Someone Like You
The sound of the bells was heard throughout the town. A year had passed since Arthur began his reign and now, he's going to marry.
The whole town was excited for there will be a great feast where everyone was invited. Everyone was happy for Arthur chose Guinevere, everyone except for one.
A manservant who did everything to save Arthur, to make him the greatest king Camelot will ever know and to unite the land of Albion. But this servant, who's hiding a secret that no one will ever know, a secret that's even more unacceptable than having magic, an unrequited love for his King.
"Merlin, can you help me put this things on? Don't just stand there looking like you just lost a battle," Arthur said.
"Yes sire."
Merlin started to do the buttons of the royal attire that Arthur is wearing. After he was done buttoning it, he noticed Arthur looking at him.
"Merlin, what's the matter? Isn't this what you wanted? You're the one who told me to follow my heart and tell Guinevere how I feel. Now I'm marrying her, isn't it great?"
"Of course it is sire. It's just that everything seemed so fast. A year ago, you're just Prince Arthur and now, you're marrying already."
"Merlin, I have to marry. And I'm sure Gwen would be a good queen."
"I know Sire. Now you shouldn't let your guests wait." Merlin said as he pushed Arthur out of his chambers.
"You're a loyal friend Merlin. I'm glad I met you."
"Thank you Arthur."
The ceremony had ended and now Gwen is officially the Queen of Camelot. The feast had started but Arthur can't find his manservant anywhere. He knows he shouldn't really be looking for him right now because he has a feast to attend. But the voice of Merlin when Arthur spoke to him last, it sounds kind of broken.
Arthur went to the physician's quarter to where Merlin is staying and found a letter addressed to him lying on the bed.
Dear Arthur,
The time that you've read this, I'll probably be gone from Camelot. I just want to say a lot of things to you so let me start now. I didn't really like you when we first met, you are such a prat up to now. But as the days passed by and I started to know you, I knew you are something more than a prat. You are a man of courage, wisdom and loyalty. You always fight for what you think is right. You even betrayed your father's order just to save someone like me, a servant. I know this might sound crazy but I can't live my life without you knowing this part of me. I'm a sorcerer. There, I said it. You might feel that I've lied to you, yes I did, but I just didn't want you to choose. I know I'm an idiot, but I want you to know that I'll always protect you no matter what. A dragon once told me, that we're two sides of the same coin, and that you are my destiny. Guess I believed him, you are my destiny, but I am not yours. I'm a fool to think that I can be your soul mate, that you might also fall for me like I did to you, but I was wrong. Of course you'll love someone beautiful, kind, and every good traits you are looking for a girl, and Gwen has all of that. While here I am, just your pathetic manservant. What am I compared to her? But never mind, someday I'll find someone like you. Still, I'm happy to be your servant until the day I die. I'll always watch over you even if I'm far away. I wish nothing but the best for you. I love you Arthur Pendragon.
Love,
Merlin