The Light From Darkness
Chapter 9:
Yes, this is the final chapter. I've really enjoyed writing this story and I will start the sequel as soon as I can, I exptect a lot of reviews for the 'final' chapter of The Light From Darkness, there will also be a cliffhanger at the end which will send you all crazy and mental, I hope. Anyway, enjoy the story! :)
Previously..
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..
"How many more people will you kill before your satisfied?" Sir Leon asked him.
"As many as I please." Merlin smirked.
"Morgana..your my s-sister? Since when?" Arthur stuttered, never had he imagined calling Morgana his sister.
"Yes, why else would I be called Morgana Pendragon you idiot." Morgana snarled at him as she looked up and down at him as if he were a piece of rubbish.
"Merlin, are you going to give them the orders?" Mordred asked, seeing if he would really say it as he watched Merlin's every move.
Merlin hesitated slightly before saying, "Guards, take them to the dungeons. They shall be executed at Dawn."
They all froze, Arthur was horrified at what Merlin was saying that it even took him a while for the words to sink in and process through his mind.
Gwaine growled at him, "Dammit, your worser than Uther."
Arthur glared at him, "Watch your tongue Gwaine.."
"Well, excuse me for speaking the truth." He said sarcastically before having strong hands grip hard onto his shoulders and arms.
When they were all being sent out the room, Arthur looked back. His eyes locked with Merlin's, the bond between them was still there; forever it will remain and unbroken and no matter how much they hate each other the connection would never break between the two.
'Goodbye, Arthur.' A voice in his mind spoke. Arthur recognised that voice anywhere, Merlin. It will full of anger, distress, regret and his voice was completly different it was more..soft and tender.
They were all seperated into different cells, two were in each cell:
Gwaine was with Sir Lancelot.
Sir Leon was with Sir Percival.
Sir Elyan was with Arthur.
"I bet he's really cut you deep, huh?" Sir Elyan broke the silence, snapping Arthur out of his thoughts.
"How could he do this to me? To us?" Arthur's voice was no broken, there was hardly any energy left inside him to move or speak.
"I know, I know." He pulled Arthur into a friendly hug as he began to cry.
"What will happen when we're dead? Are you going to escape?" Sir Elyan asked him, hoping he would ask to escape.
Arthur wiped away his tears as he began to laugh, "Do you honestly think I'm going to sit here waiting for my death? There's no way I'm dying or any of you are anytime soon." He winked.
"So you've got a escape plan?" Elyan's eyes lit up in hope and happyiness.
"Well..not excatly." Arthur said awkwardly, looking around his surroundings.
Sir Elyan just rolled his eyes, "So much for the once future king.." He murmered under his breath.
"What was that?" Arthur asked, raising a eyebrow.
"Oh, noting Sire." Sir Elyan said before placing his awkwardness with a reassuring smile.
"Hm, thought so." Not sounded very convinced by his words.
Time passed and their plan had worked, Arthur and Sir Elyan managed to get away from their cells.
Merlin was walking down the stairs, heading towards their cells to check on them.
"I hear footsteps!" Arthur shouted, "Leon, come on! Get them out quicker!"
Merlin could hear this and ran fast as he could to them, before they could escape.
Just as they were about to run Merlin shouted, "WAIT! Wait.."
Arthur turned around to be met with Merlin's wondeful eyes. "You carry on! I'll meet you outisde Camelot!" They nodded and ran as fast as they could.
Merlin then broke down right there and then, "What have I become..?"
Arthur slowly walked towards him, "Your not evil Merlin or a monster."
"I killed Gwen, children, families, stole the Throne from you.." Merlin's voice broke and he fell to his knees and pulled his hair hard in fustration.
Arthur rushed forward and bent down, and gave him a warm hug.
"I'm sorry, Arthur.." Merlin whispered.
"It's me who should be apologising..none of this would of happened if I had accepted you for who you truely are.." His voice full of guilt as he spoke.
"You should go." Merlin's voice now strong again as he stood.
"Yes.." Arthur spoke.
"I guess our friendship was never meant to be.." Merlin spoke softly.
"No, we had a friendship. You know that Merlin and don't deny it!" Arthur shouted.
"I guess..this is goodbye..." Merlin whispered.
"I'll be back soon." Arthur replied.
"Yes." They then hugged one last time and stared at each other for a long time before Arthur slowly began to walk away from him..
"You pathetic traitor." Mordred spat coldly at him as Morgana stood beside him.
Merlin gasped in horror.
A scream broke out and Arthur turned around, "MERLIN!" Arthur shouted so loud it smashed all the windows.
The End...
For Now...
To Be Continued In The Sequel..
R&R!
Author's Note: Don't hate me for the cliffhanger. I shall begin the sequel tomorrow, it's almost midnight here where I live. If you want to know any information about the sequel or have any questions about the final chapter, just review & tell me!