Scars Untold (Merthur)

Part 4

Even though the other knights and Arthur have no idea what these two were doing, they knew that they were somehow communicating with each other. They could tell because of their facial expression

"Nothing," Merlin dreaded

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Dawn had made it's appearance in Camelot and usually you could smell the preparation for dinner as the men returned home from work but that was not the case today. Today, everyone was anxious, they could care less about food when war could break lose at any moment now. The knights and soldiers were all getting ready in the armoury while King Arthur was giving them the last minute instructions rapidly with his manservant on his side

On the other hand, Merlin was getting a little anxious as he strapped Arthur's armour. Merlin's hands were shaking a little and Arthur could feel it but decided to ignore until they were alone. Merlin was lost in his own thoughts, he didn't have a plan this time and he didn't know how this was gonna go since Morgana had gotten stronger it is going to be harder to defeat her, harder then last time at least. Arthur dismissed everyone except for Merlin

"Are you alright?" Arthur asked him

"I am fine," Merlin said lightly "You should care more about the war,"

"Merlin?" Arthur called out to him again "Please tell me of something is wrong,"

"You don't need to worry about me," Merlin sighed "You have more pressing matters right now,"

Merlin looked away from Arthur as he had tears in his eyes and was about to leave when suddenly a hand wrapped around his wrist and yanked him towards him and Merlin held out his hands making contact with Arthur's hard chest. Arthur was shocked to see tears in his eyes, they weren't falling but they were evident. Before any of them could say anything Merlin wrapped his hands around Arthur's neck resting his head against his shoulders. Arthur had his arms around the young warlock instantly not caring about anything but Merlin's touch and vulnerability currently

"Better?" Arthur whispered in his ear

Merlin gave a slight nod as he moved a little away from Arthur but his hands still around his neck and the King's hands around the young warlock's waist. Their hearts were quickening at each other's warmth. Arthur glanced again at Merlin lips before averting his gaze to his eyes as if asking for permission. Merlin leaned a bit forward and Arthur closed the distance between then as he clasped his lips with Merlin's in a slow but passionate kiss. The hold on Merlin's waist tightened as Arthur pulled him closer to him

"I want you alive Arthur," Merlin said pulling away "I care about that armour way to much,"

Arthur chuckled playfully punching Merlin's shoulder

"Your witty comments don't take a break do they?" Arthur said and Merlin smirked

Though disguised in witty comments both knew what the other meant. Both knew the other was not good in expressing feelings. All the happy moments were forgotten as they heard the warning bell ringing it's final toll. They gave each other a final nod understanding each other before running out of the armory and making their way to the lower town where the army was positioned. Arthur made his way to the front where he could see Morgana on a horse a few feet away away from them

"Merlin tell Gwen and Gauis to be ready," Arthur instructed them "And tell the knights in the citadel to be ready,"

Merlin gave him a nod and ran towards the citadel and saw Percival in the lead so he told him what Arthur told

"BE READY," Merlin shouted shouted

Percival nodded at Merlin as he left for the physician's chambers. He ran through the corridor reaching the chambers

"Arthur says be ready for casualties," Merlin said barging in

"We are ready Merlin," Gwen said setting the bandages aside

"Merlin be careful," Gauis looked at him sternly

Merlin gave him a nod before running to his chambers and taking the sword under his bed. As he came out Gwen raised her eyebrow as seeing her friend holding the sword

"I have many talents," Merlin shrugged

Gwen gave him a smile bidding him a good luck before he ran for Arthur. As Merlin came outside the battle had already started. Decently, he worked his way up to the middle of the fight with his sword, his eyes frantically searching for Arthur, his first priority right now. He looked as he saw the red knights against black, though you couldn't clearly tell right now that which was perking up more 

"Arthur's in the end of the lower town!" Mordred's voice echoed in his head 

Merlin thanked him as he ran for his next destination using his magic to get people off of his back. He of course couldn't go up to Arthur and start using magic and fight with a sword, Arthur would have a heart attack. As he found Arthur, he didn't even a scratch on himself so Merlin concluded that he was doing pretty good on his own but Merlin still kept him in eye's reach. Till now he hadn't sensed Morgana again as if she wasn't here but he knew that she would be making her way to the throne room and she was blocking out her magic 

Red and Black knights were falling all round Merlin and you could see the numbers of crimson knights decreasing little by little. However, a certain group of friends had been seeing the stunts pulled of by their secret warlock and all they had was shocked faces as they comprehended what they saw and fought at the same time

Merlin saw them giving him odd looks of curiosity but he simply thought that it was because he was sword fighting and they thought he couldn't even wield a sword

Soon their was a loud bang and a fire ball was sent towards the mass of the black knights lighting them on fire. Screams arose as the smell of burning flesh filled the vast air. Merlin only knew one person who could do this...more of a dragon than a person. He looked at the sky and saw the dark dragon scales shining in the moonlight, Kilgharrah turned his when he saw Merlin and gazed down on him smirking on making such a dramatic entrance. He nodded at the dragon thanking him and the dragon returned the gesture 

"MERLIN!" Arthur shouted as man was going for the warlock's back