know you.

MERLIN
No.

ARTHUR
Yet you called me "friend."

MERLIN
That was my mistake.

ARTHUR
Yes, I think so.

MERLIN
Yeah. I'd never have a friend who could be such an ass.

Kait laughs, "see what I mean."

Arthur cracks a smile, he always loved Merlin's humor and enjoyed bantering with him.

"Merlin!" Hunith chaises, astonished.

[Merlin starts walking away.]

ARTHUR [snorts]
Or I one who could be so stupid.

[Merlin stops walking.]

Merlin groans.

ARTHUR
Tell me, Merlin, do you know how to walk on your knees?

MERLIN
No.

ARTHUR
Would you like me to help you?

MERLIN
I wouldn't if I were you.

ARTHUR [chuckles]
Why? What are you going to do to me?

MERLIN
You have no idea.

Arthur gives a small laugh. "Now that I know what you meant and that it's true I am very glad you didn't use magic to your advantage."

Merlin looks a bit guilty, "weeeellllllll."

All laughter drops from Arthur's face, "what did you do?..." His eyes narrow, but not without a bit of amusement.

Gwaine snorts.

ARTHUR
Be my guest! Come on! Come on! Come oooooon.

[Merlin takes a swing at him and Arthur twists Merlin's arm behind his back.]

KNIGHTS
Whoa.

"Hey, I couldn't use magic ok? Just be glad I didn't." Merlin states.

[Guinevere cringes in surprise.]

ARTHUR
I'll have you thrown in jail for that.

MERLIN
What, who do you think you are? The King?

ARTHUR
No. I'm his son, Arthur.

"heh, oops." Merlin looks sheepish which sends Arthur into a fit of laughter.

[Arthur takes Merlin out at the knees.]

[DUNGEONS][Guards escort Merlin down the Wrought Iron Stairway to the dungeons and throw him in a cell.]

[EXT. CASTLE WALLS - NIGHT][Mary Collins, disguised as Lady Helen, rides across the drawbridge and into the Square with her escort. Her reflection in a puddle reveals Mary in her true appearance. Mary (Lady Helen) enters the Throne Room to meet Uther and a few court members.]

"I do love her dress though," says Kait thoughtfully.

UTHER
Lady Helen. Thank you so much for coming to sing at our celebrations.

HELEN
The pleasure's all mine.

UTHER
How was your journey?

HELEN [sighs]
Oh, the time it took, Sire.

[Uther kisses her hands.]

UTHER
Well, it's always worth the wait.

HELEN
It will be.

Merlin glares at her on the screen.

[DUNGEONS][The Great Dragon's voice wakes Merlin in his cell the next morning.]

KILGHARRAH
Merlin... Merlin...

[Merlin hears it coming from the floor beneath him, so he gets up and backs away.]

KILGHARRAH
Merlin...

[Merlin moves towards the floor and inspects it.]

"That is getting a bit creepy." Gwaine says.

GAIUS
Merlin!

[The cell door opens and Gaius steps in.]

GAIUS [sighs]
You never cease to amaze me! The one thing that someone like you should do is keep your head down, and what do you do? You behave like an idiot.

Merlin shrugs knowing he's right, "it wasn't the first."

"And it definitely wasn't the last." Arthur finishes.

MERLIN
I'm sorry.

GAIUS
You're lucky. I managed to pull a few strings to get you released.

MERLIN
Oh, thank you! Thank you!

[Gaius gives him a disapproving look for being so excited.]

MERLIN
I won't forget this.

GAIUS
Well, there is a small price to pay.

Merlin groans.

Arthur and Kait snicker fondly.