Gwen closed her eyes as tears fall down her cheeks. The sound of glass erupted the air. She opened her eyes to see Mordred being tossed in the air and onto the ground. The sword fell beside her. She turned relived to see Merlin running toward her. "Gwen, are you okay?"
"I'm okay." Gwen stood with Merlin's help. "You can't stay here it's to dangerous."
"But, what about Arthur?" Gwen asked worried.
"He'll be fine." Merlin disappeared along with Gwen.
Gaius gasped and looked around to see the knights standing. They approached the fallen sorcerer with swords.
Mordred stood very livid. He screamed and the knights fell to their knees. Gaius covered his ears as blood dripped out his nose.
Merlin reappeared and silenced Mordred with a spell then tossed him against the wall. Mordred fell to the ground. The knights stood dizzy. Gaius sat there on the floor trying to regain conscious. "Are you okay?" Merlin walked toward him.
"Yes, get Mordred. He must be stopped," Gaius said.
Merlin turned to find Mordred standing by the window. "You will not win this, Merlin. The Pendragon's will die. It is written and you cannot stop it. It will past," Mordred shouted.
"It won't past because I will stop you," Merlin threatened.
"Maybe, maybe not, but at what cost?" Mordred smiled and disappeared. "Are you willing to loose everything to save Arthur?"
Merlin signed angry. He turned toward the knights. "Where is your king? Where is Uther?"
"He left," Gaius said.
"What do you mean, left?" Merlin asked.
"He heard about the prophecy. He went to find Arthur," Gaius said.
"Oh no," Merlin said. He's pretty sure this was Mordred's plan. "Is Morgana here?"
"I'm afraid not," Gaius said. "She went to find Arthur and Uther."
"I have to go." Merlin was afraid now. Afraid for Morgana and Arthur's safety. Merlin left the throne room and made his way toward the entrance. The door burst open and Arthur walked in with his knights behind him. His eyes widened as Arthur carried an unconscious Morgana in his arms.
"What happened?" Merlin asked running toward him.
"Helios took Uther. Sir Breton was a spy and he knocked Morgana out. He's a sorcerer. He works for the warlord," Arthur hissed. "Morgana won't wake." Arthur laid Morgana on the floor. Merlin bend down and gently touched her forehead.
The knights watched with amazement as Merlin's hands glowed. The light flowed out of his hand and surrounded Morgana.
Lancelot, Gwaine, Elyan, Percival and Sir Leon watched all amazed by the power Merlin had. Merlin whispered an incantation. His head spun dizzy as Morgana suddenly awoke.
Morgana gasped awake. "What happened?"
"You were knocked out. You're safe,now," Arthur said, relieved.
"Merlin, are you okay?" Morgana took his hand and her eyes glowed.
His headache cleared and he smiled up at Morgana. "Thank you."
They both stood. Arthur crossed his arms glaring at them. "Why did you leave? Do you know how dangerous that was, Morgana?"
"I was trying to save father," Morgana said. "Where is he?"
Arthur sighed. "He was taken. This would have never happened if you were there, Merlin?"
"I'm sorry. It was either you or Gwen. Mordred was here."
"What do you mean?" Arthur asked.
"It was his plan to distract you. Mordred was here. He was going to kill Gwen," Merlin said.
"Where is she?" Arthur asked.
"I took her to Albion. She is safer there," Merlin asked.
Arthur was relieved.
"If your father is taken, then you are in charge, Arthur?" Gaius said, walking toward him.
"I know," Arthur sighed. "Have the men prepare to leave. We must find Uther."
"You don't have to do this, Arthur. I should be the one to go," Merlin said.
"It's not your battle, Merlin," Arthur said.
"Then if you are going to help then you must be prepared," Merlin said.
Arthur glared at him noticing what he met. "Leave, I must speak to Merlin alone."
The knights and the council left. Morgana and Gaius stayed.
"No one can no this, what I'm about to tell you," Arthur said.
Merlin smirked. "He has magic."
"Merlin," Arthur scowled.
"What… how?" Gaius asked shocked.
"Arthur changed his destiny when he pulled Excalibur out of the stone," Merlin said.
Morgana smirked. "No one knows this, right?"
"No," Merlin said. "Not even the druids know."
"Good, then you have an advantage," Morgana said. "Mordred and his men won't know what hit them."
"True," Arthur said. "I'm still trying to comprehend that I have magic."
"Come we must practice," Merlin said.
