On the dark side
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After Uther discovers Merlin's magic, he decides to treat him a little differently due to him being Arthur's manservant for 3 years. He wants to hurt him like he's never been hurt. That destroys Merlin, the hatred he feels for Uther is the only thing he can think of. Merlin allies his prior enemies and does everything to destroy what he once called home and people he once called friends.
But is it possible, that Arthur, the man Merlin risked his life for so many times, son of the person who ruined his life, will change his mind? Will he be able to bring Merlin back to the bright side?
My first fic, hope it's not totally shit :))
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