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Disclaimer: Merlin is the BBC's and not mine.

MERLIN

"And don't come back."

Merlin looked up desperately at the sky as the clouds darkened and rain began to fall on his face. Even though the sorcerer's spell of torture was lifted from him, he was still in pure agony. The warlock heard footsteps coming close to his side. Whoever it was, they were running and shouting… something?

"Merlin?" the person shouted. Merlin didn't know if it was the sorcerer's spell or the spell that he had cast that took all the energy and good feelings out of him. He collapsed on the ground a second later. "Merlin?" the voice was closer and suddenly someone was shaking him. "Someone must get Gaius, the physician, now!" he shouted. It must be Arthur, but all voices sounded the same at the moment.

Time seemed to pass, but if it was hours or minutes it really didn't matter to him. Maybe now he was going to be on Uther's good side- if he even has a good side. If Adam was really gone then that means that he actually did the spell right and with enough power! But now he was completely drained of energy and the ability to move. The magic that those other sorcerers did would definitely make him hurt in the morning.

Arthur's voice seemed to get more urgent and Merlin tried with all of his force to open his eyes or his mouth and really say something comprehendible. He better try!

"Arthur, uh, what happened?" Merlin whispered. He used Arthur's arm to lift his torso up off the wet stone. "My head hurts like hell!"

Arthur chuckled with a hint of anxiety. "You got rid of Adam, Merlin. He's gone and you have no idea how grateful my father is." He told him with a proud smile. "Just don't expect him to say anything about it."

"The spell came out right?" Merlin asked sounding drunk. Arthur nodded. "Ha HA!" Merlin got up quickly, perhaps a little too quickly. He began to tumble over and Arthur had to catch him before he fell off the castle and become a pile of smooshed sorcerer.

"Careful. Maybe you should sit down again." Arthur suggested and pushed his friend down. "Is Gaius here yet?!" he shouted to the guards that were just standing around. At that moment Gaius came up the stairs and over to Merlin, a number of potions in his hands that clicked and clanked against each other with every step.

"Hi, Gaius," Merlin greeted him with a smile. He was obviously proud of himself for successfully doing the powerful spell.

"Is he going to be alright?" Arthur asked instantly.

"Sire," Gaius turned to face him. "I haven't even checked him yet, but I'm sure he'll be fine after some rest." The physician said slowly.

"Uh, the rain is bugging me." Merlin grumbled.

"You can't really do anything about the weather, Merlin." The prince said with a dramatic eye roll. Merlin smiled again and looked up at the sky, letting the rain drench his face.

"Weaser raynus" he murmured. The clouds cleared up and the rain ceased. Everyone in the courtyard below started to gasp at the strange change in the weather. "You're welcome." Merlin muttered. Gaius checked him over and gave him a potion for his head. Merlin braved the thick, green potion and shoved it down his reluctant throat.

"Where's the sorcerer?" a familiar voice asked from below. Arthur and Merlin peaked over the edge to see Uther discussing something with a guard.

"He… disappeared, Your Majesty." The guard said hesitantly. Uther fumed at this.

"Never again…" he cursed. The king looked up to see the two boys looking down on him. Merlin waved receiving a slap on the back of the head by Arthur. Merlin shrugged and walked off down the stairs with Arthur by his side.

"Hello, sire." Merlin greeted the king, bowing his head ever so slightly.

"You will bow to your king!" Uther yelled at Merlin.

"Sorry, sire." He corrected himself and took a bow. "Ow," he said softly. Bending over had sent a pain shooting through his side. Merlin sucked in air through his teeth and closed his eyes enduring the pain.

Uther looked to his son for the explanation for his manservant's behavior.

"He was injured by sorcerers." Arthur said with his arms crossed looking at Merlin worried.

"Why would sorcerers turn on you if you are one as well?" Uther asked his voice was still crude as ever. Merlin took in a deep breath before answering.

"How many times do I have to tell you?!" he wanted to say so badly, but that would be disrespectful and could spell out death. He settled on, "I fought against them, and they probably don't like competition." He said with a small smile at the last bit that he added for his own benefit. It was time he got some credit around here!

