Board Thread:Fan Fiction/@comment-5367080-20130422005103

Morgause and Morgana ride through the slums of Essetir, the once great kingdom of Cenred, now left broken due to the loss of its king and half its army against Arthur during Morgana's reign over Camelot.

As they reach the ruined citadel, they are greeted by Lot (Richard Armitage) the new King of Essetir and the brother of Cenred. The two greet him warmly and when he asks of their intentions, they reply they are here "to kill Arthur Pendragon" to which he smiles and leads them into the castle. Inside he explains that he has begun preparations for their assassination, paying of a group of performers to make the kill at his birthday celebrations. When Morgause asks who is to be the killer, Cenred calls to a young man in the corner, whom Lot explains is his assassin, Accolon. (Lachlan Nieboer)

Meanwhile in Camelot life is very lively, the citadel is being prepared for Arthur's birthday, the people are enjoying their fifth year of peace and on top of that, the court awaits the arrival of Sir Kay, Arthur's cousin.

In the throne room, Uther warmly welcomes Kay to Camelot and from his first welcome into the castle he is generally well liked, however it is when Kay, Arthur, Leon and Uther all feast together that he reveals his true colours. First he complains about the food, claiming the cooks are nothing near as good as those in Gawant, then he complains at Merlin for not giving him enough wine, calling him an idiot (much to Arthur's amusement) and finally insulting Uther for allowing commoners to become knights, which sparks Arthur to retaliate that they are some of the greatest Camelot has ever known.

Later that night, Arthur sneaks out of the palace, visiting Gwen in her home, since Arthur and his knights had saved Camelot, the two had maintained their relationship in secret, Arthur confides in Gwen how arrogant Kay has become to which Gwen replies that he didnt notice before because he was equally arrogant.

The next day at the celebrations, the show is going on as expected, until Accolon is brought out to perform as a trickster. He does a number of tricks but eventually goes on to dim all the torches, leaving the room in darkness, Merlin quickly uses his magic to turn them on just as he makes his way towards the table, seeing the oncoming attack, Uther pushes Arthur aside, taking the sword straight into his chest.

For a moment Arthur kneels down besides Uther as the fighting begins, the knights begin to combat the circus performers whilst Accolon rushes from the room, Merlin and Lancelot give chase however he uses his magic to blast the two away.

Percival would carry Uther into his chambers with the worried Kay and Arthur in tow, Gaius would begin tending to the wound however he would regretfully inform Arthur that the wound was fatal and Uther was dieing.

Arthur would ask that everyone leaves the room and then sits there by his fathers side, pleading for him not to die. Merlin and Guinevere arrive soon arrive, providing Arthur with as much comfort as they can, he eventually asks that they too leave him.

The next day, Arthur visits Gaius and in his desperation asks if his father can be saved by magic. Gaius explains that the blade was laced with the same poison used to poison Merlin and that the Mortaeus flower is once again required. Arthur orders that Merlin ready himself for travel and before he can comment, Arthur leaves.

Meanwhile in Essetir, Accolon returns, informing Lot, Morgana and Morgause of Uther's wound. Morgause claims that they are in too deep to halt their plans now and that they need to march on Camelot now before its too late.

As they ready to depart Camelot, Gwen comes to bid Arthur farewell and begs that he takes care of himself, as he promises to do so the two hasten from Camelot.

The episode ends as Arthur and Merlin leave Camelot reaching a pass out of Camelot and are gazing over the White Mountains whilst meanwhile the armies of Essetir are seen marching from the City, ready for war! 