"Practice? But my father is out there. He could be dying," Arthur said.
"If you want to save your father, you're going to have to learn magic. Without it your father will die and you. I won't let that happen," Merlin said.
Arthur sighed not sure what to do. "Fine, let's do this."
"There is still no sign of the Arthur," Mordred said.
"Have faith, Mordred. Arthur could be on us in days. Or he could be dead," Helios said.
"I would be more concerned with Emrys," Breton said. "There must be a way to kill him."
"There are rumors that a sword flamed with the breath of a dragon is dangerous to all. Even a sorcerer," Helios said.
"Really?" Mordred smiled. "That could be interesting."
"But we need a dragon. The only two alive are the ones that belongs to Emrys and Morgana," Breton said.
"We could kidnap one," Helios said.
"Impossible," Breton said. "They are loyal creatures. They would rather die then help us."
"True, but anything is possible," Mordred said, turning and heading out of the room. He walked down the hall of Helios castle and into the dungeon. He opened the door with a key and walked in.
Uther was shackled toward to the dungeon wall. He was tired and sore from the beaten he had earlier. He cursed Mordred's name as he walked in.
"Did you have enough, Uther?"
"Why don't you just kill me and get it over with," Uther hissed.
"The almighty King Uther has truly fallen. Are you begging for death?" Mordred asked.
"I would never beg, I can't stand the sight of your face," Uther hissed.
Mordred chuckled. "You might say that now, but by the time I'm done with your family, you'll be pleading for death."
"Why are you doing this?" Uther asked.
"You know why?" Mordred asked angrily. "You killed my father just because he had magic. You deserve worse then death from what you done."
Uther flinched at his anger. "I did what I had to do to protect my kingdom. Something you don't understand."
"You're right, I don't understand, because I have no family, but you will, once I make you watch your son die in front of you," Mordred hissed. "Once he is dead, your daughter will be next, then your grandchild. You will have no heir to reign anymore and your kingdom will fall. Then I will kill you."
Uther stared at him with nothing, but hatred. "You will not win this."
"Why because your son will stop me? I highly doubt that," Mordred said.
"For once, I'm actually trusting in faith and if my son can't stop you then Morgana will. I swear to it."
"Morgana is nothing compared to the power I have," Mordred hissed.
Uther smiled. "The druids say other wise. They say she is just as powerful as Emrys. You will fail."
Mordred roared and his eyes flashed as he slowly started to choke Uther.
Uther gasped for air.
"Is this what you wanted?" Mordred yelled.
"Mordred," Helios walked in. "This was not the plan."
Mordred released Uther. "Double the guards around the palace and the border. Kill anyone that comes near the castle." He walked out.
The door closed and Uther was relieved. He prayed the druids were right. He hated to think it, but Morgana and Emrys might be their only hope to save Camelot.
Morgana stood beside Aithusa and gently pats her as she lies on the floor in her room. "Are you sure you're okay?"
Aithusa smiled. "Yes, I'm fine, my lady."
"But your wing," Morgana said.
"It will heal."
"I want to try something," Morgana sat on the floor beside Aithusa and spoke an incantation. Her eyes lit yellow.
Aithusa wing suddenly healed. She sat up and flapped her wing. "You healed me."
Morgana smiled. "Of course. I will always protect you Aithusa."
Aithusa smiled and curled next to her. A knock on the door startled them. "Come in."
Merlin peeked in and smiled. "How's Aithusa?"
"I'm fine, master. She healed my wing, see." Aithusa stood and flapped her wings knocking a couple vases to the ground.
"Aithusa," Morgana scowled.
"Sorry." Aithusa lowered her head.
Sir Leon walked in. "Is everything okay?"
"Sorry, Leon. Aithusa knocked a vase over by accident. We're fine."
Sir Leon walked away. Merlin smirked. "Who wants to help me teach Arthur how to do magic?"
"We'll be right back, Aithusa," Merlin said.
"Okay," the dragon said.
Morgana followed Merlin out of her room.
"How is Gwen?"
"She is fine, but Arthur refuses to practice magic until he sees Gwen," Merlin said. "I don't know what to do. If I take Arthur to Albion to practice, Camelot could be in danger."
"I'll stay," Morgana said.
"But…"
"No, buts… I'm capable of taking care of myself and protecting the kingdome," Morgana said.
"Arthur told me what happened. You could have been…"
"Don't," Morgana narrowed her eyes at him.
