Disclaimer: BBC own Merlin, I do not make any profit of this and the only things I own is my OC and the Plot

Edited 10.6.19

'Thoughts'

Merlin Ambrose, Servant to the Prince of the majestic Kingdom named Camelot, has many dangerous secrets and many more problems than a servant should have. This is his story of how he lives, laughs and loves. Welcome and laugh, cry, worry but most importantly, enjoy the story of: Merlin – How it should have been.


Merlin Ambrose, Servant to the Prince of the majestic Kingdom named Camelot, has many dangerous secrets and many more problems than a servant should have. This is his story of how he lives, laughs and loves. Welcome and laugh, cry, worry but most importantly, enjoy the story of: Merlin – How it should have been.

As dawn broke on a new day for the people of Camelot, a young man entered the bustling town and gazed in awe at the majestic sight he saw before him. This young man was called Merlin.

As Merlin looked around the market, a pair of eyes followed him from the beautiful castle above, they belonged to the Lady Morgana the Ward of King Uther. Morgana didn't know why but inside her she knew that the man her gaze lingered on when he was looking around as if he had never seen so many people in one place, was important for a reason her mind could not explain. Whilst Merlin browsed the market stalls, King Uther was finalising the execution of a man named Thomas James Collins for using sorcery in Camelot. Uther stepped out onto the platform to see Collins kneeling before the chopping block and the executioner ready to deal the swift death. Merlin turned to face the king along with all the townspeople and listened to him as he condemned a man to death.

"Let this serve as a lesson to all. This man, Thomas James Collins, is adjudged guilty of conspiring to use enchantments and magic. And pursuant to the laws of Camelot, I, Uther Pendragon, have decreed that such practices are banned on penalty of death. I pride myself as a fair and just king. But for the crime of sorcery, there is but one sentence I can pass."

Uther raised a hand and brought it down swiftly. The axe followed and out of the corner of Merlin's eye he caught the sight of a breathtakingly gorgeous woman in a regal purple dress watching the execution with distain and pity.

Uther spoke again, "When I came to this land, this kingdom was mired in chaos. But with the people's help, magic was driven from the realm. So, I declare a festival to celebrate 20 years since the great dragon was captured and Camelot freed from the evil of sorcery. Let the celebrations begin."

At that declaration, the townspeople began to depart to prepare for the celebrations but before anyone could move further than a meter, a piercing wail emitted from the middle of crowd, it was a wrinkled, sobbing old woman who screeched "There is only one evil in this land, and it is not magic. It is YOU with your hatred and your ignorance. You took my son! And I promise you, before these celebrations are over, you will share my tears. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. And a son for a son."

Uther's eyes widened and yelled "Seize her!" but the woman chanted a spell and disappeared in a swirl of dust and fallen hay.

Merlin went over to a guard and questioned, "Where may I find Gaius, the Court Physician?" the guard grunted "up them steps laddie" and pointed behind him with a thumb.

"Thanks" Merlin said and hiked up the tower in search of the man his Mother spoke so dearly of.

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Morgana watched curiously as the peculiar man spoke to a guard and went up into Gaius' tower. 'Ah he must be sick or something' she thought 'I'll go and see Gaius to get a better look at this man'.

She turned to do exactly that but was stopped by her guardian looking at her expectantly, "Morgana why aren't you preparing for the celebratory feast tomorrow night?" Uther asked.

"Because I have no wish to celebrate something that killed hundreds of innocent people" she replied angrily with her arms folded.

Uther's questioning look moulded into one of horror "Innocent? You were not around 20 years ago Morgana those people where Sorcerers! They would've destroyed the Kingdom had they a chance!" Uther thundered, "I am also your guardian and your King so you will come to the feast, even if you do not respect it you will at least respect the beloved Lady Helen who is coming to sing for us and will arrive at noon tomorrow" he said before turning on his heel and walking out of the room leaving Morgana alone with her thoughts.

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Thank you for reading Chapter One of this new story :] I hope you liked it, it is over 800 words and don't worry not every chapter will be painfully short. Only this one in case nobody likes it :( I hope you all do i'm looking forward to writing for you guys again after my failed attempt of a Harry Potter story xD

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-M

(Formerly Alpha-SonOfArtemis)