The Light From Darkness

Chapter Two:

Previously..

"Merlin I have no choice, you know that I have to do this-" Arthur was cut off,

"Excuses, Excuses, Excuses. For once in your life just tell the truth?" Merlin shouted, anger building up inside him. Arthur then was very cautious with every movement he made and every word he said. "I would be saying the same thing to you! I'm not the one who has been feeding you lies all these years, am I? Your the traitor here!" Arthur growled at him.

Merlin froze at this, 'Traitor?' His eyes turning black as he had slowly rised.

"Am a traitor? How? I was born with magic you arrogant fool! Your nothing but a pathetic excuse for a prince!" Merlin then raised his hand as he began chanting a spell.

"Merlin! No..STOP!" Arthur was alarmed when the fire was aimed at his direction and drawing closer each second, he felt like he couldn't move and didn't know how. He was just frozen in terror and shock.

The fire is seconds away from hitting him when suddenly the impact struck Arthur like a lightening bolt which made his body jolt and he fell back and collapsed. The last thing he saw was Merlin smirking and carrying on walking out of Camelot's gates. "MERLIN!" Arthur called out but it was useless as the warlock ignored his desperate calls and carried on walking. Arthur's vision then faded and became blurry then everything went black..

Meanwhile..

Gaius was in his room upset and distraught that Merlin had left, it was too hard to believe it. He looked at the seat where Merlin once sat where they had their daily chats and laughs together. He would surely miss those lovely days. Gaius cared for him and loved him like a son, he was like the son that he never had but now he was gone. Forever. He suddenly heard calls of help, it hit him when Merlin had said just before he left, " I want him to suffer and feel my pain from all these years."

Gaius was suddenly alerted that Merlin may of meant that and sprung into action and ran as fast as his legs could carry him. He had to stop a few times to catch his breath but he got there in the end. Gaius then knocked on the door, "Arthur? It's me Gaius. I wish to speak with you." He called out.

No answer..

Gaius tried again, "Sire? Are you there?"

Gaius slightly opened the door but saw that nobody was in the room, where else could Arthur be? It then struck him. Could Merlin of done something? Taken him away?

He rushed through all the hallways, hearing the sound of warning bells ringing in his ears and echoeing through the eery hallways. When Gaius reached outside the castle he saw a figure on the floor in the distance. 'It couldn't be. Could it? Arthur..'

Gaius rushed forward as fast as he could, panting. He legs were growing weaker but he pushed himself futher, for Arthur's sake. He needed help and treatment before it was too late. Or, is it already late? Had this happened hours ago? Gaius blocked those thoughts out of his mind and bent down, "Arthur! Arthur!" Gaius called as he was shaking him, hoping to hear a sound or word from him. Gaius then checked his pulse, "Thank goodness, he's breathing! But only just.." Gaius thought to himself.

Gaius then carried Arthur to his room then reported it to King Uther, telling him what Merlin had done and that he is a changed person.

"And where is the boy now?" Uther's voice raised in rage.

"He escaped Sire, there is no sign of him nor trail. He may of gone back to his hometown, Ealdor in Cendre's kingdom." Gaius informed, hoping the information was true and he was there. Guilt spreaded through him at the fact he had betrayed Merlin.

"Thank you for your information Gaius. I know that it must be hard for you due to the fact you've raised him for so long." Uther spoke, his voice no longer angry, just a tint.

"Yes, Sire." Gaius replied.

"There will be search parties sent everywhere, into Ealdor. Once we find the boy he will be executed at dawn the next day." Uther spoke aloud, letting the knights hear him.

"Yes Sire. Arthur is now in my chambers. I will have to treat him before you can see him. Im afraid that the injuries are very severe and bad, there is a possible chance that Prince Arthur may die.." Gaius spoke quietly, the words hurt him deeply. None of this would of happened if Merlin had never used his magic that night, he should of listened to Gaius but did he? No. Arthur would of been safe right now and not at death's door.

The Merlin we once knew is now gone.

The Next Day...

Gwen had woken up early to tell Morgana the news of Arthur about what had happened last night between him and Merlin. Morgana was already awake and looking out her window, thinking of only Merlin. She couldn't get him out of her mind, she saw visions of him and her and their good memories that they once shared.

"Gwen, how lovely it is to see you." Morgana greeted sweetly as she smiled at her.

"My lady, have you heard what has happened to Arthur..?" Gwen whispered.

"What do you mean, has something bad happened Gwen?" Morgana asked, frowning. She was worried and very concerned.