Merlin sighed. "If you're willing to stay here then you must take this, come." He took her hand and led her out of the castle.
Gwaine caught sight of them and followed them. "And where are you going my lady?"
Merlin glared at him then smirked. For some reason Gwaine liked to tease Morgana, but he didn't think this was a good time. "We are going to see Gaius, Gwaine. You can join us if you like," Merlin said.
"Really? I thought we were going to find the king," Gwaine asked.
"We are, but Arthur is insisting he sees Gwen first," Merlin said.
"Why don't you take him there then?" Gwaine asked.
"I am, but first I must do something to insure Camelot's safety, come," Merlin said. He approached Gaius home and walked in.
"Hi Gaius," Merlin said. "I must get something." He passed him and walked into his old room. He lifted the floorboard and handed Morgana his spell book. "Gaius gave me it when I was learning to control my ability. Use this and it should help you."
"Are you sure?" Morgana asked.
"Yes, " Merlin said. "Let's go." His eyes glowed and they disappeared.
Gaius scowled. "Merlin."
Merlin turned to find Gaius and Gwaine standing before him. He chuckled. "Sorry, that was the first time I teleported others with me without touch."
"Your powers are growing, Merlin. It's remarkable," Gaius said.
"We should call you the all mighty, power sorcerer that ever lived," Gwaine joked.
"Warlock," Merlin muttered. "We must go."
Arthur walked out of the council room and walked toward Merlin. "Are you going to take me to Gwen or not?"
"Yes, cabbage head, but first I must mention Morgana said she would stay and watch over Camelot until you return,"
"Are you sure this is wise?" one of the councilmen said.
"Morgana is Uther's daughter. She has the right," Arthur said. "I will be back."
"You better be back," Morgana gave Arthur a hug then released him. "I mean that to you too, Merlin. I can't lose you."
"You won't," Merlin said.
"Then I should insist on giving you something to remember me by." Morgana pulled Merlin forward and kissed him.
Arthur sighed annoyed.
Morgana released him, leaving him blushing.
"Be careful," Merlin said.
"Always," Morgana said, then they were gone.
Gwen paced in her room. She was bored and worried for Arthur. She was stuck in Avalon until Merlin came back.
She turned. There was a knock on the door. "Come in."
"Princess Gwen," Hunith said, walking in.
"Lady Hunith, have you heard anything?" Gwen asked.
Hunith smiled. "Yes, your prince is here."
Gwen walked past her and down the hall. Two guards open the door for her and there stood Arthur and two of his knights. Gwaine and Lancelot. "Arthur." She ran toward him and wrapped her arms around him. "I missed you."
"I have missed you too," Arthur said.
"Is it safe in Camelot?" Gwen asked.
"For now," Merlin said. "Are you going to tell her?"
"Tell me what?" Gwen asked.
Arthur rubbed his head still trying to believe he had magic. "I have magic."
Gwaine and Lancelot glared at him shocked.
"Are you serious?" Lancelot asked.
"Yes, since I was born of magic, when I pulled Excalibur sword out of the stone I somehow changed my destiny," Arthur said.
"Wow," Gwaine said. "What can you do?"
"Nothing yet," Arthur asked.
"You're going to train him, aren't you," Gwen asked Merlin.
"Yes, I'm going to try," Merlin asked. "I'm going to start now."
Merlin turned and saw a sword on the far wall. His eyes glowed and the sword came flying toward him. He moved out of the way as it hovered in the air close by Arthur.
"Gwen, if you could please take a step back," Merlin said.
Gwen nodded and sat at the table on the far right.
"What are you doing?" Arthur asked.
"Helping you Practice," Merlin stood on the side as the sword attacked Arthur.
"What the…" Arthur dodged the sword that came at him. "Merlin!"
"You will be helping him," Merlin said, to Lancelot and Gwaine.
Gwaine and Lancelot stood by Arthur with swords raised. Arthur held Excalibur.
"Fight," Merlin stood beside Gwen.
"Are you sure this is a good idea," Gwen asked.
"Of course," Merlin laughed as the sword began to move by it self as it duel the three knights.
"Merlin!" Arthur scowled as he dodged the sword again.
Every time the sword came at them, Gwaine would dodge and Lancelot would swing the sword upwards trying to knock it away.
"Merlin," Alator the priest walk toward him.
Merlin dropped the sword. Arthur scowled as he walked toward them.
"That wasn't practice," Arthur said.
