I am soo sorry it took me this long to update. I have been sooo busy with my two jobs and haven't had any time to just sit down and write. Again, so sorry. I will keep trying to update as frequently as I can, but work it really taking my time away from me. :( Also inspiration. I had a lot of trouble writing this scene out. I saw it play out in my head, but had trouble writing it how I wanted it. This is what I got, so enjoy. If you didn't, honestly, just write a review. I like to know what you guys think. I love all the follows and favs I've been getting. It's really boosting me and pushing me to write! As well as reviews!

So this will be from Arthur point of view from what happens while Merlin sees all the shit he's going though. It does switch a bit near the end into a bit of Merlin's and Gaius' POV as well, but that's literally how I write. I can never just stay in one point of view. I jump a lot. It's so bad of me, but it's hard to make it flow any other way. This chapter is also extra long for you guys cause I couldn't decide where to stop it. :p

I also wish this stupid thing would paragraph things the way I want, cause now this things so bunched up and I don't like it. It's hard to read the pauses and perspectives as well as subject switches. Sorry if this hurts your eyes reading. Blame fanfiction.

As Arthur was walking Merlin down the corridors to their chambers, Merlin suddenly seemed to lose his balance. Arthur reached out to steady him and ask if he was alright when Merlin just stood straight and stopped moving altogether. He was just standing there, with a blank look on his face. When Arthur took a closer look, it was like Merlin was looking, yet not really seeing where he was.

"Merlin. Merlin! MERLIN!" Arthur screamed, shaking Merlin frantically.

It seemed that no matter what Arthur did, he just couldn't bring Merlin back to reality. He was about to call for some guards when he noticed Merlin' face start to twitch. It looked like he was confused, which slowly morphed into a horrified look. Arthur wished he knew what was going on, so he could wipe that look off his face. He just felt so helpless.

Merlin' eyes suddenly caught Arthur' attention. To him, it looked like he was trying and failing to use his magic. Arthur could see a faint gold ring start to show, only for it to die out.

Now Arthur was getting very worried. He could tell Merlin was too because if Merlin was trying to access his magic, it meant he was in trouble, and if he was in trouble, that meant there was nothing either of them could do, but ride out whatever this was and hope for the best.

Arthur' hopes were squashed when Merlin collapsed, screaming like a banshee. Arthur' eyes widened and he caught Merlin, immediately tried to calm his husband down. With him this late in his pregnancy, the stress was definitely not good for him or the baby. No matter what Arthur did though, there was nothing he could do to stop Merlin' screaming. All he could do was watch in horror as his husband screamed and cried to whatever he was seeing. It tore at Arthur' heart and it finally gave him a push in the right direction to finally call for Gaius. Things had finally gotten out of hand and he definitely needed help. He was surprised that none of the servants or guards had come to their location with all the noise he and Merlin were making.

"Guards! Guards!" Arthur finally hollered as he held onto Merlin trying to calm him down.

After waiting, what seemed like an eternity to Arthur, two guards finally rushed down the hall to his yells.

All they did was take one look at the scene, as well as hear Merlin' cries and Arthur' desperate expression and they were off running in the other direction to get their court physician.

Finally Merlin' screams died down to pitiful whimpers and Arthur could only hope that it was the end of whatever Merlin was pulled into. Just as Arthur noticed Merlin seem to be calming down, he saw Gaius run around the corner, looking to be out of breath, followed by Gwen and Lancelot. One look at Arthur' face was all they needed to see to know it was serious.

Gaius knelt down next to them and asked Arthur what had happened. Just as Arthur was about to say something Merlin jerked in his arms and wailed. Caught by surprise Arthur had just enough time to cuddle Merlin closer to himself before he tried to push off like he was trying to get away form something. Or get to something. It kept shattering Arthur' heart into pieces. Arthur was fully aware tears were streaming down his face as Gaius continued to try to ask him what had happened, while he tried to calm Merlin down.

Arthur returned to himself when he felt a sharp stinging sensation on his left cheek. He pulled himself from his stupor and looked at Gaius in disbelief. He had his hand still raised from where he had slapped Arthur. Even Gwen and Lancelot looked shocked by Gaius' actions.

When Gaius noticed the hurt expression on Arthur' face, he knew he had to rectify the situation.

"I'm sorry sire, but I need you to answer my questions and you weren't responding to me. I figured only something physical would bring you back to reality. Now, I'm going to ask you again, what happened?"

Arthur blinked a couple times, before he said, "I-I don't know. We were walking down the hall, when he suddenly started to sway. I thought he was going to fall, so I reach forward to grab him but before I could even touch him, he just straightened himself out. He-he just stood there Gaius. It was like he wasn't even here. His eyes were blank and he wasn't responding to me. I kept screaming his name and shaking him, but he just wasn't responding. I didn't know what to do, so I was going to find you, when he just suddenly collapsed and was screaming like he was being tortured. I couldn't do anything. I tried to comfort him and calm him down, but he just kept screaming. I-I didn't know what to do," Arthur cried as he looked to Gaius. "I'm scared Gaius. I don't know what's wrong and there's nothing I can do to help him. Look at him. I thought he was done whatever he was going through, but he's still screaming and crying. What's wrong with him Gaius?"

Arthur was looking for Gaius to answer, but he didn't. He just kept staring at Merlin. Arthur noticed even Gaius looked a little scared and worried for Merlin. Arthur knew that deep down, even Gaius didn't have the answer to this problem and only time would tell if Merlin would come back to himself.

