You and Merlin are in a forest fighting a group of monsters. You fought with Calburn and Excalibur, cutting through most of the monsters with ease, while Merlin used her magic to materialize several blades and launched them at the remaining monsters.
"It's one thing after another," you commented.
Merlin: "Believe me when I say the Holy War from 3000 years ago is much worse."
"We've been looking for the commandments for weeks. I know you and the other sins can sense their aura or whatever, but I can't. And we didn't bring any equipment back when we traveled here."
Merlin: "I know, I'm just trying to be cautious. You got lucky with Melascula in Camelot, but Zeldris and the others are not going to let their guard down. We'll go find Derieri and Monspeet next. They're hanging out in a village miles from here. And yes, I mean hanging out."
Caliburn: "Why would they be hanging out in a village of humans?"
Merlin: "Let's just say they did some reflecting there."
Caliburn: "Demons doing some reflecting up their actions? That's something."
"It's more like reflecting upon everything that they've been through. And if it gets us their commandments, that's fine by me. We'll go talk to them and leave them be."
Merlin: "And then we'll go to Gloxinia and Drole. We still have some time since Zeldris is focused on breaking the Coffin of Eternal Darkness."
Caliburn: "The Coffin of what?"
"Would that happen to be the seal that's keeping most of the demons at bay?"
Merlin: "Yep."
"Then let's not waste the opportunity."
Merlin nodded, and used her magic to lift yourself up and have you fly with her.
"Hey, Merlin?"
Merlin: "Yes?"
"When we were fighting in the Ark, I noticed you being more on the offensive side in fighting. Like, I saw you turning construction equipment into spears or spinning blades. Were you always able to do that?"
Merlin: "No, that was something I learned over the years. When Dark Eve separated from me, she took my sacred treasure. It was lost to me, so I had to adapt and get stronger. I also decided to be more creative when it comes to fighting."
"I might be the first human in the Ark able to use magic. I had to adapt to using swords and said magic."
Caliburn: "You got used to wielding me pretty quick, and you've become worthy of wielding Excalibur."
"I spent weeks training with you and I'm just lucky I could lift the sword."
Caliburn: "Excalibur chooses those worthy of it, past, present, or future. It is not mere luck that you could lift it, and your powers are greatly able to lessen the consequences of using too much of its power."
"Yeah."
Nimue: "Y/N, can you hear me?"
"Nimue? Yeah, I can hear you."
Nimue: "I was wondering if you two would like to come back to the present and take a little break. You both have been there for days and I thought you two might want to see home for a bit."
Merlin: "What's she saying?"
"Nimue says she can bring us back to the present for a bit."
Merlin: "How?"
Nimue: "Tell her that the ADF scientists have altered the device and the spell Merlin used."
"The ADF figured out how to use the device without magic," you concluded.
Merlin: "Humanity really knows how to adapt."
She set all of you back down.
Merlin: "Do you both want to take a break? We can just come back a minute after this point in time."
Caliburn: "I think we all should have a break. Spend a few days back at the Ark. See some faces that we know."
"I want to see Dad and show everyone how everything used to look."
Merlin: "Then, let's go back."
"Nimue, please bring us back for a few days."
Nimue: "Very well. Hold still, you two."
"She said to hold still."
The two of you became enveloped in light and ended up in the room where the Mystic Lake is contained. You saw Maximilian walking towards you.
"Dad."
Max: "Hey, Y/N. It's been a few days in our time. How long has it been for you?"
"Same."
Merlin: "The three of us are making great progress, and Y/N has proven himself quite capable of adapting to fighting the creatures of back then."
Max: "Chaos?"
Merlin: "No, just monsters, although they are still an absolute pain in the rear. Y/N would also like to show everyone his memories."
Max: "Okay. Let's go see everyone."
Nimue: "Could you please leave your swords here, Y/N? There's something I need to do with them."
Caliburn: "It'd be rude to keep a lady waiting. Enjoy your time back in the present you two."
Two pedestals emerged from the floor and you inserted Excalibur and Caliburn in them. They all walked out of the room and you showed your memories of what the world was like before Chaos came.
You and Merlin then headed home, where you put on your regular clothes and she used her magic to change her armor into her modern clothes.
Merlin: "I respect the modesty that people would appreciate, but I still like to wear comfortable clothes when I'm not in public."
"Hey Merlin?"
Merlin: "What's up?"
"Would you want to hang out together?"
Merlin: "You mean like a date?"
"Yeah."
Merlin: "Okay, sure."
You and Merlin went on your bike and she wrapped her arms around you as you drove around the Ark.
Merlin: "Can I tell you something personal?"
"No more secrets at this point, so sure."
Merlin: "Long ago, I used magic to age myself into an older body when I was 12 and halted by aging. When my magic was low, I'd turn back into my child-like body. But when Dark Eve separated from me, my older form became permanent."
"Well, at least your body is now at an acceptable age."
Merlin: "Yeah, maybe."
You and went go around the Ark and visited places such as malls, Virtual Gardens, and even an area that simulates a sunset at a cliff. You saw Merlin shed tears of joy throughout all this.
You went back to your apartment and look at the TV to see that things have been pretty smooth. You and Merlin ate dinner before you went back to your room, with Merlin following you.
"Merlin?"
Merlin: "I took everyone that cared about me for granted, and it cost me everything. I don't want to be alone, nor do I want to lose you, Y/N. I'm not going back even if I could, because I don't want to lose you."
"You are very special, Merlin. Not just because of your power or your intelligence, but because I see a girl willing to risk everything to protect the ones she cares about."
Merlin teared up and pulled you into a kiss. You broke off from the kiss and looked into each other's eyes as they fall onto the bed.
You saw your wrist device ringing and tried to grab it, but Merlin pushed it away. On the wrist device, you saw the caller is Max, but Merlin grabbed your cheek and pulled you into another kiss.
At the ADF Headquarters, Caliburn is sleeping while Max's call wasn't being answered.
Nimue: "You can tell the boy the truth later. For now, he needs to rest."
Max: "I know, but I need to let him know that he's still my son no matter what."
Nimue: "I couldn't agree more."
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