"You were suppose to use your magic to fight it, not your sword," Merlin said.
"Merlin we don't have time. Prince Arthur must hurry. There are already plans of the war coming. You must prepare him," Alator said.
"How. He just found out he has magic. I can't train him that fast," Merlin said.
"No, you can't, but you can protect him," Alator said. "Do you trust me prince Arthur?"
"If you're a friend of Merlin, then I trust you," Arthur said.
"You know what must be done," Alator said to Merlin.
Merlin watched Alator and got the message. Alator wanted him to put a rebound spell on him. Anyone who tries to kill Arthur would be killed himself or herself.
"I want all of us to form a circle, including Lancelot and Sir Gwaine," Merlin said. Take my hand," Merlin said.
"Your doing a protection spell on all of them at the same time?" Alator asked.
"Yes."
"That's going to take some powerful magic," Alator said.
"I know," Merlin said.
Iseldir walked into the room with Hunith beside him.
"You came just in time," Merlin said. "I need you both here."
"What's going on?" Hunith asked.
"I'm creating a spell that would protect everyone here," Merlin said.
"What about Morgana?" Arthur asked.
"I will get her later," Merlin said. They stood in a circle and all held hands. Merlin, Alator and Iseldir spoke the incantation. Their eyes glowed as they were suddenly pushed backwards by a wind. He opened his eyes and watched as a line of magic flowed across the city of Albion, past the building, past the hills and the flowing streams of water. It circled the town and protected the people in it. Merlin could feel it.
"Is it done?" Arthur asked.
"Yes," Merlin said.
"It is done," Alator said. "We must go."
Merlin nodded and wondered if he was doing the right thing by letting Arthur going with him. He watched as Princess Gwen hugged Arthur.
"Please come back to me," Gwen said.
Arthur exhaled as he held her. "I promise."
Gwen kissed him then she released him.
"I will stay and protect the kingdom of Albion," Iseldir said.
"As will I," Alator said.
Hunith hugged her son Merlin. "Be safe my son."
"Always," Merlin said as she released him. He closed his eyes and the knights, Arthur and him disappeared.
Gwen stood there and prayed that they would come back safe. She laid a hand on the small bump on her stomach.
"Don't worry, princess Gwen. Your prince will return," Hunith said.
"How do you know?" Gwen asked. "The prophecy spoke of his death before. How do we know it won't happen again?
"I have faith in Merlin. He's the only one that can stop this," Hunith said.
Gwen stood watching the sunrise outside, hoping, praying Hunith was right. She wouldn't know what to do if anything ever happened to Arthur.
Morgana stood in the throne room pacing. Aithusa sat by the throne. A few of the guards were alarmed of it and stayed back.
Gaius stood beside her. "Morgana, you must stay calm. They will be alright."
"I know, but I fear something bad is going to happen," Morgana said.
"Did you have a vision?"
"No, nothing like that. I feel it. Something is coming and I can't stop it," Morgana said.
"The dragon spoke of war," Gaius said. "I fear no matter how Merlin changed Arthur's future… it's going to come to past."
"That is what I fear," Morgana said.
Aithusa stands and looks behind her. She growls.
Morgana turns. "What's wrong Aithusa?"
"I smell a sorcerer," the dragon said. "It's not Merlin."
"Go, get the guards," Morgana said.
Gaius followed and left just as the door opened. Sir Leon stood before her. "What's wrong?"
Morgana's eyes glowed. She might as well use one of her new incantations from Merlin's book. Her hands flamed blue as she turned around. The two guards that stood by the door were on the ground past out or dead. Gaius and Sir Leon was also on the floor. She ran to Leon. Just as she reached him she was tossed backwards and onto the floor.
Morgana leaned up and hissed as Sir Breton stood before her.
"Did you miss me, lovely?" Sir Breton said.
Morgana shot a blue flame at him. Sir Breton dodged it and Morgana stood running toward him. "Not likely."
Aithusa ran after Sir Breton and jumped.
Morgana pushed Sir Breton against the wall holding him here as Aithusa was knocked to the ground.
She turned to see Mordred standing over the dragon holding a sword. "Hello Morgana."
"Aithusa!" Morgana said.
"You can't hold me here forever," Sir Breton said.
Morgana sneered at him. "I can try."
"I doubt that," Mordred pulled out a sword and lunged for the dragon.
