A/N: This a late Birthday present for allthingsmagical, Love ya girl and hope you can forgive me more it being late xxx

Notes

Emrys- the first Dragon, Immortal, the most powerful being in the world.

Arthur- once and future king, knows his destiny.

Morgana- good and knows of her magic, confides in Arthur, secretly marriage to Leon.

Lancelot, Gwaine, Percival - Arthur's most loyal knights, and friends, Know of Arthur's plan to find the other part of his destiny.

Uther, the same as in the show but just a little bit more evil.

Title - The Dragon Kings

Summary: Ever since Arthur became the Crowned Prince of Camelot he knew of his destiny, of his mate and the world they would create, but with no clue on where to find Emrys Arthur and his friends try to keep the people of Camelot safe unaware that the one the seek is right under their nose, a servant to the very man that wishes to kill all of his kin.

Chapter 1

The Pendragon siblings were yet again forced to watch as someone with magic was put to death, Arthur hated being unable to help his people, but he knew that in order for him to complete his destiny he needed to wait for Emrys, wait for the right time to take over throne Uther and reclaim Camelot as a safe place for people of all kinds.

Carefully so Uther wouldn't see Arthur took hold of his sister's hand and gave it a small squeeze, letting her know that that she was safe and loved. Arthur had found out that Morgana was his sister when he had stumbled upon the Great Dragon. Knowing that Uther had lay with another when he claimed that Ygraine was the only woman for him, angered Arthur. His father wanted a heir and he didn't care how, Arthur first blamed himself for his mother's death but when the truth of it all came to light, that blame was aimed at the man that had course so much pain and death all because he wanted a son.

When Uther turned and walked off Morgana pulled her brother to the side and informed him that she had seen something last night.

Entering Morgana's chambers Arthur smiled as his friends as Morgana walked over to Leon, They had gotten married in secret against the King's wishes. Morgana didn't care what Uther would do when he found out because she knew that she would never be a pawn in his game. Leon smiled as he wrapped his arms around his wife, knowing that it had upset her to see yet another person with magic dying.

"You know we will never let that happen." Leon reminded her as the others nodded in agreement.

"I would run him through before that happened." Arthur promised as he sat down in a nearby chair. "What did you see?"

"Emrys." Morgana smiled. "It was like nothing I've ever seen, it was so clear Arthur. It was like I was really there."

Arthur smiled and patted her hand, he was glad that for once she didn't see something so dark that it woke her in screams.

"What did he look like?" Gwen asked from her seat next to Lancelot.

"Like I've seen him before. He looked so familiar to me. He was sitting next to you Arthur and everyone one else were on their knees. It looked like a coronation, they were chanting." Morgana answered letting the memory take over. "Long live King Arthur Long live King Emrys, long live the dragon Kings."

"The dragon Kings?" Lancelot asked confused. "I thought Arthur was the once and future King of Albon?"

"I am, but Kilgharrah said that Emrys had something to do with Dragons. He never really said what though, he always sounded sad and remorseful when he spoke of Emrys for some reason." Arthur replied.

"The Dragon Kings... Got a nice ring to it. Better than what Uther is being called." Gwaine chuckled. "Maybe when we find him, he can tell us why."

"Maybe. you said he looked familiar?" Arthur wondered.

"Dark Brown hair. Gold eyes that were filled with power. They kind of looked like dragon eyes, he sitting down so I only saw his face but felt as if I knew him." Morgana told them.

"Could it because you have magic? Aren't people meant to know who he is?" Percival asked.

"Yes but it was more than that. It was like I've seen him and I just can't seem to place where. But I know I have." Morgana stood up and walked over to the window.

"If you had seen him, wouldn't you have knew who he was and told us?" Gwen said softly.

"Unless I didn't. What if something happened and the people of magic can't tell if he is standing in front of them? What if he's trapped somehow?" Morgana sighed. "I know I've seen him in Camelot I just can't remember where."

"It will come to you Morgana, don't stress about it. It's not good for the baby." Leon informed her as he walked over to her and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"He's right Morgana. It will come to you on it's own. Let's not push it." Arthur smiled just as someone knocked on the door.

Slowly Arthur raised and walked over to the door opening enough so that no one could look into the room.

"Sire?" The guard nodded.

"Morgana is resting, is it important?" Arthur demanded.

"The King wishes for you both to join him in his chambers for dinner." The guard informed him.

"Very well. Gwen please make sure Morgana is ready. I will be back soon." Arthur said before exiting the room making sure that the guard couldn't see in as he closed the door.

"Was there anything else?" Arthur asked as the guard had yet to leave.

