Daydreamer • Merthur ✓

chapter 2

Two updates in one day! I wouldn't be surprised if I finish this today to be fair I am so excited to write this.

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I slam my hand against the cool metal bars of the cell. The figure shrinks further into the wall, as if trying to disappear all together.

"Answer me." My voice is loud and authoritative, something I never thought could be possible.

"I told you. I have no idea what you are talking-" she yelps again as I throw open the cell door. Her eyes dart everywhere except me.

"You're lying. I am not leaving until you tell me." The thundering of boots against the stone flags put me on high alert. Percival, Elyan, Gwaine, Lancelot and Leon round the corner.

"Merlin! What the hell were you thinking! The servants are terrified. Not to mention all the windows are shattered. Why didn't you tell us you have magic? It's legal for gods sake. Honestly I never thought..." Gwaine rants on about how my use of magic was irresponsible.

I roll my eyes and turn back to Vivian, who is wearing a devilish smirk.

"So you're like me."

"I am nothing like you." I yell. Something shatters in the distance, frightening the woman further.

"I will not ask again. What did you do to Arthur." I say taking a menacing step towards her, bending down so my gold eyes meet her petrified brown ones.

She takes a deep breath, summoning all the courage she possibly can. "I put him under a trance. He told me he didn't want to marry me, so I cast a spell of my own design. Only true loves kiss can wake him. Being incapable of love, Arthur Pendragon is doomed to an eternity of sleep."

My hand connects with her face before I even realize what I am doing. I punch her so hard she falls unconscious.

"Right, Merlin that's enough fun for one day." Gwaine says as he and Lancelot drag me out of the cell. For a moment I am terrified they will put me in a cell of my own. But they start to drag me out of the dungeons all together.

I am lead to Gaius's chamber and was forcefully sat on a bench.

"Stay here." Leon commanded.

"But I-"

"Merlin!" I cower slightly at the angry looks on their faces.

"You stay here and figure out how to reverse the spell. You know what it is now." Elyan said, already walking to the door. The rest of the Knights followed suit, Gwaine locking the door behind him.

Idiot. I can easily unlock that with my magic.

I debate doing just that. But I falter. I don't want to get in trouble or I might well end up in a cell. But I can't leave Arthur alone. He needs me.

I think back to when I found him. His blonde hair slightly matted with blood from hitting his head on the floor. His usually rosy cheeks pale with a tinge of green. His ocean eyes dull without the normal glint of happiness I have grown to love.

Wait! Love?

Do I love Arthur?

No.

Everything I have ever done for him was to help him with his destiny. That's all. Right? Then why do I feel butterflies in my stomach when he smiles at me. Why are my cheeks seemingly on fire as I picture him. Oh god.

I am in love with Arthur.

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Two hours have passed and I am still pacing the physician's chambers. Do I tell them I love him? Will that break the spell? What if he doesn't love me back? Oh god that would be the worst way to realise your love doesn't return your feelings. Besides I don't know what will happen if the kiss doesn't work. Will it worsen his condition? I can't risk that happening.

My thoughts are interrupted when the door creaks open. Gaius shuffles in, an eyebrow raised at my pacing. I run up to him and grip his shoulders suddenly terrified that he has left Arthur's side.

"How is he? Has he woken up? Do you have a cure?" I gush, shaking him slightly.

"Merlin calm yourself, or all the windows in the kingdom will be none existent." As if on cue, a window to the right of us shatters. I look down in embarrassment. I really need to get myself together. "To answer your questions, his condition hasn't changed, but it hasn't worsened either."

I let out a sigh of relief and turn to leave the chambers. I need to see him. To get everything off my chest.

Gaius catches my arm before I could leave and I shoot him an exasperated look. "I am not letting you leave until you have calmed down."

That sends me over the edge.

"Calm? I am perfectly calm. In fact I am so damn calm I could fall asleep right here right now. DON'T YOU THINK I HAVE TRIED TO CALM DOWN!? THE LOVE OF MY LIFE IS UNCONSCIOUS AND I AM EXPECTED-" I stop my rant when I realise everything in the room is floating, including Gaius. The sight of my mentor bobbing around the room draws me from my rage and I let out a small laugh.

I whisper a spell and everything gently drops to the floor.

"Yeah ok I see what you mean Gaius." I mumble sheepishly. He dismisses my comment and looks at me lovingly.

"What?" I question, cocking my head.

"You love Arthur?"

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Yep I am a bitch, but I love a good cliffhanger! What do you think so far, I would gladly answer any questions you have, or take suggestions for where I should take this book.

Until next time!
~ Author