Fire and Ice 2: Gold Lightning

AN: Okay, s this was my second draft of Fire and Ice 2: Gold Lightning. That's why it took so long for me to post. Also, my laptop wasn't working properly so I couldn't do anything with it!

Thank you so much for readying Fire and Ice 1. A lot of the reviews told me go get a move on and post the sequel which really motivated me!

Oh and HollyDawn, I hope you don't mind if I use your name. I love the name Corrine!

Chapter 1

Screams filled the air, swords clashed and people fell to the ground, injured of already dead. Morgana Pendragon stopped for no one. Emrys had escaped. Her one chance of killing him was gone because some nosey servant had poked his nose in. She wanted them all dead. Lady Aria had been foolish to let servants in the dining hall.

"Please!" A woman screamed. She held a young boy close to her, his eyes were full of tears and fear was written all across his face. Morgana almost felt sorry for them. Almost.

"Go." She hissed. "Leave now or I will kill you."

"Thank you," The woman immediately started running towards the forest, the boy hot on her heels.

Morgana, once she had made sure Merlin was nowhere to be seen, left the village to be. She and her army of knights made their way into the forest, heading for Camelot.

She would be queen and Merlin would die.

MERLIN

Far away in the land of Camelot, Merlin was sitting by his mother's grave in the flowers.

"Arthur's been making me work less. He says I'm 'not over your death' but I am. I don't mean that in a nasty way but I don't cry every time I think about you. I remember the happy things. Like when I accidentally stole Mrs Gilbert's engagement ring or when I brought a baby cow into the house." Merlin said, chuckling slightly. "I also don't think he's gotten over the fact that I have magic..."

"Well, I had better go now. Arthur, even though I'm not working as much, will probably need me for something." Merlin rolled his eyes. "Love you."

It had been a month since Hunith's death. Camelot had been a lot quieter. None of its usual battle chaos or giant wars going on. Morgana hadn't attacked in ages. In fact, no one had!

Merlin made his way through the castle and to Arthur's chambers where he found the King busy writing a speech for King William. William was coming to Camelot in a few days time; William's Kingdom had asked if Camelot wanted to make peace after years of despising each other.

"Having fun?" Merlin asked entering with a huge grin.

"No. This is so boring I think I might die of boredom. It's worse than listening to you ramble on about some nonsense." Arthur moaned.

"Why don't you just make something up on the spot?" Merlin asked.

"I might just do that." Arthur said thoughtfully.

"Well, when you've figured out what to do, give me something to do." Merlin said.

"Uh... you can... polish my boots."

"I've done that." Merlin stated.

"Well then I don't know, why don't you ask Gaius?" Arthur wondered.

"Because then I'll have to go out on rounds with him and I don't like doing that." Merlin grumbled.

Suddenly, the doors burst opened and a puffed out Gwaine burst through the door.

"You've got someone here for you princess." He huffed.

Merlin followed Arthur through the door and into the throne room where a young girl was standing. She had tangled, dark brown hair and a dark blue, ripped dress on. A young boy was standing with her. He looked no older than 8 years old. He had bright blue eyes and tear stained muddy cheeks. He wore short trousers and a dark brown top.

"Sire," She and the little boy bowed as Arthur entered and took a seat beside a concerned looking Gwen.

"What brings you to Camelot?" Arthur asked gently.

"We were attacked. Our village Sire. It was the Lady Morgana. She let us go. I didn't want to come here but I felt I should warn you." The girl said.

"What was your name?" Arthur asked.

"Corrine." She replied. She indicated to the little boy beside her. "And this is Tommy, my son."

"Thank you Corrine. You, if you wish, can stay in Camelot. I'll get you a room in the castle for you and your son."

"Thank you Sire," She bowed and a guard led her and Tommy out of the room.

Merlin watched her go with interest. She said Morgana had let her go. Morgana wouldn't do that. She was pure evil. Merlin would make sure he asked her about that later.

"Prepare a patrol." Arthur said to Sir Leon quietly. Leon nodded and theft the room immediately.

"Arthur," Gwen said. "I was thinking we could invite them for a meal. After all, they must've had a pretty hard day."

Arthur nodded. "Very well." He looked at one of the servants who bowed to show they heard, they too, left.

"Merlin, we leave at dawn. You'd better be up." Arthur said seriously but joking at the same time.

"I will sire." Merlin rolled his eyes. Arthur and Gwen left the room and Merlin went down to Gaius' chambers, preparing for the next day.

So I'm terribly sorry that this chapter took so long! I know it's short but it took me quite a while to write so... I'm also sorry because I haven't really included much about Merlin's magic. I think I'm going to include that later.

Anyways. Please review and the next chapter should be out soon!