Merlin POV

I nibbled on the loaf of bread i was given, i wasn't hungry anymore. I lifted my shirt to see an angry purple bruise that had once been a dull green. Great.

I tried to stand up but my legs wobbled and i crashed back to the floor. I found myself questioning my destiny, two sides of the same coin? The man i am suppose to protect hates me, the woman i thought was kind hearted and sweet became a cold hearted witch. My first kiss was with a girl that was cursed, she too is walking among the angels my father died in my arms.... everyone who i've loved and cared for has died or turned against me. Arthur must be feeling the same but right now i couldn't care less. I cried, i put my knees to my chest and sobbed. I could feel the tears drip down my cheeks and i felt so alone and isolated.

It was the darkest hour but i couldn't sleep, the moon illuminated my face and the cell. I could just make out the flickering of torches on the far wall. I fiddled idly with some straw, thoughts weighing me down. Then i heard it... a howl.

It was distant but i could hear it, several, several altogether. Then i realised.... it was the knights, they hadn't forgot about me. Maybe, just maybe, i have a small hope in hell. It grew silent and there was one last howl, the loudest and saddest of them all. Lancelot.

I felt my heart warm due to the concern of my pack, they really did care. I new hope burst inside of me, it was small but when all seems lost hope remains. With a warm sensation inside of me i shut my eyes and waited to fall asleep.

THE NEXT DAY

I could hear a harsh whisper coming from above. Slowly i opened my eyes and took in my surroundings. I heard the whisper again "Merlin!" I laughed to myself as i remembered the first night i spent in the cells when i first came to Camelot. I looked up to see Lancelot pressed against the grating at the top of the cell.

"Lancelot!"  I laughed - relieved that i hadn't been forgotten.

"Keep your voice down Merlin!" Whispershouted Lancelot. I nodded and grinned.

"The knights and i have a plan. When you come back from your trial i will visit and explain more. You need to say you're guilty for Arthur to feel the full affect of this. Also, drink this. It will help with the pain." Instructed Lancelot.

I nodded, taking the information. He dropped the tincture down to my hand and i drank it. It tasted horrible but i knew it would help. I could hear some footsteps coming "Quick, Lancelot go!" I urged him, i didn't want him to get caught.

"Okay Merlin. We will see you in the Throne room - stay strong mate." He encouraged and with that he was gone.

About 30 seconds later as my cell door was wrenched open by another pair of miserable guards. I winced as more strain was put on my ribs, but the tincture had started to work. no rest for the wicked.... apparently. Something Gaius always use to say to me.

I knew immediately where i was headed as i was paraded down the many corridors and passages, the throne room. The guards knocked respectfully on the door. With a creak the great door sweeped open. I was hauled forwards, the heads of Gaius, Gwen and all the knights followed my movements. The guards dragged my infront of the throne. They pushed me to my knees into a kneeling position. I bowed my head, i couldn't bare to look up at Arthur but i could feel his gaze fixed on me.

"You have been accused of using sorcery within the lands of Camelot. Do you plead guilty or not guilty?" Said Arthur, keeping to his usual script. His voice wavered briefly but returned to his usual proffessionalism.

I glanced up and looked around the room. My eyes met with Lancelot and he nodded giving me the encouragement i needed. I trusted him and the knights that they'd get me out of this mess. "Guilty." I whispered, throat rather hiarse from the lack of water.

Arthur looked at me, eyes watering.

"It saddens me to do so but i charge you with treason. According to the laws of this land you have committed a crime punishable by death. Tomorrow, at dawn you will be taken from your cell and h-hanged." Informed Arthur. The severity of the situation hit me like a punch to the gut. Arthur really didn't accept me.

"Do you wish to say anything before you're taken away." Asked Arthur quietly

"Yes. Everything i have done i have done for you. The future of the kingdom and the future of the Albion. I have saved every single person in this room and i haven't had any recognisitian for it. I don't mind because i care about every single man, woman and child in this Kingdom. I have saved your life countless times because i believe in the brighter future that you will build. A fair and just land that man and magic can walk side by side in harmony. Where men and women like me will not have to hide who they are and pretend that they are  idiotic fools. I am sad that i will never live to see this future but i'm sure it will be beautiful. So yes, i'm guilty. I'm guilty to dedicating my life to protecting you and Camelot. I'm guilty for sacrificing myself so many times to ensure the safety of Camelot. I'm guilty for protecting the lives of evey peasant, knight and nobleman that this land holds." Throughout i stared at Arthur, never looking away. I wiped my eyes and closed my mouth. I was done, i'd said what i wanted to say. Arthur looked like he wanted to say something but he couldn't... couldn't bring himself to do it.

He sadly signaled for me to be taken away, he looked at me eyes filled with sorrow. Gaius looked at me with weary eyes. I smiled weakly at him, i didn't want him to worry about me. I was dragged out of the thrown room once again and i could feel Arthur take a last look at me. I turned round and sent him a weak smile, in didn't want him to feel weighted down with his decision.

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Hope you enjoyed that chapter! I decided (with the advice of Triquetra123) to make this chapter two parts as i had only written about just under half and it was 1,300 words!

How are you all? I'm currently feeling really stressed due to all the decisions related to options and eurgh, it's all getting to me a bit. I knew what i was planning and now i'm not to sure and i really don't know :(

Last week in my English lesson we were doing Sherlock! I was so happy i cried! It was such a good lesson and i enjoyed it so much!

Hopefully update soon!

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