"No!" Morgana pushed Sir Breton toward the window as it shattered. Breton fell, but reached the ledge hanging off the edge. He pulled himself up, before he fell. He stood tossing Morgana to the side.
Aithusa shot a small fireball at Breton, but he dodged it barely.
"We only want to talk," Sir Breton said, pulling out his sword.
Aithusa didn't trust them. She only felt hate and evil from them both. Aithusa backed away, but cried as a sword cut her wing. Breton pulled the sword out swiftly As Mordred held the sword by the dragon's mouth she howled out.
"No!" Morgana ran towards them.
"I got what I need," Mordred smiled as the sword he held turned black. "The breath of a dragon on any sword is powerful. Prevailing enough to kill any sorcerer."
Morgana ran after them. She tossed five blue fireballs at them. The door burst open and five guards with swords came at them. Mordred disappeared and Breton screamed as Aithusa shot a flame of fire at him.
Morgana grabbed did an incantation and tossed a pile of water on him. A pair of cuffs appeared in Morgana's hand. She grabbed his hand pushing him to the floor.
Sir Breton hissed as the cuffs on his wrist burned. "Your pay for this bi…"
Morgana silenced him making him unable to speak. "Take him to the dungeon."
"Are you okay?" Morgana said looking down at them.
"I'm fine," Gaius said. Morgana helped him stand.
Sir Leon was already up.
She ran to Aithusa. "You poor thing." Morgana healed her wing. "Are you okay?"
"I'm find now… I'm sorry. I didn't mean to give them by breath," Aithusa lowered her head.
"It's not your fault."
"What happened?" Merlin said and a couple of the knights walked toward her.
"Mordred came. He had a sword. He stabbed Aithusa and took her breath," Morgana said frightened.
"I don't understand. Why are you worried?" Sir Leon asked.
"The breath of a dragon is powerful enough to kill anything. We must warn Arthur," Gaius said.
"Camelot's great trial has begun," Morgana said dismayed.
The night was cool, not to cold or to hot. It was clear and calm allowing him to savor the fresh air. Merlin stood the hill and stared out into the distance. They were at the edge of the border of Helios turf. Ahead was Helios castle.
"What was the original prophecy, Merlin?" Arthur asked curiously.
"Why do you want to know?" Merlin asked, looking at his surroundings.
Merlin sighed. "The prophecy spoke of you, Arthur. That you would meet his end at the hands of a Druid."
"Do you believe it could still be the same?" Arthur asked.
"No, I feel that the die is cast... and that since I and you changed it. I fear anything is possible," Merlin said. "I fear Camelot's and Albion's great trial has begun."
"I'm not going to let that happen," Arthur said.
"Me either, let's go," Merlin said.
The knight followed Merlin as they crossed the empty forest and toward the castle. They go further ahead to see the castle crawling with bandits.
One bandit sees them and yells.
"Crap." Merlin and the knights lunge forward with swords raised.
They were under attack. Mordred had set bandits and mercenaries along the path to the castle. Arthur and Lancelot was busy fending off four at once when a fifth one wacked him on the head.
Arthur fell and Merlin ran forward fighting his way past the bandits using his magic. Merlin forced them back with a burst of magic sending ten in the air. Whirling around ten more bandits came after him.
Merlin shouted and several of the men flew back as Merlin's eyes blazed with gold. With a look swords flew out of the enemies' grasp. Percival, Gwaine, Lancelot and the rest of the knights took care of the rest. Soon every bandit was either dead or unconscious and weaponless.
"Merlin." Arthur sat up. "What happened?"
"Helping you again you prat." Merlin bent down to help Arthur to his feet. "You managed to get yourself knocked out."
"I noticed," Arthur sighed annoyed. "Let's go."
Merlin followed and froze as he heard the distant sound of Mordred's laughter in the distance.
He wanted them to hear his laugh, to be afraid, to be helpless, but they were not helpless. Merlin and Arthur had magic. They followed the sound and soon were in front of the castle. Merlin was surprised no one was waiting for them.
"It's to quite," Gwaine said.
"Agreed," Arthur said. "I want ten knights to go to check the back of the castle. Gwaine, Lancelot, Percival, Merlin and me will go inside the castle. Ten more will stand out front."
The knights nodded. Merlin and Arthur headed toward the entrance of the castle. Merlin wanted Arthur to practice his magic, but he couldn't take the chance of Mordred overhearing. Merlin walked ahead toward the dark hall and toward the throne room. He burst open the door to find the throne room empty.
