"Welcome Lords and Ladies, and our honored guests. To celebrate our alliance, we hold this tournament to have the best knights represent their realms. Knights, present your colors!" said Arthur in his regal voice.
The Knights from each kingdom arrived on horseback and stood in a line in the middle of the field.
"Brave Knights, you represent each of your kingdom. Today you show your strength and courage. But even as you challenge one another, let us remember the spirit of friendship. Encourage and cheer for your fellow knights as they face each opponent. Without further ado, let the festivities begin!" continued Arthur.
The knights rode off to prepare for the first rounds of jousting. Morgana scanned the colors to find Odair's knight. She would use magic if she had to if it saved Arthur.
Merlin stood near the Camelot Knights' tent, awaiting orders and looking around.
"Merlin?"
Merlin spun around to see Percival. With his head, the knight beckoned Merlin to follow him.
"Yes?" inquired the warlock.
"I have been doing recon on the knight of King Odair's realm. So far nothing suspicious." Spoke Percival.
"Nothing…at all?" said Merlin, his face fallen.
"I know my wife trusts Morgana, but after all she has done, should we?"
"Yes. This time, I just know."
Percival stared at him, then comprehension donned on him.
"You like her do you not?"
"Of course, she is my friend and has a great heart."
"C'mon Merlin, you love her! I can feel it."
This comment took Merlin by surprised.
"Whhhat? Nooo, what ever gave you that idea?" he sputtered.
"I felt that way about Brynn, when I first met her. Even when I found out she was able to use magic, love made me stubborn. In the end I was right. Even if I fail as a knight, or let Camelot down, my life will be complete, just by loving her and being loved." Smiled Percival.
"What if something were to happen to her?" muttered Merlin.
"It would hurt beyond compare and part of me dies with her. One no other can restore, and my love for her alone will be with me even as I leave this earth."
"Is it possible to love again?"
"If you truly love someone, it may not be. I would not know, and hope never to find out."
Merlin's heart sank.
The two men were crashed back to reality when Gwaine stepped out of the tent.
"Oh, maybe I should leave you two alone?" smirked Gwaine.
Merlin flushed and Percival glared at the buffoon.
"Maybe I should ring your neck?" scowled Percival.
"So serious Perc!"
"I will keep you informed." Whispered Percival and followed Gwaine into the tent.
Merlin stared at his friends' retreating backs. How could it be possible to love another? It did not seem right. Besides, Morgana was just like a sister, a sister that once betrayed him. Only siblings could love someone that hurt them, because that what family was. His mother was far away, and his father dead, he had never even had another sibling. She was merely like a sister or a close friend, right?
