Hey everyone! So two things; yes this is a reveal fiction, but no it is not the one I had a sudden inspiration for (if you were reading my CATSOC story that I am currently working on). I had to write this, but the title is perfect for both stories. So I'm probably going to try and incorporate this tittle into my upcoming fic somehow. By the way, story is from Merlin's POV. So anywho, please enjoy.
The song is 'Secrets' by One Republic
Disclaimer: I don't own Merlin or 'Secrets', I'm just borrowing them for my own selfish deeds.
I need another story
Some destiny… "Protect Arthur; make sure he becomes the king he was meant to be." That about sums up the prophecy. I do protect Arthur, and not just because some prophecy said to… no, I do it because he's my friend…because I believe in him, and I have done everything in my power to guide him to this very day; the day he becomes king. He has made it painfully obvious that I have his complete trust… that he trusts me with his life, as do I… but what kind of friend am I to not return that same undying trust?
Something to get off my chest
If I trust him so much, I should tell him my greatest secret. He deserves to know about what I can do.
My life gets kinda boring, Need something that I can confess
Why do I hesitate? He has already changed so much since I had first met him. He is not the same arrogant, prattish, dollop head of a prince I met all those years ago. If I trust him to the extent that he says he trusts me, then I need to tell him…
Till all my sleeves are stained red
Then why haven't I done it yet? Am I afraid that he hasn't changed as much as I thought? Or is it the possible consequences of telling him such a secret? I have nightmares about it sometimes… I see the lifeless faces of those who are dearest to me, Arthur included, their blood staining my hands… because it would be my fault if something happened…
From all the truth that I've said
I've been honest with him since the beginning… Honest about everything but this.
Come by it honestly I swear
So the moment of truth has finally come. I speak to Arthur alone, outside of the castle, away from prying ears. I take a deep shuddering breath, and the truth spills from my lips like a waterfall.
Thought you saw me wink, no
"I have used my magic to save you so many times."
I've been on the brink, so
"This has been eating away at me… every moment that passed I knew was another moment that would be filled with some kind of lie until you knew the truth."
Tell me what you want to hear
"Arthur, I'm… a Warlock."
Something that were like those years
"I trust you with my life. No matter what happens, you will always be my closest friend… I hope that things won't change between us… but I know that may just be wishful thinking."
I'm sick of all the insincere, So I'm gonna give all my secrets away
"I have only used my magic to protect those who I care about. It is a part of me, just like the 'Pendragon' name is a part of you."
This time
Don't need another perfect line
Don't care if critics ever jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
At this point, I don't care if all of Camelot knew about me. All I care about is whether he will accept me or not for what I am; for all these secrets that I am giving him.
My god
Amazing that we got this far
I can't believe it. I was not expecting that smile to show itself on his face. That smile filled with such warmth and… acceptance.
It's like were chasing all those stars
Whose driving shiny big black cars
And every day I see the news, all the problems that we could solve
"You still allow me to stand by your side, like I always have. To think of all the things that we can accomplish together, Camelot will be a better place."
And when a situation rises, just write it into an album
When something happens, he lets me help the best way I know how.
Seen it straight to go
Words cannot express the gratitude I feel…
I don't really like my flow, no, so
Apparently that wasn't enough for him… he sacked me as his servant… so now, I'm his advisor. He wants my advice, even after everything…
Tell me what you want to hear
Something that were like those years
I'm sick of all the insincere
So I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time
Don't need another perfect line
Don't care if critics ever jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
"Thank you Arthur. This means more to me than you could ever imagine." The prat just smiles and gives me a reassuring pat on the shoulder.
Oh, got no reason, got not shame
This magic is a part of me, and I have no reason to be ashamed of it.
Got no family I can blame
My father was the only one in my family who had magic, but now that he's gone it's just me.
Just don't let me disappear
"I'll watch your back Arthur, if you watch mine." I need to be reminded that I have a reason to be here."
Imma tell you everything
"I'm glad you trust me, because I trust you… with my life and my secret."
So tell me what you want to hear
Something that were like those years
I'm sick of all the insincere
So I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time
Don't need another perfect line
Don't care if critics ever jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
So tell me what you want to hear
Something that were like those years
Sick of all the insincere
So I'm gonna give all my secrets away
The nightmares have disappeared, I am no longer haunted by that fear. I feel content, and happy.
This time
Don't need another perfect line
Don't care if critics ever jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
All my secrets away
"Arthur…"
All my secrets away
"I know that you will always be there to watch my back… Because I know that only the truest of friends would accept me… and my secret."
So? What did you think? Honestly it seemed a bit dramatic to me, but its just the way it turned out. I think I listened to the song about 20 times while I wrote this. Please please please leave a review and tell me your thoughts. I will begin work on my original 'reveal' fiction. So stay tuned!
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