Arthur stared at his father at the same time feeling a deep horror and disgust towards the man whom he felt respect and love. Uther had turned his eyes away, and Arthur had relied over a table looking for some real support. Until recently, Arthur probably would have felt the same way as his father toward magic. Perhaps he would have slaughtered hundreds of people in vain if his wife had died because of one vicious witch. But Merlin had changed Arthur's view to the magic and life itself. He had learned to understand how a double-edged magic was. How much it demanded and consumed the people. He had talked with Gilan about Druids approach to magic. Each had its own views. And he was able to understand why his father felt anger towards it. But no longer he couldn't understand why killing innocent people just because they may not have been other opportunities. As Merlin.
Arthur felt dizzy. He had wanted to know, but he didn't know what now? What will he think of the whole thing? How he would be able to see look his father in the eye? Did Gaius knew? Or Merlin? Probably. Seemed to be a bit of what those two did not know. What about the law? Uther had been forced to give up a little. Because of Arthur. Arthur knew that a single error could reverse the direction. If Gilan fail...
"Arthur? Are you okay?" Uther rose to stand with concern, but Arthur reached out and shook his head.
"No, don't. Just let me be."
"Arthur ..."
"No father, let me think about this. I, I do not see things as you. I can not ..." Arthur retreated towards the door. Dizziness worsened. He groped for the door handle. His feet betrayed, and the darkness surrounded him.
Oh, if you want to know, sequel to Future to remember is going to be Before the sunset can't be... Coming soon :)