Lancelot and Guinevere pt.9
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"We must strike first and prevail." Uther sighed.
"But sire, the kingdom will die before you can eve reach the border. They most likely have guards and patrols who are powerful enough to kill a hundred men with one blow. It will lead only to the death and vulnerability of Camelot." Gaius warned.
"I fear you're right."
Meanwhile, everyone was busy working around the castle and getting ready for battle. A few months passed, and they all waited for Gaius to write. One day, Merlin was helping Morgana in the baby's room when they heard a raven. Merlin looked at it.
"What does it say?" Morgana asked.
"'Merlin, now is the time to attack. Camelot is at it's weakest due to everything that has happened. Uther has become ill with anger and hate. The council of Camelot is starting to fall. The knights long for Arthur's reign and are ready to go against Uther. They have been forced to kill people who know anything about you or Arthur. They are not happy. The guards refuse to guard their king and I know that unless you come, Camelot will crumble.' It's time." Merlin sighed. Merlin ran to Arthur's chambers. He knocked on the door.
"Arthur, it's time." Merlin stated as Arthur opened the door.
"Get the men ready. We leave within the hour." Arthur answered as he took the letter from Merlin's hand. Merlin nodded and did as he was told. They got the team of men ready. The council saw what was happening.
"Sire, where are you going? We have to prepare for battle." One man said.
"We're already ready. You know the plan."
"But it will never work. Camelot is not weak enough."
"We don't need to kill anyone. The knights have turned their back on the king. That's enough."
"We'll have the rest of the army ready by tonight. Wait till then."
"No. As king, I decide what is to be done. Iseldir knows what to do in my absence. Now, do as you're told, or you will face exile."
Merlin was saying good-bye to Morgana.
"Be careful. Try to remain in bed. I don't want to hear that you've been stressing yourself out. I'll be back as soon as possible." Merlin said.
"I'll miss you and I'll be careful. I guess that's the only way to prevent the prophecy from coming true." Morgana replied. The two kissed and Arthur said good-bye to Gwen. They traveled to Camelot. When they arrived, they snuck into the castle. Uther was having a council meeting. They met Gaius in his chambers. When Gaius saw Merlin, he hugged him.
"I've missed you, my boy." Gaius said.
"As have I. What's going on?" Merlin asked.
"Uther is having a council meeting, but you must be careful. He has men guarding the chambers and they are loyal to him. Most of the lords will not go down without a fight."
"We will, Gaius. Stay here till we return." Arthur answered.
They left the chambers and snuck to the counsel chambers. Merlin noticed how the bracelet on his wrist was causing pain.
Back home, Morgana was resting but it was only making things worse. She got up and took a walk with Hunith.
"I hope this baby can wait till Merlin returns." Morgana sighed.
"I'm sure it will. Let's hope that they got there safely." Hunith answered. Then they were confronted. "Excuse us, I have to take the lady Morgana back to her chambers. She's in quite a bit of pain."
"Maybe her husband did it to her. Maybe Emrys doesn't want a child. He had obviously corrupted Arthur's mind. Why won't they let the army fight Camelot. They are ready." The leader hissed.
"It's not a matter of being ready and you know it. Arthur wants to prevent bloodshed. He is a skilled man. He knows Camelot like the back of his hand. He knows how and when to attack and where to go. Now if you will excuse us. I must lie down." Morgana replied. He man grabbed her roughly.
"You are under arrest."
"Why? Get your hands off me."
"For treason."
"What treason? If anyone has committed treason, it's you."
"Not against here but against Camelot. My name is Lord Jones of Camelot. You may not have heard of me, but she has."
Morgana saw the look of shock on Hunith's face.
"You should be dead." Hunith hissed in anger.
"But I'm not. If it wasn't for me, Balinor would never had been found. Uther made me a lord, but I always remained in the shadows. It's better that way. Then I came here as a spy and oh what I have found." Jones mocked.
"Then why haven't you told the king?"
"I haven't had the time. But he will know soon. I have sent a messenger there. Uther will know in a matter of time. If he doesn't know already. So, your husband will be dead, Morgana."
"NO!" Morgana cried. She fell to her knees and sobbed in pain and fear.
In Camelot, Merlin's wrist turned bright red and Merlin had to bite his tongue as it consumed him. They saw a messenger go into the counsel chambers.
"What are they saying?" Gwaine asked. Arthur listened in.
"They know about us. We had a traitor. Go. Block the other entrances. Merlin, plan B." Arthur stated. They ran passed the guards and into the counsel chambers. They could hear fighting outside. All the lords stood up and were about to attack but Merlin chanted a spell preventing them from moving. Merlin chuckled and went to Uther.
