The Story Of Camelot

18

It had taken Boris and Percivial few days to race against the lands towards Camelot . When they did reach the kingdom.ut was in ruin.

"We are back from the quest. "Boris announced

"Galahad.......where is he?" Lancelot questioned.

"........he sacrificed himself.......I am sorry ." Percivial replied hanging his head low

Guniver broke put in tears as lancelot held him.

"Tristan?" Gauis asked

"He decided to stay behind ...........they are going back to the Nunnery........where galahad requested to be buried." Boris informed soberly

" we have to get this Grail to Avalon quickly. Boris and I will leave for Avalon ." Gauis informed and quickly got on the horse and rode away with Boris

"Our......son........" guniver sobbed

"He died with glory...........he died for love." Percivial informed them.

The fall of Son Lancelot was heart breaking to everyone in the kingdom.

Merlin and Arthur travelled the whole night and finally arrived at Avalon at the dawn.

Arthur was looking deadly pale as Merlin tried to haul him in his arms

"Hello, Emrys. " morganas voice rang out as Merlin turned around but was thrown away with a flash of her eyes and assumes that he was knocked out cold.

"What a joy it is to see you, Arthur. Look not so tall and mighty now. You may have won the battle, but you've lost the war. You're going to die by Mordred's hand. But don't worry, my dear brother, I won't let you die alone. I will stay until the wolves gorge on your carcass and bathe in your blood." Morgana promised as Merlin crept behind her with the Excalibur

"No, the time for all this blood shed is over. I blame myself for what you've become...but this has to end."Merlin said the guilt and regreat weighed on his voice

" I am a High Priestess. No mortal blade can kill me." She smiles evily.

"This is no mortal blade. Like yours, it was forged in a dragon's breath." Merlin said as he stabbed her with the sword . The effect being felt immediately

Merlin tenderly held Morgana as she died and lowered her to the ground and withdraws the sword.

" Goodbye, Morgana." He whispered as she took her last breath.

Just then Gauis and Borisl were seen galloping across the lake . Merlin shocked to see them looked at them hopefully.

"Did you get The Grail?"

"Yes . Yes we did." Boris said producing the golden cup.

"....galahad.....Tristan??" Arthur asked tired

"Galahad he........he perished.......sacrificed himself. Tristan is coming back with him." Boris explained quitely the memories of the younger knight filled his head.

"Try this Arthur. "Merlin frantically tried to pour water on the cup.

"Merlin isn't this similar to the Cup Of Life. One life must be gone to restore balance? For heavens sake get it away from me. I don't want to you to take my place you moron." Arthur said causing Merlin to wince. He had hoped his beloved won't remember the fact.

Gauis and Boris looked glumly toward Arthur who was already pale and knew he would be gone

" Come on then. We have to make it to the lake. " Merlin said frantically

"We can't, it's too late. It's too late." Arthur said looking at him with his eyes filled with tears."All your magic, Merlin, can't save my life."

" I can. I'm not going to lose you." Merlin screamed out struggling g to help Arthur up but couldn't and crashed down.

"Just, just hold me. Please." Arthur's soft cracked voice stops him from getting g up."There's something I want to say......"

"No You're not going to say goodbye. You can't......please......." Merlin cracked up in tears

"No, Merlin...Everything you've done. I know now. For me, for Camelot. For the kingdom you helped me build........I thank all heaven and above for the life you gave me . For the love and your heart you gave me .I.......I love you I always will......"

" Arthur...No....... Arthur......Stay with me . Arthur! Arthur. Come on. Please don't leave me here. ........I love you too ........please one more......chance......please......" Merlin broke down as he held his loves lifeless body as gauis and Boris watched Dover him.

Just then the sky thundered and a great dragon landed beside them.

"Kilgharrah. I would not have summoned you, if there was any other choice. I have one last favor to ask."

Kilgharrah took them to the lake where Merlin gently places Arthur toward a small boat.

" I've failed?"Merlin said in a soft voice

" No, young warlock, for all that you have dreamt of building, has come to pass."

" I can't lose him! He's my love. My life. My destiny "

"Arthur is not just a King-he is the Once and Future King. Take heart, for when Albion's need is greatest and Arthur will rise again. "Kilgharrah promised and flies away as Merlin watches.

Merlin stares out over the lake, holding Excalibur and The Holy Grail. He looks down at the sword, and then raised it up in front of him. Both mythical and powerful artufact couldnt save his love. Not even his own magic.

It was all in Vain. Galahad ......and Tristan. Merlin chuckled. He remember when he told Arthur about how they resembled them........now they did resembled them.........broken separared.

Merlin wonders for a while before throwing Excalibur and The Grail into the lake resignedly.

He then lays Arthur in a boat, his cloak arranged and his hands folded over his chest. Merlin placed a kiss on his cold lips .......he still looked so beautiful k his eyes . Always will . The boat set off on the lake. Merlin watched weeping and broke down as he lit it on fire .