Uther nodded and walked off. "Be in the throne room at three o'clock SHARP!" he boomed over his shoulder.

Arthur snorted.

"Do you think you can be on time for once?" the prince teased.

"Unless I go to sleep in the mean time, my body is killing me!" Merlin said with a small yelp as he stood up straight.

"You can sleep all you want after the trial." Arthur suggested. "We all could use some of it." Arthur said whist stretching his arms.

"Yeah, I guess you're right!" Merlin said.

"I'm always right." Arthur teased.

ARTHUR

The prince returned to his chambers, awaiting Merlin's final trial at three o'clock. He feared the worst, but hoped for the best. His father couldn't have him executed after all that he's been doing, like saving Camelot and Arthur, and Camelot, Arthur, Arthur, Camelot…

And the list continues! Arthur knew that his father would never like Merlin at all, just use him like utensils; useful when you need them, but once you're done with them just throw them back in the cupboard!

Arthur began listing the things he was definitely going to change once he was king. Firstly, the no magic rule. What had Merlin said about Uther's ignorance? "Magic is evil! Off with your head!" Arthur chuckled at that memory. What kind of saying was 'off with your head'? When you have Merlin as a friend, you never have a dull moment, especially now.

Secondly, he felt a sudden need for a table. Square, maybe? No, no, definitely not square. Perhaps a round table instead! Yes, a round would be good and he would use it for his knights! Knights of the Round Table! That sounds weird. Oh well, he had plenty of time to think about that.

"Back on subject…" he thought to himself. Arthur looked at the big clock. It was five minutes until three. He headed out the door and down the stairs. His father would expect him to be there- like he would really miss this- before Merlin got there.

He pushed the doors open and went to stand with Morgana. She was looking worried and Uther was sitting on the throne looking smug like this was a big waste of time. The clock ticked by and still no Merlin.

"Merlin, where in the hell are you?!" Arthur thought to his manservant.

"I'm right outside the doors." He answered bluntly.

"Then come in!"

"But Uther said 'three o'clock SHARP!'"

"Merlin, get in here NOW!"

Just then, Merlin stepped through the doors. Uther sat up slightly in his chair and Morgana stiffened. They were only four people in the room, which was probably a good thing. It would make Merlin less nervous, maybe, or not…

"You are a sorcerer and you do not deny these accusations." Uther began. "You have used magic in my kingdom and in front of me as well." Merlin nodded. "I told you that if you got rid of this person who sought to destroy Camelot then I might give you a chance at life, might."

"Thank you, sire." Merlin bowed again, keeping his head low.

"I will give you a two week trial basis, but if you even think about double crossing me…" Uther threatened again. Merlin's confidence went up a level. "When the two weeks are over and you have not done anything wrong, then you will be able to live. But keep in mind, sorcerer, if you use magic to do any harm to Camelot no matter when or what it is, you will permanently be locked up and executed."

Merlin smiled and laughed. "Thank you, thank you, sire!" Merlin bowed again. "You will not regret it, I swear it!"

Uther nodded and dismissed Merlin. Arthur quickly followed after him with Morgana right next to him. "So that's it?" she spoke up. "Two weeks and it's all over?" Merlin and Arthur exchanged looks before bursting into fits of laughter. "What?"

"Morgana," Arthur said in between laughs. "After all we've been through, after all the times we've thought it was over, what happens later?"

"He does have a point, you know?" Merlin said. Morgana rolled her eyes at both of them.

"I'm going to my chambers to tell Gwen the good news." Morgana left them and headed down the long corridor.

"Merlin," Arthur stopped him. "You do know that you don't have to come to work for a while, seeing as you were injured today."

Merlin cracked a smile. "Oh, Arthur, you know I'm too stubborn to agree to that! As long as we don't hunt then I'm fine to work!" he said. "Or if I have to clean and repair armor, clean your room, wash your stinky clothes, shine your boots…"

"Oh, please help me!" Arthur mumbled under his breath as Merlin continued his ever going list.

A/N: So there is the conclusion to chapter 11! Review!!!!