"Where is everyone?" Arthur asked.
"Looking for me," a voice said from behind.
Merlin turned. Mordred stood in the far end of the room dressed in black armor. He held a black sword beside him. Arthur and the knights pulled out their swords. Merlin stared at the sword Mordred held and wondered why he got a sick feeling from it.
"I see you noticed my new sword. It's one of a kind and poisoness to all that I strike down with it," Mordred said with a smile.
"Where is my father?" Arthur hissed.
"Where do you think he is?" Mordred asked.
"We're not playing games. Where is he?" Merlin asked.
Mordred smiled. "I'll show Arthur, but you Emrys are not aloud to come."
"Why would you think I would do what you say?" Merlin asked.
"Because you have a choice. You can either stay here and help Arthur or you can save Arthur's child in Camelot," Mordred said.
Merlin stood there for a moment realizing what he was referring too.
"Gwen," Arthur whispered. "She is safe in a place you will not find?"
"You mean Albion." Mordred chuckled. "It wasn't that hard to find. An island surrounded by water. I send my good friend Helios in disguise to find your precious Gwen. She might be dead by now… or worse."
Arthur lunged, but Merlin grabbed his arm.
"I don't believe you," Merlin said. "He's trying to pick a fight with you."
"Are you sure Merlin? I would never lie," Mordred said.
"Merlin, go… we must be certain," Arthur said.
"If I leave you will..."
"No, I won't. I promise," Arthur said.
Merlin sighed. "I'll be back." He turned toward Mordred. "If you as so much as hurt any of my friends I will come back for you and end you."
"With the power I wield you cannot defeat me, Emrys," Mordred said.
"Your death is written in the prophecy. You will die by someone else's hand or by me. You cannot escape fate," Merlin said.
"Shut up," Mordred hissed. "You know nothing."
"The prophecy is true, you're just to blind by hatred to see it," Merlin said.
Mordred came at them hard. "Shut up."
Merlin eyes glow as the room flashes. Lancelot, Gwaine, Percival and Arthur look around and realize he's no longer in the throne room. It looks like they were in the halls of the dungeon. "What did you do?"
"I teleported you here," Merlin said. "It will at least give you some time to find your father. I will be back."
"Be careful," Arthur said.
Merlin nodded and he disappeared.
Gwen was dressed in a burgundy dress. She walked through the halls of Albion. Her hand rested on her stomach. She was four months pregnant now. Her feet hurt and her head ached with worry for Arthur and Camelot. Will they ever be at peace?
Hunith walked toward her. "How are you doing princess Gwen?"
"Good I suppose. I'm just worried," Gwen said.
"Arthur will be okay. I promise, "Hunith said. "He has magic now."
"True, but he's still a man. He could get hurt or worse," Gwen said.
"True, he is a man. You two will have a long happy life. A life filled with joy and happiness. You will grow old together and live a happy life full of peace, " Hunith said. "You should be happy."
"Why do you speak like you know for certain?" Gwen asked.
"Because I do. When Merlin's father died... I got the gift of foresight. No one knows of this."
"Merlin doesn't know about this?"
"No," Hunith said. 'It's better this way."
"Does Arthur survive?" Gwen asked. "Please, I must know."
"Things happen as they should. Camelot will stand strong and you and Arthur will rule as it should be," Hunith said.
Gwen smiled relieved.
"I highly doubt that," a man said, from behind.
They turned to see a cloak man holding a dagger. He removed the hood.
"Helios!" Gwen gasped.
Helios looked her over. "Such a shame to destroy something so beautiful." He tossed a dagger at Gwen hard.
A flash of blinding light filled the air. Gwen closed her eyes. She opened her eyes to see the dagger floating in the air and inch by chest. Merlin stood before her with glowing eyes. He tossed the dagger back and it flew straight into Helios chest. He fell to the ground. Merlin ran toward him and stood before him. "It didn't have to end like this."
"Yes, it did," Helios hissed. "No matter. Mordred welds the sword of a dragon's breath. Anything he slays with the sword will die, including you Merlin," Helios took his last breath and died.
"Tell me this isn't true," Gwen said.
"How could of Mordred gotten the breath of a dragon?" Hunith said.
The air cracked and a blinding light filled the air. Merlin turned to see Morgana appear before him.
"Morgana how did you…"
Morgana pulled him forward and kissed him. "I was practicing using the book you gave me. Do you know how worried i was about you?"
Hunith and Gwen smiled.
