Disclaimer: I do not own Merlin. I am not making any money off this. I'm merely borrowing characters and making them live out my fantasies! n_n
A bright light flashed. Ånd then, there was nothing but darkness. When Arthur could see, he knew he was not in Camelot. He looked to his side, to see Merlin stirring. Merlin jolted to an up right position.
"Arthur," he called out, his voice saturated in worry.
"I'm right here," Arthur said, getting to his feet.
Merlin stood up and walked over to him.
"Are you alright?"
"Yeah, I'm fine. What happened?"
"No clue," Merlin said.
A flash of light temporarily blinded them again. When their eyes adjusted, they saw Gwen, Elyan, Percival, Gwaine, and Leon. Arthur cried out to his wife, running to her. Merlin walked over to make sure the knights were okay. After confirmation they got together to try to figure out what was happening.
"Well, it's certainly magic," Arthur said, his voice held malice in it. Merlin winced.
"Very observational," Merlin said, dryly.
"I don't see you trying to figure out what this is," Arthur shot back.
Another flash of light and Guias joined their ranks.
Merlin ran to him, making sure he was okay.
Another flash of light and Hunith appeared.
"Mum!" Merlin said, running to make sure she was okay. He wrapped his arms around her.
Another flash of light appeared. When their eyes adjusted after the bright, blinding flash, they saw a man. "Will!" Arthur said.
Merlin walked toward Will, leaving his mother's side. Tears slid down the young warlock's cheeks.
Arthur pressed his hand against his servant's shoulder as he passed by.
"Will?" Merlin's voice shook. "What's going on?"
Merlin stopped just short of Will, unsure of he could touch his best friend.
Will answered Merlin's silent question by reaching out a pulling Merlin into a hug.
Merlin's sobs echoed throughout the room.
Tears fell down Gwen and Hunith's faces.
The Knight's expressions were equally somber, most confused as to who Will was.
Guias looked on, his expression similar to Arthur's, knowing that nothing good is about to happen.
Will whispered something into Merlin's ear. The normally pale man grew even more pale. Shaking, he turned to face the rest of the people gathered. Tears fell hard and fast. Arthur placed his hand on the hilt of his sword. His knights followed suit.
Merlin walked by him, placing his hand on Arthur's shoulder.
"'S alright," he said, his voice thick and hoarse.
He walked to Guias and Hunith and whispered to them.
Arthur watched as their faces turned from curious to horrified. Hunith let out a small shriek.
Gwen glanced over at Arthur, unsure of what to do.
Merlin wrapped his arms around his mother.
After a beat, he left her arms and walked back to Will and nodded his head.
Will gave him a sympathetic smile.
"Could everyone gather here?" Will asked, getting the spread out group in one place. "Good. You are going to learn about Merlin. Who he is, and how he came to be in Camelot. You will know him as well as I did before this is all over, nay, even more than I did. It's not going to be easy. Merlin is as complex as he is caring." Will gave him a smile.
"You will not judge him until you know the full story. Every story teller will be responsible for highlighting the most important parts of his tale. Yeah, I won't be here the whole time. Like I said before, this is not my doing. I, like you, was invited. There will be others after my time is done. Are there any questions?"
There were a million questions floating between all 10 occupants, but none of them voiced them.
"Alright then, let's begin!"
A/N
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-Adri