Modern Magic 3
"Emrys, Emrys wake up!" a man called, when Samantha opened her eyes he was looking at her. He was a little older than her with blue eyes and dark hair, but the two most striking things were that he was wearing a suit of armor and had a sword in his hand. "The castle is lost, Modred and his forces have taken it." In the distance she could see a castle and knew something seemed familiar about this place.
Samantha sat up and looked at the man, words would not find her though. Her head turned and looked around her and she rose her hands to look at them to see if there was any difference. Sounds around her began to pierce her ears.
She took a step away from where the dream started and then heard someone else speaking to her. "It is good that we should meet now. There is a lot to explain and prepare you for." he was an older man and honestly looked like he stepped out of a Harry Potter novel.
Finally she was able speak, “Uncle?” She turned to him and smiled. She wanted to hug him but her muscles seemed heavy.
"No, not your uncle. But, we share family in common or shall I say you and he have family in common." the older man stood up and picked up his staff. "You may call me Merlin. Samantha." he said turning away from the castle and waiting for her to join him.
Samantha eyes lit up when he said his name. She followed him eagerly. “We have family in common?”
"You and Theo are descended from me." he explained. "And of course there are many others that separate you and I." he led her to a place with a table and a pair of chairs. "Your last name Wynn is derived from my name. And you and I share the title of Emrys, it is the name the druids placed upon me. And a mission that will continue until the ends of time."
Samantha was now filled with so many questions but she remained quiet in respect for him to speak. She sat with him at the table. He eyes never leaving him. She was so interested and surprised that she probably looked like a little girl talking to her grandpa about a quarter trick.
"You and I are on side of a coin while Modred is the other side." Merlin explained. "He wants our power which I passed down throughout the years to you. The only way he can get that is if you surrender it, but if you do mankind will suffer in darkness." he held her eyes as he imparted the severity of what would happen.
Samantha shook her head, “I would never surrender.” A feeling of really how bad and dark Modred was washed over her. “Would he come for me?”
"Yes." Merlin told her, "However, I made certain that you will not be alone against him. The knights of the round table's descendants are sworn to the defense of Emrys and the defeat of Modred. Unfortunately, life was unfair to them and only a few knights remain." he said looking towards the castle.
Her body tensed when he answered her about Modred coming after her. “How will I find the Knights of the round table?”
"They are already in place, and those you have already met will guide you." Merlin said.
She felt more at ease now, “What do I need to do?”
"Live, find a purpose in life to serve mankind." Merlin said. "Many Emrys use their powers to influence countries to find peace. Others support science to heal the sick, and a couple have even followed selfish reasons, but still opposed Modred."
“Yes sir.” She told him that she would follow as he exampled. Next came her question she had been holding for last. “What powers will I possess?”
"It is different for each, most of them could see the past and some the future. Others can move things without their hands, some can move from place to place like walking between rooms. Another could heal with the aid of herbs and magics." Merlin explained.
Samantha nodded her understanding, her eyes looked over Merlin. He was something that she only read about. Her mind rushed with questions but she watched and waited before asking anything more. All of this did not scare her though. “Will I see you again?” She asked.
"I exist now only in this land of dreams, but when you are at peace you can find me." Merlin said.
Samantha nodded again and then took a moment to look around her. “I can’t tell anyone can I?”
"Few would believe you." Merlin said with a wry smile and chuckle. "The knights will know you as will those who you say the name
Emrys, but remember those who know will be a part of this world. FOr good or ill." Merlin warned.
“I understand.” She replied to him. “What now? Do I wait for my magic to choose me? Do I do anything that you request of me?”
Again he chuckled, "You have the magic inside you already Theodore passed it to you when he passed on. And you are now Emrys or Merlin if you prefer to be called that, your path is your own other than where Modred and his followers cross it." Merlin explained pointing out to the castle.
Samantha looked to the castle and again she nodded her understanding. Her eyes watched as the castle before her was over run from Modred and his gang. “How will I know when I cross paths with Modred or his followers?” Her question came as she took her eyes away from the castle and back to Merlin. She would use Emrys instead of Merlin as her to be called name.
Merlin looked down, "I could not tell you what he looks like in your time, but you will know him and his minions. I must admit even I am surprised, you are the first female to be passed my powers but I have no doubt that you will do great things with them."
Fear found her, she was scared and concerned if she would be found by Modred or one of his minions and she would recognize it. “I’m normally not scared sir Merlin but not being able to know what they look like or found by Modred concerns me.” She admitted. “Especially not knowing my powers yet.” She added. A shiver in her spine ran down her as she spoke.
"They like us must follow rules." Merlin said pointing to the sky, "Neither side uses minions or magic in sight of the normal people. And actual fighting again takes place in the shadows away from the normal people." He stood and indicated for her to follow him, "When you are near one of Mordred's followers you will feel the taint of his magic, he does not inspire loyalty he corrupts those who allow themselves to be corrupted."
She followed him and listened very carefully to his words. “May I ask, sir Merlin, has one been corrupted and returned to the good side?” She asked.
"None." Merlin said with a sigh, "In most cases we have never had a chance to bring them back."
“I understand.” Samantha said, but as she followed him she looked down. “Sir Merlin is it normal to feel scared?”
Merlin stopped and looked at her, "You have just been told the new direction your life has turned. If you were not afraid I would be more concerned."
This made her feel better with how she was feeling. Her mind began to wrap around what she was being told. She continued on with Merlin and followed him.
They spoke of a few other things until they arrived at the bank of a large lake. A small rowboat was waiting there with a young man at the oar. Merlin turned and looked at Samantha, "This is where I leave you, this time. We will be able to speak like this in dreams, but there are touch stones in the houses which will allow you to converse with those who came before you. I wish you luck in your endeavors, may you carry the title of Emrys well Samantha."
“Thank you sir Merlin.” Samantha smiled and gave a low bow of her head to him then turned to get into the boat.
Modern Magic 5
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