Chapter Seven Kilgarrah
It wasn't because of the uncomfortable postion he was in. Hes used to sleeping up against trees or on forest floors whenever he tags along on hunting trips.
Merlin couldn't sleep because he was worried. Even though Freya said don't blame yourself, he couldn't help but feel nothing but guilt.
He would close his eyes and five minutes later he would wake up with a gasp. Nightmares would plague his mind.
He opened his eyes and found his head resting on a pair of legs.
He slowly moved his head round and foound it was Arthur.
Memories came flooding back a couple of hours ago.
Freya. The lake. Arthur telling him about how he was born. Why would he tell him and not the others?
He must of finally fell sleep.
He looked at the sky and saw an orange sunset.
Midnight. They had until then to save her, but how?
Merlin slowly lifted his head and stood up.
Managing not to wake his brother, he crept away from him and the others.
He found a clearing where he thought would be ideal.
He raised his his head. "O drakon, e male so ftengometta tesd'hup anakes!"
After a few minutes, the great dragon flew towards him and landed with a ground shaking thud.
Kilgarrah eyes Merlin with sadness and curiousity "Whats troubling you young warlock. You look very pale?"
Merlin began to cry "My daughter has been kidnapped by an evil sorcerer."
The dragon nodded "I know."
Merlin frowned "How...?"
"I have been watching young Raven ever since she was born and Alvarr taking her was no mystery. You know yourself that your daughter possesses a great power. Being the child of a druid and a warlock, makes her very precious and very valuable."
"Shes in The Crystal Cave."
"Yes she is and shes not alone. He's there. You saw it."
"I saw...me. Well not me, but a fake version."
"Raven is surrounded with a hundred Mandrake roots."
Merlin's eyes widened "No"
"You know the evil they can do. In time, Raven will be eaten by fear and fright, she will not recognise you or anyone. In fact, she will no longer no herself."
Merlin clenched his fists. "How can I save her?"
"Freya gave you a spell that will help, but not defeat him. Fight fire with fire and you get burned. Fight magic with magic..."
"Can you just give me an answer instead of riddles?"
The dragon huffed "A trade for the stolen magic must be made."
Kilgarrah flapped his wings and took off.
Merlin became confused an angry "Wait!" he yelled "I asked you to give me answer and you give me another riddle? Why can't you just tell me?"
"I have."
"Oh, ok. Great thanks! I'll call you again when I get a BANG ON THE HEAD!"
Merlin stormed back to the lake.
He stared at it and his anger got the better of him.
He muttered a bunch of spells and water turned into whirlpools, fountains and creatures jumping in the lake
The noise woke Arthur and he was shocked by what he saw.
"Merlin!"
He hurried over to his brother, stood in front of him and gripped his shoudlers.
"Merlin, stop. Merlin stop this!"
He began to shake him which made Merlin snap out of his trance and look at him.
His eyes were gold and red rimmed "Merlin Emrys. Control your magic. Think of Raven."
At the mention of her name, the water slowly calmed and his eyes faded back to blue.
"Oh Merlin." Arthur wrapped his arms around him as he cried and returned the hug.
"Why me?" he asked on Arthur's shoulder.
The prince pulled away "What do you mean?"
"Why has everything been taken from me. First Freya, now Raven. Is my magic next, me, my friends, you? And why does everyone speak in riddles. I just spoke to Kilgarrah and he said a trade for the stolen magic must be made. I mean, what does that even mean? I know I'm this very powerful warlock and all, but underneath I'm still human, I'm still Merlin."
He started to shake.
"I want her back, Arthur. I just..."
All of sudden, Arthur clasped a hand over his mouth "Shut up. Ok, just shut up. I don't want you talk like that ever again. We will find her. i know we've got till midnight but we will get to her in time. You will not lose your magic. You will not lose her and our friends and most definatly, you will not lose me."
They were silent for a minute "I'm sorry." Merlin whispered.
Once he calmed, they rode out towards The Valley of The Falled Kings.
But little did they know, that they were so close, but yet so far on resucing her.
I know, I know I keep you waiting, but its better like that isn't it...? No? Ok.
Anyway next chapter up soon :)
