A Warrior's Heart ( A Merlin fanfiction )

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I continued to slash through the bandits. They just kept coming. Their only target is me. They would not bother entering the castle even.
I let out a scream of terror as I was pulled from my saddle, I managed to stab some of the bandits who did that, and I received remarkable scratches on both my arms because of that.

I was on the ground, blocking their attacks as I can, the bandits began to clear up, however, there is one remaining crook who looks twice as large, and he was cornering me on the corner on the ground.

My sword was all the way over the side and I was not able to reach it. He raised his sword and was about to bring it down upon me when I heard him let out an agonized cry.

I saw the tip of a sword pierce through him, and then pulled out. I rolled away just as the crook fell forward. I looked up to see who did it, and saw Leon staring at the corpse before resting his eyes on me, breathing heavily.

"Where are the others?" I asked.

"They went to rescue Guinevere," he answered.

I got to my feet and retrieved my sword, "Come on. They could be in danger."
Both of us ran inside the castle and silently down the corridors. I peeked from behind the walls just in case there are bandits around guarding and stationed.

When there isn't, I hurried myself down the corridor with Leon behind me, swords raised. We made it behind the wall which is located inside the Throne Room, and I could see Morgana standing before Arthur, Gwen, Gauis, Gwaine, Percival and Elyan, who had their wrists binded in ropes.

I am pretty sure they could spot us now, because they are the only ones inside the Throne Room and there are only two guards stationed in front of the door.

I could see them, but I could not see Merlin anywhere.

We were listening into their conversation right now, and Morgana threw her head back and let out a wicked laugh, "You are all so pathetic." She told them.

I went behind the wall, and drew in a sharp breath, I jumped when I spotted Merlin beside me, "Merlin! What are you doing here?" I hissed.
"Exactly like what you are doing right now." He whispered, giving me a cheeky grin.

I sighed, "Help us lock the guards out then. I only want Morgana in the Throne Room and no one else." I whispered.
"Yes, boss." Merlin nodded, smiling again, before sneaking back from where he came from.

"Camelot bow down to its new ruler now, and it is I, Morgana Pendragon." The wicked sorceress announced, spreading her arms wide.
"You are never a Pendragon, Morgana." Arthur spat.

"I was, before Father lied about me that I am his daughter and not just his beloved ward." She shot back through clenched teeth. I could tell she was very furious.

I had asked Leon to bring in a crossbow, and I gave a signal to Arthur to distract Morgana while I silently inserted an arrow to it, before aiming at Arthur's wrists.
I plan to cut through the ropes using the arrow from the crossbow, and free Arthur first.

I aimed, then pulled back the trigger. On signal, Arthur raised his arms, just as the arrow flew through the air silently and sliced between his wrists, slicing the binded ropes.

I stepped out of my hiding spot and threw Arthur his sword, before raising my own, keeping it pointed at Morgana.

"If it isn't you, Aurora." She sing-songed.

I narrowed my eyes at her, "You won't get away with this this time, Morgana." I told her.
"Do you remember Lancelot?" Morgana suddenly asked.

Of course. Lancelot. My friend. No, he was more than just a friend to me.
I lowered my sword and softened, "Yes, I do." I answered. "Why?"

"Because I have your true love standing right behind you." She gestured behind me.
And I saw the one and only Lancelot stepping towards me in a dark tunic and trousers, wearing a pair of boots too.

"Hello, Aurora," he said.