"Who wants to read chapter eleven?" Sirius asked the group.
Kingsely held out his hand to the marauder. "I will," and he took the book. He turned to the page. "Chapter eleven.
Hermione angrily brushed away several fallen tears once Mordred had left her alone. She sat back down on the cold hard floor and cradled her stomach. She could feel her magic being pulled from her. It wasn't as painful when she had touched the bars. Hermione rested her head against the wall and closed her eyes. She was tired. So tired. She closed her eyes and prayed Merlin would get to her soon.
Merlin, Legolas, Arthur and Troy, the kings war commander stood at a table working on a plan of attack. Crestar walked over to the group. He looked over the warlock's shoulder. The leader of the centaurs, Bane walked over the group and introduced himself and offered his help.
Arthur pulled Merlin away from the group. "Can we trust these creatures?" he asked his friend.
"Do you want to get rid of Morgana and save my wife Arthur?" said Merlin with a hint of anger in his voice.
"You know I do." he told him.
"Then you will work with them and trust their knowledge in the art of war." He motioned to the group. "You have no idea what Morgana is capable of. She is evil and I can't image what Hermione is going through. Let's get over there and end this war."
Arthur sighed heavily. He no choice but trust Merlin. He nodded and they returned back the group.
"Now, the castle is surrounded with a monstrous moats that contain magical creatures." said Bane. He explain about giants, werewolves that can transform at will. "The dark crows surround the castle and will report to the Dark Sorceress of our presence."
"The dark elves are in the castle." said Legolas. "They are most likely part of Morgana's guards." He shook his head sadly. "My brother went down that dark path. I tried to save him from that choice."
Troy leaned against his sword that was stuck in the ground. He pointed to the map. He informed them of the style of the dark knights. Merlin put in his study of the young Erin that he had seen him fight.
"This shows how the head knight will fight." said Troy. "We have the upper hand."
"Morgana will have Hermione's wands." said Merlin. "She will use them to her advantage." He looked in the direction of the dark castle. "She's weakening Hermione's magic. I can feel it."
Legolas brow frowned at the news. "Your magic is tied to the sorceress?"
Merlin held out his right hand and unclamped hand and a swirled of sliver light hovered in the air. "We are joined in magical auras. We had twin auras until we were joined."
"Very rare indeed." said Crestar. "Keep this in mind young warlock. If Morgana weakens the young sorceress you weaken with her."
Merlin sighed heavily and nodded. "Then we mustn't let it come to that." He told the dragon and lowered his hand and his magic disappeared from sight.
Legolas studied the wizard in front of him and nodded. He turned back to the map and plans that they were working on.
Morgana stood at a window gently stroking a crow over his black soft feathers. She smiled evil as she watched her evil creatures get ready for battle. She had been training them for years. She wanted to take over Camelot. She had Merlin's weakness. She would use that to her advantage.
"We will take over Arthur's kingdom. Merlin does not have magical creatures. It will be easy to win." said Morgana told her head dark knight, Roan. "I always get what I want."
Roan smiled at his queen and bowed respectably. "Yes my queen. You will have your victory. I will assure it."
Morgana turned around and faced the knight and said, "You can have any of the knights, but I want Merlin. You may go." Roman bowed and left the room.
Hermione paced the cell floor unable to sit still. She could feel her magic draining faster then before. She knew it was because her husband's magical crest had been taken from her. She didn't realize that the pendant had protect her so greatly. Hermione turned on her heels supporting her back. She couldn't or wouldn't let Morgana or Mordred break her. She had lived through Lord Voldemort's war. She would live through this war. Not just for her but for Merlin and their baby.
Hermione leaned against the cold wet wall breathing heavily. She removed sweat from her brow with the back of her hand. She slowly slid her way down the wall in exhaustion.
"She needs to relax and save much strength as possible." said Minerva. "It will help keep her magic in check."
Severus growled, "She's stronger and smarter then you know."
She turned and faced Severus. "I know she's very smart Severus Snape." she hissed.
"It-"
"Will you let me read." said Kingsely to the fussing couple. Minerva and Severus closed their mouths and nodded their heads. Kingsely returned to the book.
Gwen stood on the North Tower watching the sun set below the horizon. She was worried for her husband, Merlin and Hermione. She wanted those she loved home and safe. She angrily brushed away a fallen tear when she felt a warm cloak go around her shoulders. Gwen turned and saw Thresa. She smiled weakly at the chambermaid.
"You care a great deal for Hermione. Don't you?" said the Queen.
"Yes ma'am I do." said the chambermaid.
Gwen nodded and turned her attention back the scenery. "Is Gaius working on remedies for when they arrive back?" she said not looking away from the stars.
"Yes ma'am." said Thresa and turned her attention to the stars. They stood quiet both wrapped up in their own thoughts.
Gaius stood over a hot cauldron brewing several potions for when the knights, Arthur and Merlin return with Hermione. He had gotten several recipes from the young woman. He knew that she was altering time giving them to him, but the time was already twisted so what did it hurt. Right?
Gaius stirred the Blood Replenishing Potions several times before moving onto the next step.
"She is a wonderful teacher." he whispered remembering how she took the care for help with the littlest mistake he had made. "You're strong Hermione. Just hold on. Merlin is on his way. I promise."
"Smart girl. Just relax and focus." whispered Severus into his cup of tea.
