A Fight to Remember

A.N.: Hi guys! I'm so glad I'm back at home and my laptop's okay! :) I'm going to be writing loads for this, because I've been cooped up without a computer for too long. The chapters may be a bit shorter, but I'll write as quickly as i can!

Arthur POV

I grimaced as i heard them call us 'Filthy Traitors'. I stepped out, Merlin beside me. "How charming of my father to send a search party for me; he must be worried about his only son, the Crown Prince of Camelot." I said, sneering at the soldiers. "He was going to kill me because I like men. Does that really sound just? I know those sort of relationships are frowned upon in Albion, but punishable by death? I think that's a bit over the top." The soldiers glanced around as more figures appeared out of the darkness. "Run along now, and give my father my regards. Oh, and thank him for sending people to check up on me. Tell him I'm grateful that he still cares." I said, my voice as sarcastic as I could make it as I melted in with the trees. I could see the soldiers looking worried as the others joined with the darkness (Or so to speak) I heard Merlin's voice from the there side of the clearing, loud enough to echo ever so slightly saying "Run along now, back to Uther" and at that, they ran. I made my way over to Merlin, hugging him. "We're going to have to move camp. We'll go to the clearing with the lake." I said, thinking where we first kissed. There was no need to say it, as Merlin was blushing already.

Merlin POV

I blushed, hearing Arthur mention the clearing and the lake. I'd always loved the lake; it had been my favourite place to go during my childhood. I smiled remembering the day Arthur kissed me. I would never forget that day. "I'm glad. I've always liked that place" I said, grinning as Arthur blushed. "Merlin, Arthur, quickly! More soldiers have been seen. They've changed their colours for normal clothes. They're wearing armour though. We're not sure what to do." Gwen said, running up. I nodded, following Gwen down to where Morgana was stood, looking breathless. "Morgana, what happened?" Arthur asked, looking slightly worried. "I saw them changing. They were dressed as knights of Camelot, and then they stopped, changed into normal clothes and carried on. They're travelling towards us. If we move now, they won't be able to find us. They weren't trackers, I'm sure." She told him, looking worried. "They'll try and join us otherwise. We need to move today, Arthur." She said, sighing.

Arthur POV

I frowned, sighing. I wanted to stay here for a few more days, to pack everything up. I nodded to Morgana "Make sure everyone helps with the packing. The horses can be used to help carry the huts; we'll take them down and pack it up. I'll be over in a minute." I said, before walking off a little way. I sighed, overcome once again with pain at my father's attempts to capture us so he could execute us. "Arthur?" I heard Merlin ask behind me. I turned tears in my eyes. Merlin ran up and hugged me, and i smiled ever-so-slightly. "I'm glad you're here Merlin" I murmured into his shoulder. Merlin smiled, pulling back slightly. "Gods, Arthur. I should've known this would hurt you more than you want to show. I'm sorry that you have to go through this, Arthur. I'd do anything to stop it. To make it so none of this ever happened." He said, and i could hear just how much he meant it by his voice. As he said that, the tears that were threatening to fall did, and I sobbed into Merlin's shoulder.

No POV (A little narration)

That was how Morgana found them, except Arthur was asleep, his head in Merlin's lap. Merlin looked up as Morgana walked over and smiled sadly. "He's gone through so much recently. I don't know how he copes. The betrayal of his Father, and having to leave Camelot. He's so worried his father will punish the people. He's worried about everything." Merlin told her, sighing. "I want to help him, but i don't know how i could. I'm just a servant, and not even that if we ever return to Camelot. I'll be executed, and Arthur will be devastated. I can't let that happen, Morgana. It would break him!" Merlin cried, tears running down his cheeks. Morgana knelt down and hugged Merlin. "It will all work out, Merlin. Don't worry about it. Get some sleep; we're not moving until tomorrow." She said, before standing. "Never lose hope Merlin, if you do, nothing will succeed." She said, before walking off and leaving a bewildered Merlin. Neither of them noticed Arthur smile slightly, before going back to sleep.

Arthur POV

"Merlin?" I asked groggily, feeling arms around me. Merlin stirred, smiling. "Arthur, you're awake." He said, smiling still. I nodded. "Yeah, I am. I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused. I heard your conversation with Morgana earlier. I'm so sorry, Merlin. I really am" I said, ashamed that I'd made Merlin feel so bad. Merlin shook his head. "No, you've done nothing wrong. If i hadn't come to Camelot nothing would've happ-" Merlin said but I cut him off "If you hadn't come to Camelot, I'd be dead, Merlin" I said, sighing. Merlin frowned. "Yeah, but-" he started, but I silenced him, locking my lips with him. Merlin sighed into the kiss, opening his mouth. Soon our tongues were fighting for dominance, and eventually Merlin lost. "Arthur!" I heard someone shout, and I looked over. Morgana and Gwen were running towards us, looking shocked, but slightly hopeful. They smiled as I walked up to them. "Morgana, Gwenevere. What is it?" I asked, confused. They both started talking at once, and at such a speed that i couldn't hear what they were saying. "Okay, both of you stop! Morgana, what is it? And speak sensibly, so i can actually hear you" I said, sighing. Morgana smiled, looking happy. "It's Uther, Arthur. He's here, and he wants to talk to you. He's alone, we're sure." She said, looking amazed. "WHAT!?" I shouted, sprinting towards the woods.