Ok so it IS a reveal fic but any who didn't want it please continue to read as I will try to be nice.
Chapter 2-Reactions
"Merlin" Leon said finally, "Where the hell would did you get those scars?" The rest went on staring at the pattern of scars that littered Merlin's body. There was a big burn mark on his chest and another large on his back and there were many more all over his body.
Merlin was silent. Then he mumbled "It doesn't matter" Arthur exploded "DOESN'T MATTER!" He yelled "Of course it matters, what the hell happened to you!" Merlin flinched "it's nothing" he said "they are really old" "Merlin, mate, we can see that a few of them are quite recent." Said Gwain walking round Merlin and stopping behind him "and where did you get that one?" he asked pointing to his neck and the others went to see the small white scar on the back of Merlin's neck.
"I don't want to talk about" said Merlin finally. "Merlin" Arthur growled "you are bloody well going to talk about it" this time Merlin shouted "NO Arthur, I am not!" he turned to face him "They are my scars and my stories and they are personnel to me so you can leave me Alone." With that he strode off. Leaving a group of very confused knights behind him.
Eventually Lancelot said "you should leave him alone, I'm sure he has good enough reason to keep them hidden." And he turned to the fire and tended the stew that had been abandoned.
The rest of the knights nodded a few looking after Merlin retreating back.
"He had whip marks Lancelot, WHIP marks" said Arthur quietly. Lancelot looked at him "I know Arthur, but the memories pain him, surely you understand!" and Arthur nodded as they settled down for some stew.
Hope you like that chapter it's a bit short but oh well. THANKS