The vote is in. I'm doing reveal fic, though some other things might be added too. Wait and see!
Merlin did not know what to think. They had finally made it back to the castle, and he hadn't seen anyone but Arthur, Gwen and Gaius in ages. Most of the time, it was weird with them. Arthur and Gaius kept giving him these questioning stares, and insisted he did nothing but stay in bed all day. At least Gwen let him get up and walk around a bit, but those sympathetic stares were getting to him. He knew they'd have to have a talk soon, but he didn't know how to go about it. Should he ask for help? Ask her not to tell anyone? He didn't know, and honestly, all this not knowing was getting on his nerves.
Just then, Gwen walked in. Taking a deep breath, Merlin made up his mind and was- subsequently interrupted by Arthur storming in shouting something about knights and apologies and disrespect and what did they have to say to Merlin anyway? Merlin's breathing sped up, and he saw Gwen's eyes travel to him, and saw that she understood, but was too late as the knights, full armor and all, clomped in, heads bowed, and Gwaine started to speak
(Flashback)
"How dare you insult Lamia? You think you can equal to us by stating filthy lies, you worthless servant. You are nothing but a traitor, and an insolent one at that!"
Gwen cried out as Merlin was mercilessly backhanded with something hot and brunt and… was that… Fire! He felt tears threaten to overflow as he was his again and again by a burning torch, clothes lighting and dying, but not without scalding him. How could Gwaine do this? He thought he was his friend…
(Flashback Over)
When Merlin woke up, it was to a sleeping Gaius in the chair by his side, and a Gwen wrapped around him. He heard, outside his room, Arthur yelling at the knights
"I don't care… upset...nightmares…thrashing and crying out…"
"Sorry…. Don't know why…so so sorry…. Apologized….prat."
"Please… Arthur…. Didn't mean to…accident"
"Make it up to him… ask him…please"
Unable to make out anymore of the heated, yet shushed argument, Merlin call out hoarsely "let them in" Gwen and Gaius both startled awake and a loud "Quiet" was heard from outside.
"Merlin?"
"Le-let them in" Merlin said, then began to cough viciously. Gaius jumped up to grab him some water as Gwen helped Merlin sit up, then snuggled into the crook of his arm.
The door crooked open slowly, and the knights slowly peeked their heads in.
"Merlin?"
CLIFFY! I know, I'm cruel. You can review me with your hugs and cookies for updating, or insults and threats for not updating sooner (whoops) anyway, I just thought the idea of Merlin and Gwen snuggling is basically the cutest thing in the whole entire world. No, no romance, because their friendship is , to me, the only innocent thing in this.
Okay, that's it for now. I should be updating more regularly now, as things have finally settled in. Also, look for an update to a weapon's worth, as it should be coming within a day or two! Maybe even tonight, if I'm inspired.
I'd like to thank all of you who reviewed, whether you guilted me into it, or encouraged me to, I updated because of you. Special thanks to Lia, who got me up, and stuck by me! Love you! (realise I might have said this in the note sorry, I have horrible memory. Still, you da best)
So send me cookies! Send me insults! Send me threats, or hugs, and, if you want, Gwen and Merlin scenes of you own!
