Disclaimer: I do not own Merlin, or anyone else for that matter...and no, I don't think I'm funny.
A/N: Hey there! Terrible disclaimers aside, this is just a quick character study that came to me a long time ago. I figure since the series is almost at an end, I should get it out there. This could take place at just about any time. Essentially, Modred knows about the prophecy...and he's less than pleased.
You say your destiny is stifling. You say you can't escape it. But what about mine, Emrys? I've been destined to destroy since the moment of my birth- destined to murder, to break the hopes of millions for a united Albion. You say you have no choice, but you're wrong. I'm the one without a choice.
You could have killed me. So why didn't you? Why couldn't you have chosen to act, to take this burden from me? You thought it was some sort of mercy to spare my life, but you have no idea what you've done. You've condemned me. I will kill Arthur because it is written.
I am not evil. I do not want this. I have never wanted this. But I have no choice- through my action or inaction, my life or my death, I am consigned to bring Arthur's doom. Why did you wait so long? Why allow me the time to discover this? I've done no wrong, yet you have treated me as the murderer I will be. Only now do I understand your mistrust. Now destiny will use me, and make me a villain. I am helpless against it Emrys. It is written and it shall be.
You say you're trapped, but you're not. You've trapped me, Emrys.
I never even had a chance.