Jealousy

Jealousy Part 3

Gwaine took a deep breath and entered Arthur's room without knocking, as always. He closed the door behind him, which was unusual and made Arthur raise his eyebrow in a silent question.

"Arthur, we need to talk. You're sitting! Perfect, It's about Merlin..."

The King couldn't believe what Gwaine had said at first. So they had decided to do some research. Unfortunately, there were no writings about magic or prophecies or destinies or anything in the castle. The both of them decided to go in the forest looking for druids, who were after all now (kind of) welcomed in Camelot.

Now the king could't believe what the druid s were saying and by the looks of his face neither could Gwaine. Merlin was a sorcerer. No, he was the most powerful sorcerer that ever lived, and would ever live. If he had never seen Merlin, Arthur would have been scared at the thought of such a man. But he had, so he was laughing. Then it hit him, Merlin will have to leave him to fulfill his destiny.

The idea of losing his best friend broke his heart, but if it was for the good of Albion, then he would do it. It would hurt and probably kill him inside, but he would. The ride back to Camelot was quiet as the two riders couldn't see Camelot without the sorcerer.

"Merlin, I have asked that you come here for us to talk"

Merlin was obviously surprised but sat as requested by his King and friend. He was still wondering what he had done wrong for Arthur to call him up like that. He looked at Gwaine for answers, but the knight refused to met his eyes. Instead he crept out of the room, leaving the door slightly open.

After a long and awkward silence, Merlin decided to speak first.

"You said you wanted to talk to me Sire..." he trailed off

"Yes Merlin. I am setting you free" Arthur suddenly said. But Merlin knew him, and the King was hiding something from him.

"did I do something to displease you?" Merlin wanted to know what had gotten into Arthur for him to fire him like that after all those years of friendship.

"you are the worst servant I have ever encountered. You are clumsy, insolent, always late and lazy. I mean Gwaine doesn't go to the tavern as much as you do. But everything makes sense now. Your destiny lies elsewhere, Merlin. I have come to know that you are destined to great things and I do not want to be a burden for the Great Emrys! Yes I have talked to the druids. Gwaine told me about your little encounter with Morgana, he also told me about Agravaine's treason. But the most important thing is that I am setting you free. You may now go find The Once and Future King and unite Albion with him"