Merthur - one shots

True Loves Kiss?

"ARTHUR!!" Merlin incanted a spell, blowing back all the enemy knights from the blonde as he hit the ground. Merlin ran to his side as fast his feet could carry him. Merlin dragged Arthur off thr battle field, freaking from the arrow in his side. Arthur clung to Merlin, hanging onto what little bit of consciousness he had left. Merlin started treating him. Arthur grabbed his hands "L-Let...Gaius do it when we get back" he grunted gently "Arthur..let me treat you" he begged. Arthur intertwined their fingers "just...let me rest a bit okay? Well be there...in no time..." He gave a gentle smile at Merlin. Merlin teared up "No! Don't sleep!" He begged. Arthur had fallen fast asleep. Merlin lifted Arthur and carried him away, struggling to lift the young blue-eyed boy. The brunette got onto a horse, steadying Arthur as he rode off as fast as the horse could possibly go. He took in Arthurs scent *I'm sorry i couldn't protect you* he thought. *I'm sorry....i should've noticed the archer... Don't die on me please, Arty* he begged internally "Camelot needs you...they need their king" he whispered gently. Arthur could hear everything. Feel everything. But, he couldn't see. He couldn't respond, or move.
"I need you" Merlin murmured gently, tears forming on the rims on his eyes. Arthur couldn't show his shock from his vegetable state. Merlin could feel a few tears slip out. He wiped them harshly and sniffled *no crying, Merlin...stay strong* he thought to himself. He soon made it to Camelot. Knights came rushing over. They carried Arthur to Gaius's chambers. Gaius cleared off a spot on his table. They set Arthur down. Gaius removed the arrow as carefully as possible. He started to clean the wound and bandage it. Merlin helped as much as possible, worried for his king. Arthur was still knocked out. Gaius was testing the arrow head for poison "Merlin. Get me my book on magic poisons" he ordered. Merlin grabbed the book and handed it to Gaius. He started flipping through "here....a sleeping spell....no known remedy... Except the kiss from the one he loves most" he closed the book "go fetch the queen!" He  put the book up. Merlin ran out to go and get Gwen. He soon returned. Gwen rushed in after him. She pulled Arthur close. Gaius explained everything to her. Merlin placed a hand on his shoulder "he loved you Gwen...you can do this"  he assured her. She smiled some, wiping away her tears. She leaned down, giving Arthur a soft kiss. She pulled away and looked absolutely heartbroken when nothing happened. Merlin hugged Gwen and comforted her. She started softly crying. Merlin rubbed her back "go take a rest" Gaius instructed them both. Gwen left, heartbroken, and in tears. While Merlin reluctantly went to his room. He couldn't sleep all night. He was worried. And scared. But he eventually passed out.

~a week later~

Everyone in the entire village had been giving Arthur kisses to see who would wake him. They eventually even got men involved. Except Merlin. By now, they've tried everyone. And nothing happened "you have to try Merlin..." Gwaine encouraged him. He looked down "Merlin... you're our last hope to save our king" Percival said in a saddened tone. Merlin looked down "fine..." He sat next to a sleeping Arthur. Arthur looked so peaceful. Yet he couldn't go and longer without food. Merlin hesitantly leaned down. He kissed Arthur deeply. He pulled away. A few seconds passed "I told you.." he murmured "told me what?" Arthur's voice shocked everyone. Merlin jumped. Arthur was sat up, awake and sleepy. Knights gathered around and welcomed Arthur back. Percival stared at a shocked and confused Merlin. Merlin stood and shooed everyone out, except Arthur. He shut the door. Arthur stared at Merlin with a knowing look. Merlin shook his head and started to walk towards his room at a swift pace. Arthur grabbed his wrist and yanked him back, deeply kissing him. Merlin relaxed, softly kissing him. He melted into the kiss, eyes closed. He slowly pulled away, staring into Arthur's blue eyes. Arthur kissed his forehead and held him close, closing his eyes. Merlin broke down sobbing "I thought you were gonna die" he could barely form words from how hard he was crying "never" Arthur wiped away his tears and kissed the top of his head. He laid back down "I'm still sleepy" he chuckled. Merlin let a soft chuckle escape. He sniffled and smiled, leaning into Arthur's arms gently. He closed his eyes, head on Arthur chest, starting to fall fast asleep, rubbing his arm.