Like every hunting trip Arthur decided to go on everything, everything went wrong. Morrigan Evina and Elvina used their magic to help in any way possible but unfortunately this time their magic didn't go unnoticed by Arthur.
Who did that that was magic who used magic Arthur roared angrily
Gwaine and Lancelot looked at Morrigan Evina and Elvina whose faces were paler a lot paler than normal Andrew stared at Merlin longer than he should have before he stepped forward
Uncle?" Arthur said, confused. Andrew nodded as Gwaine also stepped forward. "You're a sorcerer?!" both of you!?
All three of you? I'm afraid so sire Gwaine replied as he looked at Morrigan Evina and Elvina.
Gwaine, please don't do this you didn't use magic you don't have magic don't take the blame for something my siblings and I did please Gwaine don't take the fall for this Evina cried running into the knights arms they'll kill you "guess I kinda liked the look of those odds." Gwaine laughed
Gwaine, please just admit you Andrew and Lancelot are not the sorcerer's. Gwaine please! Sorry love I need to protect you Merlin and Elvina Morrigan most importantly you Evina Ambrosius, Gwaine said
You didn't use magic Andrew you don't have magic I know you don't please don't take the blame for something I did please Andrew Morrigan cried running into the other knights/ princes arms Andrew please just admit you and Gwaine are not the sorcerer's.
Morrigan Ambroisious I can't Andrew said I need to protect you, Elvira Merlin and Evina but most importantly you Morrigan. Andrew I'm begging you don't take the fall for this
Please don't do this you didn't use magic you don't have magic don't take the blame for something my siblings and I did please Lancelot don't take the fall for this Evina cried running into the knights arms they'll kill you "guess I kinda liked the look of those odds." Lancelot laughed
Lancelot, please just admit you Gwaine and Andrew are not the sorcerer's. Lancelot please! Sorry love I need to protect you Merlin Morrigan and Elvina but most importantly you Evina Ambrosius, Gwaine said
You didn't use magic Lancelot you don't have magic I know you don't please don't take the blame for something I did please Lancelot Morrigan cried running into the other knights/ princes arms Lancelot please just admit you and Gwaine are not the sorcerer's.
Seeming to get over his shock Arthur shook his head Sirs Gwaine Lancelot and Andrew I hereby against my wishes sentence you both to death on the pyre tomorrow at dawn
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We have to fix this their both innocent Evina said running her hands through her curls I'll do it Merlin said the guards will be expecting you both to try something Merlin you barely have your magic Elvina told her brother.
Percival? What are you doing down here?"Andrew asked the friendly giant of a knight I want to know why you both took the blame for sorcery. I know you're innocent. One day you'll understand I know you will Gwaine simply replied I'll figure out a way to break you guys out Percival said.
No Percival you won't, Leon said, causing Percival to whip around. Their innocent Percival tried Sirs Gwaine and Lancelot are iAndrew admitted to sorcery that makes their actions treason Leon said.
What if they are protecting someone Percival said, missing the way the three men inside the cell tensed or what if they're enchanted into thinking they have magic Percival said I've known Sirs Gwaine and longer than you have sir Leon and if I tell you their innocent, then they are. And Andrew is your Prince
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What if a sorcerer was caught planting poultice In Lancelot's chambers?After all that is where the knights would spend the night with all of Lancelot's nightmares from the veil Uther would have no choice but to release Gwaine and Lancelot .
And do you know of a sorcerer who's stupid enough to get caught doing such a thing? Evina and Elvina asked
Me Merlin said before, he continued So if I disguise myself, it won't matter if I'm caught. I can use magic to escape and then just change back into myself. They'll think that the sorcerer has just vanished into thin air.
Well, no matter how you disguise yourself, I fear Arthur will recognize you, Elvina said . Not if I'm 80 years old Merlin replied .An ageing spell, Merlin? Ageing spells are notoriously difficult and unpredictable, Elvina said If the spell doesn't hold, you'll be exposed Evina added. If I don't do something, Andrew Gwaine and Lancelot will die, and I am not going to let that happen Merlin said before adding Is that what you three want? Do you want Andrew Gwaine and Lancelot to die? Morrigan Evina and Elvina shook their heads in response
Huh! You know me better than anyone, Morrigan Evina and Elvina Do you recognize me? Merlin asked.There's something of you in the eyes Evina responded. But perhaps that's just because we know it's you Elvina added.
