A/N: Okay, so despite saying I would probably take a while to update, I decided to get the 2nd chapter out the way while the idea was fresh in my mind. Hopefully I can carry on updating fairly regularly, though this chapters slightly smaller than the last.

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Chapter Two:

Merlin stared at the duo in front of him warily.

"So why are here, you said something is going to happen, is Camelot in danger?"

"Not in the way you think" His future-self replied "In a few days from now- sorry I can't tell you exactly when in case you try to alter the future in some way- Arthur is going to be in danger, and you're going to protect him. But this time you're going to be caught. Arthur's going to find out about your magic."

The younger Merlin paled, worry evident on his features.

"We're here, because when it happened to us, Arthur reacted badly, and I nearly walked away. I would have ran, if it hadn't been for my future-self explaining to me, that if I did, I would ruin the chance of Albion becoming united."

"If…if Arthur is going to find out in the next few days anyway… would it not simply be better to tell him now. If I tell him instead of him finding out, surely he's more likely to forgive me for the lies."

The older merlin sighed and looked towards Arthur who answered.

"Normally I would agree with you… however, the fact is that I'm going to be angry no matter how I find out. The difference is, that for me, I found out when my life was in danger and you saved me. If you're not there with me because I'm angry at you, you won't be there to protect me, and then Albion would never be."

"Then if you tell me what the danger is going to be, maybe I can prevent it before I need to reveal my magic, then I can tell him in my own time!"

Merlin looked back sadly at him. "You know that wouldn't happen. I'm sorry but without this push you wouldn't have the courage to hurt him with your betrayal, and each and every day you wait only adds to that. The fact is, you value his life more than your secret, so you will do this whether you like it or not."

Merlin's gaze dropped. "But maybe-"

"It's not worth it, don't you see? Arthur and I have already lived through this once; we know we work everything out in the end, so why change that? Why risk losing that?"

Merlin looked back at him with watery eyes, avoiding Arthurs gaze.

"Because I'm scared… no matter what you say, there's still a chance this could all go wrong, and then he'd only end up hating me."

Merlin chocked back a sob.

Arthur rose from his chair and walked towards his best friend's younger self, crouched down so that they were on eye level, and took his hands in his.

"Merlin, look at me. I could never hate you. I will admit… that It was the angriest I'd felt in a long time, but never would I come to hate you, no matter what you did, do you understand me? Even then it would have been impossible. Back then... I tried to convince myself that you meant nothing to me, but I couldn't, your too important to me."

He smiled gently at him, displaying all the warmth he held for him, before rising slowly, and ruffling the top of his head.

"Besides," He said "no one could stand your wounded puppy dog look for too long."

This earned him a watery laugh. He sat back in his seat, looking towards his own merlin who looked at him proudly.

"So it's settled then, we wait it out, and if you need to talk to someone, if you feel lost in your destiny, you come to us. Just remember that you always tried to do the right thing, be true to yourself no matter what because there was a reason behind why you did everything, and trust that I'll be able to see that eventually." Arthur finished.

They settled into a comfortable silence, before the younger Merlin spoke up again. "So… where is it you're going to be staying while you're here?"

Arthur looked expectantly towards merlin.

"Don't look at me! Do I have to think of everything?"

Arthur rolled his eyes.

"I guess you could tell Arthur that you know us when we're in disguise? You could suggest he give us a room in the castle. There's not really enough room for us to board with you and Gaius."

"Okay then, but can Gaius also know who you both really are?"

"I don't see why not." Merlin replied. "I remember that when I was in your place, Gaius knew exactly what was going on so that he could also offer support."

A question lit up younger Merlin's face.

"Arthur, do you also remember having visitors from the future, or will it only be Gaius and I who find out your identities?"

"No, I only remember having people you "knew" visiting around the time, I didn't realise who we really were."

"Which means," Older merlin began "we want to keep it that way, who knows what the knowledge of time travel will do on top of my magic being revealed...not to mention the fact that I'm a dragon lord. No offence, but it would probably be too much for you to handle at that point." He finished, looking at Arthur.

"I agree, let's deal with one thing at a time."

And with that, they decided to renew their disguises before going to Gaius in order to let him know what to expect.

A/N: Any suggestions as to how Gaius reacts?

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-lolello