Dear Readers, Thank You for reading my story so far, and for your reviews.
Hey, do you all remember the end of Season 4: there's a really oddly cute scene at the end, it's when…
Ironically enough Morgana states, "I'm going to enjoy this", as she utters it to her companion. Isolde tells Tristan, it'd be a grand idea, to settle down, and Arthur praises Merlin for finding The Sword. Ever
notice, Gwen's rather obsolete? It just seems pathetic, even when in Season 5, she turns against Camelot, granted she's under a spell, but still she is rather obsolete.
WARNING:
My Merlin is really different, not as dorky looking, and someone who actually can and does fight back. Arthur and the knights learn new things…
SUMMARY:
In which Merlin discloses facts pertaining to his magic, leaving behind a rather stunned audience.
There is a mix on the history take. Gwen's been banished from Camelot as Lancelot returns, and betrayals have already surfaced. This is the second last chapter to Unknown Soldier.
DISCLAIMER:
NOW THE PLOT IS ALL MINE; THE CHARACTERS BELONG TO BBC, BBC ONE HD STUDIOS, AND JULIAN JONES, JAKE MICHIE, JOHNNY CAPPS, JULIAN MURPHY. THE REST OF THE STORY AND CHAPTERS BELONG SOLELY TO ME 'SAHIBA'.
No copyright infringement intended, but a few words will be changed to suit the story, hard to call Merlin a girl, when it's Arthur who acts like a model obsessed with his weight.
I do not own "More" By "Poets of The Fall"
This story is rated M. Please Enjoy.
Chapter Seven
Modesty Overthrown
Arthur stood above the Castle's highest tower looking over his regained kingdom. Children danced and played, and people unconsciously broke into songs, whenever they witnessed something especially charming. The next thing Arthur would witness and realize if he stood there any longer, glaring as he acknowledged doing, was wonder if he actually was a kingdom's King, and not a renowned director of some vagabond singing band of minstrels.
"Arthur what are you doing?" A voice asked warily.
Arthur looked back, and spotted Leon approaching him, as if he were a skittish mare. Arthur snorted and looked back at the setting sun, "I'm not going to fall, if that's what's got you all bothered", he said. Leon sighed, as he came up and stood beside's him.
"I'm not entirely worried if you do, but if Merlin were here, he'd call you something particularly inventive, like—", Leon paused recalling the word, as Arthur answered, subconsciously, "—dollop-head!" and looked away.
"Ah yes", Leon answered, his tone oddly smug.
"Not a word!" Arthur threatened as he hitched his sword, just a bit higher, and then as he felt the cool metal, blushed fiercely.
Leon smirked, "You miss him", he sang.
Arthur hissed, in aggravation, "Oh Shut up! Why don't you go pick some daisies with Gwaine!" he grumbled. Leon laughed, and "What has you so irritated?" he asked. Arthur sighed, and "I may have done something stupid, although I'm not entirely aware of it, but it's in the way everyone's treating Gwen, that has me a bit worried", he answered.
Leon nodded, "The Future Queen", he said.
"I promised that before I banished her, before she betrayed my trust", Arthur hissed angrily. The pain was still something raw, as he recalled the events. "And now, Merlin's not even here so I can talk to him, he left to Ealdor, before I could say anything", he stated.
Leon huffed, "And you wonder why he calls you Dollop-head?!" he muttered.
Arthur turned to him, "What do you mean?" he asked.
Leon sighed, "If one could go back in time, one would show you how odd you were behaving when Gwen was there", Leon suddenly turned serious. Arthur simply stared in growing confusion, "My behavior, was no different", he urged.
Leon scoffed, "You wouldn't stop staring at her, and she at you. If we as knights who were preparing ourselves for battle could see that, then Merlin, who stayed by your side the whole time, helping you regain your faith. He must noticed something, and he was Gwen's friend first, if he thought for just one moment, you would be happier with her, this is Merlin we're talking about, he would have no doubt stepped down", the knight groused, "If anything, he'll probably return after you marry Gwen!"
Arthur bit his lip, recalling the moment when Gwen finally had cornered him to let him know, she would love him even if she had to die for him, 'Whatever happens', she had murmured, 'You have to know'. Arthur turned back to Leon, "But you have to know, I Love Merlin, not Gwen!" he all but yelled.
