Author's note: Short chapter, but just a way of saying how things turned out. I know the last chapter was short, but I figured I'd spare you the recap of the entire show that is so prominent in reveal fics if I could. Again, thank you for the feedback and constructive criticism, and I've gone back to fix a little error in my thinking about Balinor which has come to my attention. Anyway, this is a really short chapter, but enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Merlin or any of its characters.
Epilogue
Merlin and Arthur walked back to Camelot, laughing as Merlin recounted another story of his childhood that he hadn't told Arthur- involving magic, of course. The laughter died as Merlin finished, and the warlock sighed.
"You know, I really thought that you wouldn't take it that well," Merlin stated.
"I told you, Merlin, no matter how many times we go to Ealdor, you're still an idiot," he said, but cocked his head, "Though a much brighter one than I originally knew."
Merlin laughed, "Is that a compliment?"
"No, it was not!"
"Yes, it was!"
Arthur opened his mouth in protest, but Merlin laughed, and the prince joined him. Arthur smiled as he looked at his manservant.
"You know, Merlin, once I'm king-"
"That is, if you ever become king, with how many times I've saved your-"
"Merlin, if you would just stop the sarcasm for a minute, I was going to say I'll repeal the ban on magic!"
Merlin gasped, and Arthur continued:
"But, since you insist on being so rude, I think I'll have to reconsider!"
Merlin gaped, "Oh, no, you don't! You will not take away my freedom just like that!"
"Oh, Merlin, stop being such a girl," Arthur said, then smiled. Merlin laughed.
"Prat."
"Idiot."
"Clotpole."
"Girl."
The two laughed together as Camelot's towers came into view beyond the trees and they headed home.