Hello readers,
This is my first fanfic, I have read a lot of stories on this site and I love them. I have never tried the writing part of it so I thought I would give it a go.
I plan on making this a few chapters long. I hope you guys like it.
For two weeks storms raged against Camelot. At first they were strong with wind, lightning, and torrents of rain. Slowly it began to resend into just rain and finally after two long weeks of the world being at war with itself it stopped. The sun rose and an odd quiet descended. If one were to walk through the castle they would find it strangely empty and still. No servants running, late for their duties. No guards patrolling the halls. No courtiers or knights going for early morning walks around the grounds. Just sun filled rooms giving off an eerie silence.
It was on that day that the King of Camelot addressed his kingdom. It was on that day that everything was changed forever.
"I stand before you today to address something that has been plaguing the kingdom for many years. Magic. My father was a good king in many ways, but in some things he was blinded by grief and fear. He could not understand that magic is a tool that can be used to help or hinder. Magic does not corrupt people, choices do.
The king stood with his queen on the balcony overlooking the courtyard filled with his people. They were all waiting in silence hanging on his every word.
"For the past thirty years this kingdom has lived in fear of magic. Today I am taking the first step towards ending a generation of hatred and unjust persecution. Today the use of magic is no longer illegal as long as it is not used to harm people. The laws in place before the ban will be replaced."
The crowd started mumbling at that, growing restless and fearful. The king held up a hand and they quieted again.
"A friend once told me that there is good and evil in all of us, but it is the one we choose to act on that makes us who we are. He would have loved to be here today… for he has dreamed long of the day he and his kind would be free. Despite having magic he was the kindest and most loyal person I have ever had the privilege of calling my friend. It is because of him that this day was possible at all."
The king was forced to stop for his voice was breaking along with his heart. The queen put her hand on his arm and he stepped back as she took his place.
"I know that the first few weeks will be hard, but Camelot is full of strong people. We have made it through every adversity thrown at us and this will be no exception. We thank you for your loyalty and hope that this will bring an age of peace and prosperity."
Silence. For a few long seconds nothing was said and then a single voice broke out.
"LONG LIVE THE KING AND QUEEN!"
More voices joined in until the whole courtyard was saying it. Cheers broke out and the people celebrated, one brave soul even shot fireworks into the sky with magic.
No one noticed when the king and queen walked off the balcony and back into the castle where the shouts of jubilation could be heard throughout the halls. They walked silently through, the queens arm intertwined with the king's. Their footsteps echoing in the empty halls, watched silently by castle guards standing still in their posts.