The Future That Can Be. (Boyxboy)

Ch. 7

So we spend the day working. Lancelot helped as well. We planted crops, pulled out weeds, fed the animals, and cleaned the cottage. Anything to keep us busy during the day.

Anything to keep me busy during the day. Distracted and away from any curious questions I knew my mother had.

The day was almost coming to an end. Lancelot and I sat together, having a drink as we watched the fire.

"So, are you ever going back?"

I looked over at Lancelot and shrugged gently as I looked away. I wasn't sure myself. I have been asking that since I left the castle and I couldn't figure out what I would do.

"You need to go back soon. We have less than a week."

I sighed softly.

"Merlin-"

"What is your deal, Lancelot?" I asked as I looked at him and stood up, "One day you're saying you feel things for me, the next you're urging me to tell Arthur something I can't accept. Why!? What are you playing here?"

Lancelot stood up as well and grabbed my arms, pulling me close.

"Keep your voice down," he warned.

"Not until you tell me!"

"I cannot!"

We looked at each other and stayed silent for a second. He shook his head and sighed as he let go of me.

"I can't tell you anything. All I want... is for you to say it. Please say it."

"Say what?"

"You know what." Lancelot quickly responded.

I shook my head as I chuckled, "I'm not. I won't. This is some twisted game you're playing and I have no intentions in participating."

We stared at one another before I made my way past him and out of the house. I walked into the woods and sighed as I sat down by a tree, bringing my knees up to my chest. Lancelot was playing at something here, and he didn't say anything. It was frustrating and annoying

I looked up at the sky, and watched the stars.

"Out of all idiots.."

I realized I couldn't do this on my own. I looked around before standing up and I walked down further into the woods. It had been a while since I last called for him, but he always had the answers.

"O drakon, fthengomai au se kalon su katerkheo deuro!"

I stopped at an open field and looked up at the sky, watching as Kilgharrah came into view. He landed in front of me and looked down at me.

"You called, young warlock. Is this about your lo-"

"Don't use that word." I simply said and he grew quiet for a second, but soon giggled for a while like he usually did when he was mocking and teasing.

"Arthur is meant to get married, so I heard. Into the Mariann family."

I nodded at Kilgharrah as I looked up at him.

"That is correct."

"And why have you yet to stop it?"

I furrowed my brows as I looked at him, tilting my head slightly.

"Because it's meant to be. He's soon to be king and he needs a queen by his side."

He shook his head a bit as he listened , "But she is not the one. Never has, never will. You cannot let this marriage happen. Her family will only try to destroy Arthur and take over the kingdom."

My brows pushed together as I stepped closer, "So there is something behind this whole thing?"

"Indeed, young warlock," he responded with a light nod.

"What is it? I need to know."

Kilgharrah looked at me and he remained silent for a second. This was not the time.

"I am not a seer."

"No, you are. You always know everything and I want to know what this family is up to." I demanded.

"Very well," he nodded before he continued speaking, "King Joseph Mariann has always cared about riches and kingdoms. Nothing more. As you can see he only had one child and that was Princess Kaila. He now wants her to marry Arthur only to take over the kingdom. He doesn't care about his daughter or Arthur. You cannot let them marry unless you want Arthur to die young or ruin Camelot."

"I have to stop this. But, how?" I asked as I looked at the dragon before me.

He smiled, "You'll know what to do. Just remember, the longer you wait, the harder it'll get."

I watched as Kilgharrah started to fly away. Always leaving me with short and frustrating answers and riddles.

I walked back to the village, thinking of everything.

I needed to go back, but was I ready?