Merlin was running from the guards of Camelot, since losing his wife and son Uther laws become colder where anyone with magic is killed on the spot. Hence why Merlin was running for his life his magic has been running muck since he leant he was pregnant and the Knights were ordered to kill him. He was helped his Uncle Gaius to get out of the city but saw seen running.
He ran deeper into the woods hearing the sound of hooves behind him he knew he could run for ever all he had to do was reach the border into the dark lands. He reached the stone arch way that held bright blue torch lights and once his foot touch pass the stone arch away. The Knights either didn't know what the arch meant or they didn't notices as they chased Merlin. It didn't take long before the warlock fell on to the ground as his legs gave out. The knights got off their horses and started to move towards the dark haired wizard drawing their swords "We will make this quick for both of you." One Knight said as raised his sword as Merlin closed his eyes read to feel the pain of being sliced open but it never came all he heard was screams.
Opening his eyes he looked to see the Knights being slaughtered by one man, Merlin pulled himself against the tree and watched in horror that his man. "You will leave this poor boy alone." He snarled at the only breathing knight
"Arthur?" The Knight whispered as he stood up on shaky legs seeing the Prince of Camelot standing before him "Uther said you were dead?" The blonde prince huffed
"My father left me for dead when the Vampire's attacked us as he returned from battle." He snarled, as he turned back to the warlock who was looking fearful as he warped his arms around his bump before he looked over his shoulder at the Knight "Tell my father I have not forgotten his betrayal." He told him dully as the Knight ran off.
The blonde looked back at the Warlock and knelt in front of him and looked him up and down watching the way his chest heaved up and down and how his long fingers curled around the dome of his bump. Tilting his head his he looked at the bright blue eyes seeing them change to a golden amber as one of the bodies lit up in flames. Arthur looked at the fire and watched as the body burn ash before he turned back to look at Merlin "Amazing." He whispered, as he looked down at the bump "Who is the father?" He asked, Merlin looked down to where the man's eyes were looking and as he swallowed the lump in his throat
"O…One of the Knights… but Uther had him killed." Merlin said, he had tears burning his eyes "I…I worked in the co…court with my Uncle Gaius." He said sadly, Arthur nodded with a frown as he rubbed the back of his head
"Well my little Wizard you are still in trouble. I am Prince Arthur Pendragon, not prince of Camelot but the Prince of the Dark Lands and I am vampire as I am sure you guessed." Merlin nodded, fearful of the way the Vampire Prince said he was still in trouble. He was to tried to run and the pain in his lower have ached and it was like a pinch inside of him. "I can't let you leave little wizard I am afraid I am going to turn you." Merlin shook his head and tried to push himself into the tree as he felt his eyes wells up
"Please no…" He cried
"Your child will not be hurt during the process." He whispered as he reached out and lifted the teen's face up and looked at him
"Prince Pendragon please just let me be on my way, I do not mean to bring the Knights to your land I thought they would stop at the arch." Merlin begged as he pulled himself up onto his feet his legs shook making himself slump into the vampire's arms as he sobbed
"My little one this doesn't mean death this is rebirth. You will be safe and cared for by me." He purred as he scooped up the 17 year old and carried towards the safety of his castle