Hello again :) So I have some request to write more of Fem!Merlyn/Leon so here it is :)
A guest suggested these ideas:
'I want to see everyone's reactions to Mer and Leon's magic. Maybe you could do the reveals at the same time... ?'
Contains a bit of BAMF! Merlyn and Leon :P
So here it is! Hope you all like it :)
So this is for you Guest, your welcome :P ;) I might also write your other idea too :D
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Merlyn POV:
I found myself once again chasing after a criminal, following after Arthur and his Knights to track down a sorcerer.
A dangerous sorcerer at that.
A man, hidden in a cloak had walked into the Kingdom and using his magic had attempted to assassinate the Queen.
It was lucky I had walked in, otherwise Camelot would not have her Queen, Elyan I and the others without a sister and Arthur a widower.
~Flashback, A few hours earlier~
I was walking through the long hallways on my way to Arthur and Gwen's chambers, their lunch in hand.
I round a corner sharply, rushing to get there before Arthur would, so I could complete some of my chores.
It was then I collided into a strong, metal armoured chest, the plates I carried nearly going flying if it were not for the strong arms which steadied me, one large hand on my hip the other wrapping around my back.
My head burrows into his shoulder, the scent of him instantly hitting me and I automatically knew who it was.
"Hello Leon" I say, my voice muffled in his shoulder.
"Hello, My love" He answers, chuckling as he did.
I pull back slightly from his embrace, having now steadied myself, my balance restored.
I look up, smiling at the man who had stolen my heart as he lowers his head and placed a gentle, brief kiss on my lips, one that left me craving more.
"If I did not have two tray in my hands My love then I wouldn't be able to contain myself..." I trail off, leaving it to his brain to process what I was hinting at, winking at him when he did and a small blush made its way onto his cheeks.
We had not gone passed the kissing phase, waiting until we were wed to do any more.
We had been courting ever since my latest brush with death, that was nearly a whole two months ago.
The two months that had passed being the best in my life.
No threats were made against Arthur's life or Camelot.
I and Arthur had become closer as I advised him in his Kingly duties along with Gwen, guiding him down the path of becoming the great King he was prophesied to be, the King I knew he would be.
Arthur had given me 2 weeks off at the start of the second month and in that two weeks I and Leon had gone to Ealdor, and I introduced him to my Mother, which might I add loved him.
I had been teaching Leon, more and more spells and incarnations, adding potions to the list of many things I was teaching him.
Leon had met with Kilgharrah and we had learnt of his destiny, of how he was Berth the lover, protector and the light of Emrys.
I had been talking more with Gwen, as she thought we had grown apart over the years and wanted to replenish our sisterly bond once more, and now we were closer than ever.
I also had the chance to be around Gwaine, Percy and Elyan more frequently, another advantage of courting their brother in arm, and I had become closer to them too, like Gwen, forming a closer brother/sister, sibling like bond.
But most importantly my bond with Leon had become impossibly strong, one that would never be easily broken, one that I cherished with all I had, for I had found my one true love, the man who was quite literally made for me.
"Off to serve Arthur are we?" He questions once he had regained the normal colour of his cheeks, bringing me from my musings.
"Indeed, I am." I answer.
"Well, let me escort you" He comments taking one of the plates I was still miraculously holding, and taking my now spare hand into his, entwining his fingers with mine.
"How can I ever refuse such a gentleman?" I tease
"Its part of my charm" He replies, leaning in to whisper it in my ear as if it was a top secret, his face giving way to a handsome smile as he pulls back.
"Well then, Lead the way!" I exclaim as we start to walk.
As we did, I lean into his side enjoying the closeness between us and the warmth, comfort and the feel of his strengthening magic, which seemed to radiate off him and I feel my body move as close to him as possible.
"How about, after you have finished with Arthur, You and I dine together?" He questions as we climb the stairs which led to Arthur's chambers.
"That would be splendid! I am famished!" I excitingly reply, the thought of spending more time with Leon a joyous one and I couldn't contain the happiness that flowed through me.
"Well it is settled then, My love. Call for me when you are back at Gaius's chamber, for I am sure you want to change before dining, am I correct?"
