Another Chapter for all you amazing people!
Chapter 25- changes
Arthur worked with Gaius for a week after their talk. They were planning some changes that would happen once Arthur legalised magic.
Now Arthur was announcing the plans and would have the whole council's opinions. He was worried but determined as he stood to address the court.
"I have come to a very important decision, Magic will soon be legalised in Camelot" He said and the room erupted into argument between pro magic and con magic. Lord Leon stood "what has brought about this change of heart sire?" he asked and Arthur waited until the room was quiet before answering "It has been brought to my attention that magic is not evil, it is like a sword. It is not swords that do damage it is people, it is the same with magic."
Many around the room nodded and Arthur was glad they were taking it well but a few of the older lords were frowning. One of the frowning lords, Lord Heston stood and said "Sire, in all fairness magic has done nothing but harm" Arthur opened his mouth to say something but was beaten to it by Lancelot, "That is because magic has been outlawed for years so the only magic we ever see is evil because it wants freedom. If magic was allowed in Camelot then you would see it does more good than bad." "Lancelot is right I have made my decision, we are now going to discuss what will happen to magic users who commit can actual crime rather than death.
At the end of the council Arthur walked out the room to find Gwain and Lancelot waiting for him. "Arthur did you do this for Merlin" asked Lancelot and Arthur paused before saying "yes, I finally have seen my mistakes" Gwain nodded before saying, "this is only the start of what you will have to do to get Merlin to forgive you" Arthur looked at him and said "I know, I just wish he will one day forgive me.
I took two months for the preparations were finally ready and Arthur was surprised it hadn't taken longer. Now he was addressing his people "My people, today is a day on which peace will be offered to all of Camelot. Magic at long last can be used for good and not be punished, but do not fear, for if magic is used for evil, the user will be punished" then he waited, and after about a minute someone began clapping and then the whole court yard erupted into applause and Arthur relaxed as he realised they agreed that magic could be good.
Arthur went back inside and held another meeting. "Now magic is legalised we need to tell the rest of Camelot, we will send out patrols to outlying villages to spread the news, we will also need to contact the druids somehow" he said and looked around waiting for ideas and saw Gwain and Lancelot stand-up "We can contact the Druid king for you sire" said Lancelot.
Arthur was shocked "Druid king?" he asked. "Yes sire he has powerful magic and is respected by all druids "replied Lancelot "if you wish it me and Gwain can inform him of this news." Arthur blinked "How do you have contact with such a powerful and possible ally" he asked. "We were out looking for Merlin but instead found him" answered Gwain "do you want us to go or not" Arthur hesitated then said, "yes, of course, take Leon and Percival with you"
Lancelot shook his head "The druid king is protective and guarded, if it is more than the two of us they may not let us in, he finds no reason to trust YOU sire" He said and Arthur shook his head "Very well" He said "You two may go"
When Lancelot and Gwain left the room Leon stood and said "I have heard rumours of this Druid king, for around 2 months now he and a large number of Druids have been protecting and healing many citizens of Camelot." Arthur nodded, "It seems we should get to know this king, he would be a good ally."
God I had writers block with that chapter, hoped you liked it and sorry if it seemed too rushed