'Tell me again why you've called me out this late?' Dragon drowsily asked
'Well, as being a Dragonlord and you being the last Dragon, you must obey my every command' retorted Merlin 'Plus, Arthur had work for me to do all day, and-' Dragon looked eagerly at Merlin 'What's wrong Dragon?' said Merlin
'I have bad news,' said Dragon with reluctance 'Y-You're going to have to leave Arthur, Merlin. The world has rested upon your shoulders once again.' What? Leave Arthur? I can't leave him... World's rested upon my shoulders once again? Merlin thought. 'Why has the world rested upon my shoulders again?' asked Merlin
'Oh, well, you know the Wizards in Britain?' responded Dragon 'Yeah I do' Merlin said reluctantly 'Why?'
'You see, they're in need of help Merlin' Dragon said with conviction 'A very powerful Wizard, Voldemort, has fallen, and a Black Swan has been placed—'
'A Black Swan?' queried Merlin 'Yes, a Black Swan: a metaphor that encapsulates the concept that the event is a surprise [to the observer] and has a major impact. After the fact, the event is rationalized by hindsight' answered Dragon 'Morgana prophesied a couple of days ago that a boy, Harry Potter will be in mortal danger; his parents were murdered and he survived a killing curse.' Dragon despairingly said.
'A-A killing curse? They have k-killing curses?' stuttered Merlin. 'Yes they do unfortunately.'
There was a moment of silence. Merlin ran his hands through his hair soaking in what he just said. 'So I'll have to look after the kid?' said Merlin. 'Not necessarily' said Dragon 'You're to assist him in anyway if he gets into trouble. If there's no way, then let it be, I'm sure he'll make friends to help him.'
'... I don't know Dragon' Merlin said. Evidently apprehensive about this.
'You're going to have to do this whether you want to or not, Merlin!' said the dragon esoterically.
'You're also going to have to need help with this mission. I've already spoken with Morgana; she's willing to accompany you on your journey. But she cannot do this without you, Merlin. You have to do this. The world cannot come to an end.'
'But I don't know how to do this Dragon!' cried Merlin, 'What if I mess up? I don't even know how to get there! Morgana and I can't do this solely on our own!'
'Ah yes. The wizards there will set-up this magical object called a "portkey". I've heard it's really handy, yes. Takes you to the place the caster wants it to. But, at a certain time, so you'll have to be punctual!
'You know Merlin,' The Dragon said abruptly, 'Those Wizards, they really are interesting. Their magic is, of course, very obscure: they practice the art of Wizardry. Unlike Sorcery, it is the art or practice of magic, whereas sorcery is just the use of magic, but is more commonly associated with dark magic. But magic is neither good nor evil; the outcome of the use is determined by the wizard or sorcerer.
'Yes, I know...' said Merlin softly 'I-well, what will Arthur say? Finding out I'm leaving him to journey across countries to help a child fulfill HIS destiny? What if their Ministry doesn't want me to bud in?' Merlin said, anxiously. He lowered himself to the ground, his hands covering his forehead. 'I-This is all so sudden Dragon... Arthur just recently found out about me being a sorcerer and Morgana being a Seer. What if Uther's acceptance is false? Him accepting that his son's husband's a sorcerer and that his ward is a Seer. What if he turns to his old ways once Morgana and I leave? What if he just told Arthur he accepts and will turn a new cheek? What if-'
'NO!' Said the Dragon powerfully. Upon hearing this, Merlin clenched his fists. 'Don't start with the "What If's"! You must not doubt yourself Merlin! If that were to happen, his animosity towards Sorcery will show, and then will obliviously let Camelot fall. So, I highly doubt that he will be that foolish. Why can't you believe he's turned the other cheek?''
'Fine, fine, fine Dragon. I'll take your word.' Merlin said with reluctance. 'When and where will I meet their Minister to talk about this? Who is their Minister?
'All in due time m'boy.' said the Dragon happily, 'Now, meet me back here tomorrow at dawn—' 'Why so early? Why not this time again?' retorted Merlin. 'Ah because, there's a lot to go over Merlin. Now, go on! Get a good night sleep!'
