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61: Merthur

"Do you trust me?"
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Merlin and Arthur had been dating for over a year now and it had been one of the best years of their life. Arthur was now the king and although there had been a few attempts on their life once they came out to the Kingdom of Camelot as a couple, the rest had accepted them. They were just glad that their king was happy. Many worried about the future of the Kingdom, but the future wasn't set in stone. The young couple had many problems in the beginning but they worked through it like they had all their problems. Together.

They trusted each other with their lives and they never failed in making sure the other stayed alive. However there was one problem. No mater how much Merlin trusted Arthur, he never told him hi s secret. That he was a warlock. Arthur was Uther's son after all, and although Arthur was nothing like Uther, and he was brought up to believe that magic was evil.

One spring afternoon Merlin and Arthur decided to spend the day together in the forest. The two hadn't been able to see much of each other during the week as there was a lot of work that had to be done. Merlin had been thinking about telling Arthur his secret and decided that today was as good as any to do it.

The two didn't say a word when they reached a small clearing as they enjoyed the beauty of nature. Soon however, Merlin broke the silence by saying," Arthur, do you trust me?"

"Of course Merlin, why would you ever doubt that?"

"I don't doubt it, but I need to tell you something important. I've been keeping a secret that until now I've been too scared to tell you."

"Whatever it is Merlin, I'll still be here for you."

Merlin gave Arthur a small smile. his heart was racing as he grew more and more nervous. Finally Merlin cupped his hands together and whispered a spell, and once he opened his hands again there was a butterfly that soon spread its wings and flew off.

When Merlin turned back to look at Arthur, the look on his face was that of betrayal and anger. At that moment Merlin regretted the decision and was saddened that no matter how much Arthur claimed to love him, he didn't love him enough to except his true self.

"You're a sorcerer! How could you do this Merlin! You are a traitor and I never want to see you again." After that Arthur stormed off to Camelot, leaving Merlin on his own. At that moment Merin wanted to scream and cry out due to the pain that was shooting through his heart and body. However all he could do was sit there numbly, not a shred of emotion on his face.

Merlin was devastated, in one day he had lost both his home and the love of his life. Merlin knew he would have to leave Camelot, not only to save his own life but to also save Arthur from having to be put in the position of giving him the death sentence. As after some time, Merlin stood up and headed for Camelot for the last time.

Upon reaching Camelot, he was greeted by everyone and they treated him no different then before. He basked in the normalcy for the short while it lasted because Merlin knew it would soon change when everyone found out what he was. He entered the citadel and immediately went to Gaius.

Gaius greeted him cheerfully as normal, but upon seeing the boy that he considered a son, he knew that there was something wrong. Merlin explained that he had told Arthur about his magic and that Arthur now hated him so he was leaving tonight. Gaius, understood why but was non the less saddened that Merlin was leaving and angered at Arthur for causing it. He was not Uther and yet he was acing like him and letting his views cloud reality. Once they said their goodbyes and Merlin collected any possessions that were important to him in his old room, he headed to his and Arthur's shared chambers.

'You shouldn't think like that Merlin, its just Arthur's now.' Merlin thought as he scolded his mind.

Once he reached the room, Merlin was hesitant about entering. Did he really want to enter the room that had the most memories with Arthur? As Merlin entered quietly he hoped that Arthur wasn't there and was training with the knights or something. But once he was in there he saw Arthur pacing around the room that had become a mess. Everything had been throw across the room and now littered the floor.

When Arthur heard the door open, he spun round only to see Merlin standing by the door looking nervous. It broke Arthur's heart to see him like this and know that he caused it but he was a sorcerer. Who knew how long he had been practising magic and for all Arthur knew he could be working wit Morgana. "What are you doing here, I told you I never wanted to see you again!" Arthur spat.

Merlin shrank away as he replied quietly "I was just collecting my clothes and then I'll be leaving." Merlin stayed as far away from Arthur as possible as he moved around the room collecting his things. As he picked up each item, tears brimmed in his eyes and were getting harder to hold at bay. He could feel Arthur's eyes on him at all time which didn't help him at all.

Once he was done he waked towards the door and stopped with his back to Arthur. He said "Arthur, before I go , I just wanted you to know that I never meant the Kingdom or you any harm. I have always done everything I could to keep you and this Kingdom safe, That's how I became your manservant after all. But just know that if you ever need me, I'll be there. I love you Arthur, never for get that."

Just as he was about to leave Merlin felt Arthur grab his wrist. "Merlin, I'm sorry. I know you would never do anything to jeopardise the Kingdom or me and it was unfair of me to think that even after all you've done. I shouldn't have reacted the way I did. If you still want to leave, I understand. But I want you to stay, I love you and I don't care that your a sorcerer."

"You're wrong anyway Arthur. I'm a warlock which means I was born with magic, and I'm not going anywhere that you aren't."

Arthur spun Merlin round and pressed their lips together. Arthur's arms wrapped around Merlin's waist while Merlin wrapped his arms around Arthur's neck. In the following months, Arthur made magic legal in Camelot and Merlin was able to be himself.