Chapter 1: Dragons Call Part 1
Merlyn had reached Camelot and was smiling at how beautiful it looked. She frowned as she saw the people of Camelot gathering to watch something. Suddenly ominous drumming coming from the sides and King Uther stood to face his people.
"People of Camelot, let this serve as a lesson to you all. This sorcerer, Thomas James Collins is guilty for conspiring to use enchantments and magic. And I King Uther Pendragon, have deemed such practises to be banned on punishment of death. I am a fair and just King, but for the crime of sorcery, there is only one sentence I can pass"
Merlyn watched in shock as the "fair and just" king gave the signal to the executioner and the axe fell, killing the poor man. Once Thomas Collins was killed, the king declared a festival to celebrate Camelot free from magic. Merlyn saw from the corner of her eye, an old woman with rags on and looking really angry at Uther.
"There is only one evil in this land and it isn't magic. It is you with your hatred and your ignorance! You killed my SON and I will NEVER have him back. And I promise you, you will share my tears. An eye for an eye, A SON FOR A SON" Mary Collins wailed and Merlyn's heart twinge with sympathy.
King Uther, however, looked furious "GUARDS SEIZE HER" But before the guards could blink, Mary had muttered an incantation and she disappeared in a whirl of smoke and wind.
Everyone left and Merlyn went to Gaius's chambers. She knocked on the door, but received no reply. So she opened the door and saw Gaius dangerously close to falling of the banister.
"Uncle Gaius" She tried to get his attention without causing him to much fright. Gaius jumped back in shock and was falling down fast, but Merlyn's magic was faster. Merlyn's blue eyes flickered molten gold, moving the bed and gave Gaius a soft landing.
"MERLYN!" Gaius shouted in shock. "Your here, but you weren't suppose to be here till Wednesday"
"It is Wednesday, uncle" She replied.
"Right, of course." Gaius muttered embarrassed. "I thought your mother told you, magic is illegal in Camelot."
"It was an accident, sorry Gaius." Merlyn said her head down in shame.
"Put your bag in your room... And thank you Merlyn" Gaius said smiling and Merlyn smiled wider in return.