English is not my first language. Sorry for my mistakes.

Arthur and Merlin are 19 and about to start college.

WARNINGS: Dark Arthur, Vampire Arthur, Mpreg, kidnapping, rape/non-con elements, mind control

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Beautiful, absolutely breathtaking…

This was what Arthur Pendragon was thinking, leaning against his locker at Camelot High School, as he watched his crush, Merlin Emrys, laughing and joking with a group of friends a few meters from him in the main corridor of the school.

Arthur could not stop looking at him. How could he not? Merlin was the most beautiful and handsome boy he had ever seen, with his skin as white as snow, blue eyes like the ocean and the sky, dark hair like the night and red and fleshy lips, which constantly invaded the blond's forbidden dreams every night ... for years now. However, he didn't find him amazing just for his looks. Above all, Merlin was beautiful inside: he was kind, sweet, loyal, honest, funny, sometimes an idiot but in the way Arthur found absolutely adorable, strong willing and compassionate, like their first meeting had highlighted.

Arthur had met Merlin when they were five and some bullies had pushed the blond in the mud near the sandy area where he was playing at building a spaceship in the kindergarten yard and the brunet had helped him to his feet and to wash, but only after scolding those bullies. The moment Arthur had seen those kind blue eyes and that radiant and sweet smile, he had felt his heart stopping for a moment and then beating once again, this time loudly singing Merlin's name. At the time, he did not know he had just madly fallen in love.

He found out very quickly, however, when at the age of twelve he had an erection at school while watching Merlin torturing a pencil in his mouth, as he was thinking about how to solve the algebra problem ... from that day on, Arthur had not been able to stop thinking about him constantly and obsessively… and that had never changed, not even now they were both 19.

He was sure that Merlin Emrys was the love of his life.

If only Merlin would feel the same for him…

You are probably wondering: 'how could Merlin not love Arthur Pendragon, the heir of one of the richest families in the world?'

Well ... it's not hard to guess why if you have seen Arthur at least once.

He was what modern society would define as the perfect nerd. His skin was shiny and unhealthy, typical of a person who doesn't spend much time outdoors, and marked by pimples and acne. His blond hair seemed darker due to the hair gel that was crushing it against his head and making it shiny. He would be a tall boy if it were not for a slight hunchback made because of years and years on the books. Big and very thick glasses covered his blue eyes. He wore braces on his teeth and his allergies caused him to have his nose always wet. Almost every days he wore the same clothes: red pants that reached up to his chest and were held up by suspenders (or braces). Under them, he was wearing a plaid mustard yellow shirt. At the end of the trousers, you could glimpse white socks and brown loafers. And the cherry on top was the asthma inhaler that he always kept in his right pocket.

In a few words, Arthur wasn't the most attractive person of the school. Indeed, everyone considered him a loser. He had no friends and was very antisocial: he didn't go to parties and didn't do sports. He spent all his time locked in the library on books of physics and chemistry or in the biology lab taking care of insects, which he loved a lot. His only plus side was his intelligence. In fact, he was the first of the class and the school. His grades were the highest.

That was another thing the brunet and he had in common. Their grades were almost the same ... his love was very intelligent, though Arthur was a little bit more. However, he suspected it was just because, unlike Arthur, Merlin had a social life and therefore didn't spent all his time studying. Merlin went out with his friends and had fun ... he didn't have the time to study all the time like Arthur, who had nothing else to do with himself.

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His thoughts were interrupted by someone who pushed his shoulder while passing him. Given the strength of the push, Arthur fell to the ground, his glasses and books ended up a few feet away from him. He already knew who the culprit was ... that was something that used to happen on a day-to-day basis.

"Oh sorry, Pendragon ... I did not see you ... but how could I? You are so invisible and insignificant ... like the insects you like so much ... loser!" Said the cruel voice of Cenred King, the king of the school, captain of the football and boxing team and Arthur's nightmare since forever.

He looked up and as usual, Cenred wasn't alone. He was with his minions, the school bullies: Valiant, Sigan, Catrina and Morgause.

"What are you looking at? What? Cat got your tongue, little Artie?" Valiant taunted him, as Cenred began to step on his books and the others laughed.

Arthur immediately looked down, not brave enough to argue or talk back ... he never was. The bullies laughed even more.

"CENRED!" A voice yelled and the man in question immediately straightened up and softened his eyes, as he turned around to address the new person.

"Merlin, my beloved. I was just coming to you ... I could not wait to see you"

Ah yes, Arthur had forgotten to mention it: Cenred was Merlin's boyfriend. That arrogant bastard was allowed to touch and kiss the love of Arthur's life ... when on the other hand the blond didn't even have the courage to exchange more than two words with the brunet.

Merlin rolled his eyes, "Don't you dare sweet-talk me ... I have already told you ... LEAVE HIM ALONE!"

Cenred's eyes narrowed, "Why? What do you care? He's just a loser"

Merlin walked over to his boyfriend, "It so happens that I hate bullies. I don't find them sexy, not even a little bit... maybe I should look for someone better since you're so inclined to torment those who are weaker than you"

Cenred's eyes widened, almost frightened, "No, no ... don't say these things ... you know I can't be without you, baby!" He pleaded.

Merlin smiled slyly, knowing he had won, "If you promise not to do it again and to go and get me a sandwich, I'll forgive you!"

Cenred nodded, relieved, and kissed the brunet on the lips before disappearing with his mates to go to the cafeteria to buy what his Merlin wanted. Cenred may be a bully, but it was obvious that he was completely besotted with Merlin and always ready to do everything for him.