An hour had passed and Arthur began to doubt Merlin would stop screaming when Merlin abruptly slumped down in his arms. He watched as Merlin' eyes rolled back in his head. Everyone stared in shock as Merlin fell unconscious.

Gaius was the first to react of course and quickly reached out and lifted Merlin' eyelids, checking for dilation and such. Then he moved on and searched Merlin for any physical damage. When he found none, he didn't know what to think. Never had he seen such weird and unknown symptoms before. He wasn't sure if he could do anything to help the boy he though of as a son to him.

Arthur saw Gwen was in tears and Lancelot too looked as if he might cry as well. Nobody knew what was wrong or how to fix it. Just as Arthur was giving up hope, Merlin groaned.

Arthur was so relieved the first thing he did was kiss his husband.

"Merlin, Merlin my love. Wake up please. I need you to open your eyes for me," Arthur whispered

Merlin just groaned again. Eventually he opened his eyes and the first thing he saw was Arthur looking down at him with tears in his eyes. At first he couldn't figure out why Arthur was crying. Arthur NEVER cried. Not even when his father had died, until he realized he was sprawled in Arthur' lap on the floor of the castle hallway.

"Wat h-apnd?' Merlin slurred.

Arthur looked down worriedly at Merlin.

"You don't remember? I was hoping you could tell me what happened. You just collapsed and started screaming. I couldn't calm you down."

"I did?"

Arthur nodded his head.

Merlin scrunched up his face in confusion and tried to remember. Suddenly everything came crashing back at once and he remembered everything.

Arthur noticed Merlin scrunch his face up trying to remember when Merlin looked wide-eyed and started to wail. He clung to Arthur desperately.

Gaius, Gwen and Lancelot all looked worriedly at each other. Arthur too, was worried as to what would cause this reaction.

"Merlin. Can you tell me what happened? Did you see something? I want to know how to help you, but I can't if you won't talk to me. Think about the baby. All this stress isn't good for it."

All Merlin did was shake his head in response and cry some more.

Everyone looked at Merlin with looks of pity and anger. Anger towards whatever had reduced their lovable, happy-go-lucky Merlin, into this sobbing mess.

As Arthur was about to pick Merlin up and carry him back to their room, Merlin grabbed onto Arthur' arm, hard! He grabbed Arthur so hard, he could feel Merlin' nailed biting into his flesh. Merlin let out a pained howl.

"What's wrong?" Arthur asked, panicking.

"Mmmmhh," Merlin mumbled back in response.

Arthur noticed Merlin' arm wrapped around his stomach.

"Is it the baby? What's wrong? You have to talk to me Merlin."

` "Baby. Baby coming," Merlin cried out in response to another labour pain.

Gaius was up first and said, "Arthur, we need to get him to you chambers, NOW!"

Arthur nodded and scooped Merlin up into his arms and began to run down the corridors to their chamber.

"Hold on Merlin. Were almost there. Just keep him in til were there."

"How...How do you know it's a boy. It could be a girl," Merlin said, pain laced in his voice.

Arthur laughed out loud. It seemed his Merlin was coming back to himself.

"Because I know. It's definitely a boy. My heir. And he's going to be raised by his two wonderful parents," Arthur said.

"But what if your wrong and it's a girl?"

"Then I'll love her all the same. She'll still have her two wonderful fathers to raise and love her. Spoil her even," Arthur smiled.

At this, Merlin smiled back, even though he was drowning on the inside. Only Arthur could cheer him up, when he was at his lowest. He knew once the baby was born, he was going to have to talk about what had happened, but until then he just had to control his breathing, so he could get through the pain!

As Arthur reached their chambers, he rushed Merlin to the bed and laid him down. He made sure to prop the pillows up so Merlin could lie back comfortably.

"Just hold on a bit more, my love. Gaius will be here soon."

Almost as soon as Arthur said that, Gaius burst through the door, with Gwen and another servant in tow holding blankets, needles, water and all that would be need for the pregnancy.

"Everyone out," Gaius exclaimed. "That includes you Arthur."

Arthur looked pained for a moment.

"Can't I stay Gaius. I don't want to leave him."

"No Arthur. You would only be in the way. Now out with you," Gaius shewed.

Just as Arthur reluctantly made his way towards the door where Gwaine and the rest of the Knights of the Round Table were standing he heard Merlin speak,

"Please don't go. Can't he stay. I need Arthur to stay," Merlin begged.

Taking pity on the boy, Gaius agreed Arthur could stay but was to only support Merlin and that was all. If he got in the way, he was out whether Merlin liked it or not.

Arthur was eagerly nodding his head, while he made his way toward Merlin and sat behind him. He moved Merlin, so he was sitting in between his legs. Merlin gladly leaned back and squeezed Arthur' hand.

"I love you so much you know. I don't know what I'd do without you," Arthur told Merlin.

"Love you to," Merlin replied.

After hours of Merlin screaming and breaking Arthur' hand, the baby finally arrived.

Gaius handed the child off to Gwen to be washed and bundled, while Merlin was trying hard to stay conscious.

"You did it," Arthur said. "Were finally parents!"

All Merlin could do was smile in response and wait for Gaius to hand him his baby.

Gaius returned with the babe swindled in blankets and announced to the couple.

"It's a girl!"

Thanks for reading!

...til next time