I followed Arthur when he left the room. I watched as he went into his room, and shut the door. Then I heard the heart wrenching sobs that my best friend let out, not knowing that anyone was near. When the sound finally stopped, I went over and knocked on the door.
"Arthur?"
"Go away, Merlin." Make up an excuse to check on him.
"But..."
"I said, GO AWAY!" No use in trying to say any more, he's too upset.
" Okay, bye." Then I left him alone in his room. On the way back to my room, I ran into Kaylen. "Oh, sorry." I quickly reached out and steadied her.
"Uh... thank you. How's Arthur?" I thought about telling her a lie, but somehow I knew she would see right through it.
"I have no idea, m'lady. He's locked himself in his room."
" Oh." She looked really upset." Ah... please call me Kaylen..."
"Merlin. My name is Merlin."
" Okay, Merlin." She flashed me bright smile when I told her my name, but then her depressed look returned.
"You wanna go for a walk?"
"Sure." We walked out to the courtyard, and sat on the castle steps.
"So what's bothering you, Kaylen?"
"Arthur. I didn't know he would get this upset."
"Well it was his aunt and uncle."
" Yeah, but they were my parents too."
"Well sometimes his emotions get mixed with..."
"...his pratiness. I know, but its never been this bad." I watched as a tear silently slipped down her cheek. It felt like she wanted to, but just couldn't find the words to say it.