A Brother's Warning
Both Arthur and Merlin said Merlin had given Arthur the protective brother talk after Arthur began courting Mira-Liana. What happened between the two men?
The day after the wraith was defeated; it was Merlin and Mira-Liana's day off but Merlin was not relaxing.
Merlin was waiting in Arthur's chambers waiting for the Crown Prince to arrive. Merlin was well aware that Mira-Liana and Arthur were in a relationship now, and although he was happy for the pair and had already given Mira-Liana his approval, he had a few things to say to Arthur as Mira-Liana was still his sister before she was anything else.
After sometime, Arthur came into the room, after having taken a long and enjoyable walk with Mira-Liana and he looked surprised to see Merlin there.
"Ah, Merlin, what're you doing here?" asked Arthur.
"I wanted a word with you," said Merlin.
"Alright," said Arthur, noticing the look in Merlin's eyes. "I'm listening."
"I know you and Mira-Liana are together."
"I see," said Arthur. He'd been expecting some sort of talk, but even he had to admit he wasn't quite prepared for it. "And I guess you're here to tell you're against our relationship?"
"No, quite the contrary," said Merlin. He sighed. "Look, I'll admit, when we first met, I wouldn't have allowed you to be with her, but all of that's changed. She loves you, you love her, you make her happy and that's all I've ever wanted for her. And seeing as how we've become friends, I'm willing to give you my approval and my blessing to your relationship."
Arthur was surprised, but also relieved and touched. "Thank you, Merlin. That means a lot to me."
"I'm not finished," said Merlin. His eyes darkened. "I am only going to say this once. If you ever, do anything to hurt my sister in any way, shape, or form, then I swear, Crown Prince or not, I will kill you."
A thunderstorm hit just as he said this and for a moment, Arthur looked terrified, but it disappeared very quickly.
"Do I make myself clear?" said Merlin.
"Perfectly," said Arthur. "Look, Merlin, I know things haven't been easy between us especially with what happened with Sophia, but I would rather die than hurt Ana. I want to make this work. She means a lot to me."
"I would like to hope so," said Merlin.
"I mean it. I know I don't deserve her, but I love her more than anything in this entire world and I swear I'll do everything in my power to give her the happiness she deserves."
"Good," said Merlin, looking pleased.
"Was there anything else you wanted to tell me?" asked Arthur.
"No, that was it."
Merlin got up and was about to leave when Arthur stopped him.
"Merlin?"
"Yes?"
"Tell Ana she's lucky to have you as her brother."
Merlin smiled. "Arthur?"
"Yes?"
"Take care of her."
Arthur smiled and nodded. "I will, I promise."
