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"Arthur?" Merlin asked, as they sat shoulder to shoulder, leaning against the wall, weapons gripped in sweaty hands.
Lancelot, Gwaine and Leon watched as the Prince turned to his manservant, who was staring straight ahead. Crashes as the manticores started breaking down the barricade faded into the background.
"What is it Merlin?" Arthur asked.
"Promise me something?" Merlin asked, turning to look at him, his face open, scared and pleading.
The Knights and Prince realised just how young the manservant was, and innocent. They had all trained for this, and had been in battle before, but Merlin, he hadn't. "Of course, what is it?"
"Promise me that no matter what happens, you won't think of me differently?" Merlin asked, turning his head away.
"They're only creatures, you should feel no shame attacking them." Arthur told him, trying to comfort him.
Merlin shook his head and let out a bitter laugh. "That's not what I meant."
"Merlin, what are you going on about?" Arthur demanded, a little scared at the complete and utter defeat written across Merlin's face.
"It isn't your destiny to die here Arthur Pendragon. You are going to become the Once and Future King of Albion." Merlin whispered
TBC
