A somber scene descended over the granite subterranean chamber. The torches cast a flickering orange light over the entire mausoleum. Incense wafted through the air. Four rows of royal generations lined the crypt’s far wall; the brass name plates and gold edging refracted eerily in the fires’ hue. A few minstrels played doleful laments from their harps and rebecs.
In the midst of this environment, a small yet diverse group mourned the deceased royals. Sadly, due to the circumstances and timing, only a dozen dark clad Nemethians mourned their late King and Prince. Off to the side, King Bors, Queen Elena, Queen Annis and Prince Bors talked amongst themselves. Freya meditated somberly on the whole affair.
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He bowed slightly to her presence. “You honor us, Milady.”
Mithian cleared her throat at his instinctive reaction. Even if she knew there was no truth to it, she feared rumors and gossip concerning Camelot’s designs on Nemeth and Merlin as a potential puppet.
Gwen glanced around the room. She could see the few nobles noting Merlin’s greeting. “As you do me, Prince Merlin. Thank you for the gesture. I’m content with a slight nod of the head.” She motioned to the other rulers. “As they should be as well. You’re no longer my servant. You’re not even their equal. Soon you will be over them. Princess Mithian is the only concern in that regard as you are hers. Carry yourselves as King and Queen. Take it from someone a few steps ahead on the path you’re both about to start on. They’re always watching. Even when you’re uncertain, look certain.”
He nodded. “Thank you for being so understanding. I was just telling Princess Mithian that you and she are my two role models in this regard.”
“Now it is you who honor me. Princess, I never knew the Prince to be such a flatterer when he was at my court. This is certainly new,” Gwen …show more content…
Even after Rodor had told him such things several times, the message hadn’t hit home yet. “It seems like common sense to me.” He rubbed the back of his neck. “But there’s something else.” He sighed from deep within himself. “I failed you, Gwen.”
“Oh? How so?” the visiting Queen queried.
“I should have been there sooner. Arthur might be alive now. You wouldn’t be alone. I’m sorry,” he apologized almost in a raspy whisper. He bowed his head. His eyes burned and watered with Shame’s tears.
Gwen nodded in understanding. “So that’s why you didn’t come back? Merlin, I know you did your best. Gaius explained to me what happened. I know Morgana did something to your magic and you had to get it back. You were there as soon as you could be. As it is, you turned the tide of the battle. I know you did everything you could to save Arthur.” She embraced him. “There’s nothing to forgive. We both care about him. I know you did as much as you could to keep your word to me. He’d want you to be strong right now. Think how he’d be for us and the rest of Camelot. Be that way for your Queen and people now.”
He wiped his face clear of the offending tears. “I know. Thanks though for the
In the midst of this environment, a small yet diverse group mourned the deceased royals. Sadly, due to the circumstances and timing, only a dozen dark clad Nemethians mourned their late King and Prince. Off to the side, King Bors, Queen Elena, Queen Annis and Prince Bors talked amongst themselves. Freya meditated somberly on the whole affair.
Such as it went in a time of chaos …show more content…
He bowed slightly to her presence. “You honor us, Milady.”
Mithian cleared her throat at his instinctive reaction. Even if she knew there was no truth to it, she feared rumors and gossip concerning Camelot’s designs on Nemeth and Merlin as a potential puppet.
Gwen glanced around the room. She could see the few nobles noting Merlin’s greeting. “As you do me, Prince Merlin. Thank you for the gesture. I’m content with a slight nod of the head.” She motioned to the other rulers. “As they should be as well. You’re no longer my servant. You’re not even their equal. Soon you will be over them. Princess Mithian is the only concern in that regard as you are hers. Carry yourselves as King and Queen. Take it from someone a few steps ahead on the path you’re both about to start on. They’re always watching. Even when you’re uncertain, look certain.”
He nodded. “Thank you for being so understanding. I was just telling Princess Mithian that you and she are my two role models in this regard.”
“Now it is you who honor me. Princess, I never knew the Prince to be such a flatterer when he was at my court. This is certainly new,” Gwen …show more content…
Even after Rodor had told him such things several times, the message hadn’t hit home yet. “It seems like common sense to me.” He rubbed the back of his neck. “But there’s something else.” He sighed from deep within himself. “I failed you, Gwen.”
“Oh? How so?” the visiting Queen queried.
“I should have been there sooner. Arthur might be alive now. You wouldn’t be alone. I’m sorry,” he apologized almost in a raspy whisper. He bowed his head. His eyes burned and watered with Shame’s tears.
Gwen nodded in understanding. “So that’s why you didn’t come back? Merlin, I know you did your best. Gaius explained to me what happened. I know Morgana did something to your magic and you had to get it back. You were there as soon as you could be. As it is, you turned the tide of the battle. I know you did everything you could to save Arthur.” She embraced him. “There’s nothing to forgive. We both care about him. I know you did as much as you could to keep your word to me. He’d want you to be strong right now. Think how he’d be for us and the rest of Camelot. Be that way for your Queen and people now.”
He wiped his face clear of the offending tears. “I know. Thanks though for the