Merthur/Merlin one shot

Hunith is abusive and Arthur finds out

The day was normal and Arthur was feeling happy about everything that happened. Or he would be- wouldn't it be for the feeling that Merlin was hiding something. He had no idea what he was hiding, but he knew he was hiding something. And the feeling he had, had to do with Hunith the mother of Merlin. There was just something about their relationship that seemed off. Like how he flinches when she comes near him. Or the fact that he never really was fond to go to his mother.

There was also the fact whenever she visited or heard that she would come; his smile gets a bit forced and he looks nervous, scared even. Not to mention whenever he was a bit too loud or yelling at him, he seems to tens up and looking like he was prepared to get hit. So when he got called to his home town he was a bit skeptical but either way decided to let him go. When he saw him leave, he decided to follow him to his home town. Luckily his father isn't alive and he is king now so that he can do whatever he wanted to do and no one can stop him.

Gwaine, of course, went with him as he had some suspicion as well. They both wore some hoods, which wasn't showing their faces and he was glad now he had done this. Because when they arrived he heard rumors. Rumors which he never thought he would hear. These Rumours were about Hunith abusing Merlin. Of course, Rumors could be wrong, but he wasn't sure anymore. The signs were clearly there. 

Both Gwaine and he head eye contact for a moment and then started to walk around. Their horses getting lead with them. People looked a bit skeptical, but no one had stopped them. So when they were near, he could hear some yelling. The person who yelled was clearly a female. As they neared they heard another voice, small and shaky. That voice was almost not hearable by the yelling from the female. 

"B-but mother, I can't just quit. Arthur will need me..."

Now that he was near he heard what was said next and his brows furrowed at this. He put the rein around a tree and bound it together. Both him and Gwaine looked at each other and he saw him do the same thing. It was then when they were in front that they heard a loud slap sound and next to a thud.

"YOU WILL NOT GO BACK AND YOU WILL STAY HERE AND WORK! YOU DON'T HAVE A SAYING IN THIS MERLIN!"

The female voice sounded furious and he jumps up slightly when hearing the yelling. Even for him, he felt slightly intimidated. But what made him have push that aside was when hearing the name Merlin. And he opened the door, not even knocking. What he saw made his blood boil. He grits his teeth. A fist had connected to the cheeks of Merlin. The said male was sitting on the ground with wide fearful eyes. These eyes head tears in their eyes and he could as well see his body shake violently now.

"Oi, what the hell do you think you are doing with my manservant."

This made now both look at his direction, but he couldn't care less. He walked up and picking up Merlin as carrying him in bridal style. The said male let out a yelp -once again flinching at his touch, but soon relaxing. And he stared at him with wide eyes. 

"You won't see him anymore and when you try to do something, I will have you executed. With this have a nice day."

He started to walk away not caring that this female tried to say something. As he was outside, he saw Gwaine looking concerned at the male in his arms. He gave him a look that told him not to say anything. They were quiet, but he could still feel Merlin shake in his arms, and he was feeling guilty. God, he should have known that he was abused. The signs were fucking there.

"Alright, where do you have your horse?"

He asked softly, not wanting to startle the poor male more. Merlin pointed in a direction and he just went with it. Soon they found his horse and Merlin hadn't said anything yet. Luckily his shaking subdued.

"I will put you on the horse and I will get up as well."

Merlin nodded and he heaved him up easily. The male was way too light and he was concerned now. For now, he would push that problem aside. He tied the knot off and then heaved himself up, behind Merlin. The younger male shivered and flinched a bit, and he couldn't blame him with what had happened to him. He let out a sigh as he gave a slight nudge to the horse, as they made their way now towards his horse. As they were there, he saw Gwaine on his horse and holding the other with him.

"Can you ride yourself?"

Merlin blinked and glanced back at him. His eyes wearily looking at him, and he knew why. There was no way he could blame him for being wary of him. Soon he nodded and he stopped the horse and heaved himself back down, and walking up to his horse. When he was there he heaved himself back up, and they started to ride back.

The rest of the way was quiet and he really was wondering why Merlin hadn't fought back. But then again he knew that Merlin wasn't the strongest and that is why he decided to teach his servant to fight better. When they were back, the horses were put into the stables and he took his wrist softly as they made their way to the sleeping chamber of his.

Merlin followed silently, not even saying one thing. Not even trying to get out of his grasp, nothing. This was making him feel more concerned. So as they closed the door, he let out a sigh and asked.

"You alright there buddy?"

Arthur had to ask, and it was as a switch was turned on, Merlin started to sob. His sob heard so much emotion in it. It almost made him cry as well. His lips turned with this into a thin line as he pulled the male into a hug. That was all he could do for his friend. God he wished there was more he could do. The male had done so much for him and he could at least be there for him.

"D-did I do s-something wrong? W-why was she doing this? I d-don't understand it..."

His voice soft, full of heartbreak, full of sorrow and confusion. Never had he heard Merlin's voice like this. And hearing and seeing him, made him feel his heart heavy. He tightens slightly the hug on Merlin.

"You didn't do anything wrong. You are the most loyal, kindhearted and cheerful male I ever had the chance to meet. You are the one who makes everyone continue and make everyone's day. Never change. Thank you for everything you have done so far, not just to me, but everyone you helped so far."

He decided right now he should tell Merlin how much appreciate his servant. It was the least he could do for how much Merlin has done for him and Camelot. He seemed oblivious, but he wasn't. Arthur just always let it slide, and he knew that Merlin was using magic. Even when he would get found out by his father. And Arthur knew why he was hiding it. Why he never had told him. He could never be mad at him for hiding his magic. It made sense and he hoped that the male would tell him, but he could wait. Wait that he would trust him and tell him this.

"You really mean it?"

It was a few minutes later that Merlin asked this and he left the hug and ruffled his hair. With a soft smile.

"Yes, and I know that you used it. Don't worry, I won't tell anyone."

He winked at Merlin now and the other male looked at him with wide eyes. Soon his expression changed to one of a sheepish.

"I was born with it..."

It was said in a small and vulnerable voice. His eyes just soften more at this and he had never heard about a sorcerer being born with this.

"Wait you aren't one?"

His brows furrowed now as he questioned this. Merlin went over to him and whispered something in his ears...

"I am a warlock."

He stepped aside and now that he heard this he has furrowed his brows. This was making him swear at his father for telling him things which weren't the truth. Not all sorcerers, warlocks and druids were evil. And the best example was his friend Merlin. He never was evil and always rescued him. 

"I will legalize magic but you need to wait. It will take a bit and then you will be the head for magic related things."

It was since that day that Arthur always had an eye on Merlin and let's just say Hunith never had bothered them any more. Or had she?

A/N maybe a second part, but I am not sure yet. I hope you enjoyed this and I will see you in the next one shot ^-^