Chapter 1: The Dragon's Call

A.N. This is just an idea. I will only continue if people like it otherwise it's a waste of time. It isn't completely the same as the TV series but it is as close as possible I did speed some things up and switch the order of things around so I hope you don't mind too much.

Disclaimer: Neither BBC's Merlin or Cassie's mortal instruments are mine and I am just mashing them together for my own amusement.

Warnings: Slight OOC, and Isabelle is not Alec's sister she is the kings ward those of you who have watched Merlin would know what happens to that later (SPOILER).

Enjoy.

The Dragon's call

No young man no matter how great can know his destiny. He can not glimpse his part in the great story that is about to unfold. Like everyone he must live and learn. And so it will be that the young warlock arrives at the gates of Alicante. A boy that in time will father a legend. His name... Magnus.

I was nervous as I walked the long trek through Idris, to the glass city, a place that would have my head if they knew who I really was, and what I could do. The sky was clear and the woods I was walking through glowed with the suns rays. I smiled taking in the smell of spring it wasn't long till I would make it to my new home in a completely different kingdom to the one I was born and raised in. I was heading to Gaius an old friend of my mums who she said would help me on my quest to find a place that I feel I belong.

I looked up to see a huge castle that had the infamous towers of shimmering glass towering above a city surrounded by massive stone walls. This is it no turning back now I thought as I walked through the huge steel gates through the lower town past the markets and the well where I came across a raised platform surrounded by people who were all murmuring and chatting amongst themselves. When a young man was being manhandled by two guards in the Idris black who were rushing him towards the platform where the executioner stood with a sharpened axe. I was torn out of my shock and disgust with the sound of a proud voice.

"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 Idris I, King Robert Lightwood, 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 just one sentence I can pass."

With a nod of his head the guards led the prisoner to the chopping block and roughly pushed him to his knees and forced his head to rest in place ready for the executioners axe. The king raised his arm and as he did so did the executioners axe raised also. With a nod Lightwood dropped his arm and their was a sickening sound as the axe fell and the mans head detached from his body to drop on to the platform and roll slightly along it. I was so disturbed that I couldn't tear my eyes away from the scene I had just witnessed. The king started to speak again completely satisfied with the death of his latest victim.

"When I came to this land, this kingdom was mired in chaos. But with the peoples help magic was driven from the realm. So I declare a festival to celebrate twenty years since the great dragon was captured and Idris freed from the evil of sorcery. Let the celebrations begin." He said with a victorious grin.

Just when the King was about to head back inside his castle. A loud wailing noise was heard from the crowd. The people parted to reveal an old hag staring up in hatred at the king. Everyone stared as she started to speak. "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!" At her everyone stood frozen in shock. I stared at her sharing the sadness of losing kin. "And I promise you, that 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."

At her words the king shouted for the guards to seize her. However before they even got to her she quickly chanted a spell that created a portal which she jumped through to get away. After all that my first thoughts were that I really needed to learn that spell. It would be so much better than walking everywhere. So lost in thoughts I hadn't realised I like the rest of the crowd had gone our separate was to prepare for the celebrations, I on the other hand had a court physician to find.

I eventually found Gaius after asking some guards and walking up a narrow stairwell to enter his chambers. Upon my arrival I looked around at all the potions and books scattered everywhere. An old man was stranding upon a ledge trying to reach some books. "Hello" I said timidly knocking on the door. Damn this whole no magic on pain of death rule is really starting to affect my confidence. Repeating the greeting I walked further into the room. "Gaius?" I said staring at the old mans back I cleared my throat to get his attention. Unfortunately, the man in his haste to turn fell backwards breaking the wooden banister, and fell off the ledge towards the floor. Without hesitation I slowed time, looking around the room, to find something to soften the blow, when I spotted a bed, I made the bed move till it was underneath the old man and let time return to normal. As I did so the man Gaius I presumed landed with his back to the bed with his eyes closed waiting for the inevitable. When nothing bad happened he jumped to his feet, pretty agile for an old man I mused before he started to question me on what I'd done.

"What did you just do?!" He repeated for what seemed to be the third time. My default position was to deny that I had anything to do with the accident. "I have no idea what you're talking about I've only just arrived." I said trying to avoid eye contact.

"If anyone had seen that" He exclaimed.

"I didn't do anything. It was..."

"I know what it was I just want to know where you learnt how to do it!"

"Nowhere." I answered truthfully.

"How is it that you know magic?"

"I don't."

"Where did you study?" The old man seemed to be getting more annoyed as the conversation carried on. Me I was just freaking out. "Answer me!"

"I've never studied or been taught!"

"Don't you lie to me boy!"

"What do you want me to say!"

"The truth."

I sighed "I was born like this"

"That's impossible." Gaius looked around. "Who are you?" he asked confused.

"Oh um... I have this letter." I said fumbling with my backpack trying to find the letter thankful that the topic of magic was no longer on the table.

