A New Threat
In this instalment Morgana and Mordred's evil plan steps up a gear and by the end will threaten the very fabric of Camelot. Also Gwen finally begins to settle into life as Queen.
Chapter 1
(Five days after they left King Arthur and Queen Guinevere arrived back at Camelot to be greeted by the Knights, Gaius, Merlin and the townsfolk. When their horses have stopped, Arthur helps Gwen down and they both walk up to Leon who bows).
Leon: You majesties welcome back to Camelot
Arthur: Thank you Sir Leon, I trust there were no problems in our absence
Leon: No your majesty there were not, everything ran smoothly
Gwen: That is good to hear Sir Leon.
(Arthur and Gwen walk to the top of the steps, turn around and wave at the crowd, then go inside)
Arthur: MERLIN!
Merlin: Yes sire
Arthur: Once you have fetched our bags we would like to talk to you.
Merlin: As you wish
(20 minutes later the three of them are in Arthur and Gwen's room, Arthur is sat at the table, Gwen is stood behind him and Merlin is stood in front of the table)
Merlin: I swear to you both that I would never ever endanger the lives of the people of Camelot.
Gwen: I know that Merlin, and so does Arthur
Merlin: Does he?
Gwen: Yes he does, don't you.
Arthur: All I know at this point is that one of my most trusted friends, who I have known for many years has lied to me since the moment I met him.
Merlin: If I remember correctly, when we first met you were a selfish, arrogant and spoilt prince.
(Arthur stands up)
Gwen: Sit down Arthur
(Arthur sits down)
Arthur: Merlin I know that what you say is true but it is still hard knowing that you have lied to me all this time
Merlin: What would you have done if I had told you all those years ago?
Arthur: Told my father
Merlin: Who then would've had me killed and then where would we be?
Arthur: I don't understand
Merlin: Throughout the many years we have known each other I have saved you and Camelot many times because of my magic. If I had told you all that time ago, the city would be in ruin and you would most certainly be dead.
Arthur: If that is true ...
Merlin: Which it is.
Arthur: Let me finish Merlin
Merlin: Sorry, continue
Arthur: As I was saying, if that is true, then I want to thank you
Merlin: Huh!
Arthur: You heard me, thank you for using your powers for good
Merlin: As if I would do anything else with them
(The two of them smile and shake hands while Gwen looks on. In Kilgharrah's cave, the dragons are asleep, then Aithusa wakes up, walks to the cave entrance and lets out a wail. Morgana and Mordred are stood outside Morgana's cottage and when they hear the Aithusa's wail they smile an evil smile and look off into the distance).
End of Chapter