Merlin went through the doors arm up, ready to ward off a spirit attack. all was silent except for the ghostly wind that whistled through the hall. Merlin turned this way an that, searching for any sign of movement. he went into the armory, unaware that Uther had been standing right behind him.
"beum berne." Merlin said, setting the torches along the wall aflame.
Merlin walked cautiously into the middle of the hallway. all was silent.
Merlin nearly jumped out of his skin when a mace rattled from its place on the wall. he reached out and stopped its swaying.
Merlin heard a sound and turned just in time to see two spears zooming towards him. he didn't have time to move away so he was pinned to the door.
footsteps sounded in he corridor and Merlin looked up to see Uther walking purposefully towards him.
"it will give me great pleasure, killing you!" Uther said, pointing a sword at Merlin
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"father!" Arthur yelled as he came into the hall.
Uther turned as Arthur raised the horn that would send him back.
when he spoke his voice was barely a whisper. "Arthur... no.. please" he begged "whatever i have done i have done, for Camelot!"
"you've had your turn." Arthur replied "now its mine."
Arthur put the horn to his lips as Uther said desperately "Merlin has magic!"
Arthur blew the horn and sent Uther back where he belongs.
merlin breathed a sigh of relief, hoping that the horn had covered Uthers words. Arthur stared at the place where his father had been.
"is everything okay?" merlin asked hopefully
Arthur looked up and smiled "of course." he said. and walked out.
"hay!" merlin called after him trying to move forward but being held back by the spear. "great." he said to the empty room "now what?