"I... I don't have my glasses" Gaius said looking at me like I was an Idiot.

"I'm Magnus"

"Hunith's son?" He said starting to speak more cheerfully.

"Yes." I said with a grin happy that Gaius hadn't forgotten that I was meant to come to day.

"You're not meant to be here till Wednesday" Or not. Wait a minute it is Wednesday so I told him as much.

He looked confused for a moment, "Ah. Right, then."

He led me to my room and told me told me to rest.

I knew he was going to read the letter my mother wrote to him. Now normally I wouldn't read a letter meant for someone else... okay I would but that's not the point it was along walk from my village to Alicante so I read it... sue me.

My dear Gaius,

I turn to you for I feel lost and alone, and I don't know who to trust. It is every mother's fate to think her child is special. Yet I would give my life that Merlin was not. Ours is a small village and he is so clearly at odds with people here that if he were to remain, I fear what will become of him. He needs a hand to hold, a voice to guide, someone that might help 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.

Hunith

And with my mothers words still swirling in my mind I fell asleep.

I woke to someone saying my name over and over again. I looked around to see no one around, thinking I was going insane I stood got dressed and went in search of Gaius. When I saw him he was hold two potions he told me I was to help him deliver some remedies till he could find me some paid work. Yay, work...note the sarcasm.

He gave me a potion that was intended for the Kings Ward Isabelle. "Poor girl she suffers from nightmares" Or so he had told me, so now I was traipsing around a huge castle looking for the kings ward. After needing some fresh air from walking around the castle I went outside where I spotted some knights throwing knives at a target. One of the men a blonde was talking to a servant who was standing to the side holding a shield and some weapons.

"Where's the target?" Blondie said.

"There sir?" The guy said clearly expecting the worst.

"It's into the sun."

"It's not that bright."

"A bit like you then." A new voice spoke up. Looking at the person who had spoke I saw a beautiful body covered in a black. Looking higher I saw the most amazing blue eyes coupled with black hair. My favourite combination. Licking my lips I stepped closer to that God like creature.

"Put the target down the other end, shall I, sir?" The servant asked. Snapping out of my thoughts I went back to following the conversation.

The servant went to pick up the target, while he did so blondie turned to the gorgeous guy and said "Teach him a lesson."

Blue eyes smirked and lifted a knife throwing it at the target. I gasped. That was just mean blue eyes; I take back all that I said. You're a Prat!

Fortunately the victim managed to lift the target just in time. He was clearly unhappy about being the new target. "Hey, hang on!"

"Don't stop," Blondie said this time he lifted a blade. Ready to throw it. "Come on run." Blondie shouted.

Blue eyes laughed as did the other knights who were watching. "We want some moving target practice." Blue eyes said lifting up a knife to throw. The servant started to run as both he and blondie threw their knives at the target while laughing their heads off. After a few more shots the servant tripped dropping the target which rolled till I put my foot out to stop it. Then I said something I would later regret.

"Hey, come on that's enough."

They both stared and simultaneously said "What?"

"You've had you're fun my friend."

"Do I know you?" Blue eyes said both him and blondie started to purposely walk towards me. It took all my will power not to step back.

"I'm Magnus." I stuck out my hand to shake just to seem polite even if I wanted to kick their arses for being mean.

"So I don't know you"

"No." I said dropping my hand.

"Yet you called me friend." Blue eyes said raising an eyebrow.

"That was my mistake."

"I think so." Blondie said with a smirk.

"Yeah I'd never have a friend that could be such an ass." I sassed, smirking I turned and started to walk away.

"Or I one who could be so stupid" Blue eyes said. I turned Blondie was standing there with a smirk on his face while blue eye looked very annoyed. Ooops.

"Tell me Magnus, do you know how to walk on your knees?"

"No."

"Would you like me to help you?"

"I wouldn't if I were you." I said beginning to smirk.

"What are YOU going to do?" Blondie sneered. Blue eyes just laughed.

"You have no idea." My magic would have him on his knees in seconds maybe even less.

"Be my guest. Come on. Come on!" I looked around, too many people I would get myself executed for using magic if I used it now. Damn I'm so stupid.

"Come on." That was the last straw, I swung my fist at him, he moved quickly and pinned my arm behind my back pressing himself against my back also. He chuckled in my ear "I'll throw you in jail for that."

"Who do you think you are? The king?" I snapped not know that I had just dug myself into an even bigger hole.

"No, I'm his son Alec." He hissed.

Oh shit, shit, shit. I just challenged the Prince damn you world how could you do this to me haven't you done me enough harm! Obviously not.

I was dragged down to the dungeons and thrown in a cell. Straw covered part of the floor covering the cold stone. My guess is that's the bed I will no doubt be sleeping on tonight... and hopefully no more than that.

A.N. Thank you for reading hope you enjoyed it, please review, and tell me what you think. Thank you.