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Chapter 46: The Return of Merlin

Henry opened his eyes again and noticed that several tears had fallen on the witch's cheeks. He sighed with a long insistence; the young man would have given everything to take the burden that fell on Hermione. He felt helpless and tried to do everything to make her understand that he was her support. It was an established fact now; Henry was one of Hermione's pillars. He gently placed the heart on the ground without leaving the Gryffindor eyes. The young man then took her against him, parting a little from the group to let Hermione breathe.

Regina then approached Arthur's heart and picked it up. She had to put it back in the king's chest but did not want it. So it was with no desire that she did that she did so by ensuring that this unfortunate episode was indeed behind them. They then walked in silence towards the castle, the king at a certain distance from Hermione. Lancelot having seen the scene with his own eyes, he explained that he would take charge of Arthur's judgment with nobles and other knights. Excalibur and its half complete appearance had been enough to convince the population that the king was just a mere liar greedy for power.

- He remains our king according to our laws. Even judged guilty, we will need big support to avoid a civil war between Loyalists and us. Lancelot explained.

- What's a big support for you? Emma asked.

- Merlin. It would be ideal.

Emma lowered her eyes; she suspected that this answer would be issued by the knight. No one would dare to oppose the magician. This would restore peace and avoid unnecessary deaths. Arthur was chuckling in his corner, he thought himself untouchable and it irritated all members of the group. Hermione, completely self-conscious and calm again, slowly stepped forward to speak.

- I think we can do it, Emma and me mixing our magic.

- We already tried Hermione, it was not powerful enough! The blonde said.

- Because I was not at my maximum. I held the magic in me for fear. But if it can allow us to return home, I want to try again. If Henry stays with me...

I will not let you go less than a yard, smiles the young man.

They all walked with a firm step towards the tree. The stress began to rise in the young witch but she did not let anything appear, the sensation of feeling supported by Henry relieved her. Emma and Hermione came forward in concert in front of the natural building and concentrated. Emma began to emit a wave of magic energy and was quickly followed by Hermione who controlled herself completely. Remus and Sirius then had the idea to add and a stream of magic came out of their chopsticks to align with those of the two women.

- Don't cross the streams... Henry then laughs.

- What? Regina asked.

- Sorry, I thought about GhostBusters. I think my mind is trying to decompress as best it can.

The young man made his mother laugh. This touch of humour was welcome with the tension that reigned. One could feel all the white magic that emanated from the tree, it seemed that the two men had performed a healing spell while Emma and Hermione focused on cancelling the curse itself. A great white light began to decide before enclosing the entire tree.

The quartet then stopped its effects, waiting to see if they had succeeded or not. The light then took several minutes to calm down but it had something relaxing and peaceful. A form appeared through the light, taking the outline of a man before disappearing completely. They found themselves face to face with a man looking quite young, at least too much to be merlin in their eyes, the complexion mast, showing a big smile of relief.

- Thank you, it was a long time since I waited for your arrival, he exclaimed.

- You are Merlin!? Regina exclaimed.

- That's right.

Instinctively, Sirius, Remus and Hermione bowed. For all, Merlin was a legendary wizard. Yet he was much more than that for those coming from Hogwarts or simply from the magical world of England. The magician then approached the two wizards and the witch and said to them that it was not necessary to show so much respect. Looking at Sirius and Remus, he then expressed his pride for what has become of the magic of a world yet so inked in normality. He would never have thought of such a development of this power. Merlin then looked at Hermione and spoke softly.

- You have a great future preparing for you young witch. Do not give up on the difficulties that lie in your way.

- You can't help me? Remove me this magic that eats me?

- The fact that you have access to all types of magic is an advantage. By that I mean white magic as black magic as well as the genre with or without a wand.

- So I take that for a no.

It was Hermione's last hope of getting rid of that weight on her shoulders. Even if Merlin told her that she would have an advantage in having this magic, it did not give her a smile. She was going to have to live with this devil devouring her from the inside. Regina then joined her daughter, putting a hand on her shoulder.

- I'm sorry for everything that happens to you. I should have stayed out of your life; it would have saved you from such a plague.

- It's not your fault mom. I do not regret my discovery of Storybrooke, you, Henry and everything else. Deep down, I know it will be a point for us against Voldemort; I just have to put aside all the negatives. It will come by force.

The old queen kissed her daughter's forehead. So much courage in such a young girl was a miracle in itself. The whole thing now was to go back and do everything so that the calm continues to reign.

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