Hi guys! Welcome to Elissa's Tales!
These are about adventures and important moments in Elissa's life!
This is; The Magic You Can Gain- Part One!
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"It's getting dark. We should stop." I say, twigs snapping under my feet. Arthur ignores me and continues walking. We walk in silence as the sun drops down below the horizon.
"Sire?" Leon says. Always polite. I have never known him rude. Never.
"Yes Leon." Arthur replies, turning round to face the knight.
"I think Elissa is right. We should stop." Leon says. Elyan and Percival nod in agreement.
"And I think Gwaine is about to fall over." He adds as Gwaine wobbles slightly and I dash forward to catch him. His warm breath tickles my ear and I can smell the ale.
"Gwaine! How many ales did you have at that tavern?" I say, trying to make my voice sound stern.
"One." He grins, holding up five fingers. I lay him down on the ground carefully and watch as Elyan lights a fire.
Gwaine falls unconscious almost immediately, his head in my lap.
"How on earth does he only get drunk now?" Percival laughs. "He drank those tankards at least five hours ago."
They all turn to me and stare at me questioningly.
"Believe me guys. I've been asking myself that since he moved in with me. You have no idea how hard it is to sleep when a drunk Gwaine is poking you until two in the morning." I smile, patting Gwaine's head.
Merlin laughs. "And I though it was hard to get up!" The others laugh in agreement.
"Oh. Trust me. Get up is just as hard." I giggle. Merlin looks at me amused as I mouth 'clingy' at him.
"Maybe you should kick him out?" Arthur suggests. "Or ban his ale?"
"Do that and I will damn you to high hell, no matter how royal your socks are." Gwaine mutters leaning on my shoulder, yawning.
"She'd miss me to much anyway. Wouldn't you 'liss'?" He smiles. He puts his arm round my waist and pulls me closer, snuggling into my shoulder.
'My point!' I mouth in Merlin's direction and he snorts. Merlin passes bowls full of soup, I think, out to us. Arthur pokes it around before deciding it edible and eats it.
"You hungry Gwaine?" I ask.
"That is a silly question 'liss'" Gwaine replies. Or course, I know he gets very hungry during his sober phase in between the drunkenness that he gets.
I laugh and hand him my bowl. He lets go of my shoulder and eats it so fast it's almost impossible. He hands the bowl back to me before saying; "Very nice Merlin. I could taste the rat."
Arthur spits his mouthful out and Leon and Elyan set their bowls down.
"I love rat!" I grin, they look at me curiously as I reach over and take their bowls.
"Waste not, want not." I laugh and eat it. I hear Arthur and Percival whispering and I feel Gwaine put his arms back round my waist. I set the bowl down and face him. He reaches forward and wipes some soup of my cheek.
"No ones looking." I wink, my eyes briefly darting towards the others who are in deep conversation about food. Gwaine smiles and kisses me lightly.
The moment doesn't last.
"Oi! Quit your kissing!" Merlin says, ruining it. I pull away and stick my tongue out at him.
A sudden thump behind me makes me jump. I spin round and find Gwaine on the floor, completely unconscious.
"This is the worst part." I groan, pulling him up and resting him against a tree.
"Let me know if he starts doing anything." I say, before I jump up and climb up the tree and into the leaves.
The moon hangs high up in the sky and the moonlight turns the leaves on the top of the trees silver. A small bird flys down and lands next to me. It chirps and I careful extend my hand. To my surprise it hops onto my palm and chirps again.
"Are you trying to tell me something?" I laugh and it chirps. I'm slightly scared now.
"Elissa?" Merlin calls from below.
"I'm going to have to climb down. Can you..." I begin and the bird hops off onto the leaves.
"Uh. Thanks." I say and climb down.
"Yes?" I say and get hit in the back of my leg by Gwaine's hand.
"Oh. Ok." I laugh, I kneel down beside him. "Gwaine." I whisper in his ear and brush the hair out of his face. I kiss his temple and he relaxes and stops moving.
"You." Arthur says. "Are a saviour. I have no idea what we'd do with Gwaine if you weren't here."
"Don't be ridiculous sire." Leon laughs, "He's generally sober."
"Mostly." Elyan smiles.
"Hardly." Merlin mutters. We all laugh and I feel a tiny pair of feet land on my shoulder.
"Uh. Elissa. Why is there a bird on your shoulder?" Percival asks.
"To be honest. I'm not sure." I laugh.
"Merlin. You speak bird right?"
"No." He replies indignantly. "I can understand what it says but I can speak bird."
The bird whistles something and Merlin laughs.
"Yes, Deryrn, I can tell them you have a name."
