Hi everyone, so it's been a little while since I've written a story and now after many demands and after my partner read my story and liked it OMG: I can't believe he liked it so happy. It has taken me ages to come up with a plot for the sequel to hidden truth. I am hesitant to post as I'm worried you will all hate it and it won't have anywhere near the reaction like last time like the prequel Haha oh well :). So if you haven't read Hidden truth (HT) as I am now calling it. I would recommend you read that first, but you should be able to understand what's going on here if not, I have included a run down for all those that have forgotten. As always I do not own merlin, if I did it wouldn't be over :). A special thank you to SashaJewel472 for her support and gave me an idea that will come up later ,who has written her first fan fic "Love never lasts but its worth the wait" a Freylin story lets help support her :). So I hope you enjoy this and join In on our journey.


THE STORY SO FAR: Merlin's old friend Cassandra a princess from a kingdom far to the South from Brenna arrived in Camelot to escape the tyranny of her step brother James; bringing with her secrets and danger and a son who shares the name of a mutual friend. After returning feelings Cassandra and Merlin begin to rekindle the relationship they once had. The truth is revealed as Cassandras step brother returns to take his revenge and ensure no one can come back to question his place as king. William is Merlin's son and Merlin learns he is not only a dragon lord and a warlock but a king to the land of Incatasi. He is the grandson of the Great Lord Ambrosia and is first cousins with Gwaine and second Cousins with Arthur. After a battle against James and his forces Camelot and Merlin are victorious, but Cassandra is badly wounded suffering episodes that merlin was unable to heal. The kingdom knows of Merlin's heritage and that he is a dragonlord, only Arthur and his most trusted knights know about merlin and William's magic. The kingdom was not yet ready for the full acceptance of magic it would need to be a slow process. Merlin was promoted as Arthur's advisor and they have been working slowly to repeal the ban on magic. – This story picks up right after the ending of HT.


The Witches Revenge

Chapter one: Pranks

The corridors where quiet except for the roguish Knight that was on the lookout for new prey. A smile on his features and the young boy that was silently giggling behind him at the mischief they were about to cause. The knight put a finger to his lips to warn the child to be quiet and a wink as an opportunity arose; for down the hallway came two of the best unsuspecting occupants to participate in their game. None other than the King and his advisor were walking towards the pair hiding behind the wall out of sight fully in grossed in their conversation as they made their way to the council chambers. The knight sniggered and winked at the young boy beside him.

"Merlin you have to let me come with you "the king insisted to his advisor

Merlin frowned at his friend's insistent demands

"No it's going to be a family thing, it's to introduce William to his heritage. You can come next time "he replied with annoyance and exasperation. Ever since Arthur had found out that Merlin was a dragon lord and that the great dragon was still alive he had wanted to meet him out of curiosity. The chance that after many months Merlin had finally decided to take his son and the boy's mother along to meet him, Arthur was loath to miss the opportunity.

It wasn't that Merlin didn't want Arthur to meet Kilgharrah, it's just after the long months and getting to know his son he wanted this meeting to be special and a bonding experience he never got to have with his own father. The boy would eventually get the gift and should be introduced to the dragon, merlin wanted to keep the relationship going he had missed so much of the child's life and was still learning how to be a father to the young boy.

"AH HA! You said it's a family thing that means I get to come as I am the boy's uncle "Smirked Arthur in triumphant at actually catching Merlin out with sound reasoning.

Merlin groaned, he didn't have any come back to that as Arthur was right. "Fine alright you can come, Prat" merlin mumbled and Arthur just beamed with pride and smugness at winning against merlin for the first time ever. Oblivious to the two hiding behind the wall they walked past not noticing the changes happening to them. It was all the two hiding could do and not burst into laughter at the two men of such high class looking ridiculous.

Gwaine ruffled the youngster's hair as he moved to follow the two at a distance.

Arthur and Merlin walked into the council chambers, it was lucky that it was a small meeting with his most trusted that all knew the extent of the secrets surrounding the kings advisor. Leon, Elyan, Percival and Galahad stared with open mouths. Gwen however couldn't help the small giggle that came from her. The knights began to join in and snigger at the pair trying not to laugh. Even Galahad and Leon that were more controlled in dealing with royalty couldn't help the smiles that twisted the corners of their mouths at the sight of the king and his advisor.

"What is going on? What's so funny "Arthur asked perplexed at the knight's attitude.

Gwaine walked in at that moment smiling broadly not covering his mirth at the scene at all. "Hello Princess "He announced as he sat down, leaning back in his chair and folding his arms over the top of his head.

Arthur frowned at the odd behavior, something was defiantly going on. Arthur turned to Merlin at the same time Merlin turned to him and the pieces came together as they looked at each other. Eyes going wide and smiles gracing each man's face at the other.

