A/N I'M NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED TO MERLIN'S MOTHER AND BEST FRIEND BUT THEY ARE IN THIS CHAPTER.

Merlin was shaken awoke by a guard. He wiped his eyes and stared up at the man in front of him. "I'm sorry Merlin." Said Lancelot.

Merlin smiled up at him. "Don't be this is my destiny."

Sir Lancelot sighed and helped Merlin up. "It's time to go."

Merlin nodded and the two left the dungeon. They walked down the halls and outside where Merlin would be killed.

Arthur was asleep when he heard horns and he jumped up. Walking to the window he looked out and saw what was to be Merlin death. A man was standing on the stage, holding an ax in his huge arms. He ran over to the door and yelled in frustration when they didn't budge. He started banging on them and screaming.

After giving Merlin to fellow guards Sir Lancelot walked back in search for Arthur. He walked around to Arthur's room and stopped when he saw guards standing outside his door. He cleared his voice and fixed his armor. He turned and walked down to them. "Hey guy's I'm here to take over."

They looked at each other then back at Lancelot. "Um..Okay." One of them gave Lancelot the keys and they walked off.

Merlin walked into the sun with a smile on his face. He walked up the stage and looked at all the people around him. He had fulfilled his destiny and he was glad that he did.

"Merlin is set to die on this day for corrupting the future king and making a mockery out of my kingdom." Uther yelled "Today he will die a trader and a disgrace to everyone." He nodded to the executer and sat down in his seat.

Arthur was about to climb out the window but the door was opened. He walked over to it but didn't see anyone there so he ran out and down the hallway. He ran down the steps and pushed through guards and people to get to his beloved lover. He stopped right outside and stopped. Merlin was smiling which Arthur didn't understand.

Merlin got down on his knees and dropped his head down onto the wooden stool. He felt the ax at the back of his neck and closed his eyes.

"Merlin what are you doing?" Arthur said to himself "Use your magic, do something." But Merlin did nothing so Arthur decided to. There was a guard right in front of him and he pulled out his sward and made his way up to Merlin. Guards yelled for him to stop and went after him but Arthur kept running. As the ax was coming down Arthur jumped onto the stage and knocked the man over the edge. As he was surrounded by guards Arthur grabbed Merlin and stood his ground. "If you kill him you kill me!" He said looking right at his father.

Uther stood and made his way to his son. "Arthur stop this madness right now."

Arthur shook his head "I love him father and I'm not letting you hurt him."

Uther was seeing red. He could hear people whispering and saying things already about Arthur sudden announcements "You are Arthur Pendragon and you will never be king. Not as long as I'm here. I will not have you decreasing my work and I want whoever let him out now. There banished from here forever. Arthur this is your last chance, is it you throne or this abomination."

"Arthur what are you doing?" Merlin said.

Arthur faced him "Making my own destiny." He looked back at his father. "I love you father but I'm not leaving Merlin."

Uther let out a sigh and walked off. "Drop you swords and let these to leave now."

Arthur took Merlin's hand in his own and they made their way out of Camelot. They were surprised when they were joined by Sir Lancelot.

"Thank you Lancelot." Arthur said stopping and turning to him.

"For what?" Sir Lancelot said

"For letting me out." Arthur grabbed his arm. "But I don't want you to come. You're a knight of Camelot and I expect you to lead our men now that I'm gone."

Lancelot sighed "Arthur I can't-"

"Yes you can and you will. My destiny is to be with Merlin and I'm not going to let that slip me by." Arthur sighed "You'll do me proud one day Sir Lancelot." He stepped away from him. "Don't worry about us we'll be fine."

Later that night

Merlin was asleep when he heard his name being called. He looked down and saw that Arthur was still asleep. He got up and walked around the woods when he came face to face with an old friend. "What are you doing here?"

The great dragon smiled "You didn't think I would just abandon you in your time of need."

"What do you mean?" Merlin asked.

The great Dragon smiled "I had feeling that you needed me. Is there something on your mind young prince?"

Merlin looked down. "I ruined everything."

"What do you mean?" He asked.

"My destiny was to help Arthur become king and I can't do that now." Merlin said looking down.

"Awe young prince it was also your destiny to be with Arthur." The great dragon said.

"What?" Merlin looked back up.

"It is written that Arthur would rule the kingdom with great pride and honor but it is also written that a certain young warlock will be by his side. That's why I call you the young prince."

"Well you could have told me that before!" Merlin shrieked.

The dragon chuckled "Yeah I guess I could have but where is the fun in that besides it was never my place to tell you. You were suppose to figure it out on your own."

"But how is being kind still his destiny when we were just banished from Camelot." Merlin asked.

"All in good time young prince. Trust me your time will come." He stared to flap his wings. "Always remember Merlin that I'll always be here for you." He flew off.

Merlin watched him go until he was long gone then he returned to Arthur who was sitting up waiting for him. "Is everything okay Merlin?"

Merlin sat down next to Arthur. "Yeah I just went for a walk because my legs were asleep." He pulled his knees up to his chest. "I'm glad you're up because I wanted to talk to you about something."

Arthur moved next to him. "What is it?"

"Emeriss, my name is Emeriss and I'm a warlock." Merlin said looking down.

Arthur reached over and grabbed his hand. "I like Emeriss it's cute and it seems more like you."

Merlin smiled and looked over at him. "So where too?"

Arthur turned his gaze to the forest ahead of him. "I was thinking we could go back to your village."

"Really?" Merlin asked.

Arthur nodded" Yeah I know you haven't seen your mom in a while and maybe it would be good for you to see some of your old friends there. We're going to be okay, right Merlin."

Merlin smiled and looked up at the sky. "Yeah I don't know when but one day everything is going to chance for us." He looked at Merlin "You'll see."

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