CHAPTER 1: Beginnings
Merlin was looking down at case on top of his bed, he's been dreading this day since he realised who he was and his ability. He was finally going to leave the omega village but that was the least of his worries, what worried him was that he was going to miss his mom. The middle aged woman who takes care of every omega in the village, teaches etiquette and proper way of acting around nobles, alphas, princes, kings, people of the court and to every person royal or not, she also thought magic to those who had and self defense to those who did not.
During his time in the omega village, he had two best friends, one who was the Princess Morgana of Camelot and the other Gwen daughter of the best blacksmith/swordsman in all of Camelot.
Merlin was so lost in thought that he didn't see Morgana and Gwen come in. Morgana looked at him before her eyes shifted to the case on his bed and she immediately understood what he was thinking, she tilted her head slightly to the side as her long black tail curled itself around her waist.
"Merlin" Gwen started. "You can always come visit when you want, and besides you've got Morgana and I".
"I completely agree with Gwen.'' Morgana said, merlin's face lit up, he felt a little better.
''Oh Dragons, what are you going to where, we do want to make a good first impression on Camelot's alphas after all." Gwen and Morgana looked at merlin with similar looks, "worry about what you'll wear, we have that all figured..." Gwen coughed, "Ok Gwen has it all figured out", Morgana said, they all laughed. After some much needed comforting, they both left merlin to his thoughts and to finish the rest of his packing.
Merlin smiled as he turned to pack the rest of his cases. Tomorrow they would leave for Camelot. He had to say that he was glad to finally be able to leave the village and see more of the world, he had been living here for as long as he could remember. He thought of Morgana just like him and Gwen she was an omega, though a royal one and tomorrow she would leave to take her rightful place in Camelot's court, with Gwen and himself as her assistants. She was going to be the omega queen of Camelot, ruling next to the alpha king and his beta/omega whom ever he chooses and driving for equality between Omegas, Betas and Alphas.
At the age of twelve all betas and omegas were sent out of their villages to live at the omega town till they turned seventeen. It was the rule, this was so because at teenage years not all omegas and especially alphas were able to control their hormones. They returned around their seventeenth birthday so they could find a mate before turning eighteen and coming of age. Once turned eighteen they would lose their feline ears and tail as a sign that they were able to finally mate and bond with an alpha.
Though for him and Gwen it was slightly different, the day after tomorrow would be Morgana's seventeenth birthday, but he was still one month short of seventeen and Gwen would turn seventeen in a week time. They were moving to Camelot as Morgana would be crowned Lady of the Court, they were her most trusted advisers and assistants.
Hunith his mother had just returned from teaching the other omegas. It was warm night, the stars glistened and the moon shone bright he hoped that everything would go smoothly at Camelot. Merlin knew that he was safe within the village and he knew that his magic would protect him, but still the evening unsettled his emotions, he liked to have people around him.
He talked to his mom who encouraged him and told him all will be fine before he head to bed. He had a slightly restless night as his mind kept drifting towards Camelot and all that it entails, the thought of leaving his mom all by her self scared merlin.
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Merlin was standing with a big smile next to his two best friends as everyone came to say their goodbyes. He was going to miss them, especially when he knew that some of them he wouldn't see anymore as when they would come off age they would go back to their own villages.
His mother was the last one to say her goodbyes to him and she held him tightly to her chest. ''Oh my baby, be strong, confident and never feel unsafe.'' She mumbled in his shoulder. ''Take care of yourself and keep in touch, especially when you find the one.'' Hunith pulled herself back from her son, smiling brightly at him, though he could see tears in the corners of her eyes.
"I assure you'll see me soon enough.'' Merlin said almost crying.
She just laughed at him as she leaned forwards, placing her lips on his forehead. There weren't any more words between them as both knew how much they loved each other. He stepped into the carriage and they began their journey
''It's going to be alright" Gwen comforted.
He simply nodded before looking up at her. 'Of course '
Merlin felt Gwen's hand on his shoulder and turned to her. ''Just think of Camelot, about our future and the great time we're going to have there... especially with all the handsome alphas walking around there.''
''Gwen!'' Morgana scolded as she slapped her friend on the shoulder. ''Though I have to admit I'm curious about how Elyan, Leon and Arthur have turned out to look like.'' She smiled softly and he figured that she probably was lost in old memoreis.
The rest of the ride was spent talking about future plans, alphas and mostly napping except Merlin taking in the sights of different places as they rode pass.
They arrived at Camelot by late noon, it looked peaceful, the citizens looked welcoming, everyone was busy with their work with smiles and waves as they rode by. The chatter snapped Gwen and Morgana from their nap, they smiled breathing in the home smell.
They rode passed the Knights training field which was reeking of alpha pheromones, all the knights and knights in training stopped as the carriage rode passed because whoa, whomever were inside the carriage smelled. A handsome blonde stood at the middle of the training field with a huge smile on his face and dismissed training just as the carriage passed.
The carriage came to a stop and they walked into the great castle of Camelot. All the maids and servants were lined up to welcome them, their cases where carried to their respective rooms and Morgana lead Merlin and Gwen to the throne rooms to greet her father, who was beyond amazed at seeing his daughter return after so many years and what a lady she has become so far.
"Father" she started. Uther smiling widely embraced his daughter, "welcome child, how are you" he said, "quite alright father, there are two important people I would like you to meet" "oh" Uther exclaimed pointing towards Gwen, "this is Guinevere and Merlin, my friends, personal advisors and assistants" she introduced immediately.
"Your Highness" Merlin bowed and Gwen Courtseyed, Uther being himself nodded at them and continued with his daughter, "We will be celebrating your return later this evening so do get enough rest and we will catch up on the other important things and have you seen..."
"Sister" Arthur, walking in said, "your brother" Uther completed, " oh I've missed you, good to have you back", " it's good to be back" Morgana said. "Father, I'll take it from here" Arthur said walking away with Morgana, "Wait, not so fast, Morgana, you and your assistants will take the West Wing all you need to prepare for your new role in the court is there, your room, the study and the conference room, and of course your assistants as well, you will be assigned three guards, Sir Leon, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Gwaine, and your assistants, Sir Percival and Sir Elyan, see you soon", "Thank you Father, And he walked out the throne room.
"Wow" Merlin said. "Arthur? Meet Gwen and Merlin, my assistants", "Good" Arthur swallowed hard when his eyes fell on Merlin, " Gwen, Merlin meet my brother Arthur, Prince of Camelot" They shook hands and headed towards the West wing of the castle.
Once they arrived Merlin could barely believe his eyes, his room was huge, maybe not as big as Morgana's, but more than he would ever need. The room was huge, painted pristine white, queen sized bed almost at the middle of the room, together with a large antique dresser and a large mirror, while on the other side of the room stood a desk, more like a mini office, it was simple yet elegant.
He bit his lip as he took it in for a moment longer before he walked out of his, room and down the corridor to where he knew was Morgana's chamber. Gwen was already there and he could see his own excitement mirrored in his friends eyes. Merlin was grateful, maybe Camelot won't be so bad?