Please

by Lunatris262

Merlin is captured by slave traders and they know about his magic. He was taken right in front of Arthur, who found out about Merlin's magic when he tried to escape. Will Merlin make it out of there alive? Will he be the same? Will Arthur be the same? Around season 4 or 5 (when Arthur is king). Lancelot is alive. T for violence.

1. Chapter 1

Chapter 1:

Merlin POV:

I bite back a cry as the whip cracks down on my back for the tenth time. Thank the gods. It's over. I am shaking, my hands trembling. Arthur will come. He wouldn't leave me to die. Would he? Will he? No, we are friends. Or are we? I lied. I lied for four years. He saw me use magic. I never saw his reaction.

He saw me taken. Me trying to escape, with magic. I couldn't look at him. But, I did. Hopelessness and despair. Not anger. Is he angry? I never wanted to hurt him. Never. Never. Arthur please, forgive me. I can't use my magic, and it is about to kill me. Please hurry, Arthur. I don't want to suffer anymore.

I want this collar off. I want to be free. Do I even deserve freedom? My blood burns, magic boiling. My captors –no masters- throw me into the cage, once again. I scramble to the corner, now understanding Freya's pain. The shackles make my wrist raw and bloody.

My masters walk away, and I cry. I whisper, "Arthur, please, don't give up on me. I will do anything. Don't let them kill me. Don't let me suffer anymore. Arthur. Arthur. I will leave. I will never come back, if that's what you want. I will live in a cell. Arthur. Please. I am begging you." But, no Arthur comes. My friend doesn't appear. None of them do. Not Arthur. Not Gwaine. Not Leon or Percival. Not even Lancelot. "I'm sorry." I sob and gasp at the pain. "Please, Arthur. I need you."

Arthur POV:

I run my hands through my hair. Merlin. Merlin of all people. Four years. Four years of trust. At least from me. Four years of lies and deceit. Four years of friendship. He lied. And I am still going to save him. Because he is my best friend. And I can't bear to lose him.

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Hi! It's Lunatris 262. I hope you liked this. Well, I am really sorry that this was so short. The rest should be longer. Because, well, I normally write long chapters. I normally post at least 3-4 times a week. If I don't, than something has gone terribly wrong. Like Arthur's death. I still can't get over that. I can't get over Freya's either. Should I bring her back? Tell me in reviews! Also, ideas are welcome. Criticism, as long as it isn't really rude. Comments, as long as not hate or cruel, are also very welcome. So, I will update soon! See you next chapter!

~Lunatris262~