A\N hey guys I missed working on this story so much thank you for the feed back and for reading it makes me so happy

| chapter 10 |

when some guards came to get the king they came across a very sad site. Merlin's arm out to Arthur they were just a few inches apart. Merlin's hand almost Touching Arthur's. blood was spilled all over the floor and two dead men.

Sun hit Merlin's face and he slowly woke. The world was blurred, he tried to see where he was. his hands moved over the bed he was in, he realized that he was in Gaius's bed. Merlin soon came to terms with what had happened.

Merlin slowly crawling across the floor to Arthur bleeding out on the floor, his eyes flashing a fierce gold and stopping the bleeding from Arthur's side. Merlin felt his chest jerk with fear and almost pain from the thought of Arthur maybe being dead. "Arthur" Merlin tried to yell and move but all that came out was a rough whisper and pain shot up his head making the world spin.

Merlin felt a hand on his shoulder. "Merlin don't move" Gaius said.

"where's Arthur?" Merlin asked trying to get up.

"No! Merlin don't move, Arthur is ok" Gaius said pushing on Merlin's shoulder. Merlin's vision slowly became dark and the sound of the world slowly faded away.

"Gaius is he ok?" Gwen asked stepping forward. "Yes he's ok, watch him while I go and check on Arthur," Gaius said in a stern voice, Gwen nodded and sat down next to Merlin. Gaius grabbed his medicine bag and went to Arthur.

Arthur wasn't doing so well he lost a lot of blood. Luckily Merlin stopped it before he bled to death. Morgana was sitting next to Arthur asleep in a chair. Gaius tried not to wake her but she isn't a heavy sleeper and woke up almost immediately.

"Gaius!?" she said sitting up straight. Gaius gave her a smile.

"you should rest my lady, I will watch him for a little while" Morgana nodded.

"thank you, Gaius... how's Merlin?" Morgana asked standing up. "he's ok, he woke up but just for a few seconds," Gaius said dread and sadness filling his voice and eyes. Morgana nodded holding back tears.

"I-I should go," Morgana said on the brink of tears. Gaius gave her a hug and a tear ran down her cheek. Morgana went to rest and Gaius treated Arthur's wound. hours went by as neither Merlin or Arthur woke up. Gaius was sitting in the chair next to Arthur.

Arthur's eyes slowly opened and the world seemed cold and blurred.

"Merlin" Arthur whispered. Gaius shot up and went to Arthur's side. "sire try not to move too much" Gaius said putting a steady hand on Arthur's shoulder. Arthur's side was in immense pain but all he thought of was Merlin.

"wh-where's Merlin?" Arthur asked in a heavy breath. "Merlin is ok... he is sleeping" Arthur's eyes started to shut again. Gaius sighed and sat back down. everyone was quite that day almost nobody smiled, the kingdom was filled with dread. a day past and only Merlin woke but not for long and all he thought of was Arthur. Gaius thought it was strange that they wouldn't wake.

the day after Morgana was sitting in the chair next to Arthur. Arthur's eyes slowly opened. The room took a moment to come into focus. he moved his head to see Morgana asleep.

Arthur reached his hand out and touched Morgana's knee.

"Arthur!" she said shooting up.

"Merlin... where's Merlin?" Arthur asked lifting his head up a bit. "He's ok, I'm going to tell the guards to get Gaius" Morgana said getting up and walking to the door. Arthur tried to sit up a little bit but a sharp pain went up his side. Arthur clenched his jaw and laid back down.

"Arthur don't move" Morgana said in a stern voice.

"how is he?" Gaius asked rushing to Arthur from across the room.

"I'm ok" Arthur answered. Gaius checked Arthur's wound and it was healing very well. Arthur ate a little and Morgana stayed by Arthur's side the whole time.

"how's Merlin?" Arthur asked, desperate.

Gaius was silent for a moment. "He's ok, he woke up twice but not for long" Arthur nodded.

"I need to see him," Arthur said trying to move.

"No Arthur! you can't move" gains said. "you will make yourself worse" Arthur had to see Merlin he didn't feel whole without him there.

"t-tell Merlin I love him, and I will be there soon" Arthur said breathing heavy.

"of course Arthur" Gaius said, he looked over at Morgana. a tear went down her face, Arthur laid in bed all day every second felt like hours for Arthur. All he could think about was Merlin. Would Merlin pull through?

"He's not looking good," Gaius said leaning back in his chair.

"Merlin is strong, he will recover," Gwen said "Arthur will too... I can feel it"

Gaius gave Gwen a smile. Gwen sat next to Merlin most of the day, all the people were so relieved to hear that their king was ok. As night came Merlin woke. Merlin opened his eyes and looked over to see Gwen next to him.

"Merlin!" Gwen said with so much relief in her voice.

"I'm not dead" Merlin said moving a bit, the world started spinning. " uh... yet"

Gwen laughed and Merlin smiled

"Arthur where... is he ok?" Merlin said eyes wide waiting for a response.

