Hey! as promised another chapter, kinda short but that's ok I'm working on the next one as soon as I post this, with any luck it will be posted today or tomorrow. So I hope you enjoy this chapter and please please please review! they make me so happy!

Also we have officially run out of what has been written so far, except for the flashbacks and one scene later on, another scene I have in my mind but it not written out. Actually I think I lost the first scene I wrote which is actually farther in but I wrote it first, weird right? anyway I luckily still remember it so that's all good, so I will write it down again either when I feel like it or when the time comes.

Sir Leon listened in confusion as Merlin told the Knights of Aria the tale of the Great Dragon escaping and the search for the last dragon lord, albeit a different version then he had ever heard, and slowly put the pieces together. He was still confused though, Balinor had been a king? Merlin was his son? But that would mean-

"Then you are King" The voice of Sir James drifted to him, snapping him out of his thoughts and he stumbled back in surprise, breaking a branch. Leon swore soflty, his luck had been rather rotten lately it seemed. He prayed they might think it was just some animal but then he heard Sir Richards demand and sighed. He walked slowly into the small clearing and the Knights of Aria eyed him suspiciously and got closer to Merlin- Prince- or King Merlin, that sounded strange but somehow right at the same time, Leon thought as he walked forward.

The Knights of Aria all stood in front of Merlin protectively, swords drawn and pointed toward Leon, they obviously didn't trust him after what he had just overheard.

"Mer-" Leon began, eyeing the knights cautiously, before cutting himself off as he remembered what he had just overheard, his eyes widened as the full force of it hit him. Feeling as if it was the strangest thing he had ever done he bowed to Merlin. Still in shock he started again "Sire-" Merlin quickly cut him off.

"No, no titles." he said simply and Leon looked at him, puzzled, but continued.

"Merlin." he looked at the Knights of Aria again, "I um, I think we may need to talk?" Merlin just sighed and nodded. "You're right but we may as well wake Elyan as well, he's the only one who doesn't know now." Seeing Leon's expression Merlin quickly explained, "Percival and Gwaine found out too, seperatly and on accident." Merlin shot a quick glare in Thomas's direction, who blushed slightly but offered no further explanation.

Fifteen minutes later the entire group was awake and sitting around the camp fire as Merlin once again told his story.

*begin flashback*

Merlin crashed through the woods, the world was spinning everything was going so fast, he had to get away, he had to get back to the city. As he ran the words of Sir Mathew rang in his head.

"What do you mean the kingdom has been taken?!" Merlin had cried and Sir Mathew looked down sadly.

"Your uncle took over last night, he attacked in the dead of night, the coward." He growled out angrily.

"My- My Uncle?" Merlin asked, dazed "no- no he wouldn't do that!" but even as he had said it he wasn't sure "would he?" he asked, his voice broken, looking toward his mother who nodded sadly and moved to hug him but Merlin scrambled away and stood, despite the sharp pain in his leg. "no," he said determinedly "no I don't believe it, I have to see father!" he cried, taking off running through the woods, towards the castle. He heard Sir Mathew swear and call after him before coming after him.

Merlin finally broke through the tree line and turned towards his home, he cried in horror at what he saw. smoke curled up from the lower town and citadel. He began running toward the citadel but two strong arms grabbed him and dragged him back into the woods. Merlin struggled in Sir Mathews grip, but the knight held tight, his grip hard enough that Merlin knew he would have bruises there later. Suddenly the knight dove into the bushes, dragging the young prince with him. Merlin tried to protest but the knight clapped a large, course hand over the boys mouth. Merlin watched with wide eyes as a patrol of guards wearing black and his uncle's crest, walked by. His eyes filled with tears as the truth finally set in and he stopped struggling.

A few minutes later when the patrol had passed. Sir Mathew took his hand away from Merlin's mouth and both stood. Merlin didn't protest as Sir Mathew led the way back to the small clearing. When they reached the camp Merlin made his way over to the opposite side of the other two and sat down. He pulled his knees to his chin and wrapped his arms around his legs, he then buried his face in his legs and sobbed.

*end flashback*

++++++++line break+++++++++line break passing through+++++++++ 'scuse me+++++++pardon me+++++++++++++

Arthur stared at the dusty book in front of him in shock. After Geoffery had showed him where the books were and shown him several on Aria, he had left after once again asking if the king needed anything, Arthur had again said no, that that was all. He had flipped open the book and began looking, nothing unusual. But then he saw something that shocked him. After The Great Purge Aria had still embraced magic and their prince had it as well. The book stopped when it got to the part about the take over, only mentioning it before it ended, as if no one bothered to update it since then. He slammed the book closed and ran from the library. He had just sent his Knights to a kingdom with magic, it was a trap, it had to be.

He ran through the halls, by now the halls were filled with people, he ran towards where he knew Sir Bedivere was. A knight of the round table, and his head knight now that Leon and the others were gone. He slowed his pace, still brisk but not running, he didn't want people panicking. The people in the hallway parted for him, bowing or curtsying as he passed them. He didn't bother to respond.

When he finally reached the armory he threw the heavy oak door open and everyone in the room stopped. Knights in various states of Armor froze and stared at the King is shock before bowing quickly and waiting. Arthur searched the room, scanning. When his eyes landed on Bedivere he sighed in relief that the Knight was already in full armor.

"Sire?" The knight asked, looking for any injuries on the young king as he spoke. "Are you alright? has something happened?" Arthur shook his head.

"I'm fine but I need you to get the Knights of the Round Table to meet immediately as well as the council." the knight nodded in confusion, Arthur, seeing the confirmation, turned around again and stormed off, not waiting for the knights reply.

He had a war to prepare for.

*squeals in excitement* I know it was kinda evil to leave y'all off at that but I couldn't resist and it was just so perfect! Plus I will be updating again either today or tomorrow as said in the first AN. THank you for reading! please review and don't die!