Thankfully they were on the highest tower, and no one had seen The King in such a harried way. Arthur stepped back, "I have to find him", he looked away, back at the sun, "But Camelot needs a Queen, what do I do Leon, tell me what to do?" he begged.
Leon shook his head, "You know I can't do that sire, especially when you've made up your mind, about what you will do", he answered. Arthur nodded, and for the first time since they met, hugged Leon hard, "Thank You", he whispered, "Now Please, could you have someone prepare my best horse, I have to go hunt an idiot", he laughed joyfully.
Leon nodded, and ran to the stable.
Arthur glanced at the sword, forever by his side, as he recalled the moment before he faced Morgana, it was right after Isolde had asked Tristan to think about settling down and buying some land, and at the same time Arthur thinking about how he'd want that, with Merlin, whilst praising Merlin on his findings, of the Sword. At that moment he had completely forgotten Gwen actually existed, she mostly seemed invisible, even now as he searched the crowd for Merlin, even when he knew his idiot was in Ealdor. Eyes swept the kingdom, searching, searching forever, when it came to Merlin.
Arthur would never stop searching.
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Leon walked down the steps, and almost tripped over Gwaine, and Elyan, "Bloody Hell!" he cursed, as he managed to wobble precariously and not fall over. Gwaine grabbed him, and sat him neatly in his lap, and Leon flushed, "O-oiii", he mumbled. Elyan barely glanced at them.
"Has he stopped glaring at the sun?" he asked abruptly.
Leon nodded, too embarrassed to actually speak, as he could feel Gwaine's arousal through his breeches, "His going to go find him", he all but squeaked as Gwaine's hand trailed idly on his abdomen. "That's good", Elyan heaved a sigh of relief, and then sighed "I am going to now go, given that you two are about seconds away from shagging", he muttered.
"E-Elyan, it's not like that, Oh God….Yes!" Leon yelped as he felt Gwaine suckle on his neck, and feel him through his breeches. Elyan rolled his eyes heavenward, "uh-huh", he muttered and made a hasty exit. Gwaine grinned against Leon's neck, "Wicked!" he laughed.
Leon sighed, "You're a pervert", he hissed.
Gwaine snorted, "I'm just glad The Princess, is finally going to stop moping, and get his man back", Gwaine sighed. "Makes me all naughty when, I know the princess, is finally paying attention", he laughed. Leon grinned, "Yes, it is, indeed good", he laughed. "We should find a more private place", he ground against Gwaine, who groaned in pleasure, "I want to feel you, all the way in me, we should celebrate, I want you take me hard!" he purred.
Gwaine growled, as he pushed Leon off, and pulled him closer, "And people think you're the innocent one", he hissed, as he kissed Leon roughly. Stumbling down stairs, it was an utter miracle, they managed to find themselves in an empty room, as Leon locked the door, Gwaine was only out of his clothes, and turning Leon around, as he began, trailing kisses down his spine, "I'm going to Fuck you so hard, you won't be able to sit on a horse, for a week", he nipped at the flesh, and Leon hissed in pleasure, "Please!" he begged wantonly.
If the maids heard the noise as Gwaine adhered to the senior Knight's wishes, they ignored it and walked on, occasionally giggling, at every 'thump', 'harder', 'Oh Gods yes!' and 'More' that managed to echo through the old vents.
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Elyan sighed as he found Percival, preparing one of Arthur's horses, "He's finally moving out to find Merlin", he murmured. Percival nodded, "You sound disappointed", he whispered as he combed the horse's mane.
Elyan grinned, "I guess I'm both disappointed that Arthur won't be my brother-in-law, and relieved that I won't have to, always, be on my best behavior now that I won't be The King's brother in law", he laughed.
Percival grinned at him charmingly.
"At least you won't have to listen to Gwen's higher than thou behavior if she became Queen, and I think she's developed a fancy towards Tristan", he laughed, grabbing Elyan's sleeve, as The Knight subconsciously took a step towards his sister and Tristan, who were idly walking the streets of Camelot.
"Don't be stupid. They look good together. And it's not like Tristan will hurt her, Isolde's death is still fresh, in his heart", Percival advised. "Besides, his only actually talking to her, so let her help him", he ordered gently.
