Merlin POV

I rode through the night and Ealdor was in my sight when the sun rose. I slowed to a trot and halted on the ridge and gazed upon my old life. I dismounted to have a brief snack and carried on my way.

It took me another half hour to reach the village. I saw a couple of people i knew out in the fields and they seemed shocked to see me. I nodded at them when i rode past. I trotted into the village and smiled because, right now, this is were i wanted to be. I slowed and stopped by the stables. Gently i dismounted, wincing slightly as i landed on the ground. I took all of the horses tack of and found some hay and gave her a good pile of it.

"Merlin?" gasped an overwhelmed voice.

"Mother." i smiled, and walked over to her and gave her a big hug.

"Why are you here? Is Arthur okay with you being here?" she questioned. I froze slightly when she mentioned Arthur's name.

"I'll tell you later, i'm just happy to see my mother." i whispered to her, still in eachothers arms. I wiped a stray tear away from my cheek.

"Come on then son." smiled Hunith. I wasn't ready yet to tell her why i was here, I'm not looking forward to tell her but i knew the time would come.

I wave of nostalgia struck me as i entered my old home. I think back to when Arthur and i were on this floor talking like social standings didn't matter. I sat on one of the stools and sighed heavily

"What is it that troubles you?" asked Hunith sweetly

"Oh, it's nothing of importance." i reply curtly, trying not to stay on the subject for too long.

"Merlin, you are my son. I know when you are lying." Said Hunith.

My shoulders dropped in defeat and i looked in my mothers eyes.

"Arthur know i have magic. He also knows i'm a wolf." I say quietly; i'm almost ashamed to let the words leave my mouth.

"He-he. He didn't react very well. He arrested me and sentenced me to death. The knights got me out but- i just- i just don't know what to do." I sob

"Oh, Merlin. It's okay my son." Soothed Hunith. I felt like a small child: lost, vulnerable, alone.

"I think i might go to sleep." I mutter quietly, "i'll sleep on the floor. It's fine." I smile weakly. Hunith gives me a reassuring smile but i'm starting to worry that the knights' plan won't work.

I'm barely aware of Hunith passing me a moth eaten pillow and blanket.

"I'll be back soon, son." Smiled Hunith and leaves the hut.

I lay on the floor, the cushion providing little comfort but it was better than nothing. I wrap the blanket around myself and twirl the loose threads around my finger. Very slowly i felt my eyes begin to close.

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"Merlin!" I hear a loud voice bellowing in my dream. My brow furrows in confusion and i recognise the voice

"Merlin, listen." There the voice was again. It was wise and old- hundreds of years old.

"Kilgharrah." I say aloud as i put a name to the voice

"Merlin you must hurry. Albion's future is at stake. You must meet me at the clearing.You'll feel my presence, don't worry."

"Why?" i urge trying to get a straight answer.

"I will explain in time. Hurry warlock." replies Kilgharrah.

I sit up and put my boots on. I creep to over to Hunith just to check that she's asleep. With that i stalk out the house and, for once, i didn't knock anything over. To be fair there wasn't much to knock over. I sometimes forget what my life was like before Camelot. The village is quiet and all the candles are burnt out. I run through the forest, my aching legs and ribs tired of the constant aggrivation. I slow to a jog and i eventually make it to the clearing Kilgharrah was talking about. It wasn't the place we usually met but he was right; i could feel his magical presence from miles away. He was already there, he never ceased to amaze me. All these years and i'm still that overwhelmed boy i was the first time i saw him.

"Thank you for coming so swiftly warlock." thanked Kilgharrah

"Like you, i cannot ignore your call." i smile grimly at him.

"I'm afraid that our meeting is grave. Morgana is back." Kilgharrah sighs deeply

"What? I thought the blow i hit her with was fatal!" i shout in distress

"Merlin, she is a high priestess. On any mere mortal that stike would be fatal-" says Kilgharrah

"But she's not a mere mortal." i say grimly.

"She wants Arthur's throne - more than ever. You need to set aside your differences and save Camelot. For all our sakes." says Kilgharrah

He looks at me and whispers a good luck and with a flick of his wings he has blended into the night sky. I growl to myself; Morgana - i should have guessed. The woman that won't go down without a fight but nor will i. I begin running and leap into the air landing on all 4 paws. It was going to be a long journey even with my wolf speed and agility. I thundered through the undergrowth, ears flat hungry for revenge.

Leon POV

I thought to Merlin and the betrayal he must be feeling right now. I watched the flames of the torch flicker in front of me intrigued. Camelot was strangely quiet.

"Fancy a game of cards?" suggests Sir Turner

"Keep to your post Sir Turner." i return.

"It was onl-" he starts but cries out suddenly. I look in horror to see an arrow through his eyes. He drops to the floor and lays still.
"INTRUDERS!" I shout and urge all guards to their posts.
"You, Sir, go and ring the warning bell." I order. He nods and begins running but he's taken down by an arrow. More soldiers try and reach the stairs but they're all slain before me.
"Stand down! Take cover!" I shout and try and order the remaining men. I felt the whole castle shudder as it was bombarded with fireballs.
"You 6 stay and keep on the bridge. Stay low but try to keep an eye on their advances. This group and i will try and gather as many knights as possible." I shout

The siege had begun.

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OHHHHH IT'S GOING DOWN. Sorry for the update taking so long but i am in a really "writey mood"
PYTHACARUS ACTUALLY HAPPENED! I'M SO HAPPY

I'm going to miss Atlantis but i'm glad it was part of my life - even if it was for only 2 years.

Looking forward to updating soon!

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