The Secret Prince's Dragon War

Merlin's Secret

A/N
First you must know that magic is legal in Camelot as well as that Lancelot is alive and well and that he and Gwaine both know that Merlin has magic though Gwaine does not know that Merlin is a Dragon Lord while Lancelot does.

Merlin's P.O.V.

Today is the saddest most hated day of my life. It is the day that I was forced to flee my kingdom four years ago. Somehow I manage to force myself out of bed. I pass Gaius and the breakfast he made. Quickly I leave the room Gaius not saying anything as he knows that I am suffering today.

Heading to the kitchen I grab Arthur's breakfast. Quickly I head to his room before the cook can yell at me. As I walk to Arthur's room I keep my eyes to the ground knowing there are probably tears in them. But in keeping my eyes glued to the ground I end up running into both Gwaine and Lancelot. Causing the three of us along with Arthur's breakfast to crash to the ground. "Merlin?! Are you alright?"

Still keeping my eyes glued to the ground I hear Gwaine and Lancelot ask me if I am alright. My voice shakes slightly because of the small tremors of my body. "Y... Ye... Yeah I'm alright."

Still not meeting their graze I can feel it their graze on me. They can probably tell something is up as I am not my normal cheery self. Cursing myself out mentally I meet their eyes. I give them a large fake smile, but it doesn't really seem to be working. Waving my hand over Arthur's tray replacing the ruined food with new food. Lancelot picks up the tray for me. While Gwaine helps me to my feet. Before Lancelot hands me back the tray Gwaine grabs me by the shoulders and studies my face. "Merlin are you sure you are alright."

Managing to pull myself from Gwaine I take the tray from Lancelot careful not to drop it this time. Very slowly I walk backwards I give them the biggest smile I can muster. "I'm fine really. Now I have to get this to Arthur before he throws a fit."

Quickly turning around I walk as fast as I can away from Gwaine and Lancelot. Getting to Arthur's room I open the door not trying to be quiet as I know it won't wake him. Placing his tray on his desk I head over to his curtians to rip them open.

Arthur's P.O.V.

I am forced awake from an amazing dream when Merlin rips open the curtins. Grumbling I bury my head under my pillow. "It is time to get up sire."

I frown as I feel Merlin peel the covers off me because Merlin only ever calls me sire when he is upset. As the brisk morning air touches my bare torso I start to shiver. Pulling my blankets back over me I snuggle deep into the blanket. I hear Merlin let out a sigh, but for some reason it sounds sad. "If you don't get up sire I will end up eating your breakfast cause it will only end up getting cold and going to the pigs."

His voice sounds slightly harsh, but I sit bolt up right at the mention of my breakfast. "Don't you dare touch my sausage Merlin."

Merlin's face becomes slightly red. Realizing the way it could have been take I blush slightly. "I didn't mean it like that. You... You know what I mean."

Getting out of bed I sit at my desk. As I sit down my hand brushes against Merlin's hand. He blushes again which makes me smile, but then I notice the sad look in his eyes. Giving me a small smile Merlin heads to my drawers to grab me some clothes for today. When I finish my breakfast I rise from my seat and meet Merlin half way from my dresser and desk. Before I take my clothes I take Merlin's chin into my hand. I could see the surprise on his face as it becomes a darker red.

Saying I have a crush on Merlin is an understatement. The main reason I made magic legal is because Merlin is a sorcerer. I refuse to tell him that I know because I want him to tell me on his own when he is ready. Looking into his beautiful blue grey eyes I find that right now they are a murky grey color. They are also dull and full of sadness and pain. It confuses me as I can't figure out why his eyes should carry such emotions in them. "Um... Sire?"