Elyan nodded, "He's too old for her", and he grumbled pouting waspishly. Percival snorted, "Better Tristan than Gwaine", he snorted at Elyan's relieved sigh, and nod.
They paused as they saw Arthur walk towards them; of course it took him ten minutes to cross the courtyard, as everyone thanked him or praised him. Even though his eyes frantically moved around, and he looked towards the stable, he smiled politely and greeted everyone.
"He'll make a great King won't he?" Elyan whispered. Percival nodded, "Aye. Lance once said, 'The greatest king in all of Albion, if Merlin stays by his side'", he answered. "Then, it's a good thing he's going to get him back", Elyan whispered.
Percival nodded, "Camelot may need a Queen, but our King needs a Court Adviser. And Merlin Emrys is that person", he stated.
Elyan nodded, "They have an Eternal Bond", he said, as Arthur entered the stable. "Bloody Hell", he muttered as he managed to enter the stable, and shut the door behind him, as he leant against it, "Why? Is it that none of you have to go through all that", he waved towards the door, "It's been a week, you'd think they'd finally stop celebrating", he muttered.
Elyan and Percival snorted, "You must joking", and they laughed. "You're the king, they're happy you're a King again?! Of course they're gonna celebrate!" they tossed back.
"I wasn't the only one who saved Camelot, you lot helped, Merlin helped", he murmured.
Elyan snorted, and "Not all of us is the King of Camelot", he laughed. Percival ignored the discussion and handed Arthur his horse, "I'd rather you simply ignore everything and just bring Merlin back", he softly requested, "It's not normal here without him", he pleaded.
Arthur nodded, and slapping him on the back, shook Elyan's hand, "I'm sorry", he said. Elyan grinned and looked at him, "Naaah I'm kind of glad, things work out amazingly well this way, and no offense but I prefer to not have you as my brother in law, having you as a brother in arms, is the best thing on the other hand. I will be forever in your service my lord", he affirmed.
Arthur grinned, and looked at his two best men, "I reckon the only reason Gwaine and Leon aren't here, because they're shagging like rabbits?" he laughed. Percival smirked, "Thankfully they are here in Spirit", the King and Elyan snorted as they convulsed in laughter.
"Go get him, your majesty", they chorused.
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Gwen watched in silence as Arthur galloped out of Camelot's Gates, the entire kingdom, stood back in awe, as they watched the King Ride off, Women hugged their counter parts, and men rejoiced. Confused she walked up to a thin woman who circled on the balls of her feet, "Excuse me, may I enquire as to what has everyone so joyful?" she enquired politely. Gwen was rewarded with a stunning bright smile, "The King is bringing back his consort!" the woman chirped happily.
"Now Now Christina, let us not rejoice, he has not yet brought Merlin back", a young man at her side insisted, although somewhat warily, almost as if not believing his own words.
Christina twirled around, her red hair dancing in the wind, as her sparkling green eyes shone merrily, "Merlin is Arthur's destiny, as is Arthur Merlin's destiny. There is nothing and no one, who can change that", she proclaimed in promise, and skipped off gaily.
Adam smiled as he watched his wife leave, highly aware of who stood before him. The gossipers in Camelot had been accurate, in their description of Arthur's traitorous betrothed; she was beautiful in a warm and compassionate way, granted she had betrayed the King, mostly due to her compassionate nature. To love someone to such an extent, and not be able to honor him, because of another seemed to be a bit of a setback, granted it was against her nature to hurt anyone.
"My Lady, if you will excuse me, I must go find my love, before she terrorizes he townsfolk", Adam smiled cheerfully and bowed once.
"Wait", Adam paused.
"Arthur and Merlin are entwined in destiny's threads?" she asked somewhat haltingly.
Adam blinked, "I'm sorry, what?" he asked.
Gwen shook her head, "No, nothing", she smiled politely, and walked out of the town, heading to the edge of the steps, leading to the Castle's steps. Looking up she saw Tristan sitting there holding a small bouquet of daisies.
"Hello", she said as she sat down besides Tristan. The blonde older man looked over at her, and didn't smile, but gave a vague nod.
"Where's your Prince Charming?" he asked sarcastically.
