Irony of Secrets
Galaya
Previous chapter: The Two Kings
Sorry for the late update. Bit of writer's block. I've also been sick and just wanted to read. I'll try to update quicker.
Chapter 15: The Dark Sorcerer
Merlin had been watching Vérmol and Keiyva ever since their suspicious conversation. The young warlock wondered who "he" was. Niarchon? It didn't seem too likely. Niarchon seemed like a good leader, honest too.
They had come to a cavern's entrance. Merlin guessed the tunnel was quite long from the looks of it. He watched from the trees as the others nervously stalk into the cave's mouth.
When the others disappeared, Merlin crept to the entrance and slipped in. The walls were a dark, cold, grey stone with glimmering crystals dotting them.
It was easy to follow the others as there were no side-tunnels. Besides, he wasn't far behind them.
After walking for what seemed a mile to the young warlock, the tunnel opened into a yawning cavern. There was a ledge about twenty feet below the end of the tunnel and on the edge the great cavern.
And at the very center, a small castle nestled between huge stone pillars. From the roof of the cavern, structures that looked like icicles made of rock hung.
It was an awe-inspiring sight. Merlin stood gaping for a minute before he realized the others were already searching for a way off the ledge..
'Trust them to see an impossible sight and say they see it every day,' Merlin thought, slightly amused. 'Or not see it at all.'
(Gwaine's point of view)
"Here's a way down!" the sorceress, Keiyva, called.
"Good," Arthur replied, not comfortable around the witch.
"Keiyva, since you found our way down, why 'on't you lead the way?" Vérmol queried.
"Fine," was her answer.
Soon they were all following Keiyva down her path. Gwaine, who was the last to go, looked back over his shoulder.
A cloaked figure was swarming down the rocks onto the ledge.
The Knight chuckled quietly to himself. He had suspected that Emrys had been following them, and here was proof!
They were all at the foot of the giant ledge after a few moments of careful climbing. Keiyva had led them down, so they were all willing to follow her again.
Approaching the underground castle, Gwaine began to feel uneasy. Something wasn't right. The sorceress appeared very confident, but kept on peering around as if watching for someone.
'Does she know about Emrys?' he wondered. 'None of us said anything. Hmmm…'
They walked for about ten minutes before arriving at the castle's entrance.
Keiyva waved at Vérmol to come up with her. She spun on her heels and grinned evilly at them.
"It seems our journey has come to an end, Arthur Pendragon," the sorceress announced ominously. He turned to Vérmol. "Time to introduce our dear friend to them, don't you think?"
"Absolutely, My Lady," the knight replied.
"And here I am," a new voice proclaimed.
The speaker stood about thirty yards away in a dark red cloak.
"My Lord," Vérmol bowed.
"Ah… Hello Vérmol, Keiyva."
Keiyva's response chilled them, "Aedin."
Well, there you go! Sorry or the late update and short chapter; I was having trouble motivating myself! Reviews may make the next one come quicker (and be longer!)
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