It took them two days to make it back to Camelot, having to travel slowly with Merlin in a hastily constructed stretcher. Arthur saw him trying to move his hand and, without thinking, reached out and gripped it gently. "Just so you know, you can shout his name as loudly as you like, but he won't be able to see or hear you. The powerful Sorceress had died instantly, her expression serene, face tilted towards the late afternoon sunlight. Sensing the problem, Arthur thought it better to pre-empt any attempts at deflection on the old mans part. "I think I can solve it for you.". Arthur tensed his legs, putting his feet under him to get up. He wondered how much he really knew about Merlin, how much he had missed. Your review has been posted. "It's not that much of a drop. 6 Never, Ever Saw It Coming Cursing under his breath, he shifted within his iron strong bonds, glad for the presence of chainmail between his skin and the magic. Selena cried. "You're giving up on him because he's magic. Missing scenes from 4.13, or AU within the episode itself. His stomach clenched and he desperately had to hold onto the air he had drawn into his lungs. I would have thought that beyond your level of understanding.". And do not let him down, Pendragon. "Merlin," Arthur repeated. We only need to hold out 'til then.". Arthur sighed, peering into the oppressive gloom that surrounded them. Just In. "Merlin, I know-" but Arthur was cut off as the door to the dungeon flew open unexpectedly. "Why are you doing this?" Within moments, Gwaine and Lancelot were knelt on either side of their friends prone figure, Leon and Elyan hovering anxiously for a moment before Arthur instructed them to see if they could find their weapons. ", Percival stood, towering over the others and bowing his head respectfully towards Arthur. He smoothed it down over the shoulders, and adjusted the collar too, out of sheer habit. She stood up quickly and backed away, holding onto the lengths of chain attached to the collar. "Did it work?". I never minded the work of living off the land. Arthur huffed a laugh. Gwaine was not quite so restrained, and wasted several moments hollering his friends name, until Percival managed to shush him. But I'm not lying Sire. Her dress was made of simple, homespun wool, and she fiddled absently with a stray piece of stitching on her sleeve as she studied him thoughtfully. The collar did not allow Merlin any rest; he could not lie down or even lean his head back on the wall, and as soon as his head drooped the spikes dug painfully into his neck. Arthur slashed the dead section down with his sword, swinging haphazardly as his body refused to function. ( Log Out /  Merlin continued to splutter, water running out of the corner of his mouth. Merlin eyes him warily because no matter what life they’re in, Arthur figuring things out rarely leads to good things. And though it was hard for him to admit, even to himself, Arthur had to respect her courage. Arthur waited, listening carefully as it all went quiet. a collection of memorable quotes from Merlin fanfiction, — Snowboarding Is More Fun With Two by AidraMyrdin, Merlin was about to reassure her that it was absolutely not her fault when Morgana interjected. he snarled, trying to ignore the accusatory voice in the back of his head that was denouncing him for ten different kinds of fool. He looked up and slowly leant back. Tempted to make Merlin ask, Arthur made himself be merciful. Those around him seem oblivious to his troubles and progressively worsening state. Gaius managed to get the liquid into Merlin with little trouble, stroking his charge's neck with practised ease until he swallowed. Arthur walked to where the rest had left a stool by Merlin's head free. Arthur smacked him on the back again for good measure, and Merlin gave another cough that sounded like an insult. I may look like wisp of a thing, but if you notice, you are the one on the ground and I am the one walking away unscathed. "Well?" "What should I do with you?" Comments: I love stories that show different perspectives, and this one is a good one. Arthur roared. I jumped from the tree and landed in the middle of it. Arthur felt terrible. And be quiet!". “Arthur was in Uther’s chambers until the very last minute trying to get him to stay the order. But then Uther gets a visitor boasting an invention that could bring the end to the world as Merlin knows it: a cure for magic. We can't go this way, there's a trap. Well, as to Merlin... it seems that this Sorceress, Selena, was most accomplished in the art of potion making. So I shoved my walking stick right between Sampson's legs as hard as I could. They hit hard, the sounds around him stilled as people crumpled to the ground. Arthur blanched when he saw the previously unblemished skin cracked and red where the metal had touched. and the noise subsided, the pause followed by a voice he recognised as Gwaine's