"Indeed, you are! I might even wear that blue dress Gwen gave me. Gwaine tells me you quite enjoyed that dress" I smirk watching as the blush returns.
"I cannot deny the truth. You did look rather beautiful, I couldn't take my eyes from you" He answer and this time it was my turn to blush as I felt my cheeks grow warm at the compliment, not really used to them yet, even though he did so every day.
Quite the charmer, indeed. I think to myself as we reach Arthur's chamber door.
"This is where I must leave you, My love" Leon comments, his voice sounding a little sad at the prospect.
"Only until later, My love." I remind and I see the sparkle return in his eyes.
"Well then, Goodbye Emrys." He whispers leaning close as he did so, until his lip's touched mine and I melt into the embrace letting him take control.
He soon, too soon for my liking, pulls back pressing a kiss cheek before passing me the plate he held.
"Goodbye until later, My love" I tell him as I open the door to Arthur's chambers and walked in, closing the door silently behind me.
I walk further into the room, when I hear something loudly crashing to the floor.
I was instantly running forwards, towards the loud sound.
And what I came upon made my blood boil my magic to build instantly, the plates of food instantly forgotten as they drop to the floor.
A person, I guessed to be a man by his build, hooded and face hidden was stood a meter or so away from the Queen, one hand outstretched in a strangle like position, his eyes flashing a dirty gold, which looked more like a musty yellow colour.
Gwen was pinned to the wall opposite to the man, her legs flailing and kicking the thin air in a desperate bid to get free of the unrelenting magical hold the man had against her, gasping for any available oxygen, which seemed as though there was none.
"Get your hands off her" I more a less scream, my voice ringing with anger as I sprint full speed to the man tackling the Sorcerer to the floor.
I could hear Gwen behind me catching her breath, as she gasped for the oxygen which was now reuniting with her lungs.
"Get off me, Wench!" The man growled and before I could do anything to stop him, his eyes flashed again and I went souring into the air, my body colliding painfully, with a loud thud into the wall, which Gwen was previously pinned to, landing roughly on the floor next to her.
"Merlyn!" I hear her croak out her voice gravely as pain shot through my body.
I could hear the man getting up from the floor and readying himself once more to attack.
I quickly, ignoring the pain that shot through my body, and jumped to my feet, taking a protective stance in front of Gwen.
"Get out of my way!" He shouts anger flaring in his ugly, cold eyes.
"Never!" I declare, knowing I would protect Gwen with my life, and if I still stood the man would not be getting near my friend, not while my heart still thumped.
"Fine have it your way!" He roar's as my brain tried to frantically come up with a plan on how the hell I was going to get Gwen and I out of this sticky situation without revealing my magic.
It was then I thought of him, not knowing why I had not thought of it earlier.
Leon! I think, knowing he wouldn't have gotten that far, a sence of deja vu coming over me as I once again shout for Leon's help and safety.
"Lladdwch y ddwy fenyw sy'n sefyll ger fy mro-" (Kill the two women who stands before me)
He starts before the door to the chambers burst open, crashing against the wall impossibly loud, revealing Leon and Arthur, who both wore expressions of panic which soon formed into anger as they saw Gwen still on the floor and I standing in front of her blocking her from the Sorcerer's evil grasp.
"Lladd!" He bellows his eyes turning the muddy yellow, its colour almost like mustard.
A dagger, long, sharp and glinting in the mid morning sun, metalling from nowhere, and came flying rapidly towards me, its owner wanting one thing.
My death.
I feel panic and fear bubble its way up, as time slows slightly, stalling the dagger for only a few moments.
"Merlyn! Catch!" I hear Leon clamour and my head instantly turns towards his voice, seeing the golden shine fade from his eyes as he throws a shield he had taken from Arthur's wall towards me.
It had been him that slowed time, protecting me as the prophesies foretold.
I quite swiftly, if I do say so myself, catch the shield, clutching it with my hands bringing it to my body just in time as the dagger slams into the shield, the magical force behind it making me go flying backwards hitting the wall for the second time this night alone.