"Well, well. Here we are. Finally, I get to make you pay for everything you did to my father and my mother and everyone else." Merlin hissed.
"Arthur, stop him. Don't let him kill me." Uther begged.
"You should have thought about that when you sent children to do a man's job." Arthur answered. "He lost his father because of you."
"I killed no one."
"But you ordered the deaths of so many people. You, Uther Pendragon, are a murderer and a monster and I will make you pay for your crimes."
The knights came in and Merlin's wrist turned bright red again. Merlin cried out in pain and the lords were released from their curse. Uther grabbed Merlin and pressed a sword against his throat.
"Not so powerful, are you?" Uther scoffed. The knights came in.
"Leon went to get help." Elyan said as he ran to Arthur. They fought against the lords. Merlin broke from Uther's hands and they two fought with swords. Merlin was eventually able to pin Uther against the wall. He pressed his sword to Uther's throat.
"Right now, Morgana is going through labor with my child. I will make you pay when I return." Merlin stated. He let Uther go just as Leon came in with help. The lords and Uther were put under arrest. Merlin went to Arthur. "I must return. Morgana is in labor and she needs me."
"Go, we'll be fine here." Arthur replied. Merlin chanted a spell and disappeared. He appeared by Morgana and Hunith's side.
"Merlin, she can't be moved. Get these men away. That man is a traitor for Uther." Hunith explained. Merlin stood up faced Lord Jones.
"Camelot is Arthur's. We won the war." Merlin said. Then he used magic to chain Jones. "You are under arrest for treason." Guards appeared. "Take him away."
The guards did as they were told. Merlin knelt beside Morgana and help her get ready.
In Camelot, Uther got lose. He grabbed a sword and swung at Arthur. Arthur stopped the blow and the two began to fight.
Meanwhile, Morgana was starting to push the baby out. Merlin and Hunith did everything they could to help her. Just as the baby was born, Arthur dealt a fatal blow to his father. Arthur watched as his father fell to the ground dead and Merlin and Morgana were holding their firstborn son.
"He's so handsome." Morgana panted.
"Yes, he is. Our little David." Merlin replied. The two kissed. Kilgarrah flew down and looked at the two.
"Uther is dead. Arthur was forced to kill him. Now, Arthur is king, and magic is free." Kilgarrah said. For the next few weeks, everyone was busy. Everyone had moved to Camelot except the druids. They remained in the other castle. Gwen and Arthur had just gotten settled when Arthur was crowned king of Camelot. He got to work creating the knights of the round table. When it was ready, he and everyone he trusted met and they made peace between magic and Camelot. A month after Uther's death, Arthur stood in front of his people.
"As you know. Camelot is now mine. I have decided to lift the ban on sorcery. From this day forth, magic is free. Merlin will be my court warlock. A feast will be held in honor of the peace treaty." Arthur exclaimed. Everyone cheered and celebrated. When Arthur and Gwen arrived inside, Gwen gasped and fell to her knees.
"Arthur, the baby." Gwen panted. Arthur carried Gwen to bed and called for Gaius. Gaius came in and helped Gwen as she had the baby. An hour later, Gwen gave birth to a girl.
"It's a girl." Gaius exclaimed.
"Regina." Gwen panted as she relaxed. Gaius cleaned Regina and handed her to Arthur. Arthur smiled at his beautiful daughter. Then he went to Gwen and handed Regina to her.
"She's beautiful. Just like her mother." Arthur whispered.
"Yes, she is."
Everyone rejoiced at the birth of Regina. Merlin and Arthur were at the training grounds training. Arthur was teaching Merlin how to fight with a sword and Merlin was doing very well.
"Are you sure you're not using magic?" Arthur asked.
"I'm sure. You would know if I was. My eyes would be gold. I haven't learned how to control my eye color." Merlin replied. The two fought till Merlin won.
"Come on, the women are probably waiting."
They went to Arthur's chambers and found Gwen and Morgana talking and holding their children. David saw Merlin and used his magic.
"He's powerful." Merlin chuckled as he picked David up.
"He must have gotten it from both of us. Gaius told me that I'm the last high priestess. He found several books that survived the Great Purge. He's given them to me so that I can learn who I am." Morgana answered.
"You are special. That's who you are."
Merlin and Morgana kissed. Everyone lived happily in Camelot. Arthur grieved for his father but at the same time, he didn't. He knew that he had no choice but to kill his father. He started his reign by sending most of Uther's counsel into exile. Then he helped make sure that people were protected now that Camelot was the most powerful kingdom. Everyone enjoyed Camelot's new era.
THE END
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