"Deryrn." I smile. "Hi little fella."
Deryrn chirps in a reply and Merlin laughs again.
"Merlin!" Arthur says. "Can't you cast a spell so we can understand him?"
Merlin rolls his eyes but mutter something. His eyes flash gold and Deryrn laughs.
"That was pleasant. You are a very kind warlock."
Leon, Elyan and Arthur look slightly taken aback.
"Hey Deryrn. I'm Percival" Percival says, holding out his hand. Deryrn hops down onto his hand.
"Nice to meet you!" He chirps and bows.
"Percy. You've made a new friend." Elyan grins. Deryrn glares at Elyan and he takes a step back.
"Am I the only one who's wondering why Deryrn wants to talk to us?" I say, placing a hand on my hip.
"Well, Elissa." Deryrn laughs. "I want to help you. Your looking for Eva, correct?"
My eyes widen and I nod.
"You know where she is?" Percival asks.
Being Eva's boyfriend, he's just as worried as I am about her.
"Not exactly. I do know she is being held captive." Deryrn chirps.
"Captive?" I say.
"By who?" Leon asks.
Deryrn laughs and his feather turn jet black and his eyes sparkle green.
"By me." And he explodes.
"Morgana?" Arthur says posing the question no of us want to answer.
"But why would she tell us?" Leon asks.
"Surely if she has Eva, she'd want it a secret unless..."
"Unless what?" Merlin questions.
"Unless she wants one of us." Leon says grimly. The only sound is the cracking of fire wood and the wind in the leaves.
"Where's Elissa?" Percival asks.
"'M up here!" I call, from my position between the branches of the tree.
"You guys can sleep if you want. I've got this covered."
Merlin nods and spreads himself out on the floor. Their heavy breathing, and Arthur's snoring, soon drifts across the forest. I snap a few twigs so I can see better and dangle my legs down from the tree. The flames slowly die down until the only light comes off the glowing embers. I feel a sharp tug at my legs and I slip off the branch into their arms. I know it's Gwaine when he gently presses his lips to mine.
"Gwaine! I'm trying to..." I begin but I stop when his hands start traveling down by back. I push him away roughly.
"Gwaine. Your still drunk."
"No 'm not." He says, his words slurring together.
"Gwaine!" I say, sternly. "You are still drunk. Sit down and go to sleep."
He looks at me, his eyes like a puppies.
"Fine. But no kissing." I say and I climb the tree again, Gwaine close behind me.
We sit on a branch and he puts his arm round me and places his head on my shoulder and promptly falls asleep.
"Night Gwaine." I whisper, putting my arms round him so he doesn't fall.
I'm still up as dawn breaks. Merlin sits up beneath me and look up. I wave at him before raising my hand to stifle a yawn.
"Have you been up all night?" He asks, his tone of voice suggesting that he isn't surprised. I nod and end up on the forest floor, Gwaine on top of me. Merlin laughs and helps me up.
"Thanks." I yawn.
"No problem. There's a pool down there." He says, nodding in the direction I guess it is in. I nod and turn and walk towards it.
"I'll send Gwaine to get you soon." Merlin calls as he disappears out my line of sight.
I find the lake easily. It's not that big but it's good enough. I take my chain mail, trouser and shirt off and dive into the cool water. It's freezing and wakes me up quickly. I untie my hair and scrub all the dirt off my body.
Gwaine appears through the trees and puts a towel down on the least muddy edge. He pulls off his shirt and jumps in, splashing water in my direction.
"Oi!" I laugh, splashing water back at him. "Watch it!"
I climb out and Gwaine drifts to the edge of the lake and rests his elbows on the ground.
"Your still..." He begins.
"Yes I'm still wearing my underwear! We're in the middle of a forest. I felt more comfortable with the idea of running away in my pants than naked. Ok?" I laugh, pulling my shirt over my head. Gwaine looks at me thoughtfully and I can't figure out whether he's wondering how soon he can get me into a bed or when the best opportunity to pull me back into the water is. To be safe I stay clear of the edge.
"'Liss'. Help me out would you?" Gwaine grins.
"Fine. Just don't pull me..." I extend my hand and sure enough, he pulls me into the water. I push myself back out and lie on the bank, coughing.
"Gwaine. Your an idiot." I cough.
"Ah relax." He smirks, jumping out and putting his own clothes back on. "I'll keep you warm."
"Your wet." Arthur says when we return. Gwaine claps sarcastically and Arthur glare indignantly at him.
"Do you want..." Merlin starts but I shake my head.
"I want to be able to complain. It will drive Gwaine mad. It's a suitable punishment."
