Hi everyone, welcome new followers, now this should of been out ages ago unfortunately I was a little distracted. note to self don't watch Heroes while trying to write a merlin fanfic so I apologize if my story wanders and I know its been a little slow and I guess this chapter is just some little fun, the next one will really start to kick things off. so I hope you still enjoy this and just because things have been slow doesn't mean the previous chapters aren't important *wink*. any way I hope you enjoy it.

Chapter 3: grandchildren and magic

Merlin could be found pacing nervously in the throne room while the king and queen watched from their seats; Cassandra was sitting awkwardly fiddling with her hands while William sat on her lap eyes shifting to watch his father pace. "Merlin will you sit down, what's the big deal "Arthur asked in exasperation

"The big deal "he huffed not stopping his nescient pacing, Arthur just raised his eyebrow imitating Gaius. "My mother is going to kill me. Growing up without a father is not a pleasant experience in our small village and she told me that I was to make sure if I ever found someone I was to ensure we were married before having children. It was her one rule apart from keeping the magic secret. You have no idea. "

"Merlin stop being so melodramatic, you've faced far worse than your mother" Arthur rolled his eyes

"Merlin I'm sure Hunith will understand "Gwen reassured her friend thinking of the sweet lady that was his mother.

Merlin glanced at Cassandra with worried eyes "Do you remember that time when Annabel ran off with Colton and came back with a child? "

Cassandra shuddered remembering the scolding that Hunith had given them about the importance of being with someone you loved and getting married before bringing a child into the world. She had been there on that occasion on one of her trips to Ealdor. Cassandra was just as nervous as Merlin about Hunith's reaction, she knew that the kind lady would absolutely adore William but that didn't mean there might be fireworks; Cassandra had known Hunith since she was 7 and she was like a second mother to the princess meaning she was not above being scolded.

Merlin stopped pacing as the doors opened and his mother walked in. "Merlin! My son "she cried in joy at seeing her son alive and well, she rushed over to him pulling him into a hug. She pulled back and smiled at him "Gwen said magic was being repealed and there is some sort of tournament happening soon" she asked a little nervously glancing at the king and queen. Merlin smiled and put his hand on her shoulder "its ok they know everything ". Hunith looked wide eyed between her son and the royals.

"It's true Hunith they know about Merlin's magic and have accepted him "Cassandra stood up holding Williams's hand. Hunith just put her hand on Merlin's cheek and smiled; she then turned to Cassandra and beamed "Cassandra it's been so long I haven't seen you in year's girl. You look wonderful, come here child "

Cassandra walked over and embraced her "and who might this be "Hunith asked as she spotted William behind Cassandra. Cassandra smiled nervously and pulled William to stand in front of her "This is my son, William "she announced. Hunith looked wide eyed at the young boy in front of her taking in his mop of black hair, gangly arms and legs and the sparkling green eyes he looked so familiar. She looked at Merlin then back to William, everyone in the room held their breath waiting for the inevitable to click. Hunith then smiled at the young boy and knelt down to his level "Hello William, you look just like my son when he was a boy except you have your mothers eyes "merlin and Cassandra flinched at the implication and shared a look.

William giggled at merlin's mother he liked her already and he was proud he looked like his parents." I have a present for you welhecwen bula [1]" he announced cupping his hands together as his eyes flash gold and when he opened his hands a beautiful bronze brooch with a stunning blue gem in the middle was left in his hands. "Wow it's beautiful "Hunith gasped as the boy handed it over, she was stunned at his use of magic she knew without a shadow of a doubt now that the boy was merlin's; his likeness was not lost on her, she was delighted to have a grandson she had thought she would never get a grandchild.

"If your Merlin's mother does that mean you're my grandmamma and why were they so worried I think you're really nice "the boy asked curiously

Hunith chuckled "hmmm yes I believe it does, and your parents were reckless but they made a wonderful grandson, now come here " she spread her arms wide so that she could give the child a hug, William giggled and rushed forward to embrace her, she picked him up smiling.

"You're not angry?" Merlin asked nervously

"Oh Merlin stop being so dramatic, I'm a little annoyed that you never told me about William; and you should of really been smart about this , both of you. However I am thrilled to have a grandson, I had almost given up hope of ever getting one"

Gwen and Arthur were smothering their laughter in the background.

"Besides you were always expected to be married to Cassandra, your fathers would have been thrilled at this revelation, Now come Cassandra we have much to discuss" Hunith put William down next to his father.

"Wait what you knew about my heritage and what are you discussing?" Merlin asked bewildered

Hunith just put her hand on her son's face in a loving jester" Of course I knew Merlin, King Lear was a very close friend you weren't the only one to receive letters from Incatasi. Now Gwen would you like to join us we have a wedding to discuss if I am to ever get more grandchildren "

Merlin paled at what his mother was saying and he wasn't the only one Cassandra had stopped in shock, but looked wide eyed to Merlin. Arthur couldn't contain the fits of laughter, Gwen was smiling trying not to laugh and William just beamed.