saying "No - we all seem fine. Merlin's eyes twinkled softly in the dim candlelight, and Arthur felt the gentlest of pressure on his hand as Merlin squeezed back. Pushed him around a bit and threw mud and rocks at him. "Merlin," Arthur was kneeling next to him. he growled, realising that his frustration was quite evident in the brittle tone of his voice. For hours they had half drowned him, beaten him, and even used a white hot sword on him. "Many have tried to kill you, and indeed Uther; but ever Emrys thwarted their attempts. ", "Don't ramble Merlin, be quiet, hang on.". "I know you are. All you need know, is that it places the collared at the complete mercy of the one holding the chain. Arthur could handle the torture himself. "Well… It's definitely not Camelot. He'd killed their soldiers, maybe even hundreds. What you can tell me will be more than enough.". The leader would be the most likely one carrying it. It froze his muscles, for a moment he could do nothing but lay in the water, it clamped around his tired body, and every movement seemed like an effort. "Down!" Arthur, who’s leaning against the bedpost with arms crossed (and looking sufficiently smug as always), shrugs. At first nothing happened, and Arthur started to worry that it was ineffectual. Standing, he made his way over until he was stood a bare foot away. Arthur's frowned at the unassuming figure before him in consternation, thoroughly confused by her obtuse response. Before them, Merlin was shaking his head frantically. Merlin can feel tears bite into his cheeks like aconite. 3 Stood In The Rain "If it isn't you she wanted, and she hasn't taken one of us... then who 'won't be able to hear us'? He had discussed it to some degree with the other's who had been present, but the only conclusion they had really reached was that, until they had heard Merlin's side of the story, they could make no judgements. Apparently I still had it in my hand when I jumped. The gust of wind threw the leader off his feet. Arthur carried on heaving for a few minutes and then carefully got himself under control. Arthur shot back. I did not intent to turn it into a whump!fest. Instead of the spikes sticking out away from the neck, the spikes attached to the neck device were cruelly turned in toward the poor victims neck and locked shut. Playing fool to a Prince who could not care less if you lived or died for him! "We won't be any help to Merlin, or each other, if you bring down this Sorcerer's attention on us with your bloody noise.". That, he had not expected. Thuds occurred at they slammed into various walls. "If I return without Emrys, I will be submitting myself to punishments worse than death. Last Updated: April 6, 2019 After Ealdor by finn1013 Summary: There’s a find line between good and evil, and Merlin wonders if he’s crossed it. Merlin watched as the trailing ends of Arthur's hair blew off his forehead and the cold air drifted around them. Apologetic silence followed his admonishment, and Arthur was just starting to try and piece together what exactly had happened to land them in this mess when a soft, feminine voice broke the stillness. He put Merlin against the wall, turning to look at the bodies. Not through torture. And as he said it, it struck him how easy it was to think of Merlin using magical means to get the job done. "Yes Merlin. Placing the hand he held back on the cot he stood back a few steps, taking in each man before him, knowing that each had chosen to stay loyal to Arthur, to Merlin, and to hold this immense secret until such a time as Arthur could free Merlin from the bonds of secrecy. His friend hitches a breath when Arthur delicately traces the bruises around the throat with his left hand while the other softly thumbs away the streak of blood by the mouth. Now he was struggling, begging for them to stop, telling them to leave his servant alone. We can only trust that Merlin is going to get himself out of this." The potion she used, designed to suppress the persons ability to cast magic, is all but impossible to make. "Talk to me," Merlin suddenly blurted into the silence of the dungeon. Giving them all one last look, the woman turned to walk out of the light, pausing at the edge to look back over her shoulder, her face half-masked in shadow. He guessed their captor had grown tired of his lack of progress after neither Merlin nor Arthur had revealed any information after three days of intense physical torment. Panic rippled over him for just a moment, then he stilled his struggles and looked down to see the surface of the lake rushing to meet him, or rather he was rushing to meet it. "I am sorry, but I cannot do this. ", "Tell him I said sorry," she whispered softly. Arthur was not chained to the ground but his hands were still manacled behind his back, making it incredibly difficult to help Merlin in any way.

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