Date: May 8, 2012
Time: 1:34 A.M.
Location: Alleyway
"Dang it. Do you think Tide will get the blood stains out of my shirt?"
The voice, Will's, exploded on the other end of the phone, making Merlin hold his ear in mock pain.
"ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! YOUR WORRYING ABOUT GETTING BLOOD STAINS OUT OF YOUR SHIRT- WHILE, I MAY ADD- YOU HAVE A DEAD BODY IN FRONT OF YOU!"
Merlin halted in rubbing his ear and quickly brought the phone back to his mouth, shushing Will.
"Please yell louder! I'm afraid freaking Canada didn't hear you!"
Merlin sighed, and sat down, laying his back against the alley wall. The body was just a hair lengths away from his hand when outstretched. Not that he particularly wanted to touch the unmoving mass.
"Merlin."
Will's voice dropped to a gentle tone, making Merlin give a slight hum in response.
"He was the last one...right. Th-there's no more of them. Your done- uhh- safe right?"
Merlin noticed the change in his friends voice, it becoming increasingly desperate near the end. Merlin closed his eyes, visibly seeing the image of Will staring out his flat's window, hands slightly trembling, and mentally cursing everything that lead to this moment. Maybe even what waited for them in the future.
Merlin opened his eyes, now with a slight liquid shine.
"Yeah. I'm done. I ca- we can put everything behind us now."
Merlin didn't miss the sigh of relief, and gave a chuckle himself.
"Haha. But Will?"
"Yes?"
"We've known each other for- no that sounds cheesy. I mean after this, I'd like you to- no, no, that's worse."
"Merlin."
Will's tone of irritation brought an unconscious smile upon Merlin's face.
"I just... I don't know what to say, a sorry or a thank you... for everything."
"Well, I deserve both of course. It's not easy making sure you don't get your butt wiped on the floor."
Merlin laughed out loud, sending a stray cat running from the darkness. Merlin was about to give a retort, but Will interrupted him again, once again worried. And Will called him the emotional one.
"What now? Your not exactly rich, and you can't guarantee them not to come back."
"Will, what are you talking about. I told you, there's no one left-"
"I'm your best friend, Merlin. I know when your lying. So- oh for god's sake, tell me you have a plan!"
At the sudden rise in Will's voice, Merlin shot up from his seat on the floor of the alley. Merlin rubbed his unoccupied hand through his hair. Merlin replied in furious whispers.
"Of course I do! Look, I've already been given a job working as a CSI, CFI, and a regular forensics lab technician."
"Your working for the police?! Do you want to be thrown i-"
"I know. I know. But, I'll be safer working for and closer to the police than running from them. THEY won't come after me, without endangering themselves."
Will sighed and mumbled more curses. He suddenly went silent, and Merlin, panicking, whispered his name through the phone.
"Will. Will! Oh my go- Will! Are you there? Is everything fi-"
"Merlin. I know this is the last time we'll ever speak to each other-"
Merlin stopped whispering, and his tear-y eyes pooled with emotion, and choking back a silent croak.
"-we both know how dangerous it would be if we ever spoke to each other again. So if this is the last time, I want to tell you that whatever everyone said when we were younger isn't true. You are my best friend- my brother if you don't mind me saying! I wish you the best of luck starting over your life, and if fate and destiny permit it, I will see you in the next life as well. Bye Merlin."
Merlin faintly heard the sound of the receiver go off, and he fell to his knees, cradling his head.
"Bye Will."
I'm sorry if Will and Merlin seem out of character (ooc), but this is my first story for Merlin. Also to get it out of the way, Merlin belongs to BBC and the old religion, not me.
Hope you guys like this story! Unfortunately for now, the updates will be irregular, but I hope you stick with me and this story! I'm open to all criticisms. I'd love to know how you guys would like me to improve my writing!
-OnlyEscape