The Light From Darkness

WARNING:

This contains a lot of violence and deaths, you can skip this chapter if you wish but this is the big part of the story your missing out! This also features a sad character death:( Apart from that, please enjoy as you read:)

Chapter 8:

Previously..

There was a sudden loud noise outside that could be heard miles away; a horn.

The knights rushed to the window and froze in shock.

"No..it can't be!" Arthur panicked and moved away from the door.

"B-but..he said within three days.." Arthur murmered to himself.

"We've been tricked, sire. They're attacking today!" Sir Elyan's voice shakey.

"Well no. Think I don't know that?" Arthur snorted, speaking sarcastically.

"Geez, excuse me for trying to be a good help here." Sir Elyan backed away then looked out the window again.

"Is that..?" Sir Leon froze, "My lord! It is the Great Dragon!"

"WHAT!" Arthur then shoved the knights out of the way to look out and saw the Dragon flying towards Camelot.

"Merlin.." Arthur growled in fustration.

"Sir Leon, alert all the armies and get them ready for battle! We haven't got a moment to lose!"

"Sir Elyan, you can come with me!"

"Sir Percival, make sure everyone is in their homes and all doors are locked!"

"Sir Lancelot, there will be bloodshed here, I want you with me fighting!" Athur shouted as he gave out orders.

As time passed all the armies were standing in the Courtyard, ready for the attack that was fastly approaching them.

The Great Dragon gave out an almighty roar, everyone looked up to see no other than Merlin riding the dragon.

'Merlin..' Arthur was terrified as screams broke out through Camelot.

"No..No...NO!" Arthur shouted as the Great Dragon breathed fire, burning the castle grounds and roofs.

The Great Dragon then landed loudly onto the courtyard, Merlin then got off him and began speaking a strange language; oh yes, he was a Dragonlord. Taken after his father's death.

The almighty war began between Sorceres and Camelot.

Never had Arthur thought this would happen: Merlin destroying Camelot, killing innocent people and attacking him.

In the outer part of Camelot, sorcerers where breaking into people's homes. Killing children and parents.

"Merlin."

"Arthur."

"Never had I imagined fighting the Prince Arthur." Merlin smirked wickedly.

"Never had I imagined fighting my friend." Arthur spat.

Merlin growled, "Friend? I thought I was just your servant?" He spoke mockingly.

Their swords crashing together, Merlin then lunged at Arthur but he ducked and stepped sidewards.

"Do you think..I'd go all the way to a cave to find a cure to save you and risk my life for a servant? Your..more than...that!" Arthur panted heavily, trying to catch his breath.

"Shut up.."Merlin growled.

"I cared for you Merlin. I protected your village and went behind my father's back, lied to him for you!" Arthur clutched tightly onto his sword.

"What are you trying to say!" Merlin became impatient and demanding.

"Listen.. we don't have to fight, Merlin. We can make peace.." Arthur's voice was so soft and his voice broke at the end.

Merlin's heart fell when he saw Arthur upset but then covered it with anger,

"No, Arthur! It's too late now! You had your chance but you rejected it!" Merlin sneered as he raised his sword.

Arthur growled, they both circled around in each other in slow motion. Getting ready to pounce at one another with their almighty swords.

Merlin and Arthur then began fighting with their weapons, growling. Just as Arthur was aiming his sword for Merlin's chest, he ducked and ran behind him.

"Hm, never thought you were the type to fight." Arthur grinned mockingly.

"Yeah well, there's a lot of things you don't know about me!" Merlin growled as he lunged his sword at Arthur's stomach but missed and wounded his arm instead as Arthur quickly dodged out of the way quickly.

"I'm not surprised due to all of the lies you make!" Arthur snarled at him.

"At least I didn't treat my friends like dirt!" Merlin fired back as he then heard a voice.

'Emyrs, we have the girl.'

'Who? Gwen?'

'Yes. We have captured one of the knights too. Sir Percival. He's stubborn.' The voice full of anger but very satisfied.

'Good, where are you and Morgana now?'

'We're in the Great Hall, we're waiting for you Merlin. Bring Arthur too, he cannot miss what is coming..'

Merlin smirked at those words.

What were Mordred, Morgana and Merlin planning?

Merlin then disappeared out of sight, he was nowhere to be seen at all.

"Merlin? Com'on I know your here!" Arthur looked around him but could only see Camelot's people screaming and crying as their families were killed or taken away.

Merlin then crept behind him, "Take him to the Great Hall."

Arthur turned around in horror when he was dragged tightly by two sorcerers. Merlin was in front and leading them to the Hall.

"What the hell are you doing? Ow! At least be a bit more gentle geez!" Arthur pulled, kicked but it was usless; these sorceres were completly strong and overpowered his strength.

"Quit your wining and save it for later. You'll need your energy for sure.." Merlin trailed off with a smirk leaving Arthur confused and worried for his life.

When they had gotten to the Great Hall they refused to let go of Arthur. He was horrified to see Sir Lancelot, Sir Percival and Sir Elyan tied up. He then saw someone he did not expect..

Gwaine.

"GWAINE! Your alive? How!" Arthur was then punched across the jaw, making Arthur yelp from the pain.

"Time for talking is over, Arthur." Merlin hissed his name as he stood in front of the Throne of Camelot.

"Merlin? What are you doing?" Arthur's voice low as he stared suspiciously at the warlock.

"Arthur, there's someone I'd like you to meet or should I say.. Two people." Merlin smirked as he stepped aside to reveal a woman in a dark, ebony black cape and a teenage boy wearing a green cape.

