Your Promises, They Look Like Lies

Author's Note (IMPORTANT!) : I'm not really happy with this chapter but if you think it's alright then..feel free to review. :( Previously, Merlin had held Gwen captive and left her for dead. Freya then returned to free Gwen from her chains, Freya knows that Merlin only wants what is best for Arthur but things are slightly not working out. Gwen is forced to keep Merlin capturing her a secret as Merlin threatens to kill her if she does so. Merlin now has a new target locked. Who is Merlin's next target? Lancelot.. Merlin will try and drive a wedge between Arthur and Gwen and push her futher into Lancelot's hands which will be very easy. Merlin knows that she loves Arthur, but she loves Lancelot more. This chapter will be the start of showing Merlin weakening, I think you know where Merlin may end up..

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Chapter 8: The Sorcerer's End Is Drawing Near...

"Guinivere!" Arthur shouted in joy as he ran towards her, spreading his arms wide.

Gwen too ran towards him and closed the space between them as they embraced each other gently. "You scared me..I thought I had lost you.." Arthur's hand stroking her cheek as he wiped away her tears she shed.

"I was scared, Arthur. Worried that I would never see any of you again.." Gwen's voice shakey as her grip on him tightened.

Merlin watched the atmosphere around them and what they were talking about as he hid behind a curtain, his back pressed against the wall.

Arthur then held onto her wrist which made Gwen wince in pain. His eyes then trailed down to her wrist as he saw purple bruises swelling on both her wrists.

"Who..did that to you?" Arthur's voice soft and gentle.

Merlin's eyes watched her every move, she looked around to see if Merlin was there and her eyes locked with a pair of golden orbs. She knew it was Merlin and decided not to say anything, "I don't know..he was a sorcerer..that I'm sure of."

"What did he want with you?" Arthur pressed on, Merlin watched to see if Gwen would crack and break her promise.

"He wanted me to stay there because he knew that you would come for me then he would kill you and the Knights.." Gwen lied; she hated lying to him it made her stomach churn.

"What matters is that your safe." Arthur smiled, Gwen forced a smile. Arthur then walked away to talk to the Knights and tell them the good news that Gwen is now fine.

Merlin then stepped out from the curtain, "So I see you kept your promise."

Gwen flinched as she spun around to see Merlin smirking at her, "Of course, Merlin.. What is it that your trying to do? Your insane!"

"There is nothing wrong with making things right Gwen!" Merlin snapped at her, his eyes wild of anger and hate.

"Do you think that killing your friends is a way of making things right!" Gwen fired back, forcing her tears back.

It made Merlin reflect back on the time he had poisoned Morgana to save Camelot, it was the only way to break the enchantment..

Merlin's fists then tightened into balls, "No but betraying a person you love is much more worse.." He murmered under his breathe.

Merlin's body then jolted violently as he felt everything spin around him, everything was like a blur. The last thing he heard was Gwen scream in horror and everything fading into darkness..

Merlin has strained his magic to much, Merlin had his powers for a reason.

To fulfill his destiny of protecting Arthur and watch him grow into the strong king that he will one day be.

Arthur then heard a scream and ran quickly to the noise, Lancelot and Elyan followed close behind him.

"What's happened? Gwen!" Arthur shouted, Gwen then took a step to the right to reveal Merlin lying on the floor. His skin is pale a snow and cold as ice.

"We were talking then..he fainted. I don't kno-" Gwen was cut off as Arthur ordered Lancelot and Elyan to carry him to Gaius' in any possible way they could.

Gwen walked slowly behind them, a smirk was then plastered on her face.

A smirk.

Arthur then kicked the door open as he pushed all Gaius' books off the table and lay Merlin gently on there.

"What happened to Merlin?" Gaius asked as he took a chair and sat down beside Merlin, feeling his body temperature.

"Gwen tells me that he fainted right before her."

This made Gaius stiffen, he had never expected it to come to this.

"Merlin has strained his powers to a far extent and because of that all the energy from Merlin is slowly draining from him." Gaius spoke calmly but his eyes said another; he was terrified.

"Gaius, what are you trying to say?" Lancelot spoke up.

Gaius then took a deep breathe, "I fear that Merlin is dying.."

"No..no there must be some mistake!" Arthur's voice broke towards the end as he trailed off.

Arthur politely asked everyone to leave him and Merlin alone.

"Merlin..don't you dare die. I won't allow that.." Arthur spoke as he pulled him into a warm embrace.

A voice then echoed through his mind, "I still have quite a lot of energy left..but I fear it may not last long.."

"Merlin..just hold on. I'll make sure that you don't die. I'll make sure of that.. just you rest for now.." Arthur then rested his chin on Merlin's head as he lightly kissed his forehead.

To Be Continued..

Now Merlin knows of his condition, he will do everything he can now to stop Arthur and Gwen's relationship. Merlin does not have long and he must use his time wisely..

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