Okay, to all my loyal readers, I have not given up on Not What it Appears; merely put it aside because of ideas that have been infiltrating my brain. These include many oneshots, some two shots but mostly oneshots. These range from Merlin to NCIS. All of which are parts of what could be bigger stories. Sadly, I am not the one to finish these stories. Should any reader which to take on the challenge of writing the story, just send me an email, they are all up for Adoption unless otherwise stated. If you wish to adopt one, just send me an email. And if I say the oneshot is not for adoption please respect my wish and not ask to finish it.

Now without further adieu, I give you the first of many oneshots to get rid of my writers block.

One on Merlin

Summary: Uther is finally dead and the war on Magic has ended. Arthur is now king and wishes to bring magic back into his kingdom. When Gaius brings forth a prophesy that indicates that the mystical Emrys was to be the one to bring it back, the Knights begin their search for him. Little did they know that Merlin was the man they were searching for. Unable to find any trace of him, they seek help from a Druid, the druid ambassador to be precise. Only he has some surprising news for Arthur and Merlin, who until now was simply the court sorcerer.

"You have him in your court, King Arthur." The Druid ambassador insisted. He looked between Arthur, who stood by his thrown, to where Merlin hid himself, trying to get his point across. Finally he sighed, for the Once and Future King, he was dense. "You have Emrys in your court and he has not told you."

Arthur looked at the man in new interest.

"What do you know of Emrys? We've been looking for him." Arthur said as he watched the other man. The Druid sighed, these two were so dense.

"You don't need to leave this room to find him. I'm surprised he didn't reveal himself to you sooner. He's been here for years, protecting you, serving you, helping you when all seemed lost." Arthur stared as the Druid spoke, disbelieve clear on his face. "He has always been here and has not shown himself."

"What?" Arthur asked started. The Druid paid him no attention, simply went to where Merlin stood, concealed by a pillar. When he was merely steps away he bowed deep, as though to a king.

"Emrys. It is an honor to meet you finally. Mordred has spoken repeatedly of your kindness." Merlin paled at the man's words and actions and took a step back, toward Arthur.

"Why do you call me that? My name is Merlin." Merlin looked very worried; not wanting the answer he knew would appear on the man's lips.

"Because you have been born of Magic and her chosen Spouse. You are Magic's Chosen, her son and her Warrior, and most importantly, King Arthur's mate. You are tied together, through space and time and cannot be without each other."

"Two sides of the same coin." Arthur whispered and the Druid nodded.

"It has been called that. It has also been called one soul in two bodies, two halves to one whole. I believe Warlocks call them soul mates." Merlin stared at the man in front of him. Soul mates? Him and Arthur, King Arthur, soul mates. He turned and looked at Arthur, but the blond wouldn't meet his eyes. The Druid Ambassador was still speaking and Merlin forced his attention back to him.

"You both have been bonded in spirit for a long time. The Yearning to be near each other keeps you together despite pain, lose and fear. In the eyes of the universe you are married to each other, always have been always will be. The prophesy long foretold this world happen. I believe the lost time you were together; you created Camalot, and Albion."

As the Druid spoke, Merlin moved closer to Arthur. When finally they stood side by side, they exchanged glances. All of what the man said was true, and all was already known to them. They knew they were soul mates, they knew they were bonded and most importantly, Arthur knew Merlin was a Warlock.

The Druid looked between the two, looking for something, anything that would give away what they were thinking. He wanted to know if the warlock was going to die.

Looking at the skinny, well taken care of boy, he grew jealous. While his people had to hide and were hunted like dogs, this boy was taken care of, serving the killers son. How could he stand to live amongst those who would see him dead?

When Merlin looked into the Druids eyes, he saw the man's thoughts and smiled gently, as though to a small child.

"Arthur is not his father. He has known of my magic since before Uther refused to help my mother and my village with those bandits. He is my best friend, he knows everything about me." Merlin's words were gentle and knowing. Arthur stepped up beside the brunette and placed an arm around his shoulders before speaking.

"Kilgharrah, the great dragon, told us we were 'two sides of the same coin' a long time ago. I just didn't know he was Emrys." Arthur's voice rang firm and true through the hall like a bell or something equally annoying.

The Druid stared in disbelief, Uther's heir, his only son, didn't care that his eternal mate was something he'd grown up hating, had been taught to hate.

The man spluttered for a moment before getting out a few words.

"And…and you just…except it?" The man had lost his composure and obviously his nerve as well because he's begun to lose control of his magic.

Merlin sighed and shook his head; would they never learn? Attacking Arthur, magically or other wise, was not a good idea. Merlin's magic stifled the attack even as the man attempted to clam his hate.

Arthur sighed and shook his head fondly at Merlin.

"What can I say?" He asked, "Love changes everything, and I have Merlin's love in mine."

Merlin smiled as he thought back to that day, so long ago and yet so close in his heart. He sighed as he put his hands in his pockets.

"Hey! Colin! We're on!" Bradley James yelled from his spot in the set steps. And like so many years before Merlin, now Colin, yelled back

"Yes, Sire." And answered the blonds smirk with his signature goofy grin

And so it began again.

Thank you all so much for being patient with me. I have had a lot on my mind lately, what with finals coming up and trying to write my own book. Things have been really hectic.

Thanks again and be prepared for an update soon, I'll try and get one done before the end of the school year. Thank you all again

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