Merlin blushed. "I'm sorry, but Mordred send Helios here to kill Gwen. I had to stop him. How did Mordred get the breath of a dragon?"
"Aithusa, was stabbed by Breton and Mordred stole her breath," Morgana said. "She's okay now."
"My god. What are you going to do?" Hunith said.
"I have to stop him. I cannot let him win," Merlin said.
Hunith took her Son's arm to stop him from leaving. "Merlin, you can't."
"Why?" Morgana stared at her. She was petrified like he never saw before.
"I have foresight. I see the battle. You can't go… I cannot lose you," Hunith said with tears.
"Mother, I will not leave you."
"I saw the battle that the dragon speaks of. It will come to past and I saw you and Arthur. You stood at the field with the sword of the dragons breathe… pierced through your stomach. Please…'
Merlin gulped. "I'm sorry… Arthur is my friend… I can't let him down."
"What of Albion? You can't leave us or me," Morgana said.
"I won't leave you Morgana. I won't leave any of you. I must protect Arthur and please what ever you do. Don't tell him about this. I must go," Merlin disappeared.
Hunith stood there worried. Morgana didn't know what to think. She was worried and angry that Merlin took off with out her. He needed help, but she had to stay and protect Camelot. What was she going to do?"
Arthur walked into the last cell in the dungeon and burst open the door. "Father!" Arthur was never more pleased in his life.
"Arthur you shouldn't be here," Uther said as his son uncuffed his hands. Arthur helped him stand.
"I had to safe you. I wasn't going to leave you here," Arthur said.
"It doesn't matter. You must protect Camelot at all cost," Uther said.
Mordred walked in and his eyes glowed. Everyone was slammed to the wall. Arthur dropped to the floor. A few seconds later he stood. "Let us go."
"And what if I don't."
"Then I will fight my way past you," Arthur hissed.
'Don't," Uther pleaded.
"So foolish Arthur. You know I'm stronger then you. You should be bowing down to me to plead for your life," Mordred said.
"Never," Arthur said.
"Good to know," Mordred said. He came at Arthur abruptly.
Arthur pulled out Excalibur and blocked Mordred's strike. Lancelot, Gwaine and Percival came at Mordred from behind. Mordred ducked kicking Lancelot to the side. He disappeared as Gwaine struck him on the arm. He reappeared behind them noticing the one knight made him bleed.
"You'll pay for that." Mordred pointed a finger at Gwaine.
"Well, I don't have all day. Bring it," Gwaine said.
Mordred's eyes glowed and he screamed causing all the knights to fall to the their knees. Uther covered his ears. Mordred walked over and stood before Gwaine with the sword rose. "No hard feelings."
Arthur hissed covering his ears as he held on to the sword. He leaned up concentrating on the sword in his hand and Mordred. He forced an amount of emotion in it and the sword suddenly flew out of his hand and toward Mordred. It lunged into Mordred's thigh making him gasp in surprise.
Gwaine reached for his sword as he stood. "Finally, I thought you were never going to learn." Gwaine said to Arthur.
Arthur stood with a smile. He actually did it. He actually used magic.
"No, it's impossible," Mordred hissed annoyed as he yanked the sword out of his leg and tossed it on the ground.
"Anything is possible." Arthur smiled.
"Damn you Merlin," Mordred shouted. "You will not win this. "
"How did you… do that?" Uther asked.
"It was the only way I would survive this," Arthur said.
"You have magic?" Uther said.
"Yes," Arthur said. "I changed my destiny so I could live."
"It still doesn't change the facts," Mordred said disappearing.
Arthur looked around. "Change what?" He looked around seeing no one. "Where did he go?"
"He's gone," Lancelot said.
"Let's go. "Father are you okay?" Arthur asked.
"Yes, I'm okay." Uther looked around feeling unease. "Keep eyes open."
The knights, Arthur and King Uther made their way outside. The rest of Camelot's knights stood outside waiting.
Uther didn't know what to do. Mordred and Emrys ruined everything in his family's name. Not one, but both of his kids were both sorcerers now. How could things get so out of control and crazy? If only he could go back and fix it all. Then maybe, maybe this would have never happened.
"It's good to have you back, father," Arthur said leading him to his horse.
"Agreed," Uther said.
The area around them flash white. Uther and Arthur took out their sword.
"Merlin," Arthur sighed happily.
"Thank god, you're okay," Merlin walked toward him.
