Notes

Emrys- the first Dragon, Immortal, the most powerful being in the world.

Arthur- once and future king, knows his destiny.

Morgana- good and knows of her magic, confides in Arthur, secretly marriage to Leon.

Lancelot, Gwaine, Percival - Arthur's most loyal knights, and friends, Know of Arthur's plan to find the other part of his destiny.

Uther, the same as in the show but just a little bit more evil.

Title - The Dragon Kings

Summary: Ever since Arthur became the Crowned Prince of Camelot he knew of his destiny, of his mate and the world they would create, but with no clue on where to find Emrys Arthur and his friends try to keep the people of Camelot safe unaware that the one the seek is right under their nose, a servant to the very man that wishes to kill all of his kin.

Chapter 4

Gaius looked up from his table when he heard the door to his chambers open. He was unsure as to why Arthur was coming to see him and why he needed to bring a knight and his manservant but he was always willing to help the young Prince.

"Good morning Sire, is there anything I can help you with." Gaius asked.

"Yes Gaius, you told me that after my mother's passing you took over my care, raising me until Uther could find a Nanny. Is that true?" Arthur said as he moved towards the older man, nodding to Lancelot and Leon to lock the door and stand guard.

"Of course Sire." Gaius lied, an uneasy feeling forming in the pit of his stomach.

"And yet I remember Uther's servant, Merlin. Do you wish to try again Gaius or have you given up all loyalties to Emrys when you gave up your magic?" Arthur asked sitting down at the small table.

"Emrys?" Gaius whispered.

"Yes, the First dragon, the most powerful being of Magic. Immortal and my Kin. I'm sure you know of me or of who I am to become." Arthur said slowly picking up one of the books on the table and flicking through it.

"The once and future King. Emrys Mate." Gaius swallowed as he watched Arthur.

"Correct. I'm sure that once I free my mate, he would love for nothing more than to punish every single person responsible. I know I want to inflict unknown horrors onto Uther for what he has done. Not only to my mate but to my kingdom and it's people. Will you be among those begging for his forgiveness, for his mercy?" Arthur finally looked up at Gaius. "Or will you once again side with Uther, the man that not only made you give up Magic but killed the woman you loved right in front of you."

"How do you know of Mary?" Gaius gasped.

"The Dragons know all Gaius, and Kilgharrah is always willing to tell me everything and anything I need to know in order to bring about a better future." Arthur sighed and looked over at his friends. "What will it be Gaius? Emrys or Uther?"

Gaius followed Arthur's eyes to the two men standing at his doorway, he watched as Leon handed Arthur a small dagger and knew that his answer cover very well cost him his life. He had waited so long for a chance to right his wrongs, to do the right thing for once so taking a deep breath, fearing it may be his last Gaius answered. "Emrys, My lord."

Arthur nodded and stabbed the dagger into an apple on the table. "Tell why I remember Merlin as my nanny."

"Because he was." Gaius sighed and sat down. "Uther hated you from the moment you were born, you were a very sick baby and many feared you would not live to see a year. Uther was going to kill you and make an new heir but Ygraine tried to kill him first, after her death Uther knew he needed to keep you alive and I told him that his new manservant could do the job without anyone thinking the king was neglecting his son." Gaius informed them.

"I always knew he hated me. But to want to kill me as a babe is a new low for Uther." Arthur growled.

"Why was Arthur told you raised him?" Lancelot asked.

"Because Uther feared the bond you have formed with Merlin. You were only a small child, four years of age, Uther had come and found Merlin speaking of Dragons and of a man that would one day rule over all of Albion." Gaius sighed. "I had come only to give you your nightly draught and watched as Uther smacked Merlin for filling your head with such evil. You shocked us all that day Arthur. You attacked Uther, biting into his leg yelling that he leave your Dragon alone. I tried to get you away from Uther but you broke my hold and went for him again this time Uther hit you making you knock your head on the floor. When you woke you remembered nothing of what happened and Uther had me lie to you." Gaius answered.

Gwaine and Percival quietly entered the King's chambers, they didn't have to worry about Uther as he was in council all day but they still didn't know if Uther had anyone guarding his prize while he was out.

"I don't see him." Gwaine whispered just as the door to the servant's chambers opened and Merlin walked out carrying a bucket.

"Does the king wish me to serve him?" Merlin asked placing the bucket on the ground.

Gwaine and Percival looked each other before nodding. "Yes, the King demands your presence." Gwaine replied.

Merlin nodded. "Are you new?" He said as he held out his wrists.

"No." Percival answered as he moved closer to Merlin.

"Shall we leave? The King is waiting." Gwaine said through his teeth.

Merlin tilted his head to the side. "Are you not going to chain me?"

"Chain you? God no." Percival gasped.

Merlin raised an eyebrow at the two men in front of him. "The true King of Camelot now and forever more."

Gwaine turned to look at Percival, both men thinking the same thing. 'What the hell?'

Merlin waited for them to answer as he looked round the room.

"We need to leave now." Gwaine growled as they heard footsteps in the hallway.

"Master did not send you." Merlin whispered stepping back.

"No, but your mate and true King of Camelot did." Percival answered holding out his hand. "Come with us. He wants to free you."

Merlin shook his head. "Must obey my master."

"Enough of this. We're wasting time." Gwaine informed his partner as he quickly knocked Merlin out. "Forgive me but if we stay Uther will kill us all." Gwaine said as he handed Merlin over to Percival and grabbed his sword before walking to the door.

Quickly Gwaine opened the door and dispatched of the two knights that had been sent to collect Merlin. "Hurry we need to be out of Camelot before Uther finds out."