Arthur began searching for his glasses, for once happy to have lost them, so he didn't have to see Merlin kissing someone else. He was patting the floor to feel the glasses, when a voice stopped him.

"Here, let me help you, Arthur" It was the voice of Arthur's angel.

The blond didn't even have time to protest when he saw Merlin handing him his pair of glasses, fortunately still intact.

When he put them on, he noticed that Merlin was intently looking at him with his head slightly tilted, thinking.

Arthur looked down and blushed. It had never happened to him to have Merlin's eyes sorely to himself, "Wh-what?" He whispered.

Merlin shook his head, "It's just that ... your eyes ... I have never noticed your eyes are so blue ... it's a shame to hide them behind these glasses so thick. They are very beautiful"

Arthur could die happy, now that his soul mate had told him such a nice compliment. However, the only thing he managed to say was, "ummm"

Merlin smiled softly, his eyes sparkling, "You have always been so shy, Arthur, ever since we were kids ... let me give you a hand to pick up your books"

"Th ... thanks" His heart was pounding so fast.

"By the way, Arthur, I'm sorry for Cenred ... he is always very sweet with me. I do not know why with the other is so cruel. But, don't worry, today is the last day of high school and I promise you that I will try to change him during the summer holidays before the start of university. We are attending Albion University ... what about you?"

"Me… me too" Arthur's heart broke at this revelation. He had even fought with his father, who wanted to send him to the States to study, just to be able to attend Albion University, knowing that Merlin would go there. He had hoped that once there alone, they would have got closer and started something together, since they were soulmates and meant to be together. But now that Cenred would be with them, things would not go according to plan. It would be high school all over again. At least he'll be able to see Merlin every day ... this was the most important thing!

Unaware of his thoughts, Merlin beamed at him, "Cool! I look forward to it... and this time, I'm gonna beat you with my grades that will definitely be better than yours!"

Arthur blushed and ventured a slight smile, "Do-don't hold your breath"

The brunet laughed openly and hit Arthur on the shoulder, winking at him. He stood up and said, "See you around, Arthur" Then he went.

With a trembling hand, the blond touched his shoulder, as if still feeling Merlin's touch there. He turned to where the brunet was still walking, "Yeah, see you around, my love" And used the inhaler

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The summer holidays was coming to an end. They were a week away from the beginning of college and Arthur was about to move in the house in London that his father had bought for him to use during the next few years of college.

He had spent the summer studying, of course, because he had no friends, and spying, or rather stalking Merlin on his sister Morgana's Facebook. He had spent months looking at the pictures he posted of his holidays around Europe with his friends and boyfriend, and masturbating in the dark of his bedroom while doing so if he happened to see a particularly beautiful picture of Merlin.

However, now Arthur was walking towards his father's house at night with a little bag full of alcohol in one hand. Morgana had sent him to the nearest supermarket to buy other supplies, since alcohol was about to finish at the party that she had organised in his house in that moment, while his father was away on a business trip, to say goodbye to her friends who were about to leave for college. And since Arthur was doing nothing but packing, Morgana had sent him to buy other bottles of beer.

The street was empty and the only lights were those of the streetlights. The blond felt very uncomfortable.

He passed an alley and stopped abruptly when he heard a sort of grunt coming from there. He had goose bumps, but his curiosity was too strong and therefore, he took a step into the alley.

In the semi-darkness he saw a man dressed in black with one hand against the wall of the alley and with the other, he was holding his abdomen ...he seemed hurt and was breathing heavily.

Arthur slowly approached him, "S-Sir, are you okay?"

The stranger looked up and Arthur' could see he had blue eyes that looked like ice, black hair and a very pale skin.

"Would you be all right if you'd been shot in the stomach with a silver bullet, mortal?"

Arthur swallowed, confused, "It's better if a call an ambulance… you are hurt, sir"

"NO NEED… It's already too late for me" He moaned with pain and stared at Arthur, "Come here, boy!"

Arthur didn't know how, but his feet started to move on their own, as hypnotized… he couldn't disobey this man.

When he was very close, the man took him by the arm, pushed him against the wall and sniffed him all over. Arthur was terrified.

"Wh-what are you doing? Let go of me!"

The man tightened his grip on Arthur and moaned, "Yes, despite your appearance, I can feel a lot of potential in you…so many things you long to do and to have… such a strength in a so small and fragile body. Don't worry, little one… I'm gonna help you. You are perfect to continue and preserve my legacy. You'll do great things with my powers"

Having said that, the man used his inhuman strength to push a frightened Arthur on the floor, while some drops of rain began to fall.

The blond began to squirm under the man, "NO! What are you doing? HELP!"

"Hush ... You should be grateful ... I'm about to give you a gift that all mankind wish, but few are chosen to have. When one of my kind is dying is categorical that they pass their essence to another, so that my race will never perish! I'll give you my powers, my knowledge and my title among my kind... make good use of them"

Before Arthur could ask what the hell was he talking about, two fangs appeared from the man's teeth, who immediately lowered his head and bit Arthur's neck, sucking his blood.

The blonde shouted, but soon lost all his strength and his mind clouded. He was getting colder and could feel life leaving him. But before he embraced the dark and let go, he asked in a whisper, "Who are you?"

The stranger pulled out the fangs. He was even paler than before and clearly about to die, now that he had given his powers to Arthur, "My name is Mordred and I was the Prince of Darkness. Now you are the new prince. Make me proud" Then, he exploded and Arthur fainted.

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The rain was still falling heavily on his face, when a few hours later, the new Prince of Darkness opened his eyes after the turning. They were red, like blood.