"If it wasn't for magic I might not be alive," Arthur said. "Is Gwen okay?"
"She's fine and Helios is dead. No need to worry about him anymore. You used magic, in front of… your father?" Merlin whispered. "Did he say anything?"
"Not much," Arthur said.
"Merlin, thank you once again…proving your loyalty," Uther said approaching him.
Merlin is surprised. "Um, thanks… I think."
Arthur smiled. "Let's go home. We have a long ways."
I could always teleport you there," Merlin said.
"No," Uther said, displeased. "I rather ride. He walked toward his horse.
"Okay," Merlin said. He turned around and followed Arthur. He grabbed the reins on the horse.
"Leaving so soon?" a voice said.
Arthur and Merlin turned to see five of his knights tossed in the air. Uther turned with sword in his hand. He struck the sword down at the person behind him, and gasped with wide eyes.
Mordred stood before him as he pieced the kings stomach straight through with the black sword.
"NO," Arthur screamed running toward his father. Merlin followed with magic flowing through his hand. With a flick Mordred was send backwards on the ground.
Before Merlin could reach him, Mordred disappeared with the sword.
"No, no, no, father please," Arthur caught Uther as he fell to the ground. "I just got you back."
"Mordred will not stop. He will kill everyone in Camelot if he had to. I'm sorry I led you this life. I'm so sorry, so sorry, so sorry," Uther said.
Merlin knelt beside Arthur.
"Merlin, you must do something," Arthur said. "Can you heal him?"
"If I use my healing magic he will die faster. Mordred stuck him witht he sword of a dragon's breath. It's poison. I can't… I'm sorry," Merlin said lowering his head.
"No, I refused to believe that." Arthur yelled. "Everyone go back to Camelot. I will meet you there. Merlin teleport us to Camelot, now."
Merlin nodded and they disappeared.
Gwen gasped as they appeared before her. "Arthur, what happened?"
"Mordred stabbed my father," Arthur said . "I thought you were in Albion."
Morgana took me back here. I needed to see you," Gwen asked.
Sir Leon and Sir Elyan walked in.
"Help me, with the king," Arthur said.
They nodded and carried Uther to his room.
Morgana ran in. "Where's Arthur?"
"Arthur is fine," Merlin said.
"They said someone was hurt," Morgana said.
"It's Uther. He was stabbed with the sword of the breath of a dragon," Merlin said.
Morgana stood there shocked. "No, Uther is dying?"
"Yes, I'm sorry I didn't get to him in time," Merlin said.
Morgana wanted to run in her room. There was a time in her life she thought she would be happy that he was dying. Happy that he was gone from this world, but for some reason it only made it worse. Morgana ran inside the king's room to find Uther on his bed. He was pale and Gaius stood beside the king bandaging his stomach the best he could. He placed a gentle hand on Arthur's arm for confront.
Gaius walked past her. "How long?" she asked.
"An hour the least," he whispered.
Morgana nodded and stood they're watching. She walked over and sat on the other side of his bed.
"I'm sorry, my daughter. I wished your life were different from this. This would have never happened. If only I didn't let my anger get the best of me then maybe.. it wouldn't be like this," Uther said.
"Try to hang on a little more," Arthur said.
"I'm dying my son.. I can't… I have lived out the most of my life. For all that I done, I now see this is my punishment. I killed so many sorcerers in the past…. I'm so sorry," Uther cried. "It's my fault Mordred turned this way. My fault that Camelot might fall."
"No, you can't think like that. It will be okay," Arthur said. "Camelot will not fall."
"Merlin is right. You will be a greater king them me. You will guide them into a world that relies on peace. Something i wished for years ago."
Arthur held his hand.
"And hopefully during my passing I will see my sweet Igraine. Your mother would be proud," Uther gasped choking.
"Father."
"I love you both," Uther gasped and took his last breath
"Father, Father," Arthur shook him. "FATHER, NO! Please..." Arthur leaned forward and cried in his arms. "Father, please." Gwen stood beside Arthur on bended knee beside him. She confronted him.
Morgana stood in silence as she felt the passing of her father's death. It was strong. She released a shaky breath as Merlin pulled her forward and into his arms.
Merlin sighed realizing what was coming.
No matter how many times he tries to change his and Arthur's fate. The battle was still coming. There was no stopping it. There was still going to be death. Possibly his death, but if that's what it takes to safe Arthur then so be it.
The battle of Camlann was coming and there was nothing he could do.