"Or you could let me dry you off and not kiss him for a whole day. I think he might end up sulking by the end of it." Merlin whispers in my ear and I roll my eyes but agree. Warmth floods through me and I feel more comfortable.
"What happened to punishing him?" Leon asks.
"Merlin had a better idea." I reply, not wanting to spoil anything. I know they all find it incredibly funny when Gwaine literally crawls behind me begging.
We pack our things and set off. I can't say it's the most exciting quest I've been on so far. To be honest, it's positively dull. Suddenly, a low roar echoes through the trees followed by heavy footsteps and breaking branches. Arthur holds up is hand and we stop.
Flames suddenly come hurtling towards us and I sprint away. I jump over logs and duck under branches. One snaps back and cuts the side of my face just above my eye but I keep running. I run down a steeply edged area and reach a dead end and draw my sword. I can't see the others anywhere and the creature comes into my sight. It's a great winged monster, with a large tail and horns. It looks almost like a Wyvern but it doesn't even remotely look like it could be part dragon.
It spies me and begins advancing towards me. It snarls and swishes its tail across the floor sending leaves flying in different direction.
My odds are about zero to one. I like those chances.
It breathes fire and I jump out the way, the flames narrowly missing my boot.
"Missed!" I laugh, knowing this will probably be the last time I can.
The creature growls and swipes its huge paw forward scratching its claws into my side. I scream out in pain and fall to the floor, hands pressed to the wounds.
The creature moves forward to finish me off but I throw my sword towards its chest. It staggers sideways and screeches as someone else stabs it's back. It collapses with a thud, brown mud-like blood coving the leaves.
I use to wall and push myself to my feet. I look at the monster and the one thing I notice are its green eyes. My knees buckle and I feel a strong pair of hands catch me and pick me up bridal style.
"Liss? Liss!" Gwaine's voice is filled with worry and it hurts so much to hear him hurting.
"Gwaine?" I cough. He nods and strokes the hair from my face.
"What was it?" I ask as Gwaine starts walking.
"I don't know Liss. But I do know, it had magic." Gwaine replies. We both know what that means but neither of us have the courage to say it.
"Gwaine?" I say.
"Elissa." He answers.
"I'm sorry."
"Don't be sorry Lissa. It's not your fault."
"I doubt..." I begin but Gwaine silences me with a kiss.
"So much for not kissing me." He smiles, hiding the sadness behind his eyes.
"Do you remember when we met properly in that tavern." I wink.
"Don't. Remind me." He laughs.
"And that guy had you pinned against the wall so I smashed a pot over his head."
"And it started a fight." Gwaine smiles.
"And at the end, I saved your life because you were trying to drink a barrel of ale." I finish, wincing slightly as I laugh.
"You seem to be very good at that." Gwaine says solemnly," Saving my life. Not drinking ale." He adds and kisses me again. This time longer and softer.
"I love you." He murmurs against my lips.
"I love you too." I say, before the world spins and the only colour is black.
Gwaine's POV.
Elissa goes limp and her head falls back.
"Elissa?" I say, shaking her. "Liss?" I sink to my knees, tears flowing down my face. Why does this happen to me? Always me! I press my hand against her heart to find it barely beating. She's dying, I know it.
"I'm so sorry Elissa." I cry, pulling her limp body close to me. "I'm so so so sorry."
I don't notice the cloaked figure appear behind me.
"All is not lost." The Druid says, it's voice almost melodic. "She is not dying."
I turn and stare at the Druid.
"What do you mean?"
"The beast was a wyvern, enchanted by Morgana to become a different animal. The witch wanted it to kill Elissa but her enchantment won't allow the beast to kill. It just passes magic to the wounded. Elissa will become a witch before the sun sets." The Druid explains. I look down at Elissa. I can't figure out whether I'm happy or sad.
"There has to be some why to stop it. Save her and leave the magic." I say. The Druid shakes his head.
"Even Emrys has no cure. Elissa has to paths in front of her. Make sure she does not follow the witch and to her doom." He says and vanishes.
I kneel in silence, cradling Elissa in my arms. I don't believe it. Elissa can't have magic. That's just not who she is. No.
"Gwaine!"
"Gwaine!"
"Elissa! Gwaine!"
"Where are you?"
I hear the others calling and push myself to my feet. I dry my eyes roughly, Arthur would not approve of a Knight of Camelot crying. Oh no.
I see Arthur first and call; "over here princess."
Arthur turns, anger written all over his face, but his eyes soften as he sees Elissa in my arms. He would never admit it but he really cares for her. He runs over, sheathing his sword as he does so.
"What happened?"he asks.
and so ends part one!
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