Drabble and a half. One of my favorite scenes from the series. The Labyrinth of Gedref is one of my favorite episodes. Part two of the last drabble.


Drabble 7 - And Arthur Realized

Arthur realized that he'd considered Merlin a friend for a while now, ever since that incident with the poisoned goblet. Merlin had drunk from a goblet he'd known was poisoned to save him. Now, Merlin was willing to do it again. Even then, Arthur hadn't wanted Merlin to die for him. Now, Arthur realized that Merlin shouldn't have to die for him. This curse was his fault, he should pay the price. That was simple logic.

But as Arthur distracted Merlin and emptied Merlin's goblet into his, he hesitated, staring at the poisoned liquid. Different emotions ran through him. Was this was Merlin had felt? As Merlin protested, Arthur smiled. "You know me, Merlin. I never listen to you." Arthur saluted Merlin and drank the goblet, sacrificing himself for Camelot and Merlin. He wouldn't have it any other way.

Good servants and friends were hard to come by, after all.