So amazed by Merlin last night! I had to write this, I am still working on Nobility Defined but I just had a short moment of inspiration and had to do this. I hope you enjoy. Contains spoilers for S4 episode 1. Might become a drabble for series 4.
Duty.
That's what had gotten them all into this mess in the first place.
Arthur felt he had a duty to his people, of sacrifice.
Lancelot had a duty to keep his promise to Gwen.
Merlin had a duty to protect Arthur.
While they knew someone would die it still came as a shock when Merlin sacrificed himself in Arthur's place.
As Arthur starred into the frosted face of his friend he felt a sense of failure in his duty, this was suppose to be him, not Merlin.
Lancelot cradled Merlin's head in his hand as he felt that while Arthur had remained unharmed, he had failed his duty to see Merlin safe; to see him fulfill his destiny.
Frozen, Merlin was glad. He had fulfilled his duty, Arthur was safe and Albion would rise. He just wished he could see it.
But their duties were not done yet.
What do you think? This is my first drabble/short story. Should this continue as Series 4 progresses? Please review.