"Merlin...H-he.. He's a sorcerer, Morgana! He attacked Arthur.. I thought he was our friend! He..betrayed us Morgana.. after everything we've been through. All the good times.." Gwen broke down in tears and sobbed.

Morgana just stood there, frozen. 'Merlin? A sorcerer? This whole time? Why didn't he tell me? I'm one too yet he denied my magic? I must find him..I have to.. before the search parties do..'

"How do you know all this Gwen?" Morgana questioned her.

"Gaius told me this morning, I came early in the morning to talk to him about Merlin and if he's heard from him since he left. That was when he told me the news of what had happened and I saw Arthur laid on the table, he seemed dead!" Gwen began to cry again, Morgana walked forward slowly and pulled Gwen into a warm embrace.

"Shh..he betrayed us all Gwen. Don't worry.. Arthur will be fine, Gaius knows what he is doing. I'm sure that he will figure something out." Morgana spoke gently as she smiled at Gwen who returned it.

"Yes, your right. Thank you Morgana." Gwen spoke as she smiled at her.

As Gwen left the room after doing her chores Morgana thought to herself. Thinking, Thinking of Merlin and him only. Could she be in love with him?

Morgana blocked the thought out of her mind, 'It couldn't be..I'm just. Worried about him..'

She was planning on finding Merlin and leaving Camelot, she did not wantto be here anymore. Just with Merlin. Her true friend, he is the only one who will understand her and what she is going through. They're the same in so many ways.

There was then a audience in the great hall. A sorcerer had been arrested. Morgana could not bear to be in the room, especially because of this situation. Nearly everyday a sorcerer was being arrested and burnt or executed, some were innocent.

"Please.. I'm begging you. All I had done was make food for my family and my children. I have young ones to look after, Please.." The man begged on his knees, he looked so weak and fragile almost like if anyone touched him he would just break into a million pieces. "I show you no mercy. You are a sorcerer. Magic is banned in Camelot surely you must know that! My decision is final, he shall be burnt at the stake tomorrow morning." Uther glared at him coldly.

The man began to cry as the guards carried him away into the dungeons. Morgana was very angry and waited until everyone else left.

"Ah, Morgana. Is there something you wish to tell me?" Uther smiled warmly, his emotion suddenly changed.

"Why? The man. He had done no wrong yet you still kill him!" Morgana shouted, her voice rising with each question she asked.

"He was a sorcerer. I had no choice, magic is banned in Camelot and he knew the consequences of his actions!" Uther snapped angrily.

"You cannot blame people wishing you dead. I certainly don't blame them. I think they have every right to use magic. What is so wrong with it? What has magic ever done to you!" Morgana shouted in anger.

Uther's eyes widened at Morgana's words, "Do not judge my ruling!" Uther shouted, "Now, go to your chambers before I order the guards to drag you there!"

"When you die, and Arthur becomes king. He will be a much better one than you would ever be. Your nothing but a arrogant hyprocite." Morgana hissed at him, smirking evilly.

"How dare you! Go to your chambers this instant!" Uther ordered, full of rage and anger building up inside him and ready to explode.

"Go burn in hell with the devil himself Uther, where you truely belong." Morgana spoke as she left the room leaving a stunned Uther alone.

Morgana was sure of her choice now, she hated Uther and always will. She was ready to turn against Camelot and leave behind all her friends and memories and start fresh with Merlin. This is what she wants and she will not let anybody stand in her way or they'll face the consequences. Morgana went into her chambers and got dressed to leave Camelot, she refused to let Gwen do it and was relieved that she hadn't arrived yet. She didn't want to see Morgana packing, it would look a bit suspicious.

There was a sudden knock on the door, "Who is it?" Morgana asked, panicking.

"It is Gwen, My lady."

"Could you please come back later?" Morgana asked, nicely as she could.

"Is something wrong?" Gwen asked, pressing on.

"No, there's nothing wrong." Morgana replied, losing her patience.

"Are you-" Gwen was cut short,

"I said go away!" Morgana shouted, she didn't hear Gwen reply then and realised that she had gone. She sighed and then carried on with what she was doing. Packing.

Meanwhile..

A dark figure was riding through the woods wearing a dark, blue cape.

Merlin.

The flashbacks hit him like bolts, him saving Arthur's life countless times. He growled at the thought, he was angry at Arthur's reaction. Arthur hated him for who he truely was which had shown he was no true friend. Then again, Merlin had been lieing to him for years and since the day he first met him. Did that make him any better than Arthur?

To Be Continued...

R&R!