The Prince's Return (A Prince Merlin AU )

Chapter 8

Previously

"Yes I know that's why I kept quiet about this because the only problem is that only the heir to the Aratheial throne can acquire it and live." My eyes go wide as he explains it.

"So your telling me that in order to get the Emerald I have to reveal my identity because you can't touch it and if dallophead over there touches it he'll die."

"Yea pretty much."he responded.
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Normal POV

Merlin became frantic as if he wasn't worried already."That's probably the least of our problems at the moment."He said brushing his hand through his hair. Noticing his younger brother's confusion Merlin continued."They also said that James have eyes on the inside, meaning someone's giving him information on where the base is and we need to find out who before they tell him I'm still alive."

You could hear the worry in his younger brother's voice as he talked."Don't worry about that I'll take care of that just go get the Emerald."Samuel encouraged his older brother. Merlin smiled at his brother. He missed this. The talks,the laughs,the bickering, just the way he liked it,just him and his brother.

"So here's the plan."Merlin composed.

Gaius's POV

It hasn't been as hectic since Merlin and Arthur had left for Aratheial a couple of days ago and I gotta say it's quiet relaxing yet a bore. Dusting the shelves off as I'm mixing herbal medicine for one of the commoners, Merlin's mother entered. The look in her eyes can make anyone choose hell over heaven anyday. That one look made me realise something was wrong in aratheial."What's wrong my lady?"I questioned.

"He's going after the boys" Hunith explained.

"What!"I exclaimed.

"James sent word that he was going after the boys but what I don't get is how did he know where I was staying."Hunith spawned.

She was right, no one knew where the aratheial royal family has been hiding for years."We must warn Merlin and the others immediately."

"Yes but how?" she questioned.

Rubbing my chin in thought as I ponder how to get into contact with them without having to leave."I got it."I said rummaging through my veils."Mitte ad me aratheial "est adventus Jacobi"(
Send my message to aratheial "James is coming") I chanted.

"Are you sure they'll get it?"

"Knowing them they will."

I hope.

Merlin's POV

Sitting in the Council Chambers as I listen to my brother, and Arthur and the others devising a plan to gather the Emerald.

"You shall meet my brother in Landen and whatever you do, do not touch the Emerald." Samuel warned.

"Why can't we?"Lancelot questioned.

"Unless you have a death wish I suggest you not touch it."he replied.

I couldn't help but laugh."Your highness a message from the outlands." one of our guards rushed in.

"Proceed." Samuel responded.

"It's from your mother,the Queen"

I jumped to my feet at my mother's title." She said that James is coming after you and your brother"

"When?"he questioned as I tried to keep a cool head.

"W-"

We all jumped from where we were. Chills in every spine as Aratheial and Camelot's knights unsheathed their swords premed and ready to fight. The anger I felt as he spoke."It seems I'll have to kill you once more to get what I want."he huffed as he reangled his staff towards me. Arthur and the others face were filled with confusion."Or should I let your mother take your place like your father did eight years ago?"

My blood boiled as my stomach churned in anger. Every happy emotion that once filled my mind was gone. The hatred I felt for this man was ever lasting."Let go of our mother James you have no right."My brother swatted.

James turned to face Samuel. Hands out towards him."Estesk!"He exclaimed as his eyes flashed gold. My brother hit the wall in one thud."Its uncle to you!"He remarked.

"You lost the right to be called that when you betrayed our kingdom!"I yelled changing my attire in one swoop. My once blue tunic shirt became a royal blue and gold shirt with my dark blue and gold cape bearing the Aratheial crest. Releasing my sword from it's casted spell as it shone bright with pride for everyone to see. I no longer looked like Merlin, Arthur's manservant instead I was Merlin Emrys Anwen Crown Prince and heir to the Aratheial throne."Conset!" ( Begone) my eyes flashed gold as I lifted my head in anger.

It's time they see...Me

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I can see Arthur now. Confused and pissed.

Anyways I know I said 12 but I got caught up in chores so im sorry about tht so anyways here you go the 8th chapter enjoy.

See yah😘

~FRdeian