Woo, epilogue.
"W-what?" Merlin rubbed his head. Was this a dream?
"You know, for someone who is supposedly the most powerful sorcerer to ever live, you sure are clumsy." Merlin looked at Gaius, eyebrows threatening to disappear into his hairline, who chuckled at his ward's confusion.
"You-You know... about... my magic?" Merlin sat there in shock, pain forgotten. "How?"
Gaius took over, having more knowledge about the room.
"Well, Merlin, that room you and Arthur went down to earlier today. It was Uther's pride and joy-The Sorcerer Chamber. Herds of suspects were taken down there during the Great Purge. Sorcerers were singled out due to the fact that they were affected by the mandrake root," Merlin shuddered at the mention of the plant, Gaius continued, "Whereas non-magic people were only affected subconsciously, feeling ill ease."
"See, Merlin, I was not scared," Arthur joked, but Merlin merely nodded. "Seriously Merlin, lighten up. I've heard of the things you have done to save me, and apparently I haven't even heard the half of it. As much I dislike your mistrust in me, I accept you."
This obviously seemed like too much to take in for Merlin as he curled up in a ball. Arthur made his way over, seeing Merlin in pain and helping him. As he placed his hands on his manservant's shoulders, he noticed they were shaking.
"Merlin?" he asked with concern.
Turning to Arthur, Merlin had tears streaming down his cheeks. However, he was smiling.
"Why are you crying? And smiling?"
"You have no idea how much I have wanted to hear those words. I-I never thought it would happen like this and I'm just so glad. So very glad."
"C'mere," said Arthur, embracing Merlin."You know of course you have to tell me everything," said Arthur.
"Of course. How much have you heard?" replied Merlin, propping himself up on the bed, while Arthur got comfortable on the stool beside.
"Well-"
At that moment, a loud banging sound resulting from one man leaning too heavily on the old door and was now sprawled on the floor.
"Gwaine?" exclaimed Merlin, Arthur and Gaius simultaneously.
"You, er, may want to fix your lock there, Gaius. Though Merlin would be able to fix it up with a snap of his fingers, eh?"
The warlock paled.
"Don't worry mate, your secret's safe with me. Suspected there was something magical about you, though definitely not the 'Most-poweful-sorcerer-ever-lived' thing."
"You heard?" asked Arthur indignantly.
"Everything. Figured something was seriously up. Had to know what was going on. I also made sure no one else walked in. You can thank me now," said Gwaine, standing up with a flourish. Merlin smiled and nodded his head as his eyes glowed gold, and spoke, "Ni fydd unrhyw un yn clywed y tu allan i'r ystafell," as the door shut and a muffled silence fell over the room.
Arthur and Gwaine flinched as the door shut, but did not take their eyes off the young man whose eyes were fading quickly back to blue and were afraid to meet the others'.
"I, um, did a silence spell. So no one can eavesdrop... Yeah," said Merlin nervously. this was the first time he had performed magic in front of Arthur. And Gwaine. It was a strange experience. One he was sure would take a long time to get used to.
"So, Merlin, you were going to tell Arthur how many times you've saved his royal ass?" Arthur shot a glare at Gwaine before returning his attention to Merlin. He was looking forward to this tale.
"Oh, and one last thing Merlin," interrupted Gwaine, as the warlock opened his mouth to start.
"Yes, Gwaine?"
"You don't suppose you could magic me up some ale?"
And done. Thanks guys for reading/reviewing.