The trees above us were glowing slightly with the moonlight, and Merlin was leading me through the chilly night, and maze of trees to a clearing, when we reached it, he had me stand back. Then he stood straighter and his facial expression changed from mischievous and happy, to something altogether different. Powerful; wise. I didn't want to admit it, but it took my breath away, seeing him this way.
"Oh, lyftflog, fýrdraca! Cuman!" His voice was resonant and strong, deep and riddled with magic. I shivered; amazed. A huge creature flew into view, blotting out the stars and landed in front of us. Its eyes were golden, and my blood was humming with energy.
"You too have finally met." It stated in a rich flowing voice, "Imierie, pleased to finally meet you."
I drew in a breath, it was talking to me. "You…too." I stuttered a response.
"This is Kilgarah." Said Merlin smiling again as he saw the awe I couldn't keep off my face.
I just nodded. Then the dragon, Kilgarah, spoke again. "The devotion and selflessness that will arise between the both of you is something I will look forward to seeing. Your love is written in the stars, and it is good to finally see this rose budding." Merlin and I both started to blush profusely; a dragon was foretelling our love….
"Impeccable timing." Merlin muttered sarcastically, embarrassed by the dragons brash words.
The creature looked down at him and chuckled, "You will not feel so unsettled about this topic in times to come; there will be a day when all of Camelot will know of your feelings Merlin."
This got both our attentions, "ALL OF CAMELOT!" we both asked aghast.
"Indeed."
We let this sink in a moment; all of Camelot, in on this looming destiny. Brilliant; Kilgarah's eyes glowed with amusement, "I know what you want, get on." He said kneeling down. Merlin climbed up, and offered me his hand, I let him help me up, and settle in to a spot right in front of him.
He wrapped his arms around my waist securely and from behind my ear whispered, "Nú áflíegung æt cwildseten!" And we took off, high into the night sky, among the heavens and the stars.