Scars Untold (Merthur)

Part 2

As Arthur was busy with meeting all afternoon till dinner, Merlin had gotten the time off so he thought of completing his chores. When he went to Arthur's room to retrieve the laundry basket did he catch a glimpse of him in the mirror. Now he saw why Morgana gasped when she saw him, his eyes were a little red and their was a bruise on his neck from where Victor had chocked him. Merlin just tightened his neckerchief and took the laundry basket down to wash them

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Merlin had woken up early the next morning, wincing in pain as he felt his wounds, dreading to go to work but threw off his blanket nonetheless. He changed out of his nightwear and made his way outside where Gauis already had breakfast ready 

"Good Morning Merlin," Gauis asked "Slept well i presume?"

"Fair enough," Merlin sat down rubbing sleep from his eyes 

"Good," Gauis said "Eat up, you have to wake Arthur early today," 

He hummed a response as he gulped down water, feeling a lot better from the cold liquid going down his dry throat. He took one of the sandwiches and finished it on his way to Arthur's chambers. First he made his stop at the kitchens and got the King's breakfast and then opened the King's chamber and as always you could hear the light breathing of the King. A sound which calmed Merlin most of the time. He never woke Arthur up immediately, knowing the kind of stress he is under being the youngest King, he lets him sleep in sometimes and that is exactly what he is gonna let Arthur do today as well

He looked out of the window which opened to the woods and mountains and some of the parts of the citadel. Camelot was fairly beautiful at this time of day, colours of sky blue, red, orange, yellow and bit's of purple painted the sky; making the drop back of the woods even more beautiful. One could think that this kingdom was serene but that didn't set well with the bustling streets of the lower town. As the morning bell struck 10 and sang it's morning song, Merlin knew that it was time to wake the King 

"Good Morning, dollaphead," Merlin called out as he threw open the curtains freeing the sun's rays. When Arthur didn't steer he shouted his name again "Arthur!"  

"Merlinnn," Arthur whined as he chucked a pillow at him "Get out,"

"No Arthur," Merlin said pulling the covers off the king "You have training with the knights get up, i even brought breakfast,"

When the king didn't budge, Merlin sighed as he took it upon himself to drag him out of the bed. He took hold of his hands as he dragged him closely to the edge threatening Arthur that he will let go and he will fall to the floor

"Merlin, why can't you go annoy someone else at this hour?" Arthur asked groggily  

But before he could do anything else, the King's door barged open and three knights came running inside and closing the door. Each of them having piece of cake in their hands. There was a complete silence between only know realising that they were  in their King's chambers; and apparently their King was dangling half from the bed and half from where Merlin was holding him with his hands. You could only hear the accusation of the kitchen lady to the knights about stealing her cakes 

Gwaine and Percival couldn't keep their laughter in anymore and they laughed as their heart contented Elyan following right after them. Upon hearing the laughter, Arthur jumped up from the bed sobered up, dragging his last bit dignity off as well

"What are you lot doing here?" Arthur asked trying to appear authoritative 

"Princess, is this how you wake up everyday?" Gwaine asked rubbing the tears from laughing