Hunith then took a bewildered hand from Cassandra with Gwen following in tow and dragged her from the throne room to plan a wedding. William looked up to his father as Arthur came over fits of laughter "Father are you getting married to mother?" the little boy asked with a large grin. Merlin swallowed loudly but managed a nervous smile at his son, he hadn't really thought about the prospect. Everything that had been going on in his life a wedding was the least thing on his mind, he did love Cassandra and their relationship was only getting stronger over the past months they had truly connected especially getting to know William and be a family together. He was happy and wouldn't want any other the shock at everything slowly dissipated and an over whelming sense of utter joy and euphoria filled his entire being. His face broke out into a goofy lopsided grin. He turned to Arthur who was beaming at him and a smug look on his face, he gave merlin a punch to the arm in a friendly jester "I told you not to worry"

A chuckle escaped his lips and a sparkle came to his eyes "I guess your right come on we have a speech and a feast to prepare for."

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The announcement of the complete repeal of the magic ban was greeted with cheers from the people, most knew it was coming from the changes that had occurred over the last months in Camelot. Druids were allowed in the city and could be found trading all sorts of goods, healing poultice and charms began to appear in the market without the king interfering. Fewer hunts for sorcerers were conducted and those that were for those sorcerers trying to harm innocents. The announcement was followed by a magnificent feast and the promise of a spectacular tournament to formally show the people how those with magic were not to be feared, the magical fireworks that went through the city lit up the sky in a ray of colors. It was such a wondrous sight, Merlin had tears in his eyes as Arthur proclaimed the ban, the day whirled past in a whirl wind of emotions, he was so happy and William now began to use his abilities around the castle for anything he could. The pure joy that filled him had his goofy smile plastered on his face and no matter what it would not leave even when Cassandra had another attack during the feast. The feast lasted well into the night and it was late the following day with a groan merlin awaked to a sunlight room. "Morning sleepy head "Cassandra called. Merlin groaned at the extremely large headache making him wince and bright light that forced him to squint with half closed eyes" OW my head ".

Cassandra chuckled "You had a rough night last night as I recall. You may need to lay off the mead for a while and ummm you might find Arthur looking for you soon"

Merlin sat up slowly waiting for the spinning of his head to stop and the nausea to recede. "Why what happened last night I don't really remember?"

"Oh ummm let's just say you were extremely happy" Cassandra smiled, Merlin just gave her a frown and preceded to ready for the day, it wasn't long after that the door to the chambers burst open followed by a seedy looking Gwaine. "Merlin mate, that was a fantastic night but I've come to warn you, Arthur's on his way I suggest you hide"

"Why what are talking about what's wrong?"

Gwaine looked at merlin bewildered "you don't remember?"

"No whatever-"he was cut off by a very angry yell from the door way

"MERLIN, where is that lazy idiot?" Arthur's angry voice sounded close by, it was only a minute later that Arthur was found standing in the doorway with a very angry expression and his most regale looking face that said 'I am the king of Camelot', Merlin gulped he had no idea what had occurred last night.

"Good morning Arthur "

"Is that all you have to say for yourself, if you were still a servant you would be in the stocks so fast "Arthur growled hands on his hips he was not pleased

Merlin smiled nervously "Umm Arthur I honestly have no idea what you are talking about, can someone explain to me what happened "

"How about I show you instead "Arthur walked over and grabbed merlin by the scruff of his neck and roughly pulled him from the room. Arthur dragged Merlin all the way back to the dining hall where the feast had taken place the night before, a grinning Cassandra and Gwaine followed behind. Arthur dismissed the guard at the door and pushed Merlin through, what he saw brought a large smile to his face and suddenly everything made sense. The room had been subjected to some powerful magic everything in the room was floating and large colorful bubbles surrounded the room brilliant blue, purple, pink, green swirling balls and every time they collided with an object or each other a melody of music would escape. "I did that?" Merlin asked wide eyed, he couldn't really comprehend how he had done it or remember doing it.

Arthur rolled his eyes "Yes Merlin it seems so, now get rid of it "

"Why it's much nicer like this "Merlin grinned

"You are such a girls petty coat, now fix it" just to make his point Arthur hit merlin over the head

"Owww ok ok, prat" Merlin looked around a frown on his face he had absolutely no idea how to get rid of it all. He chewed his lip thinking.

"Come on merlin what's taking so long?"

"just a minute no patience ok I think I've got it Niðerscyfe ýddisc ond Tóstrédan welhæwen circul [2]" with a flash of his eyes all the furniture returned to their original positions and the bubbles burst in a shower of sparks and colors; however a soft sweet melody could still be heard "there all fixed your royal pratness" merlin replied smugly turning away to leave.

"Wait, what about the noise "Arthur asked

Merlin shrugged "you'll get use to it" he smirked and grabbed Cassandra's hand before running out laughing.

"MEEERRRRLIN! COME BACK HERE" Arthur yelled angrily

So did you enjoy it love to know what you think, any mistakes let me know so I can go fix it the spells I totally made up below is the translation from old English to the meaning.

welhecwen bula- beautiful blue brooch

Niðerscyfe ýddisc ond Tóstrédan welhæwen circul -bring down the furniture and dissipate the beautiful colored circles