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Hi everyone so this is a new story. And before you start wondering what I am doing writing a new story when I still haven't updated Dear Emrys... well lets just say that this idea has been in the works for a while and I finally decided to post it. It's a Merlin/ Young Hercules XOver so I know it might not get a big following but hopefully you guys will like it. I'm planning for this story to be a four shot. This is the prologue let me know what you think after via Review or PM if yall are shy. Thank you. ~Agent C.
Disclaimer: I do not own Young Hercules or Merlin all characters belong to their respective people and organizations etc.
Summary: Aries the God of War convinces Merlin that Hercules plans to kill Arthur. Merlin trying to 'stop' Hercules goes against Zeus and is sent to trial with the Gods of Olympus
Young Hercules characters: Aries God of War, Hercules Son of Zeus, Iolaus, Jason Crowned Prince of Corinth
Merlin characters: King Uther Pendragon, Crowned Prince Arthur Pendragon, Merlin
Prologue
In an Age of Light and Darkness, Zeus, King of the Gods rules the universe. He had a son, Young Hercules. Half-god, half-man Young Hercules longs to find his place in the world, the father he's never known, and what it means to be a hero.
Aries sighed his last attempt to kill Hercules had failed. He had to find someone more powerful than his nephew and niece. More intelligent but just as gullible.
He looked into the basin of water and spotted his half brother and his two idiot human friends at Kora's tavern.
"You want us to go with you? To Camelot?" He heard Hercules ask to the future king of Corinth.
"Yes. It's bound to be a bit boring what with all the speeches and peace talks, but as the future king of Corinth its my duty. Father wants me to go as ambassador to Corinth and secure peace with Camelot. It might be more complicated then expected, the current king is quite cruel. Although I have heard good things about his son so hopefully I can barter peace with him in the future if things with his father don't work out. I would really like both of you to come for support."
"Of course we'll go. Right Herc!" Iolaus says excited at the prospect of adventure and missing school.
Hercules nodded.
"Right then cheers," Jason said as he raised his goblet of mead, "To peace!"
"To Peace!"
"Blah," Aries growled as he slapped the water in the basin and started to pace, he hated peace. He was the God of War after all… although perhaps this guise of peace was perfect. Camelot was a land of myth and magic, despite what it's current king, Uther, proclaimed. Perhaps the answer to killing Hercules lay there.
In a time of myth and a land of magic the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy, his name... Merlin.
Merlin yawned softly then tried to keep a straight face as Arthur turned to glare at him. They were currently in a council meeting with the king discussing the arrival of a visiting prince from a far land coming to create peace and trade between the two kingdoms.
"Prince Jason son of Aeson the King of Corinth is coming to Camelot in a fortnight. Everything needs to be in top shape before he arrives. He has quite the reputation as you might have heard, Arthur. He is a fine and skilled warrior and is said to surpass his father's legacy once he is king. I plan on having a tournament in his honour. I want you to be on your best behavior."
"Ofcourse, father."
"We will also host a feast on the night of his arrival also in his honor. Have word sent to the cook to start preparing a menu for us to approve. We will also need entertainment for the feast. I will be getting a few jesters and bards some musicians as well, acrobats. We must make it an event to be remembered. Making Peace with Corinth will secure us good trade from here to greece. The soldiers of Corinth, the people of Greece are filled with strong warriors they will be good allies to have in the future."
"I agree."
"Perfect. I will leave you in charge of making an opening speech for when the Prince arrives. I would also like you and the prince to bond. Plan a hunting trip with him and the knights, that is all for now. You are dismissed I will want a report of your progress by tomorrow."
Arthur nodded bowing and heading towards the door, "Merlin!" he barked as he saw his manservant had fallen asleep standing up next to the pillar behind his seat.
Merlin jumped and scurried to follow the prince a sheepish smile on his face.
Aries smile widened as he looked at the boys. Merlin and Arthur. Two sides of the same coin. They had a prophecy of the ages. We're equally protective and co-dependent on one another. Ofcourse, in this moment in time Merlin was hiding a great secret from the young prince but that was perfect for Aries. Merlin was a powerful warlock would be the most powerful magic user to walk the Earth would even become wise with age, but right now at 19 he was still a boy and easily susceptible to the guidance of others. Yes. Merlin was the perfect person to use to destroy his father's favorite son.