Prince

Arthur

As the door swung open I gulped and pierre stepped aside so I was only person everyone saw. James was standing next to WIll and Arthur. Oh Arthur. His face was a horrible mix of shock, betrayal, and distrust. I held my head high and walked into the room. The Cruisian knights and Gwaine stared at me in awe before slowly each of them dropped to their knees, bowing their heads. James nodded at me before also falling to a knee. 

"Merlin?" Arthur asked astounded. Slowly my knights began to stand and stood behind me. James stood beside me.  The Camelotion(*Shrugs helplessly*)knights stared at me, shooting the same, but lessened a bit, glares that Arthur was. 

"Yes?" I asked trying to keep my voice steady.

Arthur ran a hand through his hair, "But." I looked around at all the knights. 

"You are all dismissed." I said quietly. Will looked from me to Arthur before turning and gesturing to the others to follow him. They followed him reluctantly. I looked behind Arthur where his knights were standing, "Please leave us." I said. 

"I tell them what to do. Not you servant." He growled. James put a hand on his sword, and Will who had not yet left turned and unsheathed his sword, hanging it by his side.

I held my head high as I said, "I am no longer a servant, sire. I claim my title as crown prince of Crusia." James smiled slightly. "Please leave us knights." I said, anger edging my voice.

Gwaine looked at his fellow knights, "Guys." all of them, not including Lancelot, shot him glares of betrayal. "Percival?" Percival held head high and turned back to his king. Gwaine looked at me and said, "Yes sir." He bowed to both of us  and turned to leave, Lancelot following. Percival, Elyan, and Leon stayed, standing protectively behind their king. Will walked toward me until he was standing to the left of me.  

"I want you all to leave." Arthur glared defiantly at me. No one moved. "Fine." my eyes glowed gold and the doors swung open of their own accord, "Leave." That scared all of them but the knights just stayed behind the king. 

Arthur turned to them, "Leave us." They nodded hesitantly and left.

"Will, stand guard outside."

 He bowed slightly, "Yes sire."

"Will, what have I said about titles?" 

"You are finally my prince again. Forgive me for showing you the respect you deserve." He said sarcastically before looking to James who had not moved.

"James." James looked from Arthur to me again.

"Im not leaving if thats what youre thinking."

"James, please, just go." 

James sighed before dipping his head, "Yes sire." he said sarcastically. He lead the way out of the room.

I looked at Arthur nervously. "Youre a sorcerer?"

"Warlock." I corrected automatically.

"Theres a difference?" 

"Warlocks are born with magic. Sorcerers have to learn." Arthur ran a hand through his hair again.

"Youve lied to me all these years." He whispered.

"Please Arthur-"

"Youve betrayed me and my knights." 

"Arth-"

"Im not done!" He shouted angrily. My servant instincts made me automatically shut up. "Ive known you for- for- forever! You were closer then a brother to me!" Tears were welling up in my eyes, but I couldnt let them fall. "All those quests Merlin? Youve had magic the ENTIRE time!" 

"I only use it for you, Arthur. Only ever for you." Arthur just shook his head looking more betrayed then ever. "Will you still fight by my side?" 

Arthur glared at me, "I dont know Merlin." He said growling. His face softened, "Give me time to think about it."

I nodded sadly, then looked at my throne. It was very simple made out of stone with the seal carved in the back, "I need you on my side Arthur. I know I hurt you. But ive been hurt to. My kingdom was taken from me. My father was killed and I didnt know if my twin brother was alive until last week." 

"Time." Was all he said.

"Fine." I turned back to him and offered him a short bow, "Im sorry again, sire." I turned and left.

"Are you okay, Merls?" Will asked when the door had shut. I shook my head and headed towards my room. 

(Arthurs POV) 

As soon as Merlin shut the door to the throne room the tears finally got out, "Stupid servant." I shook my head, "Hes a prince, Arthur. A crown prince of one of the strongest kingdoms." I reminded myself out loud. I ran a hand through my hair for the third time. 'I cant decide for the knights.' I told myself, 'Ill ask them.' I left, asking a servant to tell my knights to meet me in my room.

(*in noob voice 'a few minutes later')

The knights entered my room, Gwaine gave me a hostel look before dropping into a short bow. "I called you here because it is your choice if you stay to fight beside Merlin or leave, knowing that because he betrayed you, you have a right to walk away."

Gwaine cut in, "There is NO way, I am leaving, my prince. You may be my king, Arthur, but Crusia is my birth kingdom and I will not leave it." I nodded understanding.

"I am staying also." Lancelot said head high, "Merlin is my best friend, and I will not leave him to take his kingdom by himself." 

"I- I" Leon began, "I have known Merlin since he came to Camelot. Him being the king of- of this," He gestured to the entire mountain castle, "I feel betrayed." He finished quietly, "Can I have time to decide?" I nodded. "Thank you."

"I am staying." Percival said, "I am betrayed but Merlin is also all of our friends. He has suffered alongside us all these years. I will stay." Gwaine smiled at his friend.(I may or may not ship Perwaine........ but this is not a Perwaine book so. Lets continue) 

"I agree with Percival." Elyan said.

Mordred kept his head high as he said, "I have something to confess."

I looked at him shocked, "Yes?"

"Im a druid."

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Not Mordred tooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!

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