Important- the sequel is called The Lies of Deceit. Once you have read this chapter you can go straight onto reading it as I've put the first chapter of the sequel up. Thanks!

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It was silent in Arthur's chambers. Arthur ran his fingers up and down the blade of his sword while Merlin tidied up Arthur's wardrobe. Both grieved for Elyan and were in deep thought.

"Is there still no sign of Morgana?" Arthur asked his servant. Since the battle had ended two days ago, there had been no sign of Morgana anywhere.

"No," Merlin sighed. This troubled him. She could be up to anything. Most likely she would be plotting against him and against Arthur. Merlin couldn't admit nor deny that he was worried for Morgana. She would most likely be putting herself in great peril to achieve her goal. Merlin admired her determination even though she was trying to undo everything he worked hard for. Not many people could have the same goal over five years and still be working towards it. True, he had been working towards a goal for more than eight years but unlike Morgana, Merlin was getting closer to his goal.

A sharp rap at the door, disturbed Merlin's thoughts. Gwaine politely opened the door to see his friends quiet.

"There is someone here to see you Arthur," Gwaine solemnly announced. Elyan's death had impacted everyone and made Gwaine go quiet.

Suddenly, Gwen almost ran past him to greet her husband. She flung herself into his arms. Merlin turned his back on the scene and departed the room with Gwaine. For once, Gwaine didn't seem to want to talk letting Merlin trudge back to his chambers in peace. Merlin had a lot playing on his mind and strode right past Gaius without a word. He collapsed on his bed and sighed. Picking himself up, Merlin scrambled to the loose floorboard and dug out his magic book. He needed to find something that might help Morgana.

The warlock collapsed on his bed and read for hours but he didn't read anything that he could solve his problem. In the end he ended up shutting his eyes and falling into an uneasy sleep.

He dreamt of battle. He dreamt of Arthur alone on the ground wounded. Mordred and Morgana were cheering over his death. In the sky Aithusa was viciously being hunted down by Kilgharrah. The Great Dragon swiped at the dragon and-

"Merlin," Gaius called shaking him awake. "You've got to get up and attend Elyan's funeral and Princess Mithian's departure." Gaius went over to the window and drew the curtains. Merlin groaned and blocked his face with his pillow. Sighing, Gaius left the room so Merlin could get changed.

Merlin hastily changed his clothes and sat down to have a quick breakfast with Gaius. Gaius seemed unusually quiet and Merlin played with his porridge as he couldn't eat it. For ten minutes, both of them sat down not eating a bite.

"We will have to go now," Gauis quietly muttered, standing up. Merlin followed the physician out of the castle and joined the train of people who were making their way to the Lake of Avalon. It had been Merlin's suggestion to cremate Elyan's body there in a boat set alight as he had done with Lancelot. Arthur had agreed with him. Considering Elyan had gave his life to save many other lives, he deserved something grand.

When everyone had lined up at the lake, Arthur took a deep breath ready to begin his speech. He held Gwen in close to him. Tears were streamline down her face and the black velvet dress she wore, represented her grief and sorrow.

"Today, we hold the funeral for the one of the bravest knights I have ever had," Arthur began. He paused taking a breath at the state Gwen was in. His poor wife clung onto him sobbing her heart out. "He gave his life to save hundreds of innocent people. His bravery and nobility will forever remain in our hearts. Every other man and woman should look up to him and remember that in a time of need, you should not only be worrying about yourself. Throughout time, he shall be remembered as the knight who conquered fear. I hope that his soul shall forever roam free." At this Arthur nodded for an soldier to fire an arrow at the wooden boat and set it alight. The boat erupted into flames sailing forevermore in the lake.

Tonight Mordred, a telepathic voice said inside Merlin's and Mordred's heads. Merlin didn't recognised the voice but spun away from the lake to see Mordred smirking to himself. It did seem rather suspicious to Merlin.

Looking to his left, Merlin saw Sunnivia cradling baby Dawn who was more of a toddler than a baby. Although Sunnivia ha been upset at Alexander's death, she had got over it pretty quickly. Love at first sight was not something to be trusted. This brought Merlin to be thinking of Morgana again. What was she up to? And could he ever change her?

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A meeting had been called up by Iseldir with all the druids and druid seers had been requested to attend. Around fifty or so druids or trusted magical beings had met with him in the cave.

"The time has come; Camlann is nigh. Emrys must find out the two words which may change the future," Iseldir announced to the rest of the cloaked Druids. "Those two words are-" He whispered the two words. All of the druids and magical beings bemusedly gaped at him. Iseldir nodded in satisfaction at everyone's astonishment. "These two words have been written or carved since the dawn of time. Nobody knows the true meaning except from a trusted few. Emrys must find them out at the right time. It is the only thing that can save Arthur from his fate. Emrys and Morgana Le Fay have been written from the dawn of time to save Arthur from his fate."

Iseldir watched the druids leave the meeting and dwelled on his thoughts about Camlann. Only Morgana Le Fay, Emrys and Morrigan would be able to save Arthur from his doom at Camlann. Difficult times lay ahead for everyone.

Alright everyone, thanks for reading if you got this far. Hope you enjoyed it and read the sequel: The Lies of Deceit.