Part 3:
You hunted down my father and forced him to abandon us, you killed friends and fellow citizens because you thought they used magic. I have only one thing to say. I forgive you." Merlin spoke, his voice confident and clear, so different to the shy, timid voice everyone knew.
"You admit to committing treason?" Uther smirked, realising that this would get his son and ward back on his side.
"I admit to having magic and using that magic to save lives. I do not admit to betraying my Prince and city." Merlin corrected.
"Burn him." Uther commanded the guards. The pair paused, glancing at each other, then at Merlin who smiled at them softly and reassuringly. The pair of guards had talked with Merlin during many late night-shifts, the boy always staying up into the late hours of the night to complete the Prince's chores for the next day.
The guards set fire to the twigs and one of them whispered to Merlin, "Forgive us?"
"You have families to look after, this is not your fault or doing. This is Uther." Merlin told them. "Uther, you have been given chance after chance to change your ways," Merlin called up to the King, ignoring the sting of the smoke as the flames begin to flicker and lick at his feet. "Each time you ignored the warnings and offers. You alone are responsible for what is to happen next." Merlin threw his head back and roared, "Alor eorðdraca! Cuman ábidde mec!"
TBC
Only one more part, then it is finished.