I know it has been forever since I have updated this story, but things got in the way. I know it's really short, but I'll hopefully be updating with a longer chapter in the next week or so. I do not own, except for the plot.
Arthur's POV:
"Gaius, I'm worried. Merlin's still talking about going home to Ealdor. He can't go home, Gaius." I urgently whispered. I know that Merlin and I just met, but it feels like I've known him for years, and thing I do know-if he goes back to Ealdor, he'll be in danger.
"I know, Arthur. Could you suggest that Merlin stay here and you'll go there tomorrow and get his Mother and bring her back here?" Gaius inquired.
"Yes, I can. Thank you Gaius." I replied. I had dragged a spare bed into Gaius's room, and I lay down there, next to Merlin's bed. I quickly fell into a disoriented sleep, filled with dreams of magic and Merlin's blue eyes. I was nervous about leaving for Ealdor, but I was Prince Arthur. I wasn't supposed to feel nervous. The next thing I knew, sunlight was streaming through the window, and I blearily sat up, unfamiliar with my surroundings and slightly sore.
"Good morning, Prince Arthur." Gaius said, setting down three bowls at a small table. Merlin was already seated, so I got up and joined them.
"Good morning, Gaius, Merlin." I said, taking a seat next to Merlin. Merlin stiffened slightly, but I didn't acknowledge it.
"Merlin, I was thinking-I'd like to go back to Ealdor with you. It's part of a prince's duty to travel, and see the kingdom." I stated.
"If it pleases you, Sir." Merlin whispered.
"We'll leave after breakfast, then." I said, scooping up a spoonful of…whatever Gaius had cooked. Looking down at it, I wasn't too sure what it was. After breakfast, I went up to my chambers, got ready to go, and went down to the courtyard, where the horses were, saddled and waiting. Merlin was there was well, stroking the mane of a beautiful grey horse.