Here comes the last chapter to this fic… But wait – don't cry just yet!
I am positively making a sequel! (I'll let you know when it's up)
A special thanks to everyone who has reviewed – It means a lot – thanks so much!
Leon, Percival, and Elyan were smiling brighter than they ever thought possible once Camelot came into view. It wasn't much further now and they would be home at last.
Gwen was sitting in Giaus' chambers fretting over the fact that the search parties had come up empty handed whilst looking for Arthur and the knights. It had been a week and they still hadn't returned, when they had received a letter stating they should have been back days ago. Then suddenly a guard came busting in through the door, gasping for air as if he ran all the way there.
"Sir Leon, Percival, and Elyan have returned. It is unsure as to whether or not they have injuries – it would be best if you were to come see them, Giaus."
Gwen bolted it out of the room and rushed down to the courtyard where she saw her brother help a young woman dismount her horse.
"Elyan!" She shouted in joy, and ran to engulf him in a hug, "I was so worried about you! I thought we may never find you!" Gwen held her brother close and he held her closer.
"No need to worry – we were taken good care of," Elyan kissed his sisters forehead before turning to face Althea, "This is Althea, if it weren't for her, we would still be out there right now."
Gwen shook Althea's hand and said her thanks. However, her smile dropped when she realized three of her friends were still missing. "Elyan," Gwen began, "Where is Merlin, Gwain, and Arthur?"
He looked at her with sad eyes, "We were separated. I am terribly worried for them – we must send a search party out at once. Arthur must be found."
Gwen was happy to have her brother home safe – and he brought home a girl – but her friends, one of which was her best friend, were still out missing, or worse, they were dead. However, before the small group of knights had time to even gather things for the search, a horse ran into the courtyard to stop abruptly near the entrance of the castle. Dismounted the horse, was none other, than Arthur Pendragon.
Soon following him, Gwain and Merlin came riding in, both of them looking dreadfully exhausted.
Gwen ran over to Merlin after he slid off his horse and she hugged him just as tight as she hugged her brother. "I was scared half to death!" She told him while still in his embrace.
"No need to worry, Gwen. We're all okay." He tried to calm her down.
"What's wrong with your arm?" Gwen noticed he had only hugged her with his left arm – leaving his right one to dangle at his side lifelessly.
"It's… um… It's a long story." He rubbed the back of his head innocently.
Everyone rejoiced at their reunion. Arthur was quick to call a meeting at the roundtable where the knights explained each of their views on the story. Elyan told of how Althea saved them after bringing Leon and Percival to Bellwood. Gwain and Arthur took turns telling the frightening tale of Merlin's near death experience – they could here Gwen gasp every-so-often and she would place her hands on Merlin's (whom had been given a seat at the table next to Arthur).
"So how is your arm now?" Leon asked.
"All that's left is a scar – and, well… It's paralyzed." Merlin explained.
Everyone looked at him in shock except for Arthur and Gwain. They explained how the druids healed him but could do nothing about the paralysis that came due to a severed nerve in his shoulder. Soon they also let out the secret of Merlin's magic – at which everyone, but those who knew already, were completely confused.
Merlin had to show them an example, and formed a blue orb of light in his hand. Arthur recognized it as the one that helped him in the cave of the Mortias flower all those years ago.
Once everyone excepted, after some well needed persuasion from Arthur and Gwain, Merlin was content at hearing everyone agreed that the ban on magic should be lifted.
Of course, the council would have to hear of it first, for it was only the knights of the roundtable, Gwen, Giaus, and Merlin whom were sitting at the table right then (just like old times), and Arthur knew it would take time – but it was time he was willing to spare.
They all laughed and had a good time, especially Merlin whom even with a new-found disability, knew for certain, everything was going to be alright.
Alrighty - so this was definitely not how I wanted to conclude the story and pull everything together. This ending is really quick and doesn't explain much but I hope it's enough (Even with it's exceedingly short length). Sorry it wasn't more of an awesome ending - but I tried. However, there will be a sequel so I'll make sure to pull everything together then. I hope you enjoyed - please review - and I'll let you know when the sequel is up. Until next time! *Waves goodbye*