A New Life
In this story we will see Arthur and Merlin working towards a more unified and happy land as well as Gwen having to cope on her own when Arthur goes away and the inevitable pressure on her (now that she is Queen) to conceive a child.
Chapter 1
(At a banquet to celebrate Merlin's new title he is sat at the head table next to Arthur when the King and Queen stands up to make a speech).
Arthur: This is a historic day for Camelot, I know that when you all heard of the title I was to bestow upon Merlin, you all thought I was mad, but I can tell you know I had very good reasons for what happened here today. During the battle with Morgana a couple of weeks ago, Merlin here used magic to save my life and the lives of everyone in Camelot, that is why he is now the first Court Sorcerer of Camelot.
Gwen: What happened here today was inevitable in the end because there is a prophecy upon this land. It reads like this: Arthur Pendragon is the once and future king who will unite the land of Albion and with the help of a friend will bring magic back to the kingdom.
Arthur: Before Merlin himself makes a speech, I want to make the point that I did not give him his title to spite my father, I did it because I know that Merlin would only ever use his magic to protect everyone in the land. Now, I give you Sir Merlin, Court Sorcerer of Camelot.
(Arthur sits down and Merlin stands up)
Merlin: Thank you your majesties, I have been asked to say a few words, however I have not had long to prepare them as I did not know what was happening here up until 4 hours ago, so I apologise if this is not very good. I have had magic since the moment I was born, according to my mother I was making pots and pans float at an hour old and by the time I was one week, I could open doors. (A laugh from the audience). When I came to Camelot, I was but an inexperienced young sorcerer, but over the years, through everything that has happened, I have learned much and I can say with absolute certainty that since the moment I arrived there has been magic at the heart of Camelot, protecting its people and its lands, and I can promise you all that will not change.
(Everyone claps and Merlin sits down)
Arthur: Let the entertainment begin.
End of Chapter