Merlin's Prophecy

Chapter 5: Realm Surfing

The roar scared the boys, but Merlin seemed to have his mind under control. "I'm sorry about that. I forgot to block out Morgana. She doesn't welcome newcomers. Gaheris loves visitors though. Come meet him." Merlin said, running out of the cavern. Arthur was so scared that he would be eaten by whatever had roared he ran after him.

Merlin had stopped in front of a fireplace the size of a dungeon. He yelled, "Gaheris!! It's Frdron! I have returned!"

"Merlin? Why did you say your name is Frdron?" Arthur asked, bewildered.

"It's what the dragons call me." he answered, unfazed by Arthur's expression that followed. "It isn't my first time realm surfing you know." All of a sudden there was a puff of smoke and an eye the size of a castle portcullis appeared in front of the boys. Arthur stumbled backwards, but Merlin smiled.

"It's been a long time my friend. How's Morgana?" Merlin said.

There was a complete head now visible above the smoke. The scales on the dragon's face were blood red and the eyes were a lunar yellow. "Welcome back young Frdron! I see you've aged in the past millennia. You're not all muddy anymore, nice clothes you're wearing. too bad you'll have to destroy them." Gaheris replied. "Morgana's fine. Thanks for asking. Gwaine has asked when you would return. He will be delighted to see you."

Merlin looked very excited. Arthur had hid behind a rock a few hundred feet away. Now that he saw there was no threat he slowly rejoined Arthur and the red dragon. "Ahhh. Frdron I see you've found young Xyawio."

"Yes, Gaheris. I've found Varckim as well." Merlin answered turning toward Arthur, "Arthur this is Gaheris. A dear old friend."

"Ok, good now I know who Frdron is, but who is Varckim and Xyawio?"  Arthur asked, completely lost.

"They're dragon names. You are Xyawio and our father is Varckim." Merlin explained. "Once you turn into your dragon form you will understand."

"My dragon form? Please don't tell me you're a warlock and a shapeshifter." Arthur pleaded, not sure on what was happening.

"No young Xyawio. This thing that my head is popping through is a portal to the dragon realm. Once a person of magical potential such as you enters the dragon realm they will turn into a dragon version of yourself and will be given a new name. Your name is destined to be Xyawio just like Merlin's is Frdron." Gaheris explained.

"Come on Arthur. Let's go fly with the dragons! You'll love it. I've taken many of people to live there in peace. Gaheris is actually Lot's son, I took him here with his brothers Gwaine and Agravaine and his sister Morgana." Merlin said.

"This is so confusing. I have no idea how to keep up with this." Arthur replied.

"You'll get it once you've transformed." Merlin shouts as he grabs Arthur's arm and jumps down into the smoke, pulling Arthur with him.

The transformation was something wonderful. Arthur could feel his muscles bulging and a tail sprouting. Everything felt warm and welcoming as he turned into a glorious beast. He grew a snout and his incisors were the size of swords. As his transformation became complete he felt gigantic wings unfold and catch the air around him, allowing his new body to glide through the air. He blinked his royal blue eyes and flapped his bright orange wings. As he glanced over at the new dragon flying beside him he realised it was his brother, Merlin. The yellow green scales complemented his fiery red eyes, filled with kindness and nobility. He realised how hard he'd been on his brother and began to feel terrible.

"What's the matter Xyawio?" Merlin asked Arthur, calling him by his dragon name.

"I think I've let go of my grudge against you Frdron." Arthur replied, "I was treating you really badly and I apologize. I hope you can forgive me. It's a lot to take in, in one day. I was just overwhelmed."