Gwen snorted, "His heading to Ealdor to pick up Merlin", she said.
Tristan looked up, "His servant?" he asked dubiously.
"His consort", Gwen corrected.
Tristan gaped, "I'm sorry what?" he asked, ironically echoing the boy from the Market place.
Gwen smiled softly, "I always knew, somehow, that the friendship between Merlin and Arthur had always been different. They met, rather oddly, they were enemies, Merlin challenged his status, even after knowing he was the Prince of Camelot, and Arthur let him go, even though he'd never tolerated anyone insulting him. Arrogance and Arthur were synonymous. Then Merlin saved his life, even though he hated The Prince, and from then on, they always were there for each other. Saved each other, fought for each other, broke laws for each other, challenged enemies for each other, died for each other, lived for each other, and killed for each other", she conclude.
"Oh Dear God!" Gwen gasped.
Tristan looked at her, "What's wrong?" he asked.
"They are destined to be with each other", she whispered.
Tristan turned his full attention on to her, "That may be true, what is the problem?" he asked.
Gwen sighed, "Camelot needs a queen", she stated.
"Then I suggest you become that person", he said. Gwen looked shocked, "I would never hurt Merlin or Arthur like that, I cannot betray the King a second time", she cried.
"Then don't", he answered.
Gwen looked at him in confusion, "But you just said—", "—I told you to become the Queen of Camelot, I never mentioned anything about becoming his wife", he said.
Gwen looked at him, as he smiled, the expression rare since Isolde's death, "If Camelot needs a Queen and Arthur needs Merlin, then is this not for the best. Think of it as atonement for what you did when you betrayed him the first time. Being banished solves nothing. As queen, you give his Kingdom their heir and as Queen you give Camelot a future. If you will be, on his Left as his Queen, Merlin will always been on his Right as Court — Advisor, and his right hand man, and if they are truly destined, then there won't be any problem", Tristan predicted.
Gwen blinked, "That—I hadn't thought of it in that way, before", she whispered.
Tristan's smile was a bit bitter, as he continued, "It isn't a happy ending for you Gwen, but it is a good ending for Arthur. And even though I had doubts in him as a King. Isolde and I saw a side of him, when it came to Merlin, that he usually shields, that side will on be brought to Camelot advantage if Merlin stays by Arthur's side", he said.
Gwen nodded as Tears fell, the reality of the moment setting in, "I've truly lost him then", and she sobbed. Tristan gathered her close, "I'm sorry", he murmured. Gwen buried her face in his neck and cried harder, as she realized, Camelot's future lay in her hands. It was a weighty burden, and though she wasn't sure what her decision would be, she forgot everything as she cried into Tristan's shoulder.
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Arthur galloped though the forest, as thoughts flew all around, his skull, not completely sure what he'd even begin to say to Merlin, what would he even be able to say to convince him to come back. The way that he raced through the trees, and wondered what he would be able to even say to bring forth; ironically the only thing his mind could recall was an old poem his father would often sing, when thoughts of his mother were truly very strong.
And for reasons completely odd, the pronouns changed gender as he thought of Merlin. Murmuring the words over and over his urged his horse to faster. If nothing else Arthur would not return without Merlin.
More – Poets of The Fall
Yeah decency, he done left our home
On his roller skates, so I guess he's pretty far gone
Left me with my greed, to answer for my own
For how could a deadened sense tell right from wrong?
So thanks for nothing I ain't feeling the magic
Kinda comic how I got tragic
Mirror mirror on the wall
What do you give someone who has it all?
More, just to be sure
I got what I wanted, so naturally I want more
What I paid for, entertain me now
All I want is more, cos I like it
Too good to let it go, keep it coming
Cos I want more, cos I'm not sure
What I really wanted, so all I want is more
Yeah modesty, his rule now overthrown
Packed his teddy bear, so as not to go alone
Left me with my pride to live beneath a stone
For how could an amputee ever pick a bone?
So tell me something, isn't this a bit drastic
My smiles are turning to plastic
Mirror mirror on the wall
What's the secret for staying droll?
You know it isn't particularly funny
Killjoy walks in just when it's turning sunny
Killjoy lives like it's all about the money
All about the money, all about the money
All about the money, all about the money
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