"The return of Nimueh"
The story is set after season 3.
This is my first Fanfic, please don't be disapointed in the first three or four chapters, I promise, it gets better and better. Also, if any of you has some tips for Chapter 1 (or for my little sales pitch), to make it more interesting, please pm me or review. I have a little trouble with it. I don't own Merlin.
Here's a little sales pitch for the story:
The story of Nimueh seemed to be a closed chapter when she died, but nothing is as it seems. Meet a new side of Nimueh, that you haven't seen before. Secrets will be revield, an old romance will be relighted and we are about to meet a new goddess. Can she be trusted? Or will she turn out to be evil? But if that's so, how can you defead a goddess?
King Uther spoke to the knight Sir Leon.
"Leon, have we ever explored the forest of Ascetir?"
"I do not know, sire. I will ask Arthur, if you want me to."
"Yes, If we have not yet explored it, take a few knights and go along with Arthur to the forest, I want a map of it by tomorrow, before the council meating with Lot take's place. He wants to see more of my kingdom." The king didn't sound very happy this morning.
"Yes, Sire." He bowed his head and walked out of the king's chamber.
"Stupid map." The king muttered to himself.
Merlin was looking at the polished floor of the Prince's chambers with a cloth on his shoulder. He sighed and wiped the sweat from his forehead. Why he always had to scrub the floor? Though it was dirty again as soon as Arthur walked into the room...
So when Arthur actually came in with his muddy boots of the training, he said:
"Hah, Merlin, this afternoon we are going to the forest of Ascetir, make sure you prepare the horses."
"Why?"
"Because it is a little too far to walk, don't you think?" Arthur smirked.
"Of course sire," Merlin said, a little sarcastic "Anything else?"
"Nah not really ... oh wait," Arthur thought about some roses for Gwen, but he would prefer to pick them for her by himself, instead of letting his servant do it for him.
Then shook his head "No, never mind"
"What were you going to say?" Now it was Merlin who smirked. He knew what Arthur was thinking, but he was just teasing him.
"I was going to say that I think you should scrub the floor again... there is some mud here." He grinned at Merlin and walked on purpose a big circle arround him on his way back to the door of his room, where an annoyed manservant remained.
Merlin stood in the courtyard with the horses. Leon, Gwaine, Percival and Lancelot stood with him, when Merlin said goodbye to Gaius. Arthur arrived and they all mounted their horses. Five Camelot-red cloaks waving behind them.
When they arrived in the forest of Ascetir Merlin felt the presence of strong magic. In one way or another he recognized it, but he couldn't put his finger on it. His mind became a little foggy and he couldn't concentrate very well.
"We split into three groups. Merlin and I are heading north. Gwaine and Lancelot are going to the east and Percival and Leon are going to the west. Tomorrow at noon we see each other again here. Make sure you do not stand out and that you do not cause problems." Arthur grinned at Gwaine. When they all started to walk, Arthur turned around again. "Oh and guys." They all turned to face Arthur. "No matter what my father said, I don't want you to harm any druids. They are peaceful people, and although they might have magic, they don't deserve to be hunted." Merlin smiled slightly. It was a small step for a great leader.
Thank you so much if you read further :)