"Who are you both? Show yourselves!" Sir Elyan demanded.

They then both slowly lifted their hoods up to reveal their true selfs..

Morgana And Mordred..

"M-morgana..? Your with them?" Arthur voice cracked as he looked at Morgana, hatred was in her eyes.

"Them? They're like me Arthur. They understand me." Morgana spoke coldly at him as she stepped forwards towards him.

"What are you talking about?" Arthur was confused by what she meant.

"I have magic, Arthur. Just like Mordred and Merlin. Yes, all this time I had been plotting against you, I knew where Merlin was the whole time!" Morgana snarled, smirking at him evilly.

"But why? What has Camelot or me ever done to you!" Arthur tried his best to break free of the enchanted guards arms but they refused and kept a secure grip on him.

"Blame your father, Uther. Do you know how it feels to have your kind executed day after day and year after year!" Morgana shrieked, tears welling up in her eyes at thought of it.

"Where's Guinevere? What have you done to her!" Sir Elyan and Arthur became angry and tried their best to break free but no matter how hard or how strong they were, it was useless.

Merlin looked at them as if he were disgusted by all of them.

"My destiny Arthur, was to protect you and watch as you became the so called 'Strong King'. " Merlin sneered at him hatefully. "But now, I have a new destiny. A much darker and poweful one.. I want to claim the rightful throne upon Camelot!" Merlin's voice boomed and echoed through the halls and walls of Camelot.

Arthur froze in shock and so did the knights, not once did Gwaine even expect Merlin to want to be King.

"Oh..and Morgana to be Queen of Camelot." Merlin smirked at Morgana and held her by the waist.

"What are you going to do to us now? Kill us?" Gwaine shouted, trying to kick the guards.

"No, we want you to suffer and watch as your dear friend here dies by Merlin's hand.." Morgana then stepped to her right and guards dragged Gwen in front of them. She was panting heavily and tears were streaming down her face.

"Ar-thur.." Gwen cried as she looked into his wonderful eyes, knowing that it may be the last time she'd ever see them.

"M-merlin..I'm your friend. I'm begging you, please." Gwen was on the floor and sobbing her heart out.

"Yeah, you was my friend once but this is different. I think of you nothing more than a simple human." Merlin spat coldly at her, making Gwen flinch in fear.

Morgana then gave Merlin the gift that Arthur had bought her not long ago; the shiny knife with extrodinary, oriental patterns. It glittered within the moon's shine.

"No...stop. Don't do this, Merlin!" Arthur shouted, then with all his might he kicked the guards forcefully. Sir Elyan did the same thing and ran towards Gwen, everything seemed to be moving in slow-motion.

Merlin then raised the knife up as he held Gwen in his arms, she didn't move or scream. Gwen just stared into his eyes as she gently held his arm. "I know deep, deep, down Merlin. That you have a good heart and you still care for Arthur and the rest of us.." She give him a sad smile, her eyes locked with his.

Merlin hesitated for a slight second and whispered, "It's what I think is right.."

Gwen nodded slowly as she took once last glimpse of her brother and her two lovers; Arthur and Sir Lancelot.

"NOOO!" Arthur, Sir Elyan and Sir Lancelot shouted as they ran towards them.

Merlin then brang his sword towards her, and pierced through her skin; blood splattering everywhere onto the walls.

Morgana smiled, she seemed very satisfied and happy as the turned to look at the knights and Arthur.

The Great Hall went silent and eery..

Arthur fell to his knees, tears spilled from his eyes. The guards now let go of the knights and stood beside Merlin, Morgana and Mordred; guarding them.

Merlin held Gwen in his arms and began to cry himself, "Merlin? Your crying!" Morgana didn't seem very happy that Merlin looked as if he regretted his actions of killing Gwen.

"N-no. I'm crying of joy that we've finally gotten what we've wanted." He lied to her.

'Emyrs, I can see right through you. Isn't this what you wanted? You have everything now! Arthur will kneel at your feet, at your mercy!" The voice spoke.

Merlin looked at Mordred and realised it was his voice, he noticed it anywhere.

Merlin then furiously wiped his tears away and stood up, leaving the lifeless Gwen on the floor.

Arthur rushed forward to her and held her gently in his arms as he whispered softly to her, "I'm sorry I hadn't kept my promise.. you waited too long. I've let you down Guinevere.." Arthur's voice breaking as he let out a sob and embraced her.

After, he composed himself and stood up and stared hatefully at Merlin.

A man then came out, holding the two crowns delicately.

"I crown thee Morgana Pendragon, Queen Of Camelot." Arthur flinched at this. 'Pendragon?'

"I crown thee Merlin, King Of Camelot!" The voice declared.

Mordred smiled at both Morgana and Merlin slightly.

"I'll never, ever forgive you for this Merlin!" Arthur shouted as he lunged towards him and held him by the shirt, "If you ever kill someone else dear to me again..I will kill you immediatly and without hesitation."

"Get your filfy hands off me!" Merlin pushed him off and Arthur growled at him in anger.

"I thought I knew you well Merlin. We all thought we did. You showed great honour and loyalty to Arthur." Sir Percival stared at him, glaring.

"Those days are over now." Merlin smirked.

Arthur watched helplessly as the Merlin he once knew was quickly slipping away from him..

To Be Continued...

I feel really bad for killing Gwen, she is such a lovely character. It is not long now before the story ends and the sequel begins! Please review and tell me what you think of this chapter and opinions on Gwen's death. Thank you:)