Merthur/Merlin one shot

Arthur is a mind reader

Arthur was asleep and had for once a good night's rest. Even after what had happened yesterday. Even after there was a sorcerer and used a spell. Both Merlin and he shrugged it away, thinking that it had done nothing, but was wondering before he fell asleep what had she mean by...

'You will know how it is to have fear in your bones. In hope that you will finally understand us...'

The prince wasn't even sure what that meant and why she said this. She disappeared after she had told him this. Because nothing could answer this, he fell asleep.

'Aww, he looks so adorable when sleeping.'

Arthur wakes up at this and his head turned to Merlin who looked startled and embarrassed. His brows furrowed at this and he had no idea how that happened or how he heard Merlin say this. Like it sounded more like the voice was in his mind than outside.

"Thanks, but you're more adorable.~"

His sleepy yet husky voice said this and Merlin spluttered and flushed into a deep red.

"H-how? I didn't say this out loud, so how?"

He blinked at this and now realized something. He heard Merlin's thoughts. And that was something which made him now realize that this sorcerer did indeed something.

'God, that is embarrassing. How can this be? Maybe this sorcerer really did something. God, I should have known that this spell did really something...'

Arthur had to give it Merlin, his ramble was way too adorable right now. A chuckle came out as he sat up and stretched himself. Today would be a busy day as well, and for now, he would just brush it away. So they ended up in their usual morning routine. And sometimes he just had to chuckle at the thought process of his manservant. There was as well the fact that he couldn't just hear Merlin's thoughts but others as well and Gwaine's were just...let's just say interesting. And he didn't even know what to think of his thoughts.

Like whenever he looked at both him and Merlin, his thoughts were; 

'how cute these two are and they should just get together. It is clear that they both have a crush. I can finally get my money from the bet then.'

Of course, Gwaine's thoughts were this and of course, he was thinking like this. Why wasn't he even surprised? Merlin was still too embarrassed to even look at him. But the male knew that he can read minds now. And at some point, he must have forgotten this as he suddenly heard Merlin think this when they walked to his meeting...

'God that ass looks amazing.'

He froze, turning his head back and staring at Merlin with a flushed expression.

"You do realize that I heard this don't you?"

He asked with an amused expression, but still, the flush was on his cheeks. Merlin opened his mouth and soon closed it. The entire face of his started to flush in a deep red and he snorted now.

"Thanks for your compliment and your ass is not half as bad then mine is."

He winked at Merlin and he turned his head around and he started to continue to walk with a smirk on his lips.

'Oh my god, how can I forget this? God, Merls you baffoon...'

He snickered at the thought process of his friend and continued to walk, and hearing Merlin walk behind him, probably too embarrassed even to look him into the eyes.

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The next time he heard thoughts of Merlin was when they were almost finished at the meeting.

'God he looks kind of hot right now. I really want to kiss him...'

Arthur blinked and almost lost it, and had to hold his laugh and his blush. His head turned towards Merlin and he gave him an eyebrow raise. Merlin's expression changed to one of horror as his entire face was now a blushing mess.

'Merlin, you absolute dork. You know that I can hear your thoughts.'

Merlin's eyes widen as he now stared at him and he looked puzzled. The people looked now at both of them in confusion.

'Wait did you just send me your thoughts?'

His eyes widen now as he stood up and taken the wrist of Merlin, but before this, he turned around and say...

"Meeting finished."

With this, he walked away not caring that the others wouldn't like this. Right now he needed to figure out his ability before he could go on these meetings. As they entered his room he closed it and locked the door.

"I think this sorcerer did something."

He stated and Merlin let out a sigh and folded his arms together. There was a pause now as he was silent, and Arthur guesses that he was thinking about something.

"Obvious. We need to find out what you can do so. And we need to find a way for you to control your ability."

This plan sounded rather reasonable and he didn't even think that Merlin could come up with a plan like this.

'Test, test. Can you hear me?'

He tried to talk through his mind, but after a few minutes there was nothing and he let out a sigh.

"It seemed that I did this per accident. So how can I do this? How can I control this?"

Merlin let out a thoughtful hum and was silent for a moment. He even started to walk around.

'I can just tell him that I could help him with this problem. Now that I remember what spell was used, makes him a sorcerer. I can't just tell him that I am a warlock that- shit...'

He could see his eyes widen as he backed away and fear to flash through his eyes. This was not something he expected, but with Merlin, it wasn't that surprising. At least now he could get help. But first, he needed him to calm Merlin down, before he ends up having a mental breakdown. And with him looking like this, it wouldn't take much any longer.

"Merlin, don't panic now. I won't tell my father and I really need help. Either way, I knew that not all sorcerers were bad or warlocks, but what is the difference?"

His voice was calm and there wasn't even one-bit anger nor disappointment, pure curiosity was heard in his voice. Merlin looked at him with caution and guard up at all. His fingers were twiddling and he could see that he still was nervous.

"I...was born with magic. A sorcerer isn't and warlocks are usually a bit stronger. Do you hate me now?"

The voice was really soft and he heard the fear in his voice. Arthur wasn't liking this and this was all his father's fault. Never could he hate Merlin and he never really thought the same way then he did. After all, Merlin was never someone evil and he has a kind-hearted. Now he realized what this female why this was said by her. He realized how much sorcerer's, warlock's and druids were suffering by his father's reign. Arthur never agrees fully with how he treated them, and now he wasn't liking it at all.

"I could never hate you. And you are the most loyal male I have ever met. And I know that you would never use your magic for bad things."

Merlin stared at a moment for him, but soon he saw him calm down and a sigh escaping. Before he realized what happened, Merlin tackled him into a hug.

"Thank you for accepting me. Thank you so much."

He heard him mumbled and he smiled as hugging back. In the end, he learned that there was no way to get this withdrawn. So that he had to live with this, and Merlin helped him to control his magic. It was really neat and he now could find out assassins and traitor before even Merlin could find out. That was why he would legalize magic when he would be the king. Because no one should fear their life for using magic for the greater good.

They even got closer since then and a deeper understanding was now between them. They were closer than ever and when Uther died, he ended legalizing magic. As well as ended the law for same-gender love. As love bloomed with Merlin and they ended up getting together. Merlin and ended up as a second king, around a year after Uther's death. Some weren't that accepting but most were. All ended well for both him and Merlin.

A/N had fun writing this and hope you enjoyed it as well