I don't know if this is any good, or if I will finish this, but I kind of like it...so here it is ^-^

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It was a peaceful day in Camelot, the sun was shining, and merchants bustled in the market. Everyone was enjoying the fact that their week had been free of attacks and evil schemes.

"Merlin" A muffled voice called. An old man wearing a long blue robe walked into a small room. "Merlin, if you don't get up you'll be put in the stocks again."

Merlin, who was sleeping peacefully on the bed across from the old man, shot up. "What time is it?"

The old man gave him a look, "Past time, you're already late." He turned and left the room, leaving Merlin to get dressed. Merlin bounded down the small stair way to the main room. He grabbed a piece of bread and flew out of the room with a fast, "See ya Gaius" behind him.

Merlin entered the Prince's room quietly. He looked around and saw the Prince peacefully sleeping in his large bed. Merlin smirked and went over to the curtains, pulling them aside to allow the bright sun to fill the room. "Morning Sire" Merlin exclaimed.

Prince Arthur slowly opened his eyes, bringing his hand up to shield them from the sun. "What time is it?" He asked groggily.

"About mid morning" Merlin replied, looking out the window.

"You're late again Merlin, why aren't you ever on time?" Arthur sat up as Merlin handed him his breakfast.

"It keeps you on your toes Sire. Besides, you got to sleep in, you don't have anything pressing to do today." Merlin replied.

"You really are useless Merlin." Arthur sighed.

"Yes, but I'm better than some boot-licker. I teach you how to be independent." Merlin smiled.

"I shouldn't have to be independent. You are my servant; you should be waiting on me hand and foot."

"Where's the fun in that?"

Arthur was about to retort when there was a knock on the door. "Enter"

A guard came through and bowed, "Your father wishes to see you in the throne room Sire."

"Thank you, I will be there in a few minutes." Arthur responded. The guard bowed and left. "Now Merlin, be useful and get me something to wear."

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Arthur and Merlin entered the throne room. Gwen, Gaius, Uther, and the Knights of the Round Table were there.

"You wanted to see me father?" Arthur asked.

"Yes, Leon found something interesting while on patrol." Uther answered. Leon nodded and held up a gold necklace with a large glass pendent. The glass had intricate designs etched into it and the middle was full of dark sand.

"What is it?" Arthur asked.

"We don't know Sire, Elyan found it." Leon said. He handed it to Arthur.

"What do you think Gaius?" Uther asked.

Gaius walked up to Arthur and examined the necklace closely. "It appears that this necklace once belonged to a sorcerer. These etchings on the glass are from the old religion."

"Is it dangerous?" Uther asked.

"It doesn't appear to be, but I don't know for sure." Gaius answered.

"We shall put it in the vault for safe keeping. If it is dangerous, we can't let it get into the hands of a sorcerer." Uther said. The knights nodded. Arthur passed it to Gwaine. Unfortunately, Gwaine's gloved hand didn't have a great grip, causing the pendent to shatter on the floor.

"Well, that's one way to get rid of it." Gwaine said.

"You broke it. Gwaine, you broke it!" Arthur exclaimed.

"Hey, you handed it to me!" Gwaine defended.

"Um guys, I think we have bigger problems." Everyone looked at Merlin, before following his gaze to the sand on the floor. The black sand swirled slowly before rising and spinning faster. A wind blew through the room, leading the sand into a ring that surrounded everyone in the room. The group covered their eyes when a bright light flashed before them. They knew no more.

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