the lost prince

what once was mine

MERLINS P.O.V

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Well now that Arthur knows my secret, I don't have to keep telling lies. yay. but he seems strangely calm. that scares me. he just figured out my super dark secret and he's calm. it is how i wanted him to react, but i was expecting some sort of anger and then he would find the light. but i guess he already found it.

On the other hand, the knights seem to be interested in my magic and sword skills. and that's when an idea popped into my mind. i grinned and i could see the worry on my friends faces while my knights just did the same.

"Hey Arthur, how about a duel?" i ask him with the wicked grin still on my face. Arthur just shrugged and picked up his sword. I guess he forgot that i am the best swordsman alive.

i picked up my sword as well and got into my fighting stance. "Bring it on Merlin" Arthur said, we started circling. "Are you too scared to fight?" Arthur asked me, "never" i said but kept circling. i could tell Arthur was getting annoyed, that was my plan.

Arthur jumped at me swinging his sword at mine. i ducked out of the way and went behind him i grabbed his arm and twisted it behind his back. he dropped his sword. "I didn't even use my sword" i said to him, "how, what?" he said confused. "Simple" i said "I am the best swords man alive. haven't you seen the way Chase, Ben and Eric fight?" i asked him letting him go. "Well yes, they are great fighters." Arthur said, "who taught them?" he asked.

i faked bowed "yours truly" i said smiling. i lift my head up to see Arthurs expression. his face was priceless. it was a mixture of shock, confusion, amazement and awe.

"Surprised?" i asked him getting up fully and smiling at him. "Very" he said, after the shock died down he just laughed a bit. "I just lost to my servant" he said shaking his head. then his eyes went wide.

"I have been making royalty muck out the stables" he said staring at me wide eyed and his mouth open the slightest bit.

dam was he cute.

"Ya, you have. and im not to happy about it" i said smiling a bit. Arthur was going to respond when he was cut off by two stomachs growling. we both looked over too were the noise came from. and i wasn't to surprised to see Gwain and Chase standing there pointing to each other, "it was him" they both said at the same time.

that's when we all burst out laughing. it were these moments when i really enjoyed living. i felt like i had a family. a real one. and that made me happy, so happy that i forgot about my dark thoughts. but those thoughts don't stay away for long.

once we all stopped laughing we ate some left over food. yay food. food always makes things better.

"I think im going to retire" i yawned standing up. "Goodnight sire" Eric said to me. i rolled my eyes. "What have i told you about titles?" I'm i say to him before laying down on my small blanket. "Sorry si-Merlin" he said and i mumbled in response. that was the last thing i said before letting the darkness take over me for the night.

ARTHUR'S P.O.V

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After Merlin went to sleep Chase, Lancelot and the rest of the nights went to sleep as well. but Gwain stayed awake as he was on watch. "Your not happy with Merlin are you?" he asked me. "what would give you that idea?" i asked him, even though i knew he was right.

"Well, you kind of ignored him after he was found out AND you seem to calm" he said staring at the fire. "I'm to calm?" i asked him confused, "well yes. normally when you find out someone is a sorcerer-or Warlock in Merlins case- you freak out and try to kill them. this you didn't" he said simply.

i guess i didn't. i don't want to kill Merlin, but he kept this secret from me. Gwain was right-for once-.

"Well, i am mad at Merlin for keeping this secret from me.how could he?" i say to Gwain, now he was facing me. "Do you think he actually would have just walked up to you saying that he was the prince of a magical kingdom and has magic? because if so then you are very stupid" Gwain said laughing slightly. "I guess your right" i said to him "well of course im right" Gwain said being as loud as he was aloud to be.

i laughed a bit before announcing that i was going to sleep.

i laid down on my blanket, having the darkness take over me.

MERLINS P.O.V

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I was the first person to wake up, save Gwain who was on lookout apparently. this morning we didn't need to have any food set up since my Castle was only a few hours away. instead of having soup i got out a few fruits and laid them out and taking some for myself.

after a few minutes everyone else was up and ready to go to Mieldor. in all honesty i was nervous about coming home. i didn't know how my people were going to react. i didn't know how much of a challenge Ellios was going to put up. but i shouldn't be thinking of that, i should be thinking of going home.

we were already on our horses and were riding into the forest close to Mieldor. i remember our way in and how weird it was. but it kept my people safe and that's all that matters.

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we have been riding for a few hours when a small but large cave appeared. a smile spread across my face. that cave is the entrance to our little kingdom. i got of my horse and walked it beside me. "A small warning to you all, this cave has a protection spell on it. and anyone who wants to harm people with magic or magic it self will either not be allowed in or be killed" i said to them smiling before walking in.

the progress of the entering is slightly weird, but i have grown comfortable with it. i was allowed in almost immediately. once in the cave i turned around to see everyone else walk through.

Lancelot and Gwain came in after my Knights with ease. but Leon and Percival went through slower. same for Elyan. now it was time for Arthur.

Arthurs time in the entrance was quite slow. i knew he would be the one with the slowest entry. luckily Arthur made it through in less then 5 minutes.

once we were all in my kingdom they followed me.

as soon as i walked out of the cave every one stared at me. i smiled weakly and they all cheered.

the crowed were saying things like the king has returned! and we are all saved! i was glad my people welcomed me back with open arms. but i didn't have time to celebrate just yet, for i had to duel Ellios for my throne. because sadly i cant just walk in there and say hey jerk wad, that's my throne and i want it back and in pretty sure he wont just give it to me.

after the crowed calmed down i walked towards my Castle. it looked the same as always, except for the new guards. they looked so evil and dark, and when they saw me they drew faces of disgust. after i passed the guards i made my way to the throne room.

i opened the large doors and walked in as if i owned the place. well, i did own the place so ha! Ellios looked up in surprise when he saw me. "Ah! Merlin, i was hoping we would meet again" he said grinning. "I want my throne back you dweeb" i said to him drawing out my sword that i kept hidden.

Ellios did the same and stood up. "So be it" he said and darted towards me.

i blocked his sword easily and slashed at his wrist. I missed him by an inch but he managed to cut me in my arm. i swung at his back and he fell to the ground. i pointed my sword at his neck and he froze.

"I thought you were supposed to be a good fighter i said to him. he didn't respond, "here's an idea Ellios," i said "how about you leave my kingdom and never come back?" He nodded and ran away.

i smiled and went to my throne. i sat down in my throne and i felt like i was home.

And i was.