"he's ok Merlin, he's awake" Gwen said putting her hand on Merlin's arm. "he wanted you to know that he loves you and he will be here as soon as he can" Merlin let his chest relax and let out a breath of relief. "tell him I love him too and to not worry about me" Merlin said in a whisper.

Gwen smiled "ok Merlin I will, I'm going to tell Gaius you're awake" Merlin nodded, Gwen walked out to get Gaius who was in the great hall discussing the king's condition with the court. The doors opened and everyone went silent.

"Gwen! is Merlin ok?" Gaius asked stepping away from the table.

"he's ok he's awake" Gaius let out a sigh of relief. "I will go see him," Gaius said walking to the doors. Gwen smiled and went to see Arthur and tell him Merlin was awake. Gaius walked into his chambers to see Merlin. Merlin smiled as Gaius walked in.

"how are you feeling?" Gaius asked turning to the table to grab his medicine bag.

"like I hit a stone wall" Merlin said giving a little smile.

Gaius scoffed. "here take this, it will help with the pain," Gaius said giving Merlin a small glass bottle with a weird blue like liquid in it.

Merlin took the cork off and slowly put it to his lips and drank it. Merlin handed the bottle to Gaius. he took it and put it on the table. "how is Arthur doing?" Merlin asked slowly turning his head to Gaius.

Gaius was silent for a moment "he's healing pretty well... thanks to you" Gaius said. Merlin breathed a sigh of relief.

Gwen opened the door to Arthur's chambers, Arthur looked over at her and his face lit up. He knew she had to have news about Merlin.

"Gwen how's Merlin!?" Arthur asked quickly. Gwen smiled. "he's ok he's awake... and he wants you to know that he loves you too and not to worry about him" Arthur let out a big sigh of relief and smiled as did Morgana who was still sitting next to Arthur.

Now Arthur just wanted to see Merlin. over the next few days, Gaius was running back and forth to Merlin and Arthur, by the third day Merlin was walking but he couldn't see Arthur because he can't stand for more than a few minutes.

Arthur could only sit up. He was growing bored and he wanted to see Merlin. another two days past. Merlin was walking around but the world still spins when he stands up, Arthur could walk a bit but not much.

"he should be walking by now" Morgana said with sadness in her voice.

"He will be walking and back to himself soon," Gwen said walking up behind her, Morgana smiled and turned to Gwen. Gwen gave her a friendly smile.

"I hope your right" Morgana said Turning back to Arthur who was sleeping.

"Arthur is strong, he will recover," Gwen said in a hopeful tone. Morgana pulled Gwen into a tight hug. "you always make me feel better, Gwen" Morgana said releasing Gwen from her tight embrace.

Over the next day Merlin was recovering extremely fast and could finally walk almost back to normal.

"am I well enough to go see Arthur now?" Merlin asked looking desperate. Gaius lost track of how many times Merlin would ask that a day. Gaius was silent for a moment and sighed. "yes you are but Merlin, don't run across the castle" Gaius gave him a serious look. Merlin's face lit up and walked briskly to the door.

"whoa" Merlin said holding his forehead with one hand.

"what did I just tell you" Gaius said sounding annoyed.

Merlin stood there for a moment waiting for the world to stop spinning. when it finally did he slowly opened the door and walked out. he walked as fast as his body would let him. he turned a corner and saw Lancelot with Gwaine walking down the hall.

"Merlin?" Gwaine said "what are you doing up?" Merlin walked up to them and they gave Merlin a hug. "I'm fine I can finally walk" Merlin said with a big smile on his face.

"we are glad your better" Lancelot said.

"I better get going," Merlin said slowly walking around them.

"going to see Arthur?" Gwaine asked already knowing the answer.

"where else would I be going," Merlin said smiling. Gwaine chuckled as Merlin walked down the hall and finally got to Arthur's room.

Merlin opened the door and Arthur was asleep. Merlin let out a sigh of relief his stiff shoulders relaxed. just seeing Arthur gave him relief. Merlin walked over to the bed and sat down in the chair next to it. Merlin's chest burned for his prince.

after a few minutes Arthur moved a little then his eyes opened he saw someone sitting next to him. he waited for his eye to adjust when he saw Merlin he sat up so fast. Arthur grabbed Merlin and pulled him into his tight embrace.

"I was so worried about you," Merlin said wrapping his arms around Arthur. they Released their grip on one another. Merlin slowly sat up. Arthur put his hand on Merlin's cheek. Merlin put his hand over Arthur's hand. Merlin leaned down and kissed Arthur.

"I love you, so much Merlin," Arthur said with a soft voice. Merlin looked down and smiled.

"I love you too Arthur," Merlin said looking back up at Arthur, their eyes locking.

A\N only 2 more chapters left I'm so sad and happy leave a review if you want the last 2 chapters but what could happen in 2 chapters...