Merlin Oneshots

I'll see you again. I swear.

Set as Season 3, Episode 12 alternative. Instead of Merlin escaping with Arthur, he stays back to distract Morgana and Morgause. May end up being a full story, but just a one shot for now.

I don't own Merlin or it's characters. 

"You have no right to the throne!" Uther yelled at Morgause as her men shoved him down to his knees in front of the sorceress.

"No, she does not." Morgana said, coming up behind her. "But I do. I am your daughter after all."

From their position in the belfry, Merlin watched Arthur. Arthur's face was full of shock and hurt before rage overcame him and he shifted as if he intended to charge down and stop the takeover by himself. Merlin put his hands on Arthur's shoulders barring him from going anywhere.

"No! It's too risky. We need to get you out of here." Merlin whisper yelled.

"He lied to me. All this time?" Arthur asked brokenly. Merlin longed to put his heart at ease, but he knew he was holding an equally shattering secret of his own.

"I need to get you out of here." Merlin said and pulled Arthur down the steps towards the woods. They met Elyan and Gwaine in the stables. Guards had seen them and Merlin pushed the Prince at their friends. "Protect him, get him out of here. I'll join you as soon as I can." Merlin said. Arthur reached for his arm and held tight.

"No! I won't leave you." Arthur was getting frantic. Merlin leaned forward and pulled Arthur close, touching their foreheads together. They stood like that for several moments.

"You must. I will buy you time and I will meet you. You are the hope for Camelot. For me. You must be protected." Merlin whispered. "Even if you are a dollop-head." Arthur chuckled. Before he could do anything else, Merlin pressed his lips to Arthurs, fearing he would never get the chance again. Arthur melted into it, surprising Merlin. He never wanted the moment to end, but it had to as the sound of the approaching guards got closer. Merlin pulled back and smiled. He hadn't expected Arthur to kiss back. "Go. I'll see you again. I swear. There are some caves in the Darkling woods near the Valley of the Fallen Kings. Go there." Merlin directed this last part at Gwaine who nodded and pulled a stunned Prince Arthur behind him. Merlin turned and darted out of the stables towards the courtyard where Morgause's men were gathering the Knights of Camelot who had been taken prisoner. He scanned the area, making sure he couldn't be seen, and directed barrels to roll into the soldiers and a few gargoyles to collapse on top of others. Some of the captured Knights were able to get away, but before Merlin could help the rest, something bashed into his head. As he fell unconscious, his last thought was that at least Arthur was safe for now.