I quickly scramble to Gwen crouching close to her, with shield at hand to protect her from any incoming threats.
I could hear Leon and Arthur rush forwards, as Gwen held onto me, her hands quivering as she held my arm tightly.
I felt something pull against the shield, trying to take it away from me, and I hold it tighter, thinking it was the Sorcerer trying to rid me of my protection.
"Merlyn, Its me. Leon. Let go My love. The Sorcerer has gone, he jumped out of the window. Surely using his magic to land safely on the floor" His voice says and I promptly let the shield go, knowing I was safe with him.
"Guinevere!" Arthur's voice exclaims as he sinks down to her level, hands brushing against skin of her neck in concern, fusing over his beloved wife.
I feel Leon's hands take mine as he lifts my shaking body to him, arms around tightly but comforting, as if protecting me from the world and the danger in it.
"Are you hurt, My Love?" He questions taking a step back his hands on my arms before trailing my body for any hint of an injury.
As his gentle, warm hands skim my back I couldn't contain the small moan which came from me.
"Your hurt!" He exclaims panic thick in his voice as he walks around my body so he faced my back.
I felt him pull my tunic from my trousers, lifting the back of the material up to my shoulders to inspect my back.
"Merlyn..." He trails as one of his hands runs up my spine, making me shiver slightly at the touch.
"Its only bruises. They will heal. But I think we have bigger problems at hand, such as the sorcerer who ecsaped. We need to find him before he tries something else" I tell him turning so was facing him again.
"Merlyn's right, We need to get this Sorcerer before he strikes again" Arthur agrees as he pulled Gwen to her feet.
"Leon, ready the Knights. We set off as soon as possible" Arthur instructs.
I could feel Leon hesitate, not wanting to leave my side.
"I'm okay. Now go, collect the others. We shall meet at the stables" I comfort him my hand resting on his stubbled cheek as I lean in for a quick kiss before he turned and left, taking with him his safety and warmth.
"Merlyn...Urm...Thank you" I hear Arthur stutter behind me and I turn to look at him questioningly.
"You saved and protected Gwen and for that I am thankful" He adds and I smile in return.
~End of Flashback~
And so I found myself sat on my mare, Lilly, Leon as close as he could be, cantering down the path of destruction the sorcerer left.
Cottages where on fire.
Men laying lifeless on the floor as they got in the path of an angry sorcerer.
As we came nearer and nearer to the Sorcerer, his evil magic becoming stronger as we closed in and I watch from the corner of my eye as Leon moves his gelding closer to me.
It was a further ten minutes of relentless riding before the first Knight went flying off of his horse, landing in a heap on the forest floor.
It was then I felt myself flying, souring through the sky for the third time, this day alone, until I landed with a thud on the floor.
I did not even have time to recover, to even lift my head, before a body slams into mine, I moan as the force of a man's body landing on mine cracks one of my fairly, newly cured ribs, the weight of the man unmoving.
I felt the familiar soft curly locks of hair tickle my nose, the scent of him wafting up my nose for the second time today, and I suddenly felt glad that I had softened his fall, even if it cost me some pain.
If it meant the man I had fallen so deeply in love with felt no pain I would take on any pain for him, I would die for him.
"Leon?" I question my breath brushing against his hair, the suns rays shining through his hair making it seem gold.
He must have been knocked out by the sorcerer at some point, and if it was not for the steady thump of his heart I could feel against me and the constant buzz of his magic under his skin I would have presumed him dead
"My Love?" I try again panic rising when no answer came from him, the sorcerer must have used strong magic to keep him unconscious for so long, after all Leon's magic was more powerful than most and could easily overcome such an easy spell.
I frantically look around for some help but found, all of my fellow comrades had also fallen, either dead or unconscious, the latter much more preferable.
Arthur lay only a few meters his eyes closed, his chest, to my relief, rising and falling.
Gwaine, Elyan and Percy where also in similar potions, eyes closed in unconsciousness, but their hearts still beat in their chest's.
"Leon wake up, now" I beg and to my utter relief I feel him twitch above me, the hand which rested over my heart moving, his long legs which were mixed with mine shuffling, and soon his head was lifting, his beautiful blue eyes meeting mine.
