Hey guys I am finally getting back to many of my old stories. I had lost inspiration on some and had writers block on others. I hope none of you are too mad that I have not updated in so long on many of my stories. MY life had gotten crazy and it is only now just setting down enough for me to even get ideas on stories again. I got new ideas for new stories but could not get any ideas for old ones. But now I am back and hopefully will be for a while just know that no matter how long it takes for me to update a story I will never abandon it. If I take it down then it will be reposted when I have done what I can to update it and make it better but I will never abandon my stories. I thank all of you who have read and reviewed so far and hope you will continue to do so. Thanks again it means a lot. Now enough of my rambling let get on with the story.
Chapter 4
Merlin was exhilarated by how fast Arthur ran it made him laugh as the flew across the country side, in all honesty he could not wait till he could run with Arthur like this and be able to be with him fully. Now that he had made his decision to be turned he could not see how he could have made a different choice, he loved Arthur and would do anything for him and to be with him.
He also knew that Arthur's fear of becoming his father was because of the power passed to him from his father was unfounded. He knew enough to know that the power transfer was just that, only the power was transferred not the personality, wishes, or thoughts of the one giving the power. He also knew that he would never allow his mate to fall into that dark place that his father was. Merlin also knew his uncle Gaius would probably get a little angry with him for letting this happen but once he explained it all to him he hoped his uncle would understand.
While Merlin was thinking about all that Arthur was thinking about how lucky he was to have a mate who understood and accepted all the things that had happened to him and that he had done. Merlin had also said that just because he was a vampire did not make him a monster and now that he thought about it and Merlin's reasoning's he could not help but agree. He was defiantly a lucky man to have a mate that made him a better Vampire as well as feel better about himself and would do anything to help him. He promised himself right then that he would never let his mate down, that he would do everything he could to make Merlin proud and make their kingdom as that is what is was now a place where everyone can be happy and be themselves whether they be Vampire, human, or sorcerer, it did not matter everyone would be held to the same standards and he knew Merlin would help him make that happen.
Soon enough Merlin noticed they were close enough to the town that Arthur could get there and back quickly even with a prisoner but far enough away no one would disturb them or hear anything that may happen during his turning. "Arthur stop here, there is cave in the next clearing we should do it there. The town is not far away you could get there and back with a prisoner in minutes but we are far enough away and of the beaten trails that no one will find us or hear anything. I think it would be best to do it here."
Arthur looked around and scented the air to make sure nothing and no one was in the area before agreeing and letting Merlin down of his back. He took Merlin's hand in his but let Merlin lead him to the cave because Merlin knew the area better than he did.
Merlin felt Arthur uncertainty about if he would back out, once they were in the cave he turned to Arthur cupping his cheek "I know you think I back out any moment. I won't I committed to this, to you and love you. Nothing is going to stop me from letting you turn me and being with you forever. Now let's get this done, I know you do not want to leave while it is happening so how about to get to the town and find a prisoner of your choice I don't care as long as they don't have magic I will be fine. Bring them back here, I can keep them under a sleeping spell with my magic until the turning done. This way you do not have to leave while it is being done. I will wait here it will only be a few minutes. Go, I will be fine."
Arthur kissed Merlin gently for a few seconds then pulled back "I will be back soon. And Soon we will have forever." All Merlin could do was smile and nod
He sat down against the wall of the cave waiting for Arthur to come back.
(In the town prison)
Arthur looked around at the prisoners and used his powers to get them to tell him why they were there until he found a man who was there for the murder of his family. He knocked the man out and grabbed him pulling him out of the cell and hoisting him over his shoulder like a sack of wheat. Once he had a good grip on the man he fled the prison, glamoured the guards so that they never knew he was there and left the city heading back to Merlin.
(Back at the cave together again)
"Merlin, it me" Arthur called out so that Merlin knew it was just him coming in not someone else. Once he was inside the cave he dropped the prisoner onto the floor and told Merlin what he had done and why he had chosen him "He killed his wife and child and tried to run so he was sentenced to die. This way because of the plan we made at least you won't have an innocent life on your conscience." Arthur paused watching as Merlin's eyes glowed gold as he put the sleeping spell on the prisoner before he asked "Are you ready?"
Merlin smiled at him "Yes, Arthur I am ready and when I wake we'll have forever and you can make Camelot into a kingdom to be proud of." Merlin laid down on the cave floor got a comfortable as he could and waited.
Arthur kneeled next him, he felt his fangs extend before he spoke "No Merlin, we will. I won't be able to do it without you. Now relax and trust me, I will block as much of the pain as I can and I won't leave you. I will see you when it is over."
Merlin just smiled at him again before baring his neck to Arthur showing he was ready. Arthur easily found where Merlin's pulse was the strongest, he kissed his mates neck whispered "I love you Merlin." And bit down trying to be gentle. He injected the venom into Merlin's system as he drank. He drained Merlin to the point of almost death like he had to he then leaned back and bit into his wrist making sure enough blood welled into the wound before he continued. He cupped Merlin's head holding him so he wouldn't choke and put his wrist to his mates slightly open mouth. Soon enough Merlin was sucking hard as instinct kicked in.
Arthur had to stop Merlin by pulling his wrist away gently saying "That enough Merlin that is all you need for now. Just relax." He then saw in Merlin's eyes the pain was started and instinctively blocked as much as he could see the relief flood Merlin's face he at least knew he did it right. "Try to sleep it will be last time you will be able to and it will make it pass quicker. I will be right here when you wake. I love you."
Merlin voice was raspy but he replied "I love you too." Before drifting off to sleep for the final time he would be able to.
Arthur smiled thinking "I was lucky he found me that day, I am glad he did because now I have my mate. I now understand what that lord meant and he was right our mates are worth anything." He settled in to wait for his mate to wake a newborn Vampire.
