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Chapter 25
The Dragon knew the vision spell would come in handy. Since he left the young Warlock and Leon in Hibernia, he knew that there was a strong chance at some point that the truth about their family would come out. As a safety measure he had cast a spell so he could watch Merlin and his brother just in case.
Kilgharrah had not reckoned for the incident with the servant. Had the King's Groom tried to kill Merlin or Leon? With Henry telling the sorry tale of woe that was the Pendragon and Fitzgerald rivalry this part had almost been forgotten but was one worth exploring. The Dragon sighed, he would have to add it to the list of questions he had for his next port of call.
He looked down at the land and could see the lake shining in the distance. It always amazed him just how peaceful the Lake of Avalon was, an oasis of calm in a world of chaos. Kilgharrah had heard from Merlin about Freya and what she had become. He was confident that the mention of his Dragonlord would give him a chance with the mysterious lady.
Landing, he recanted the spell he had discussed with Merlin. During their many discussions, the subject of what would happen if Kilgharrah did not know the answer to Merlin's questions. The Dragon said that the destiny he knew of spoke of a Lady of the Lake who was another guide for Merlin. Merlin had then explained the story of Freya and how she could be summoned.
Freya rose from the water, "You have been expected."
"Correct, I am here for my Dragonlord, you may know him as Merlin?"
"Then you have questions about his future path?"
"Indeed. I had always known his destiny was to help Arthur unite all of Albion. However that destiny has increasingly become hard to see. First I thought he was going to sacrifice himself to close the veil and now I have learnt of a plot to change the course of history once and for all."
"Morgana, Morgause and Nimueh. Fear not, they will not succeed."
"What is Nimueh's role? Merlin had killed her. I fear she has promised the Cailleach a soul or two."
"You know as well as anyone, a life for a life but that once you are dead you cannot fully come back."
"You mean she is a form of spirit?"
"At the moment, only if she succeeds will her life be restored. But it shall not come to pass. Merlin is simply too powerful for her."
"And what of the Witch Sisters?"
"Only one can survive what they have started. You should know that will not be the final battle. There is still the matter of Modred."
The Dragon shook his head. "I had feared so. I had warned Merlin several times of an alliance between Morgana and Modred and he did not act."
Freya smiled, "You said yourself that his destiny has been unclear. It was not his destiny to end their lives then. Both Merlin and Arthur have to go through challenges in order to build the future we all wish for. "
"Arthur does not know who he is. He is bewitched."
"You know how the spell can be broken. It was cast in love and can be ended in love. You must ensure that Merlin and Arthur reunite. You know that one cannot act without the other. Once united they will be able to work together and break the spell."
"My Dragonlord has got himself into a situation in Hibernia."
"No, you got him into that situation; you should have told him what you knew."
"I could not; I was under a powerful spell. Do you know how frustrating it is to have to talk in riddles?"
The Lady of the Lake smiled sweetly, "And yet you do it so well. At least that is what Merlin told me."
"So what now? Merlin is refusing to take the throne and with good reason. I do not think Leon will try and change his mind."
"It is not Leon's destiny to change his mind on this matter. That falls to someone else."
Kilgharrah racked his brains, who else? The Mother, Hunith? Henry? No it was obvious. Arthur. Of course, the person Merlin puts above all others.
"It is not the Prince, Great Dragon."
"Who then?"
Another sweet smile, "The prophecy spoke of Magic, Strength, Courage, Wisdom and Hope working together. That is still the case."
The Dragon nodded, he now knew who he needed to seek out. "It is now obvious to me, what I must do."
"You may think that but there is more you need to know. First why the Norsemen are raiding Hibernia. Secondly why a King's Groom was casting that powerful spell. Thirdly, Lord Agravaine and his family. And lastly, the tale of the King of a Hundred knights. All key to what happens next to our Merlin."
For the next hour, Kilgharrah sat by the lake, absorbing the twists and turns, the parts of Merlin and Arthur's destiny that had always been grey.
After vowing that he would bring Merlin back to the Lake so he could hear himself the final truth directly, the Dragon flew off. Next on his agenda was a meeting he was unsure about. For the other party wouldn't exactly welcome him with open arms.