Wow! I am already posting the last chapter! I hope you have enjoyed this story and please review! I may repost this story eventually, but fixed and a little rewritten. However, I can't guarantee this, because I'm actually leaving for an 18 month mission for my church in two weeks! I'm really excited and really nervous!

Anyway, I hope you enjoy! :)

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Chapter Seven: Destiny 0, Merlin 1

He did it. He changed destiny, changed the future.

He won.

Merlin looked up as Kilgarrah landed before him and was taken by completely surprise when the dragon bowed as low as he was able.

It was when he spoke, however, that Merlin was completely shocked. "My Lord Emrys."

It was an acknowledgement, an expression of pride, and it was nearly enough to overwhelm the young warlock.

Merlin inclined his head in response, then watched his friend take off, disappearing over the horizon.

Finally, the warlock turned around, limping over to where the army of Camelot stood, watching him. With a wave of his hand, the spell over them was destroyed, but before Arthur could move or even really think of what to do, Merlin dropped to one knee before him, bowing in a show of more respect than he ever had before.

Arthur was shocked, but quickly realized that Merlin, being the girl that he was of course, wanted to ensure that the knights, all of Camelot, Albion, and Arthur himself know that as much power as Merlin has clearly has, he would always be loyal to his king and best friend.

Arthur suddenly smiled, leaning down and bringing Merlin to his feet, pulling him into a brief hug. "I'm proud of you, Merlin, you idiot." he said softly.

Merlin laughed, offering his friend a bright smile.

He was swaying where he stood when Arthur released him, but before Arthur could move forward to offer his help, Merlin spoke once more. "Alright, time for you and your mighty army to earn their keep."

A wave of his hand and the opposing army was released.

Their terror was nearly palpable and as sound erupted from the army, most turned around and began to flee.

The knights immediately let out a battle cry and led the soldiers on into battle, chasing down the runners and facing those who stayed to fight.

In the confusion, Arthur lost sight of Merlin, who was pulled along a little bit with the crowd. Frantically looking for his injured and waning friend, Arthur finally spotted him, standing near the trees a ways away, trying to avoid the soldiers.

Even as Arthur watched, Merlin swayed harder and finally crumpled to the ground, blood visible on his shirt. The king took off running, trusting his knights to lead the battle. He couldn't just leave Merlin, his friend, protector, and servant, to die or to be cared for at another's hands.

Arthur dropped to his knees beside Merlin, gathering his upper body in his arms, putting pressure on the bleeding wound.

"Merlin? Merlin!"

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Merlin blinked hazily, a little confused. He...he was in Gaius' chambers. Last he remembered was watching Camelot's army pursue their opponents, who had cowardly started to run.

Glancing to his side, he saw with surprise that Arthur was sitting next to him.

They noticed each other at almost exactly the same moment.

"Merlin! You're awake!"

"Arthur. Is...is everyone okay?"

Arthur nodded, smiling. "You sent them running, Merlin. You terrified the army. It was...impressive I msut say."

That's when memory hit Merlin hard, the realization of what he had done bringing tears to his eyes. Arthur was immediately concerned. "Merlin? Are you okay?"

"Arthur, I changed it. I changed everything. I stopped Mordred and Morgana. Mordred will never be able to hurt you, never be able to kill you. I changed destiny."

The smile returned to Arthur's face.

"Hey, you're not done yet. I've been researching that whole Albion thing you mentioned and I think I like the rest of our destiny. It seems to me that we still have a lot of work to do. Idiot."

"Prat. I just got stabbed, can't I have a bit of a break?"

"I'll give you...a week off. Then you better be back to work. I need my court warlock back on his feet."

Merlin's smile lit up his face. "Yes, sire."