If he were to rise again - A Merthur story [COMPLETED]

He did it for you - Chapter 10

** MERLIN'S POV**

'Come Emrys...' I toss in my sleep, as I hear Mordred whisper in my mind, 'Emrys...' I toss again, 'EMRYS!' I sit up sharply, inhaling one big breath which is followed by short, rapid ones.

I look to Arthur as a tear escapes my eye, I kiss him lightly and slowly climb out of bed making sure it doesn't creak and wake him. I pass Sam on my way out and to my surprise he sitting up on the couch staring into the obis of my living room, I run to his side as he looks at me and smiles, I touch his cheek as tears spill from my eyes.

"You're awake! You're okay!" I say but Sam's smile falters and turns worry as my soft tears become violent sobs.

"Colin? Colin whats wrong?" he was staring me dead in the eye, searching for answers but I just shake my head

"Tell Arthur...tell him... Tell him I love him?" Sam nods questionably "Tell him I'm sorry?" Sam continues nodding but then stops.

"Sorry for what Colin?"

'I am waiting Emrys...' another reminder of what's coming hits me

"I am going away for a while. There is something I need to do. To keep him safe." Sam only nods again

I smile sadly at Sam and turn to leave.

"What ever you're doing... good luck." I turn back and see Sam softly smile, I return it and leave.

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The sky is still black and it was evident that no one would be awake, it was far too early. My coat was tight around my body and I had my arms folded against my chest in a failed attempt to keep me warm on my way to the lake.

'I am here, where are you?' I say in my mind
"Good to see you Merlin. How long has it been?" Mordred.
I spin round to face him, he looks the same as he did the day he died apart from the modern day clothes, he hadn't changed at all.
"Mordred."

**ARTHUR'S POV**

I wake to find my self being shaken vigorously.
"Merlin! Get off!" I say rolling onto my side and shoving him off
"I think Colin's in danger!" A voice says angrily behind me
"Who? Oh! What!" I say jumping out of bed
"I don't know, he was up at like 1:00 this morning crying A LOT, and he said he was sorry to you." Sam replies

"What else did he say?"  anxiety is rising in me swiftly
"Nothing. No he did. He said that he needed to do something to keep you safe and that he was going away for a while." No I think, no, no, no!
"Sam," I say sternly grabbing his shoulder, "Did...Colin... say anything else." The man shakes his head quickly, "what time is it now?"
"Erm... 1:30, I didn't know if I should wake you or not. But I think he went to meet Mordred."
"Mordred? How do you know Mordred?" I am getting more and more anxious
"Mordred was the man that attacked me, he said he needed you and Merlin, I knew from when you accidentally called Colin, Merlin who he was talking about."
"What else did Mordred say?"
"...nothing, he just beat me up without touching me, I know you probably don't believe me, but I am not lying! I swear..." Sam's voice grew weak as he finished his sentence.
"I believe you Sam." His face lights up.
"Wait, you think he's gone to meet Mordred?" I say jumping as I realise where Merlin will be, Sam nods.
"Stay here!" I yell as I run from the small home

**MERLIN'S POV**

"What do you want from me Mordred?" I say sternly, never breaking eye contact, he just laughs.
"I want you gone Merlin. I want you gone for good!" His time was harsh and angry and it contrasted with the grin on his lips.
"Done. I give you my life and you stay the hell away from Arthur!"

"That's our deal." He smiles, cruelly. I nod.

I stand there waiting, I know this is a mistake, what makes me think I can trust Mordred.

I am pulled from my thoughts by a strong force throwing me backwards and into a waiting tree.

"Ahhrrggg!" I scream out in pain, Mordred chuckles to himself as he approaches me. He pulls a long blade from his pocket and trails it over my stomach, hard enough to leave a scratch but not to make a serious cut. He lifts up the dagger almost as if to admire it but in stead of looking at the fine blade he surges it into the left lower quadrant of my abdomen. I scream in pain. He slowly retrieves the knife from my insides and runs it roughly down the centre of my stomach making me wince.
"Mord—-" I am stopped by a large flow of blood that I cough out. He smiles.
The torture last what feels like hours but I can tell it has been less than one from the little change of light in the sky. I had been strangled, punched, kicked, burnt, stabbed and had multiple spells inflicted on my behalf.

Mordred pulls out a sword,
"Merlin," He says softly but his voice quickly changes, "Let you dying thought be that you can't protect your beloved Arthur from me anymore." His tone was harsh and spoken through gritted teeth. I try my best to shake my head and shout no but I have no energy.

With that Mordred takes the sword rams it into my stomach making my whole world go black, all the pain stops.

**ARTHUR'S POV**

"MERLIN!" I yell, searching the grounds that surround the lake, "MERLIN! ANSWER ME!" I scan the grounds again and my eyes regrettably fall to a small body laying against a tree. I run to the figure, tears of fear running down my face.
As I kneel down by the fallen figure it becomes very clear that there is no life left in him.

"MERLIN!" I say shaking him, but his limp body just lies still in my arms, "Merlin. No! I am so sorry." I whisper
"Merlin please come back. We didn't have enough time together. I need you to show me how to survive in this modern, weird world. I need you okay, do you hear me? I need you, you idiot!" I sob into his dark locks.
"I am sorry I left you alone for so long." I say between gasping breaths, "I didn't mean to, I swear! This is not the way to get revenge, okay?" I whimper softly, but frown as my eyes catch his lifeless face, "please Merlin. Please." I pull him close to me. I rock back and forth, resting my forehead against his and cry violently before him. "I love you..." I say pulling him back as if he were going to say it back, "I love you. You need to stay! I have given you a reason to stay and you need to take it! Do you hear me? Take it!" I yell, "Just come back!" I pull him back to my chest again, letting his blood soaked face rest against the shirts we had bought together just last week. His clothes were wet from the evident gashes under his t shirt.
After an hour I pick up the raven haired boy before me and cradle him, one arm under his legs one under his neck, he needed to be treated. I needed someone to tell me he would be okay. I needed someone to reassure me I could ask Merlin to spend the rest of his life with me and he would still be able to say yes. I needed it, even if it was a lie.
I rush into Merlin's living room and lay him on his couch. Sam comes running in from the back yard.
"Is that — no, no!" He yells dropping at Merlin's side.

*one hour later*

My hands are cupped at the back of my head and I am pacing in Mine and Merlin's bedroom. I kick a wall so hard I feel my toe snap.
"Ahhhh!" I scream and flop onto the bed crying into my hands, why? Why? Why? What did Merlin ever do to deserve this?
"I love you. I know you loved me too. Sam told me you loved me. Please... come back and tell me yourself."
The door handle shakes and the door flies open, a very angry Sam walks into my room.
"He did this for you." He says coldly
"What?" I rely on confusion.
"I said He did it for you!" He yells "this is your fault!" He falls to the floor and cries heavily, "He did this for you and you weren't even there to try and help him."

"I- I" I was about to argue but instead I just walk by Sam, into the living room and rest my head in Merlin's side, stroking his hand softly with my thumb and gradually start to fall asleep. Sam had bandaged Merlin up despite him not being able to get better with any treatment.
"I miss you." I whisper into his scent, "come back."

**Author's notes**

1552 words, not as many I was expecting but this is kind of where I wanted this Chapter to end. I really hope you enjoyed it 😊 please let me know xx

Until next time...