Chapter 11
(The Great Hall in the castle is being set up for a ceremony, Gwen is going around making sure that all of the decorations look perfect, then Merlin comes running in and is surprised at what is going on)
Merlin: Gwen, what's go on in here, I didn't know there was a ceremony today?
Gwen: Well, I ...
(Elyan and Gwaine come running)
Gwen: You two were meant to keep him away.
Gwaine: Yeah you try keeping a secret from an all powerful sorcerer
(Gwen looks at him sternly)
Gwaine: Sorry milady
Gwen: It doesn't matter now, do you think you can keep him busy the rest of the day.
Elyan: Of course, but ...
Merlin: I am still here you know
(Elyan, Gwaine and Gwen look at each other)
Elyan: Come, lets oh and talk to the King.
(Elyan, Gwaine and Merlin all walk out of the room and up to Arthur and Gwen's chambers, they knock on the door and are granted permission to enter)
Arthur: What are you three doing here, I thought you were gathering things out in the woods for Gaius?
Gwaine: Well someone, and I'm not naming names here, slipped away.
Arthur: Ok, thank you anyway, Elyan, Gwaine you may go, Merlin on the other hand, there's something you need to know.
Merlin: What is it?
Arthur: As thank you for saving my life and stopping an evil force from taking over Camelot, I have prepared something which may father would disapprove of.
(A small silence)
Merlin: What, you mean that ceremony being prepared downstairs is for me?
Arthur: Yes, because as thank you for saving everyone I have decided on two things, one I am lifting the ban on magic in Camelot ...
Merlin: Seriously
Arthur: Yes, but I haven't finished yet.
Merlin: Oh sorry, do carry on.
Arthur: Thank you, as I was saying, the first thing is that I am lifting the ban on magic in Camelot and the other thing is that I am making you the first Court Sorcerer of Camelot.
Merlin: What!
Arthur: You heard me.
Merlin: I did, but I cannot believe what my ears are hearing.
Arthur: Oh believe it, because its happening.
Merlin: Thank you, you have no idea how much I have wanted this to happen, it also means that the prophecy can take place.
Arthur: Would this be the one about uniting the land of Albion.
Merlin: Yes
Arthur: Alright then, you'd better go and get ready.
Merlin: Yes sire.
(Merlin leaves the room. That night, the doors to the Great Hall are closed, we see a pair of feet, the camera pans up to reveal an elaborate outfit, worn by Merlin, Gaius is standing next to him)
Gaius: You look great Merlin
Merlin: That may be so, but I am so uncomfortable.
(The two laugh)
Merlin: I've waited so long for this Gaius.
Gaius: I know ...
(Arthur and Gwen come down the stairs both dressed in formal attire, Merlin and Gaius bow to them)
Arthur: Are you ready?
Merlin: As I'll ever be
Gwen: Before we start, there's someone here who would like to see you.
Merlin: Who is ...
(Merlin looks up and sees his mother, Hunith coming down the stairs)
Merlin: Mother
(He goes up to her and hugs her)
Hunith: Oh Merlin, my boy, you've waited so long for this day and I don't think any of us can quite believe its happening.
Gaius: Come Hunith, we must take our seats.
Hunith: I'll see you in a little while.
(Gaius and Hunith go inside)
Arthur: Remember, don't come in until I say
Merlin: I know, I'm not completely stupid
(The three of them laugh, the doors open, Leon is standing at the front)
Leon: All rise for the King and Queen of Camelot, Arthur and Guinevere Pendragon.
(Everyone stands up, Leon joins the ranks of the other knights and Arthur and Gwen walk to the front and stand in front of their thrones)
Arthur: This is a historic day for Camelot for today is the day a new order roles out across the land.
Gwen: In our midst, for a very long time now, has lain a very powerful sorcerer, who is not only a servant in this castle, but also our friend.
Arthur: He has kept his secret from us all this time for fear of being slain.
Gwen: But he need not worry, as long as he stays true to himself, no harm will come to him or his kind while we are alive.
Arthur: Now open the doors and let him in.
(The doors are re-opened and Merlin walks in, he kneels in front of Arthur and Gwen, who with one sword, touch him on each shoulder and on his head)
Gwen: Arise Sir Merlin ...
Arthur: Court Sorcerer of Camelot
(Merlin stands up, and turns around to rapturous applause)
End of Chapter
This chapter marks the end of A New Threat, but fear not because we will see how Merlin adapts to his new position in the final story of the A New Era Begins saga - A New Life.
