I didn't really know how to write this one it's from the POV of Arthur and the Knights and of course our special little wizard. The slanted words is Elrond's voice in Merlin's head! you know the "ELVISH THING" well there you go. so my story probs no longer makes sense :P but i'm still determined to take it somewhere. I am still not sure on the whole Arthur meets Legolas thing, or Morgana telling them she wants to stay? hopefully my brain will kick itself up the toosh and get back into writing mode after so long :P
still not owning anything and sorry for the really short chapters :(
but much love for all my readers and keep reviewing 3
Arthur was accompanied but his most trusted knights: Sir Leon, Sir Gwaine, Sir Percival and Sir Lancelot. And of course his manservant Merlin came along as well. Not once had Arthur chosen to leave him behind.
The six of them had decided to stop for the night as their journey through the high pass in the mountains had taken its toll on the horses.
They pitched their camp in a dense area of woodland still unsure what kind of land they had entered.
Arthur was still 100% positive that this would not be a wasted journey and was determined more than ever to find Morgana; especially now he had his evidence.
"Do you think we could hunt much round here sire?" asked Lancelot as he loaded his crossbow and scanned the thicket of grass a few meters away from his feet.
"It's possible, but if you do go take Merlin with you, I'm sure he will be most helpful when it comes to collecting firewood." Arthur grinned over at the manservant who groaned as he stood up to follow the muscular knight.
When the pair were out of ear shot Merlin spoke up "He is so ungrateful, years I've been working for him and not so much as a please, or thank you. It's just job after job after job. Well maybe if he did know about my magic and how many times I've saved his pompous royal backside!"
Lancelot chuckled, at his friend's little rant about Arthur. But it was true Arthur would not be as strong without Merlin even if the prince didn't see it for himself.
By the time they got back Leon and Percival had already got a fire going. "Don't worry about the wood now Merlin, my knights have proved even they have more domestic knowledge than you by lighting this fire!"
Merlin held back the urge to fire Lancelot's crossbow towards Arthur's head, but then thought the better of it as he would then have to face 4 angry knights!
They all tucked into the Venison that Lancelot had caught. "This isn't too bad lance!" called Gwaine from the tree that he was perched in. "shame you didn't catch a tavern girl holding a large barrel of mead though?" The men laughed.
Percival placed his meat down "But Gwaine surely you would have the girl, while we all had the mead."
"well that suits me fine Percival, you would all be jealous once you all saw how beautiful she would be, and she would just have eyes for me and love me, and i would even marry her if it meant i could look upon such a lovely sight each day."
Leon butted in. "Listen to him romanticising sounds like he has already been on the mead, the only woman who could ever love you is your mother Gwaine" That comment only set up more laughs and banter between the group until they were all ready to sleep, under the starts of middle earth.
Once the fire began to dim Merlin sat up in his bed roll. He was unable to sleep, something was not right about this land and he knew it. He felt it's magic and could not decide if that was good or bad.
He pondered for a while until he heard a weird noise in the trees, the wind seemed to be calling his name "Merlin, i know you can hear me Merlin and I mean you no harm. All i need you to do is listen, can you do that?"
The new voice asked him and he simply nodded. "My name is Lord Elrond, Merlin and this is my land. I welcome you and your party to the North of Middle earth. I need you not to be alarmed but tomorrow i will send riders out to you. To guide you into my city. Do not worry we have the Lady Morgana I promise she is safe. But we must talk with your prince to ensure her safety further. Your magic has allowed me to speak to you Merlin; the others are not so gifted. It may come as a shock to them all. I need you to remain calm and put your trust in my men and all will be sorted once you all reach Rivendell where a feast will be held in all of your honour."
Then as quickly as the voice had come in was gone.
Merlin was so confused, had he just dreamt that or was it real, did a voice just speak to him?
Well all would be revealed tomorrow.
okay so another chapter done, let me know what your thinking, seeing as you have stuck with me this long :)