"Merlyn wha-?" He starts, confusion clouding his drowsy eyes, but a voice rings through the forest, speaking over Leon easily.
But as I looked, searching for the voices owner no body could be seen which belonged to it.
"So here we have the mighty Emrys and her Protector. Emrys and Berth laying helplessly at my feet." The voice taunts adding "Berth, the man who was made to assure the survival of Emrys, thwarted far too easily by a simple spell I could use as a teen. Lord help you Emrys, your going to need it" and then I feel Leon's chest vibrate as he lets out a low growl like sound, almost as if he was a lion snarling after its next victim.
"Show yourself, Coward!" I shout as I feel Leon struggle to his feet, swaying slightly, pulling me with him keeping me close to his body protectively, playing his role in the prophesies well.
A low chuckle was my reply and I felt myself shiver at the sound, its tone so deep and sinister making fear crawl its way up my body.
A body then emerged from the trees, his hooded figure the one from the failed assassination attempt against Gwen's life.
"That is very sharp tongued for a woman who is about to meet her death" Another voice announces as he also appeared from the shadows, he wore the same cloak as the first man, his eyes dark and cunning.
"I would not be so sure, scum" I hear Leon growl his grip on my hips tightening, his heart beating faster as his magic starts to build.
"Oh, but I am sure. Very sure in fact. I will make you both watch as I kill The Once and Future King, make you watch as I set him on fire as his Father did to my kind. Then I will make you, Berth, watch as I suck the life out of your beloved body, make you watch, unable to do anything as she dies, blood seeping from her body, gushing constantly until she has no more to bleed, watch as she wither's away, leaving you with out a destiny and Camelot with out its protector. Leaving you to live in painful grief, to live a long miserable life of immortality" The man laughed and I feel Leon's magic bubble dangerously beneath his skin the mention of threat against mine and Arthur's life making anger boil.
Then it started as the man's eyes flashed its dirty yellow and a ball of fire hurtled its way towards the still unconscious King.
"Stopiwch." (Stop.)
I command as the ball halts in its path before dying out, ashes falling to the floor.
I hear the man roar in anger as he turns, sends a ball flying towards me, Arthur now forgotten as he wanted me gone.
I hear Leon mutter a spell, stopping the ball in its path, absorbing into his hand as he sends it hurtling back, whilst I sent my own spell out.
"Cadwch fy brodyr yn ddiogel o'r dynion drygioni hyn." (Keep my brother's safe from the evils of these men.)
I say as my magic comes to life, a wall of gold shooting from me and circling the fallen Knights keeping them safe from any form magical attack.
I turn my attention back on the two men, Leon taking on one of the hooded men while I fought the other.
It went on for what felt like forever, Leon and I standing close to each other, feeding each other power through our joined hands, sending back spells and attacks of our own towards the men.
Never noticing that the others had started to come to, sluggishly standing, their faces ones of utter disbelief and shock (betrayal and hurt from one particular person) as their eyes came to rest on us, watched unknowingly by us.
I did not even notice Gwaine walk into the golden wall falling backwards, not really seeing the almost invisible shield which kept him safe.
"Lladdwch. Dinistriwch. Gwaredwch fi or boendod, sydd yn Emrys." (Kill. Destroy. Rid me of this nuisance, which is Emrys.)
The man roar's his voice ringing through my ears as a wave of orange fire, shoots from his hand heading at an impossibly fast speed towards me.
Leon attempts to step in front of me, ready to protect but I push him back.
"Rhewi." (Freeze.)
I command the, fire freezing, flames becoming ice, orange becoming blue.
"Torrwch." (Break.)
I add as I watch the former fire, now turned ice smash to the floor, shattering loudly.
I watch as the other man throws another spell towards Leon, who just manages to deflect it in time, letting out a hiss of pain as the fire ball skimmed his shoulder, burning his tender flesh.
I watch as the man who conflicted Leon's pain smirk as the other man's lips start to move again but I took no notice to the words he formed, instead I concentrated on the anger and magic that started to buzz inside of my body.