"Merlin you really look like the girl you are "Arthur mocked

"And you sire, seem to be very much the princess Gwaine calls you "Merlin laughed

"What are you talking about "Arthur asked reaching up to his hair if anything was to go by he had a similar affliction.

"Here" Gwaine pushed a mirror towards the two royals grinning widely

Arthur picked up the mirror hesitantly to inspect the damage. What he saw brought a shocked and slight lifting of the lips, he should be angry but he really did look like a princess with long bright pink hair tied back in a braid and instead of his crown a daisy chain of flowers adorned his head. Merlin was in similar fashion with twisted bright purple hair and little flowers mixed into his hair. Merlin thought it was fantastic and the magic used was very skilled to create such a master piece with so many details and that they didn't notice.

"Merlin did you do this? Fix it right now "growled Arthur trying to sound menacing and not amused but ultimately failing.

"It wasn't me "the warlock responded with innocence shrugging, but he did know who it was

The people in the room couldn't hold the laughter in. It was at that point that Cassandra finally joined those in the council chambers. She took one look around eyes narrowing in annoyance and turned towards the door back to the knights.

"WILLIAM COME IN HERE RIGHT NOW "she yelled towards the door, where the little boy of 6 summers emerged with a large grin on his face

"Did you do this to your father and Arthur? "Cassandra demanded

"No of course I didn't" the little boy replied with forced innocence that showed that he was not telling the truth

"Don't you dare lie to me young man" Cassandra growled and wagged her finger at her son

"Don't be hard on him Cassandra it was my fault "Gwaine spoke up to prevent his partner in crime from getting in too much trouble with his angry mother. Cassandra turned her glare to Gwaine that made him gulp and shut his mouth. The smiles had disappeared from those in the room at the angry princess.

"You should know better William, Magic is not yet free! You only have to wait a few more days. You are to report to the kitchens and you will complete any task that is given to you, I will be checking and if I am not satisfied you will not be going to meet the great dragon."

The little boy pouted and his smiled dropped he was so looking forward to meeting the dragon it's all he had talked about for the last few days since Merlin had suggested it. His lip wobbled and tears formed in his eyes. "Don't give me that look, now go on get to work and go help the others out, if you do everything your told you can go meet the dragon. " Cassandra instructed and her words softening towards the end at her little boy.

William nodded his head and went to turn away but was stopped by the sound of a tapping foot. "Aren't you forgetting something? " Cassandra asked

The little boy glanced around face frowning in confusion trying to work out what he should have done. Those watching couldn't help snigger at the young prince, but were sent silent after the angry glare shot their way from Cassandra, it send shivers down each man's spine. She pointed to Arthur and Merlin's head to indicate what the boy was missing.

"OH right" he smiled sheepishly, Cassandra rolled her eyes

The little boy scrunched up his eyes and pronounced Eftcierranwíffeax ealdgecynd nothing happened. He sighed and then tried again Eftcierranwíffeax ealdgecynd still nothing happened. He was getting frustrated; Merlin noticed the imperfection in the wording and smiled "here William you're missing a word say it as Eftcierranwíffeax hrycg ealdgecynd"[1] he encouraged. As William said the words as he was told. This time his eyes flash gold and both men's hair turned back to normal.

"Thank you William now off you go to your chores" Cassandra dismissed the little boy.

Cassandra took her seat next to Merlin as everyone settled down for the real reason they were all there and no one decided to bring up what had just happened except Gwaine that is. "So we are going to meet the dragon "He declared with a smirk

Merlin groaned "No it was just my family and Arthur going "

"I am more your family than Arthur, we are direct cousins I guess that means I 'm coming too "Gwaine replied with joy.

"If Gwaine and Arthur are going and its family; by marriage I'm coming as well "announced Gwen

"Me too "replied Elyan

The only two left that were not strictly or remotely family looked at each other and grinned at the annoyed dragon lord "technically we aren't family but we are like big brothers" they announced

Cassandra pursed her lips "Gwaine you'll be lucky if you see the dragon or if I can help it ban anyone from serving ale to you for a week!" she growled her anger at the knight, He had been influencing William into using magic and being a menace over the past few weeks and Cassandra was not pleased with the boys attitude of late, and she put it down mostly to the rogue knight.

Gwaine looked sheepish and thoroughly chased he swallowed under her gaze, looking towards the ground in shame. There were silent sniggers from Gwaine's companions as he was told off.

"Right the reason we are all here is to go over a few things before the complete removal of the magic ban and the preparations for the friendly tournament for magic uses that will commence in a matter of weeks.


So did you like it, please let me know as you wait for an update go check out HT if you haven't already or the prequel "every friendship has a beginning " but you don't need to but it would make much more sense. hmmm I think that's all the spell I made up by translating modern words into old English below is a translation .

[1]- Eftcierranwíffeax hrycg ealdgecynd = return woman's hair back to original nature

if your a little confused its ok I will try and input some back story about what's been happening as we go along if not I can just post some info.