This is almost like fanfiction for BBC Merlin, which is based on the Arthurian legends. :D
If you have any idea what I'm talking about, I hereby give you a virtual high-five. If not, here's what's happening in a nutshell.
The events take place in the Dark Ages in Britain, in the age of noble knights and chivalry. Magic exists. Merlin is supposedly the greatest sorcerer ever, who is destined to help the Once and Future King, Arthur Pendragon, unite England under the banner of Camelot. They became very good friends who constantly banter and tease each other. This piece is set shortly before the battle of Camlann, where Arthur supposedly gets killed by Mordred.


Merlin's powers were fading as the Old Religion was replaced with the new. Knowing in his heart that the time has come, he bade farewell to King Arthur.

"This is where we part, old friend," Merlin stated with a heavy heart. "I would gladly die at your side, but it is not to be. This final battle you must fight alone; for the Old Ways are fading, and I am duty bound to do what I can. I must go the isle of Avalon and bound my magic to the earth, for only there can I protect the last seeds of the Old Magic."

The golden haired king nodded. "I understand, Merlin. I realize now that this was always destined to be. No matter how hard it may be, we have to carry on, for the love of Camelot. I will never regret all that we have achieved together." Arthur looked straight at Merlin, with determination evident in every line of his body.

"Well, well," Merlin remarked dryly, "It seems that the prat has gotten wise. Hmm," he rubbed his chin theatrically, "It just occurred to me that not many people know that the mighty King Arthur is, in fact, a prat and a clotpole. I shall do my best to personally make sure that piece of knowledge lives forever." A mischievous glint appeared in Merlin's eyes. "Imagine a thousand years later, you being remembered as the legendary Royal Prat." He grinned.

Arthur scowled half-heartedly. The two would have started another round of their famous banter had the situation been less grave. But alas, it was not to be. Merlin realized suddenly, with a strange sort of sadness, that it was to be the last time they teased each other in this lifetime. He suppressed the urge to joke around with Arthur one last time, knowing that delaying the inevitable would only make it harder.

Merlin grew serious again. "I have hoped that this moment would never come to pass; but now that it has, I part with one final advice. Remember, Arthur, never ever forget, the values we have fought for all these years. Our mortal bodies may perish, but our immortal souls live on. A time will come when Camelot and her people will be reincarnated into a new world. I shall be waiting-praying for that moment, however long it takes. Until then, farewell, Arthur; my friend, my brother, my king."
The two pairs of soulful blue eyes bore into each other, conveying in their depths, all the affection that was too profound to put into words. A look of intense concentration crossed Arthur's face, as if he was trying to memorize every detail of that moment.

After a few seconds, Arthur stepped forward and clasped Merlin in a one arm hug. "Goodbye, Merlin. Oh, and," his eyes twinkled with amusement, "Do try not to be an idiot."

Merlin grinned his trademark grin, one last time. Then his azure eyes turned a molten gold, and he disappeared in a swirl of wind, leaving nothing behind but the rustle of leaves and the echoes of memories.

Arthur's gaze remained for a long time on the spot where Merlin stood. He felt mournful, but also satisfied at the same time, as if a great burden he never knew had existed was suddenly lifted from his shoulders. For perhaps the first time in his life, he felt truly free, and... Right. It all felt right. He could almost sense Destiny's smile of pride.

"So be it," Arthur muttered to himself, "I defend Camelot to my last breath." And with the dignity of a true king, Arthur Pendragon walked away, toward his doom, and never once looked back.

*I wasn't sure if this should go on here, but hey, a blog is where all the random stuff goes. XD