He is my destiny

Chapter 16

(Merlins POV)

After training, I followed Arthur into his chamber . "Arthur, wait a minute". He stopped and turned around. "We have to be more careful. I can not just play around with my magic anymore, Gwaine gets suspicious. I want to use my magic to protect you and not drive your free time, "I said seriously.

Arthur nodded and then walked on. He closed the door of his chamber. At that moment someone knocked on the door. Gwen came in. "Merlin? Your mother is here, she's waiting for you in the throne room, "she said. What does my mother want here? After all this time, I will finally see her again.

Arthur and I ran to the king. I opened the double door and ran towards my mother. She also came running up to me and pulled me into a hug. "My little boy just looks at you, how grown up you are, "she said with tears in her eyes and touched my face.
M: "What happened?"
N: "It's about your father"
M: "What's wrong with him?"
N: "He's dying"
My eyes filled with tears. I don't want to believe it at first. "I'm coming with you" I said and ran out of the room. Arthur followed me. I started to pack my things.
A: "What can I do for you?"
M: "Nothing"
A: "I'm sorry for you and your father"
M: "Thanks. I hope you can understand why I'm leaving. I can't let my father die without saying goodbye, and I can't leave my mother alone"
A: "Of course, if it were my father I would act that way too. Good luck, my friend"
M: "Thank you"

I saddled two horses and rode off with my mother. When we arrived in Ealdor, it was already dark. I ran into our house. My father was lying weak in his bed. He was covered in sweat. I sat down on his bed and took his hand. "My son" he whispered. "Do not bother, you need to rest, I'm here" I said with a fake smile. I got up and turned around so he couldn't see me crying.

"You have to eat something" my mother said. I sat down on the table. She told me that my father could not be cured, not even with magic.
"We should go to bed, it's time to sleep"
I nodded and went to my father. He was still awake. "Good Night" I Said and covered him. When I wanted to go to bed, he called for me.

"Merlin, Wait. I want to say you something. You have to know, that I'm more than proud of you. You have grown into a young big man and proudly fulfill your duties. You're a good boy, whatever happens, never forget who you really are. I love you, my son" he said. I had no choice but to cry. "I love you too" I said, crying.

My father fall asleep. I also went to bed. I don't want to lose him. We should have spent more time together.