No man no matter how great, can know his destiny.
He cannot glimpse his part in the great story that is about unfold.
Like everyone he must live and learn.
And so it will be for the young warlock arriving at the gates of Camelot.
A boy that will in time father a legend.
His name...
Merlin..
( Crowd whispering)
"Let this be a lesson to all" king Uther proclaimed.this man,Thomas James collins is adjudged guilty of conspiring to use enchantments and magic.
And pursuant to the laws of Camelot,i Uther Pendragon,have decreed that such practices are banned.
On penalty of death,I pride myself as a fair and just king. But for the crime of sorcery,there is but one sentence I can pass.
(Crowd gasp)
When i came to this land,this kingdom was mired in chaos.
With the people's help,magic was driven from this realm.
So I declare a festival to celebrate 20years
Since the great dragon was captured and Camelot freed from the evil of sorcery.
Let the celebrations begin.(woman wailing).
There is only one evil in this land and it is not magic.
It is you..
...with your hatred and your ignorance.
You took my son!
And I promise you,before these celebrations are over,you will share my tears.
An eye for an eye,a tooth for a tooth.
A son for a son.
Seize her.
(Chanting feverishly).
Where would I find Gaius the court physician.
(Grunting)
(Knocking)
(Liquid bubbling)
Hello?Gaius?
( Clearing throat)
Whoa!
Arggh!
(Exhaling)
"What the...."
"What did you just do?"Gaius asked.
'Well uh,I have no idea' Merlin replied.
-if anyone had seen that....'gaius exclaimed'.
I know what it was I want to know where you learnt it.
" Nowhere " Merlin answered.
'So how is it that you know magic?' Gaius again asked.
"I don't".Merlin said.
Where did you study?Gaius enquired.
"Answer me"
'I've never studied magic nor been taught'.
" Are you lying boy?"Gaius asked.
What do you want me to say?
The truth.
'I was born like this' Merlin said.
That's impossible!Gaius exclaimed.
Who are you?! Gaius asked
Oh,um I have this letter.
"I ...I don't have my glasses"Gaius explained.
I'm Merlin.
Hunith's son?Gaius asked.
Yes.
But you're not meant to be here till Wednesday.
It is Wednesday.
Ah! Right then.you better put your bag in there.
Merlin look over his shoulder and asked Gaius;' look you won't say anything about....'
No,Gaius replied.
Though Merlin I should say thank you.
**Hunith's letter**
My dear Gaius,I turn to you for I feel lost and alone and don't know who to trust.it is every mother's fate to think her child is special.
Yet,I would give my life that Merlin were not so.
Ours is a small village and he is so clearly at odds with people here.
That if he were to remain,I fear what will become of him.he needs a hand to hold,a voice to guide.
Someone that may help him find a purpose for his gift.
I beg you,if you understand a mother's love for her son,keep him safe.
And may God save you both
(Door opens)
(Then door closes)
-morgana?
'Yes' Morgana replied.
What is this?why are you not joining us?
"I just don't think chopping someone's head off is a cause for celebration"Morgana replied.
That poor mother.
'Simple justice for what he'd done' Uther replied.
To whom? Morgana asked.
He practiced magic.
He didn't hurt anyone! Morgana exclaimed.
"You were not around 20years ago!"
You have no idea what it was like!
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merlin
Fantasyyoung Merlin sent by his mother from their village to start a better life arrives in camelot where he is to be apprenticed to gaius, a physician to the king, Uther.
