Hello dears!

Finally posting the first chapter of The Divine Battle! Hope you'll enjoy it~~

Note: Male Talking Female Talking Merlin talking (through a mental link)

Pairing: Merlin/Arthur (and side Gwen/Lancelot)

The Divine Battle

Chapter one: Call for Emrys

Emrys…

Emrys!

The deep voice echoed in his dream. Merlin woke up slightly but strangely, he couldn't open his eyes. It felt like his mind was trapped in a state of half-consciousness. He felt a pang of fear as he realized magic-powerful magic-had a grip on his mind. However, his own magic didn't react. There was no surge of anger, no twinge of protectiveness. Merlin shivered. What was happening?

Oh child, do not feel scared! We mean you no harm!

Another voice said-more gentle. The soothing tone calmed Merlin a bit; but he still worried. He tried to sense what kind of magic was wrapped around his mind; but his magic simply brushed the unknown magic and then settled.

You scared him…

I didn't mean to! It was hard to connect with him!

Merlin relaxed slightly. He couldn't help but be amused by the petulant way the deep-and male-voice answered the soothing-and female-one. For some reasons, Merlin quickly felt reassured with the two beings. He felt safe.

Connect with me? Merlin surprised himself as he managed to talk back.

Yes, child. It is hard for us to connect with the mortal world. Thankfully, we knew we would manage to create a link with you.

I'm sorry if I scared you. I had been calling your name for hours! I feared we wouldn't manage to talk to you…

Merlin took some seconds to process what had been said. Two beings, obviously very powerful and very magical, wanted to talk to him. Or better, to Emrys. Merlin didn't know what to think. Few people knew his prophetic name after all.

Is it… about Arthur?

In a sense, yes. The Witch Morgana has summoned powers beyond anything you ever faced. If you don't prepare yourself; Camelot will fall.

Fear and anger gripped at his heart. What did she do? What can I do? He would not let her hurt Arthur or destroy the hope of Albion.

… Do you know about the Triple Goddess?

Aren't they the Goddesses of the Old Religion?

Yes. When humans started learning magic, they appeared to them as their Goddesses. But with time, they started thinking they had a right to decide about fate and magic.

What do you mean?

They… don't believe in Emrys and The Once and Future King. They want to use the Witch Morgana to eliminate you and your king. They want to rule through the Witch and make their magical kingdom. And Morgana summoned them into the mortal world.

Merlin knew that if he could control his body, he would have gasped. What had Morgana done? How could she do something so dangerous? He felt anger bubbled into his chest. He couldn't let anyone kill Arthur, not even Goddesses!

I really like you kid. I can't wait to see you beat them back into their world!

A soft chuckle came from the female. Oh you… Although, I do agree with you. Emrys, we believe in you and The Once and Future King. We know Magic chose you long ago. The Triple Goddess think they can abuse their power; but they forgot something.

What is it? Merlin wondered with a curious tone. For some reason, his magic surged in delight.

They forgot they are not the only Gods. They forgot that even if we have only watched over the mortal world; we would not hesitate to act if needed.

Merlin would have widened his eyes if he could. Did he heard right? He was talking to Gods! And they wanted to help him! Merlin wanted so much to smile. He would have never thought that one day, this would happen.

Oh, you are so cute! Bloody hell, why can't we be down there with him already?

You know why, silly. You asked us earlier what you could do, Emrys. Go to Lake Avalon. This is one of the portals the other worlds. The other is the Isle of the Blessed; but it has been tainted by the Triple Goddess. Avalon is the only place that connects to us.

Once you will be there; we will be able to have a better link with you. This one will vanish once you wake up. But at Avalon? We will be able to connect your soul with ours. We will explain you the rest at Avalon, alright?

Merlin could feel his body waking up. He understood then that their time talking was almost up. Tonight?

We will wait for you tonight then, child.

Merlin opened his eyes. His magic saddened as the two beings-the two Gods-left. But then he reminded himself that it wasn't the end. That he would see them again.

Merlin stretched and sat up in his bed. He grinned as he saw the sun not yet up. At least, he had woken up on time!

To be continued…