Merlin FanFic

Wake Up

He smiled to himself as he walked down the bustling streets of Camelot. Looking around the streets, the world seemed even more alive than before, and he didn't care. Merlin walked along, watching everything intently, and wondered why he wasn't working for Arthur today. Soon, he let the thought slide when he realized that he had never had a day off since he returned with Morgana. Merlin stopped in the middle of the street, thinking about Morgana and how he hadn't seen her in a while, and Merlin felt guilty for not spending time with her. Merlin pursed his lips and seemed determined to go and find Morgana to tell her that he loved her and that they would spend the day together. He began his way back to the castle, using the servant's quarters so Arthur didn't see him and giving him a list of things to do. Merlin stopped outside the door to his and Morgana's room and grinned like the idiot he was. He took a deep breath and walked through the door that had been left open slightly. Merlin crept in quietly, wanting to surprise Morgana, but then stopped when he looked up and saw her. He felt his whole world stop when he saw her with Gwaine, and they were kissing. He felt his heart shatter into tiny pieces as he stood there and watched their embrace. Merlin couldn't believe what he saw, and he thought that Morgana loved him and Gwaine was his friend. Anger and betrayal began to wash through him, and he felt the hot tears build up in his eyes. He cleared his throat to make his presence known, but nothing happened; they were still going at it. Merlin cleared his throat again angrily, but still nothing, and he frowned and walked over to where they were and aimed a punch at Gwaine. His fist went straight through his face. Merlin stood there in shock. Looking around him, Merlin hoped he just imagined it and tried again but got the same result. Merlin started panicking as he tried to touch Morgana, but nothing was happening. Movement caught his eye, and Morgana and Gwaine stopped kissing and looked intently at each other.
"I have to tell him." She whispered. Gwaine touched her face gently.
"I know. We will tell him together when Arthur returns with the antidote." Merlin stood there stumped. Antidote? Why would Arthur be getting an antidote? It explained why he had the day off, but he thought he would be accompanying Arthur. Merlin stepped back and watched helplessly as they embraced before turning away. He was about to leave and drown in sorrows when something caught his eye. Merlin glanced at the bed and saw that there was someone in it and he felt annoyed that Morgana had let someone in their bed. He walked over to the bed, peered over, and froze.

He saw himself lying there looking pale. Realization hit him like a ton of bricks. He had been poisoned, and Arthur was out there fetching the antidote. Merlin glanced back at Morgana and Gwaine, who were kissing again, and Merlin felt the floor fall away from him. He leaned against the bed and let a tear fall, just wanting to die. He just wanted to be alone and never see her again. The sorrow in Merlin was overwhelming, and he began to let go, hoping that his suffering would end soon. He didn't notice that Morgana had rushed over to him and was shouting for him to hold on and shouting for help. His whole world slowed down as everything seemed to go silent. Merlin got ready to give up and let go. He raised his head as Gaius came rushing into the room and over to him; Merlin just smiled sadly and hoped that Gaius would forgive him. Suddenly, he felt a sharp jolt, and he knew that it was his pain. Merlin looked up, Morgana was chanting, and Gaius was trying to stop her. She screamed the last of the words, and Merlin felt the jolt once again but more violently. He winced as the pain went straight through him, but he somehow knew that it wasn't his. He then realized that Arthur was in pain, and Merlin glared at Morgana even though she couldn't see. She had done this to Arthur, and she was hurting him. Merlin couldn't let go if he knew that Arthur needed his help. Merlin used his magic and channelled it towards Arthur and hoped that he could overpower Morgana's magic, but he was quickly tiring. Merlin could feel himself slipping away but kept fighting for Arthur's sake and hoped he could save him.

