The Sorcerer of Prophecy(Merlin Fan-Fiction)

The Mark of Nimueh V

The surprise that took over his eyes was one she had never seen before.
She didn't expect to use such force,it took all her power to not actually punch him in the face.As the three of them left the Throne Room,Isabella followed Merlin and she was glad that Gaius took his time with walking because the sight might have brought different thoughts to him.

She pushed him with all her strength against the wall,her forearm pressing on his collar bone."Are you mad or something!?"she exclaimed loudly her voice echoing.Oh she was so mad at him.But why?She felt so much rage inside of her.It was like all the events of the past few days were taking the best of her and he apparently was the one to take it all.

No reply came from him as he looked at her.She could see that he was surprised as much as she was.Her actions bringing even more emotions.Second time this day that they were brought so close together.
"Isabella I-"His voice was quiet,but she couldn't listen to him now.Her heart hummered on her ears as she cut him off.

"Forget it.I just wanted to help you there.But you are such a thick headed!Even Arthur didn't knew about it and he took you out of his father's claws!Sometimes I'm asking myself if you actually use that brain of yours!"And she stormed off.Gaius had just turned the corner with barely information about their brief conversation.Her dark hair waving furiously behind her as she walked quickly away.She could feel Merlin's gaze on her back.She felt so angry inside,a feeling she had never experienced before.It was burning her to the core.

She wasn't exactly sure where she was going.The only thing that she knew was that the rain was long gone and the sun was bright on the blue sky.She quickly got down the stairs and walked her way down the Lower Town.Her knuckles were white as she gripped the hilt of her sword.But why? She kept repeating in her head.Why was she so angry at him?Why did she yelled at him?Why did she said in front of the King that he was in love?She felt like an idiot.She had promised herself to not feel.It was the best way for her to not get hurt when someone was gone.And what did she do?She went up and started to have feelings for him.Were they even feelings?It would be pure over protection.But no one could tell.

"You look troubled."a voice said from behind her.By now she wasn't anywhere near the city of Camelot.
Green surrounded her as the sun beat down at her from above.She quickly turned around,her sword already at her hand.There was no one there.
"Who are you?Show yourself!"Some leaves rustled from behind her again.But this time she was quick and saw her.A navy blue cloak on her shoulders to hide her maroon dress.Her hood was over her head but not enough to conceal her face."Nimueh."

"You don't look surprised seeing me."her hands removed the hood.Her identity was revealed so there wasn't any reason to keep it on."What are you doing here?"Isabella asked.Her sword still on her hand.After the dragon had confirmed her about who was behind all these she had mixed thoughts.

She raised one dark eyebrow as a grin took over her red lips."You still are naive after all those years,Diana."

"Do not call me that!"she spat at her.She wasn't the same person as before,something changed her and not in a good way."Only the Druids have the right to call me that."Isabella said lowly,venom in her words.

A smirk crossed over Nimueh's lips as she took a few steps towards her.
Isabella pointed her sword at her.A laugh escaped her lips as she glared at her."You think you can hurt me with that little toy of yours?I'm a High Priestess of the Old Religion,none of those human things can affect me.And yet you would use it,when you have the power to defeat me.I thought you were a proud sorceress my friend."Isabella's face remained unfazed,except from the slight squint on her eyes from the bright sun.

"You stopped being my friend from the moment I heard you contaminated the water."

"Clever girl."

"You know how many people lost their lives?"her temper was rising once more.She needed to start controlling that or she seriously would hurt someone."The King himself would have died if he had drunk of it!Same goes for the Prince!"her tone rose slightly.Her sword still pointing at the young witch in front of her."You weren't like this when I first met you."her voice trailed off.

Nimueh's glare deepened."When you learn the real reason why I changed then you will be able to understand me.You are becoming one of them,"
her voice lowered dangerously.
"Starting to hate magic and whoever uses it-"

"You're wrong."

"Really?Then tell me when was the last time you used sorcery?"a small silence followed as Isabella's hazel gaze lowered to the ground."See?You are becoming one of them.And that's what my plan was.Without the King magic can return to the kingdom.And you...you will be able to use it and be with the one you love."She had just hit a nerve.How dare she read her mind?!

"I do not love him."

A grin broke on her lips."Your thoughts say otherwise.Think of my offer.Help my Afanc to finally reach the King or betray my trust."And with that she vanished.

***
"Gaius!"Isabella's voice echoed on the hall as she literally kicked the wooden door open.It had took her quite sometime to run from the forest to the city and from there to the kingdom.
She was out of breath as she reached him.She leaned at whatever object she could find in front of her.The old physician moved to her side and offered her a seat."Gaius... water
...contamination...Afanc."After a drink of water she took a big breath and explained more clearly since the old physician had a hilariously confused expression.

"I know what's contaminating the water.It's an Afanc.And if we don't defeat it someone might try to give it to the King."she pressed a hand to her chest to ease her racing heart.She really needed to train more."I know my child,Merlin and Arthur are already down there and searching for it."

"Then why didn't you say it earlier??"
she sprinted out of the room leaving again a confused Gaius behind her.All of them didn't knew what Nimueh was capable of.Maybe Gaius was but the rest were in grave danger.Her legs were burning as she run to find Merlin and Arthur below the city.Her breath came out in gasps.She was sure that her body would be sore after all these.

Nimueh's words rung to her brain over and over again.She didn't care if she was going to betray her,she had already lost trust in her the moment she knew that she put that monster inside the water.She just prayed inside her that those two were safe down there and Merlin didn't get in trouble again.