Show yourself. Who are you? Arthur said I am...Dragoon the Great! Merlin said whipping around You have caught me red-handed. I have no choice but to confess.
Three innocent brave knights almost died because of your actions. I suppose your father will have to release them now that you've caught me.
I should run you through where you stand Arthur said I really wouldn't do that if I were you! Because if you do that... Merlin said thinking You will never learn of my plan.
What plan? Arthur asked Exactly! That's why you can't run me through! Merlin responded
Have we met? Arthur asked
No, I don't believe so I never forget a face Merlin replied. Your eyes. We've met somewhere before Arthur said.
Me? No! Merlin said as his eyes glowed like melted gold sending a helmet to Arthur's head before he started running
Guards! Arthur groaned
He went this way! There he is! Arthur threw his knife trapping Merlin to the door Seize him Arthur said.
Father Arthur said.
Arthur king Uther replied.
Who is this? Uther asked
He is the sorcerer. I found him placing this in my knights room Arthur replied
Is this true? King Uther asked. Yes Dragoon replied. What did you hope to achieve with this enchantment? Uther asked. Dragoon the Great shrugged
If two knights of the round table and their Prince were to admit to sorcery , it would bring shame on Camelot after all they are three of the best knights to walk the halls of Camelot.
Have I wronged you in some way, old man? Uther asked You have wronged so many people in so many ways. You're blinded by your hatred of magic.You have tortured and executed innocent people. You, Uther Pendragon, are a stupid, arrogant old tyrant!
You will hold your tongue! Arthur said And you...Oh, I have heard how you mistreat your servants! They do everything for you, but do they ever get any thanks? No! You're a spoiled arrogant brat with the brains of a donkey and the face... Morrigan Evina and Elvina rolled their eyes while Andrew couldn't help but laugh.....of a toad Merlin coughed in Arthur's face.
These knights are they accomplices? Uthur asked I enchanted them, too. Sirs Gwaine and Lancelot and your brother are entirely innocent.
My lord, he has confessed Arthur said.
Release them. Tomorrow at dawn you will take their place on the pyre. Take him away.
Do you know that man, Gaius? Morgana asked I've never seen him before Gaius responded what about Evina? Elvina? Morrigan?
Is there something troubling you,
Morgana? I would've thought you'd be relieved that the true culprit's been found Gaius said.
Of course I am.
Gaius? Have you seen Merlin? I can't find him anywhere Arthur asked.
I... I think he said he was going to spend the day in the tavern Elvina replied sticking her head out the door before Gaius could think of an answer .
Oh, did he? Well, we'll see about that. The spell began to flicker as Merlin's magic was barely there still in the hands of Morgana
No no no no how had Merlin hit a dead end he didn't want to be executed he tried the doors locked of course they were locked
Merlin, where's the sorcerer? Arthur asked Merlin who instead of Dragoon was standing in a corner He... Merlin cleared his throat as he was still speaking like Dragoon the Great
Um...He went that way Merlin said
Sound the warning bell. Search the entire palace. I want him found Arthur said before turning his attention to Merlin.
Are you telling me you let him run straight past you?
He was too fast for me Merlin answered.
He's a doddery old man. This is what happens when you spend all day in the tavern.
What? Merlin asked laughing at his slight victory the moment Arthur was gone before he shot off running to find his friends his brothers
Gwaine Lancelot Andrew I can't tell you how relieved I am that you've all been pardoned. I begged Uther to release you but he wouldn't listen to reason Merlin said.
I'm sure you did all you could Gwaine said but before Gwaine could open his bedroom door Evina crashed into him crying I thought I lost you Gwaine Evina cried While Elvina slapped Lancelot across the face that's for being stupid Lancelot for taking the blame for sorcery do you and Gwaine have a death wish what if that old sorcerer didn't show up.
Leon was starting to believe Percy he would have gotten us out eventually Andrew responded and if he didn't get you all out in time Evina asked shakily.
This sorcerer what was his name
Lancelot asked I don't know... Merlin what was this sorcerers name you met him briefly Elvina said
Dragoon the Great! Merlin answered well I should thank him Lancelot said he won't return to Camelot Elvina said I know that but he could be here somewhere. Thank a sorcerer Lancelot are you out of your mind Percy asked.
And soon Dragoon the Great was forgotten but what if the Knights of the round table ran into him again.