Sometimes you have to make a choice

by NightSky2004

Arthur is a King of Camelot and Merlin is the Court Warlock. Everything is great, but when a King of Airia arrives to sign a peace treaty, everything turns up-side-down. Truth is revealed and choices must be made. What is going on? Who is your ally and who is your enemy? And what do the mysterious artifacts have to do with the destiny of the Albion? NO SLASH, AU(royal Merlin).

2. Chapter 2

A/N: First of all I want to thank everyone who read this, followed, etc. That means a lot to me! You guys rock!

And I didn't say it in the previous chapter, but I do not own Merlin, sadly. Enjoy the next chapter! Please review, I need to know what you think!

'Hmmm... Sire, are you sure there wasn't anything else?'

'Yes, Gaius. I am positively sure.' Arthur looked... no, that can't be true... he looked concerned.

The young King was lost in his thoughts for a few moments. Merlin. Is he going to be alright? Gaius was definitely worried, and that wasn't good. When Gaius in his scary "physician mode" he is never worried. But now... There was something very wrong.

'Gaius? I think I might need a bucket... I am not feeling so good.' Arthur was brought back to reality by Merlin's obviously weak voice.

'Hold on, Merlin. I am coming!' Gaius was already half way to his ward's room.

'Gaius, I need to go. If there are any changes, please do not hesitate to call me.'

'Of course, Sire. Don't worry. He'll be fine.' Gaius reassured.

'Yeah, Arthur! I am stronger than I look!'

'Shut up, Merlin!' with these words Arthur left and headed back to the throne room. Except for the sick Merlin there were other problems Arthur had to deal with. Like this... how was it called again? Wofadril, right. How are they going to get rid of it? And now that Merlin is sick, they can't rely on his magic to protect them. Who knew Camelot was so helpless without its Court Sorcerer? Arthur couldn't help but smile. If Merlin heard this, he would be arguing that he wasn't a sorcerer but a warlock, and a very powerful one, not that if Arthur is ever going to admit that. Yeah, a powerful warlock, who loses control of his magic, when he gets sick. Great, just great!

Back in the physician's chambers Merlin wasn't arguing any more. He had an extremely high fever, which worried Gaius more than anything else. The old physician also saw that the small mark in a shape of a dragon on Merlin's neck was getting bright red. Not good. That can only meant one thing: the knights of Airia, and the King Balinor himself, were close. But Gaius wasn't going to tell Merlin that, not yet. He wasn't ready for this.

A/N: So, what do you think? Good? Bad? Please review. *Merlin Puppy dog eyes*