When albion needs it most

"When Albion needs it most, Arthur will rise again". Those were the words of the Great Dragon. had told Merlin on the day he pushed his best friend's body to float on the lake of Avalon. Those were also the words that he repeated to himself every day. To believe Arthur would come back was the only thing keeping him together. He needed Arthur for he was a part of him, the other side of his coin. It was Merlin's destiny to be by his side. He would come back. And when he did, Merlin would be there. Merlin waited and waited by Avalon for Arthur to rise. The centuries passed and Merlin never left. He lived through wars, famines, catastrophe's. He saw the world change, becoming modern and violent. He saw countries that were allies fight against one another. He saw colonies fight for their independence. He saw the rise of political ideals that would kill thousand. He saw advancements in science and the beginning of technology. Merlin saw so much of the modern world. And then one day, he saw his friend again.