Later that evening Hunith knocked on her son's door. Walking straight in she found him sat on the edge of the bed shaking.
"What's the matter son? She said as she sat down beside him.
"I don't want to go. I don't want all those people starring at me" Merlin looked at her terrified
"Merlin you are at last getting what you worked so hard for, You will be fine. Arthur will look after you, come on it's time to go I'll walk down with you"
Merlin stood up and smoothed down his new cloths then looked up at his mother.
"Mother you look beautiful"
"Thank you son, but don't sound so surprised. Gwen did my hair for me this afternoon and she gave me this dress. Now if I can face all these people so can you, and by the way you look pretty good yourself. Come on son" Hunith put her hand on his arm and they left the room. As they started to go down toward the throne room they met up with Arthur and Gwen. Merlin looked at them.
"I'm coming mum said I had to!"
"Of course you are, idiot" grinned Arthur
"Dollophead, ouch! Mother what was that for?"
"Don't be so rude to your King Merlin"
Gwen laughed "Don't worry Hunith that's normal for these two" As they reached the doors of the throne room they stopped Arthur looked at Merlin
"Don't be nervous, you deserve this for all you've done, so head up" Arthur gave Merlin a reassuring smile. Merlin swallowed a couple of times
"We are going in now, and the doors will shut. When they open again I want you to walk straight towards me, head up and stop before the throne. No falling over your feet ok"
"Ok" Merlin's voice came out as a squeak.
With that the doors opened and the horns played as the king and queen walked down the centre of the hall with Hunith behind them. The doors shut leaving him by himself he had never felt so nervous the he heard a familiar voice in this head.
Young Warlock be proud, you have worked hard for this and your time has come.
Merlin smiled Kilgarrah had given him the courage he needed, his pulled his shoulders back, and as the doors opened he walked proudly down between the assembled nobles head high. Stopping before the King he bowed his head before looking into Arthurs eyes.
"Lords, Ladies and gentlepeople we are gathered here today to honour the man responsible for saving Camelot. Without his help we would not be here today. For years he has been protecting us without ever asking or gaining any thanks. He has risked his life time and time again without any recognition. Today we are here to honour this man. Merlin today you are to be given the title and honour due to you. Do you swear to honour your King and use your powers to protect the citizens of Camelot to the best of your abilities?"
Merlin knelt before his King. "I Merlin Emrys do swear fealty to you Arthur King of Camelot, and will use my powers to the benefit of the citizens of Camelot as long as I live"
"Arise, Lord Merlin Emrys, Court Warlock of Camelot and Chief Advisor to the King."
With that Arthur moved forward and placed a purple cloak with a gold embroidered Pendragon crest on the back and each side around Merlin's shoulders and drew him into a hug. The room broke out in cheers loudest of all was Gwaine.
To be continued in Actions and Consequences Part 2