Anger towards the men for threatening the life of one of my best friends, my sister, fuel to the fire.
Anger as they threatened the life of my destiny.
Anger that they dared to render my brothers unconscious, hurt my family.
But most of all pure anger as they threatened the man I loved, threatened the future I so desperately wanted, wood to the bomb fire which had now evolved.
It was then at the thought of my future being destroyed, my magic burst from me.
A bright blue, that matched Leon's eyes, wave of water burst from my hands, the wind around me picking up as it twirled the water into a tornado, the Earth bellow starting to quiver under my feet as my anger built, lightning flashing around the tornado.
Then the anger reached a boiling point, my eyes flashing the brightest of gold's as the my hands push forwards the wave of water crashed forwards, smashing into the two Sorcerers and before they could utter a single word, the wave had overtaken them.
Their bodies letting out shout at their miserable lives ended.
As the water calmed, disappearing into the air, the wind dying down, the earth becoming still and the lightening stopped the storm clouds retreating, dispersing, I feel myself sag forwards, the amount of magic I had used causing my energy to ebb away.
I feel his arms catch me, lowering us to the floor as he held me close, my energy completely drained as I depend on him to keep me stable, to keep me safe.
I feel all of my magic withdraw back into my chest as I cried into Leon's shoulder, the deaths of another two people adding to my ever growing list as guilt weighed down my shoulders.
"Hush.." I hear Leon soothe, his hand soothing through my long hair his voice soft and I take as much comfort from it as I could.
I feel my eye lids start to flutter closed, my body spent of its last forms of energy and I snuggle closer to Leon, muttering under my breath the love I felt for him.
"I love you too" He replies, the three words 'I love you' coming from him still making my heart skip and to melt as it calms, making me feel so wanted.
I was just about to doze off, feeling completely secure and safe with Leon keeping watch over me, his long arms wrapped protectively around my back, dragging me to his lap, when a familiar voice breaks through my sleepy brain.
"I knew it! I knew they had magic, well at least Merlyn. Leon on the other hand I had no clue." Gwaine's voice exclaims and I feel myself smile at his antics until my brain processed what he had said.
"What do you mean magi-" I start but a voice growls out.
"Oh no you don't. We all saw you both! I cant believe, two people who I thought I could trust has magic" Arthur snarls his voice hurt and betrayed, the word 'magic' being spat out harshly.
"No! Arthur! You can trust us, w-" I start.
"No I cannot! How could you, Sorceress. Nither of you mean nothing to me any more." He says anger clear in his voice as he marches over.
I feel Leon lift us up, taking me closer into his arms as he glared at the King.
"Well, sire if you saw us, then you must have seen us saving your ungrateful ass!" Leon shouts back everyone including Arthur and myself gaping at him in shock.
"You can't talk to me like that. I'm the Ki-" Arthur starts but it was he who found himself being cut off this time.
"I don't give a damn! That Sorceress as you referred her as, has protected you from the day she arrived in Camelot, given life and limb for you, Killed for you. An innocent farm girl made to kill and hurt people for You. Do you know how many scars she wears on her skin after protecting you?! How many times she has been at deaths doors for you?! How she cries onto my shoulders after a nightmare, after she dreamed of you putting her on the pyre! How she hurts when she has too keep her secret from her friends, the people she loves due to the threat of death that hangs over her head! And I, King Arthur, have been one of your most loyal Knights for seven years, longer that anyone here. We grew up together, remember that? Or have you forgotten simply because I am a sorcerer? Have you forgotten all those years I protected you whether from harsh rumours or bandits. Have you forgotten I had the responsibility, at only a mere year older than you, to act as your defender? Am I no longer your brother, Is Merlyn no longer your sister due to your petty views on magic users, on finding out we are sorcerers?!"
"Sorcerers are ev-" He starts but I feel my own anger rise.