"You have been seen leaving the Lady's chambers on many a night, the King wishes to know if you have taken her as your consort." The guard replied.

"And that is your business how?" Arthur growled.

"My Lord I mean to harm, the King wishes you to marry to Lady Morgana." The guard knew the moment he had spoken that he had said the wrong thing.

"If you don't mean any harm, then shut up. The Lady Morgana is a friend, a sister nothing more and shall never be anything but. You can run along now and inform the King of what I've said and that we shall join him soon." Arthur demanded. "And next time you speak so freely to me you better watch your words."

"Yes my lord." The guard nodded and walked off.

"The moment I find you Emrys, we shall get rid of everyone loyal to that sick bastard." Arthur vowed as he stormed off to his chambers.

Taking a deep breath the siblings looked at each other before entering the King's chambers. Uther smiled up at them as they entered and took their place at the table.

"I hear you were in Morgana's chambers again Arthur." Uther stated.

"Yes father, she was feeling light headed after having to watch that young woman and her family die. I didn't want her to hurt herself so I took her back to her chambers myself." Arthur replied.

"Now Arthur, that family was a stain upon Camelot. Magic is an evil thing that needs to be destroyed." Uther replied picking up his cup.

"She had children, did they have to burn as well." Morgana argued.

"Yes or they would one day give in to the dark power inside them."Uther growled. "Merlin come now." He snapped.

A young man appeared from out of nowhere, he was dressed in nothing but rags and looked as if there was no meat on his bones at all. Slowly he walked up to his master and kneeled.

"What does my master command." He asked, his head bowed down.

"My cup is empty, I do believe I told you to make sure that it was never empty." Uther growled as he smacked the young man over the head with the cup.

"I am sorry Master." Merlin whispered as he quickly got up and grabbed the jug from a near by table and started to refill the King's cup. "I only wish to serve you Master and shall accept my punishment for failing in my duties."

"So you should, after you have served me tonight you shall go down to the dungeon and receive twenty lashes, no food or water for two days and nights. That should make sure you don't forget again." Uther ordered.

"As you wish Master. I am to obey." Merlin answered bowing his head.

"Fill the Prince's and my ward's cups as well." Uther demanded.

Merlin nodded and moved over so that he could fill Arthur's cup. Both Arthur and Morgana were sickened by what they had just seen and it only renewed their cause to find Emrys and free Camelot of the Tyrant King.

Morgana smiled kindly as Merlin filled her cup. "Thank you Merlin."

Merlin raised his head. "There is no need to thank me My Lady, I live to serve."

Morgana was about to answer when she looked up at his face, and took in a shocked breath. There standing in front of her was Emrys and yet he didn't look anything like how she saw him in her vision. His eyes were dull and and lifeless there was no trace of power in there. As Morgana's eyes traveled down the young man in front of her they stopped at his neck, where a thick piece of Metal was wrapped around his neck with runes she had never once seen before. Her eyes zeroed in on the small tag at the center of the Collar and gasped at the words on it. Quickly Morgana stood up and rushed out of the room without a word, trying her best to hide her tears till in the safety of her husband's arms.

"Morgana?" Arthur yelled standing up.

"Stupid boy, what did you do?" Uther growled as he throw his cup at Merlin's head covering him in red wine.

"Father." Arthur gasped in shock. "Your servant only did as he was ordered. Morgana has been unwell these past few days. I should go and see to her."

"Yes, your bride did look a little green. Have you already lay with her? She could with child. Wonderful Arthur." Uther chreed.

"No father, I haven't laid with Morgana. She is not with child and she is not my bride." Arthur told his father as he got up.

Uther stood and walked quickly over to Arthur before punching him in the stomach and following that with a hard punch to the face causing Arthur to fall to the ground where Uther delivered three hard kicks to Arthur's stomach. "Do not speak to me like that, I am the king and you maybe my son but that doesn't mean I can't have you flogged publicly until you beg for it to stop. When the time comes you will take Morgana as your bride and conceive a male heir for me to raise as you rot away in a small cage unable to stand, to move before your execution. If you weren't such a disappointment I would have let you lived as someone's slave for the rest of your pathetic life but as it turns out you're too much like your mother. Too weak to rule my kingdom."

Arthur leaned up only for Uther to kick him in the stomach again. "See so easy to take down." Uther laughed and kicked Arthur once more this time in his back before calling the guards to drag his pathetic son back to his chambers.

As the guards dragged him away Arthur caught sight of a dark look forming in Merlin's eyes before he heard Uther order Merlin to get on the bed as it was time to serve him.

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