Merlin stood on the shore gazing out at the serene waters, as he watched the water began to ripple and a girl slowly rose out of the lake. Seeing her, smile grew on Merlin's face; he waded out into the water as she ran to meet him.
"Freya, I've missed you." Merlin said as he embraced her,
"I've missed you as well." Freya told him, "How are things in Camelot?" Holding hands the two of them walked towards the shore,
"Morgana's been defeated, and Arthur restored as king" Merlin told his love, "and Gwen has been crowned as queen." Freya moved closer to him
"That's wonderful, from what you've told me about, I think she'll make a wonderful queen." Merlin smiled at her
"Yes, she most certainly will, she and Arthur will usher in a new era of prosperity for Camelot." Freya gazed up at him, her eyes questioning,
"What about you? Have you told Arthur yet?" she asked, Merlin shook his head,
"No, not yet," he sighed, "I guess I'm afraid to, afraid that he'll hate me." Freya sat down, pulling Merlin down to sit next to her; she gave him a hug,
"Oh Merlin, he's your friend, he won't hate you." She assured him, "you need to tell Arthur."
"Tell me what?" Merlin and Freya turned around to see Arthur standing by the edge of the lake.