"No! I will not be blamed, to be killed, hated, called evil, for something I cannot control, something neither of us can control! It is not my fault I was born this way, nor is it Leon's! I refuse to hide any longer, to hide in fear of the man I was destined to protect! I refuse to listen any longer to the prejudice against my kind merely because of one man's actions almost thirty years ago. Your father was a tyrant, killed thousands of innocent lives for something that was entirely his fault! He knew exactly what he was doing, he gave up the life of his wife, your mother in the desperate bid for a heir, Nimueh only followed your Fathers wishes, it was he who turned her bitter and evil. He was the one to make the decision, and he alone, but blamed magic for his decisions. You were born of magic Arthur, without it you would not be standing here! I thought more of you Arthur Pendragon. Thought you were a better man than your Father!" I yell.
"Merlyn I.." He stutters his face shocked and pale, his eyes swimming with unshed tears.
"You what Arthur? Hate me? Want me dead? Go ahead, kill me. I will not fight you"
"I'm not going to kill you" He declares taking a step towards us and I flinch in fear, feeling Leon tense up behind me.
I watch his eyes flash with guilt as he watches me flinch.
"Merlyn please..." He chokes "I won't hurt you" He says, almost as if trying to plead for me to deem him safe.
"Ho...how do I know that? I am a Sorceress after all " I answer.
"Your My friends...My sister.." He says his voice close to breaking and I felt guilty to have made him feel this way.
"And you my brother, Leon" He cry's, and I could see the anguish behind his eyes.
"But we are not, we are merely Sorcerers now, you proved that yourself." Leon answers for me, taking the words straight from my mouth. I could hear his voice waver in strength, as if he desperately wanted to believe Arthur but like me did not know if he could.
I feel his hands grab onto the material of my shirt, his other still wrapped around my waist, hand resting on my stomach as he kept me close.
"You do..I did not mean it..I was angry and hurt...lost..I..please..how can I prove it to you?" He says tears now leaking from his eyes trailing down his cheeks.
"Lift the ban on magic." Says simply as if it was no big deal.
I watch Arthur's face contemplate the idea and I feel hope build inside of me and I tangle my fingers into Leon's hand which clenched my shirt.
"Fine. Done...it will take some time to lift the ban...But please don't leave me..I have had too many people leave me..I cannot bare it if you also left.."
The tears which spilled from my eyes were my only answer not really expecting Arthur to agree to lifting the ban, happiness and hope taking over my body leaving me without words.
"Whoa...guys do you here that?" Gwaine suddenly asks.
"What?" Leon questions his eyes already darting around the forest in search of danger.
"Silence. I do believe you have accomplished your life goal Arthur! You have finally rendered Merlyn speechless! A congratulations are in order! Now...can we go to the tavern? I am in need for some mead...Ooo that rhymed!" Gwaine exclaims making us all look at him, then each other before we all burst out laughing, the thick tension between us all dissolving until comfortable silence filled the forest as our laughter died down.
"I say we head back to the castle, and we sit down and have nice, long discussion on both of your magic." Arthur says his voice once again authoritative.
And so that was how I found myself, sitting once again on my horse, Leon sat behind me keeping me stable as my tiered body shut down, wanting nothing more than to sleep.
"Sleep My love. I shall wake you when we get home. It has been a long day, an important long day that will change history. Soon Albion will be born and we will protect it. But for now, sleep." I hear Leon's voice whisper in my ear, soothing me to sleep and my eyes start to flutter closed.
Then a thought occurred in my mind.
Something I had not revealed yet, which I most properly should tell.
An important secret I had not told anyone but Gaius and Leon.
"Oh yes...Urm...Arthur?" I ask my eyes still closed as my mouth worked on its own accord.
"Yes?"
"I thought I would let you know that I am the last Dragonlady. Goodnight" And with that I was out, like a candle being extinguished.
But I swore I heard a voice shout "WHAT! MERLIN!" distantly, but I wasn't sure if i had just dreamt it until Leon's chest vibrated against my back as he chuckled.
That was one way to break it to him, My love. His voice chuckles through my head as deep slumber took over my brain, and I fell into the land of my dreams.
The dream of a happy future, one full of hope, love and happiness that would come true.
In fact it had already started, and that future I had always wanted was just around the corner, sneaking up on me and soon it would arrive.
So there it was! Chapter 2! :P
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