Arthur kept on going but was struggling. He knew he was getting help as the pain had subsided, and he knew Merlin was helping him. Arthur was grateful to see his home and soon reached the steps. He threw himself from his horse and collapsed to the ground. The pain was excruciating, and Arthur knew Merlin was weakening as the pain worsened. The knights helped Arthur to his feet and soon they were inside and heading for Merlin's chambers. The knights reached the door before Arthur and opened them for him as he staggered through, grateful for Percival's assistance. He saw Gaius stand up and make his way over to him.
"What's wrong, boy?" He demanded. Arthur glared at Morgana, who was crying heavily next to Merlin.
"This is her doing." Arthur rasped, and Gaius shook his head.
"Were you successful?" Gaius hoped that Arthur would say yes, and when he nodded, Gaius wanted to hug the young king. Leon brought the blood to Gaius, who rushed to Merlin's side and opened his mouth before pouring some of the liquid down his throat. Arthur watched from a distance. He was exhausted and was still thinking of ways to kill Morgana for what she had done. Arthur looked at Gaius.
"Why is nothing happening?" He demanded, pushed himself up from his seat, and staggered over to Merlin, who lay there lifeless. Gaius shook his head in disbelief and stared down at Merlin. He had stopped breathing. He wouldn't accept that he was too late. Gaius felt a tear slide down his cheek.
"We were too late." He whispered and Arthur refused to believe him. He couldn't let Merlin die.
"There must be something you can do! We gave him what he needed!" Arthur roared, feeling tears rise in his eyes.
"We did everything right, sire. We were just too late." Gaius sniffed. He took Merlin's hand in his and gave it a gentle squeeze. Gaius held onto his hand and felt his heart start to break. He collapsed down next to Merlin and began to sob. He then felt a twitch. Gaius's head shot up and looked at Merlin. Arthur noticed the movement and knew something had happened.
"What is it, Gaius?" He demanded, and Gaius didn't answer. He was staring at Merlin and then felt another twitch. Gaius released the breath he had been holding and began to laugh. Arthur couldn't understand why Gaius was laughing and why he was so happy until he saw Merlin's eyes flutter open. Arthur couldn't believe his eyes when Merlin began to wake up. He felt a huge relief and knew he wouldn't lose his dearest friend. 

Merlin began to come around slowly. He could feel that he was coming back, and he opened his eyes to look straight into Gaius's eyes—and he had never been happier. He saw Gaius smile and begin to laugh before pulling Merlin up into a hug. Merlin laughed weakly and hugged Gaius back. Gaius held him at arm's length, looking at him sternly. Merlin knew that he was in for a lecture.
"Don't you ever do that to me again! I thought you were dead." Merlin laughed and struggled to sit up on his own before looking around the room. He then met Arthur's eyes, and Merlin felt himself smile.
"Thank you, Arthur; I wouldn't be here if it weren't for you." Arthur rolled his eyes.
"Well, I can't find a decent man servant anywhere else, so I couldn't let you die." Merlin chuckled, knowing that Arthur was glad to see him, too. Merlin was shocked when Arthur sat beside him and gave him a light punch on the arm.
"It's good to have you back." Merlin smiled and noticed that Arthur looked exhausted and still in pain, making him frown. Merlin leaned forward, grasping Arthur's arm and felt the magic begin to rush through him. He could feel his magic was weak, but he wanted Arthur to stop being in pain. Merlin felt the magic flow through him and to Arthur. Merlin pulled away and slumped against the bed. He took a deep breath. He closed his eyes for a moment, then felt Arthur touch his arm and opened his eyes.
"Thank you, Merlin, for everything." Merlin smiled and then turned to face the person he didn't want to see.
"Hello, Merlin." Morgana said happily. Merlin just glared at her.
"How could you, Morgana? I thought you loved me." Morgana seemed surprised.
"What are you talking about?" she stuttered. Merlin pushed himself from the bed, forcing himself to stay up right. He noticed that Arthur had taken a step closer to him.
"You know what! I saw you, Morgana! I saw you and Gwaine while I was unconscious!" Merlin yelled, feeling the hatred rise up. Morgana shook her head and took a step towards him.
"Merlin. I didn't want you to find out this way." She whispered. Merlin shook his head.
"We are done, Morgana! We are done." Merlin then staggered from the room, hoping to get as far away as he could from Morgana.