Albus looked over at the young man with a twinkle in his eye. Severus narrowed his eyes and sneered at the retired Headmaster. The men turned their attention back to the book.
Hermione took several deep breaths to stop the tears from falling. She angrily brushed away the tears. She needed to relax. She needed to focus and block her mind of all emotion so that the dementors that were floating around wouldn't effect her.
"Wait. Why didn't I think about in the first place." she whispered.
"Don't transform Hermione!" yelled Sirius, causing Remus to jump in surprise.
"You idiot." hissed Remus knocking off the tea from his sleeve.
"Now. Now boys no need to make a fuss." said Molly and cleaned up the mess with a wave of her wand. "Continue Kingsely."
The auror nodded returned to the book and turned to page.
Hermione slowly stood up using the brick wall for support. She closed her eyes and shifted into a sliver wolf. The wolf stumbled slightly and laid down breathing heavily. The transformation had taken a lot of magic from her. She knew it was worth it. Because the dementors wouldn't effect her so badly.
Merlin stood on the side talking to Legolas when he suddenly became very weak. Legolas quickly caught Merlin around the waist before his legs buckled.
"Hermione must had used a great deal of magic." whispered Merlin breathing heavily. "I'm fine." He stepped out from the elf's arms. "Really. Thank you."
Legolas studied the man before him carefully and nodded. He squeezed Merlin's shoulder and walked over to one of his men to discuss a battle plan.
Merlin slowly walked out of the tent. He sighed heavily and looked up at the stars. "Draco is shining brightly tonight." He told Crestar, who was standing beside him.
The great dragon looked up at the dark blue sky. "He mocks me."
Merlin turned and looked at the creature and his brow frowned. "I believe he is not mocking you. I believe he is pleased. Dragon and human are fighting together once again my friend." He turned to the stars again. "I see a place for you my friend." He pointed to the tip of the dragons head and said, "Right there is your rightful place."
Crestar shook his head. "I will not make it to Draco. It is a place only for the honored dragons."
Merlin placed a hand on Crestar's wing and looked at his friend. "That place is waiting for you my friend. Wait and see," and they turned their attention to sky both wrapped up in their own thoughts.
The morning sun rose into the sky, but Morgana's land was so dark it could not be seen thoroughly. It was only a small stream that broke through darkness.
"We have planned the best we can men." said King Arthur. "We ride to end this war, and save Lady Hermione." He mounted his horse.
"Be prepared for dark magic." said Legolas. "We'll do our best to keep the magical creatures way from the human kind, Arthur." He nodded in agreement.
"Let us end this once and for all." said Merlin. "Save my wife before it's too late."
The knights mounted their horses along with the elves. The centaurs placed their arrows around their bodies grabbed their swords and bows. Crestar took flight and the others followed the dragon over the steep hill.
"It's surrounded. Thousands of dark knights and all matter of creatures." said Crestar.
Merlin told Arthur what the dragon had said. The king nodded and said, "Hold strong men we're going in," and they ran to the dark knights and full blown fought broke out. Light versus dark.
"Do you hear that Lady?" said Morgana, who was standing in front of the cell door.
"Merlin will come for me." said Hermione, who had transformed back into human form during the night. "He's a fighter."
Morgana laughed at the statement. "Oh yes he is a fighter, but he won't make it down here to save you." She twirled Hermione's wand between her fingers. "I have these. Both your wands." She pulled out the other wand.
Hermione growled inside her throat. She stopped herself before she grabbed the bars remembering what happened last time. Morgana waved the wand in her right hand and sent Hermione against the wall knocking the breath from her body. She flicked the wand in her left hand causing the chains to clasp around Hermione's wrist.
"Don't move." said Morgana. She flicked the wand in her right hand and made a lion appear in the cell. "Have fun Gear." She laughed and left Hermione in the cell with a lion.
"Hello Gear." said Hermione mustering all the Gryffindor courage she had left to speak to the lion. Gear roared loudly at the witch. Hermione jumped slightly. "We can be friends."
The lion roared angrily and sniffed Hermione's belly. She held her breathe not to make to many sudden movements. She sighed in relief when Gear stepped back some. He sat down watching the human.
"I'm five months today." whispered Hermione. "I hope it's a son. I know how Merlin wants a boy." She whispered.
Gear cocked his head to the side. He didn't want the human. He could understand her, and knew she was gentle and brave. "I won't hurt you. I'm a dark creature." He told her.
"Morgana, captured you too?" asked Hermione.
"Yes. She has tried to turn me dark, but I will not break." explained Gear. "I am of noble blood, and will not disgrace my kind by killing human. Especially human with a cub."
Hermione blinked and tears fell down her dirty cheeks. She closed her eyes and could hear the fighting outside castle. She opened her eyes and looked the lion in the eyes.
"Can you protect me and my baby?" asked Hermione praying he could.
"Yes and I'll do my best protecting you and your cub. You are very brave. You have heart of lion. I have never seen it before. How is this possible?"
Hermione let her memories of her sorting at Hogwarts. It was easier then trying to tell him. She pulled back and saw the lion's eyes soften, and she knew that Gear understood.
"You are of my pride, and I will protect you. The dark magic prevents my pride to enter the wards." explained the great lion.
Hermione sighed in relief that she would have some type of protection. The only thing she could do was wait and pray.
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