Irony of Secrets

Galaya

I'm finished with this story at last. I can't believe it!

Chapter 19: Peace is a Promise

It had been three days since the group had returned to Darkmoore Castle. Niarchon had been shocked to hear the truth about Keiyva and Vérmol. But at Gwaine's urging and Emrys's wise words, had decided not to have the sorceress executed. He had made her make up for her betrayal, though. She took the punishment gladly. Niarchon had inquired as to why Emrys retained his cloak. The warlock had simply replied he wasn't used to everyone knowing entirely who he was.

The knights of Camelot, Gwen, and Arthur were preparing to head home. This time, Emrys had stayed within sight, but didn't have anything to pack so remained idle. They had decided that he would accompany them back to Camelot as Camelot was also his home.

The travelers departed early the next morning. Emrys had been given an unwanted horse for the journey. It was a calm grey gelding. Niarchon had told Arthur that they could keep it, a part of the kingdom of Ebycul's thank you for riding them of Aiden. Ebycul and Camelot were now automatically close allies.

The journey lasted for a couple weeks. Gwen and Gwaine didn't approach Merlin about his magic in that time. They planned to talk to him back in Camelot.

The night before they arrived in Camelot, Merlin slipped away. He left the horse with the others. When they arrived, Merlin was pretending to have just recovered from his side getting infected. None commented on how his recovery coincided with the treaty party's return. Or his minuscule limp. None but those who knew Merlin was Emrys noticed those facts.

Back in Ebycul, Keiyva stared at the setting sun, reflecting on what had happened.

'Emrys is a wise choice for the prophecy. I hope he succeeds in his quest," the sorceress thought.

'Violence and revenge are the easy way to go. But peace is the promise we all hope for.'

And so ends Irony of Secrets! I was really looking forward to writing that last line. It ended up being what I was working up to. Anyways, I'll start The Search for Emrys either today or tomorrow.

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