Chapter 1
Mordred walked up behind Arthur and just as he was about to strike Arthur turned around but before he could block the sword, Dragoon stood between him and Mordred's sword that was about to pierce his chest. Mordred looked at Dragoon and shouted "What are you doing Emrys, you should not protect him!"
"Actually I should Mordred, He gave Kara another chance but Kara spit it back into his face. She brought it upon herself and gave Arthur no choice. I will not let you harm him. Og kelis!" The spell rammed Mordred in the chest and with that Mordred was dead and the Saxon's were in full retreat. All they had to worry about now was Morgana and what to do with her.
Dragoon turned around and looked at Arthur who was standing there looking at him in shock "You alright there Arthur?" Dragoon asked breaking Arthur out of his shock "Why did you help me, I killed sorceress for a while. I had a bounty on your head, why did you save me when I could have you killed?" Arthur asked unsure what to think.
Dragoon looked at Arthur affectionately as he said "Because I know the man you really are. I know what are capable of, and what you could do if you wanted to. I see a great man and king in you Arthur Pendagon I have watched all these years, seeing the type of man you would become and let me tell you I like what I see." "And what do you see sir?" Arthur asked breathlessly "I see a man, a king with compassion, bravery, loyalty, love, one who is just and will help others in need when he can. I also see a man who is very different from his father and wants all of his people to be happy. I know that you will do what is right, because I have seen it in you since the day I met you. You will know who I really am if look hard enough." Dragoon paused then said "And I promise you I have only ever tried to help you the night your father died it was not my spell that killed him but an amulet around his neck spelled by Morgana to reverse and magnify tenfold any healing spell. Mine was powerful which when reversed by the amulet killed Uther instantly. He had no chance. I know you very well as I have been around you day in and day out in another form which is how I truly look this look I have now is just an aging spell. Can you figure out who I really am Arthur and understand that I care for you and would never harm anyone unless they threatened your life or Camelot herself."
Arthur studied Dragoon's face and his posture and everything else about him but what stood out most was his eyes he knew those eyes. After a few minutes it hit him like a mace to the chest. Arthur's eyes got big as he whispered "Merlin, is that you?" Dragoon just smiled and his form began to shift with a golden flash of his eyes. Seconds later Merlin stood before Arthur as he said "I guess now you know who has been behind saving you so many times one you might remember as the light that guided you out of the caves in the forest of Balor when you went for the Mortiuse flower to save me. I have only ever protected you from the shadows. Knowing this day would come that Mordred would try to kill you. I Changed destiny this night you would have died in three days time if I had not stopped Mordred from stabbing you. Now you can fulfill your destiny and I'll be right there protecting you if you'll allow it. Even if you banish me I will always protect you from the shadows." Merlin then kneeled before his king and said "I place myself at your mercy in hopes you will see what I say is true."
Arthur looked down at his friend and the man he loved running over everything that had been said and found out this moment and in seconds knew what he was going to do. He had never married but had changed many laws of Camelot already like with Percival and Gwaine they got married three months ago. Arthur knew what he had to do but one would remain a surprise for Merlin when they returned to Camelot.
He knelt down in front of Merlin and lifted his face so he could look Merlin in the eye as he said this "Merlin, I am glad you are here, and you are always welcome in Camelot. Will you stay at my side and help me build this kingdom into one everyone can be who they are without fear. Will you stay with me?" Merlin's heart almost leaped from his chest at hearing this from his king and secret love. All Merlin could do was nod and agree.
"All we have to deal with now is my crazy sister." Arthur said part jokingly all Merlin could do was shake his head then say "Let me handle her it is my destiny to end her not yours. Go the healing tent get your wounds seen to I will meet you there." Arthur started to protest but when he saw the look in Merlin's eyes he just did what he was told. While Merlin went off to search for Morgana to end it once and for all or so he hoped.