Chapter 19

Merlin sat by the window and watched as the villagers began to set up for that night's festival. He had only woken up little over an hour ago but as Callum had said he felt fine, a little tired but other than that his was fine. Arthur saw Merlin watching the town and walked over to sit by him
"would you like to go tonight?" he asked playing with some of Merlin's hair
"Really?" Merlin's smile reminded Arthur of a little child
"Yeah. I know Callum and Adianna don't really want to go but you mother is and you just seem so interested in it so I thought that maybe you" Arthur rambled until Merlin silenced him with a kiss
"I'd love to"

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Callum and Adianna said goodbye to the others as they left for the festival neither really caring that they were left alone. Adianna through it was good Merlin was so excited about something she just didn't have any interest in dagging around the town late at night; she would rather just stay at home with Callum. Callum was another reason she didn't want to go, he was still weak from his earlier attack and even though he tried to hide it she saw right through his act.
"We seem to be all alone" Callum teased picking Adianna up so her legs were wrapped around his waist
"oh really. Whatever will we do?" she laughed
"I've got some ideas" Callum carried a laughing Adianna into the bedroom making to lock the door with his magic.

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The festival was everything Merlin remembered from his childhood. Torches lighting up the town, musicians, people dancing, eating and laughing long into the night. About half way through the night Arthur pulled Merlin away from the crowd taking him up onto a hill where you could see the entire village.
"What's going on?" Merlin smiled
"nothing can't I have you to myself for 10 minutes" Arthur shrugged playing with Merlins hands
"ok if you're sure that's all" Merlin looked up at the stars
"you know I love you right, more than anything" Arthur blurted out
"yes of course" Merlin turned to look at Arthur's face
"what is it?" he suddenly felt every worried
"it's nothing" Arthur said again "I just wanted to ask you something"
"ask away" Merlin smiled again
"Merlin will you" Arthur cut off by a screaming sound coming from the festival. Turning around to see the village Arthur and Merlin looked on in horror as Uther set Merlins home on fire.

Through the windows Adianna and Callum could be seen desperately trying to escape.
"ADIANNA" Merlin screamed running towards the flames. As he ran he felt the rain being to fall, he didn't know if it was his own magic or if it was Callum trying to save Adianna, he didn't really care. He felt Arthur run past him as he reached the house; he didn't even bother to look u already knowing his was going after Uther. He tried desperately to unlock the door, burning his arms as he tried to break the door. Even his magic failed him refusing to unlock the door held in place but magic. He was powerless all he could do was stand back and make the rain pour down knowing it wouldn't be enough to save his friends. What hurt the most was he never heard a single scream from Callum or Adianna. Walking upside her son Hunith hugged Merlin tightly as he cried, her own tears shining through her eyes.

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He caught the man in a second.
He attacked him without thinking.
Anger pumped through his veins as he punched, kicked, hit, yelled, cursed and screamed at the man that had killed his brother.
Arthur pulled a dagger from his belt resting it against Uther's throat. With a small twisted grin on his face Arthur prepared himself to kill his father.

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Lifting his head up Merlin saw Arthur holding a knife against his father ready to kill him.
"Arthur don't" Merlin yelled pulling away from his mother running over to Arthur trying to stop him
"stop" Merlin said in a softer voice standing in front of Uther, Arthur ignore him
"Arthur look at me" Merlin held Arthur's face in his hands
"get out of the way Merlin" Arthur growled
"no"
"he deserves to die Merlin" Arthur spat
"I know Arthur but not like this. Hate him as much as we do he is still your king and Father" Merlin tried to calm Arthur down, he could feel the anger rising through Arthur as each second ticked by
"He killed them Merlin. Callum. Adianna. There dead because of him and you expect me to just let him live" Arthur's eyes never left Uther's
"yes Arthur I know what he did, he will die but not like this. We'll take him back to Camelot; he'll face trial and you. You will be king" Merlin promised
"we'll take him back and I'll be king" Arthur agreed "but even if the trial doesn't agree I will kill him"
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Arthur tied Uthers hands together, complaining as he did saying he should have just cut them off. The village stood and started at what was left of Huniths house. It was nothing but ash and rubble.

"Their bodies turned to ash" Arthur held Merlin as he collapsed to the ground crying hysterically as he clung to Arthur. Through his tears Merlin managed to fall asleep. Arthur watched him hoping that he was far, far away from this horrible world they were forced to live in.

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Merlins dream:

Adianna laughed as she pulled Merlin up beside her.
"It's ok Merlin you won't fall" she giggled at her friend's horrified face
"Adianna can we get down now? Please" Merlin complained, he had never minded climbing trees but he hated sitting on top of his young friend's roof. It was dangerous, his mother had told him so on several occasions.
"What are you afraid of Merlin? Why don't you like it up here?" Adianna asked tugging on her hair trying to get it the way she liked
"It's too high up, we could fall and...Die" Merlin felt embarrassed at his confession, Adianna's laugh did nothing to help this
"you shouldn't be afraid to die Merlin we'll come back anyway"
"what?"
"It's called reincarnation, we'll all be reincarnated into a new world but we'll always find each other" Adianna held Merlin's hand
"Promise?" she asked
"Promise what?" Merlin made a confused face
"that no matter what world we're in we'll always find each other"
"I promise" Merlin hugged his friend.
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Merlin opened his eyes to find Arthur staring down at him.
"Bad dream?" Arthur asked tracing a finger alone Merlin's hip
"no" Merlin shook his head "it was nice" Arthur kissed the top of Merlins head gently rocking him in his arms until he fell asleep again.

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They left for Camelot the next morning. When they arrived Uther was thrown into the cells to await his trial.

One more chapter left. Sorry for killing off Callum and Adianna is was the only ending I could think of that wasn't rubbish. Next chapter will be up as soon as I type it. Nimi1611 ily xoxoxoxo