A Walk to Remember Chapter 11: The Wrath of Pain, a merlin fanfic

Title: A Walk to Remember
Author: BlueSpottedDog
Summary: Since when has so much hung in the balance of one walk?
Spoilers: Merlin Season 1
Disclaimer: BBC owns Merlin. I wish I could have Colin and Bradley as toys though :)

Ok so, this chapter is slightly weird. Not that Grace-san's idea was crap, it was awesome! But my way of writing it, yeah that makes it suck bad. Tell me how bad it really was.

The Wrath of Pain

Morgana sat in her room watching Gwen and Lancelot laughing on his bed. Lancelot was tickling her and Gwen was laughing hard. Morgana couldn't help but tear up slightly so she got up and walked out of the room into the hallway. It was quiet out there. She sat against the wall and shut her eyes. She couldn't make her pain go away, but she could inflict it on others. That's when her plan was formed.

Arthur was wandering down the hall towards Morgana's room. He hadn't seen her since he had returned and he really wanted to speak to her. She was, after all, like his sister. He was about to enter her room when he noticed someone sitting against the wall. He walked closer to the figure and smiled when he saw Morgana's hair. He sat down next to her. 'It's been a long time Morgana!'

Morgana looked up at him. She felt her heart break as she saw Arthur smiling at her. 'How's my favourite sister going?' She really didn't want to talk to anyone, let alone the person who was causing her pain and had no idea that he was doing it. 'Arthur I'm really not in the mood for talking with anyone today.' Arthur was shocked. Morgana didn't want to talk...to him? She loved him!

'What's up Morgana? What's got you all peeved off?' Morgana glared at Arthur and he flinched backwards slightly. 'I'm serious. I've never seen you like this before!' Morgana stopped glaring at him. He was being genuine. 'It's you.' Arthur's mouth dropped open on it's own accord. 'Me? What did I do?'

'You fell in love with Merlin. And you made him fall in love with you.' Arthur suddenly became defensive. 'I didn't make him do anything!' Morgana shook her head. 'Even so, he fell for you anyway.' 'And what does that have to do with anything?' Morgana patted Arthur's knee. 'Everything Arthur. Absolutely everything, but you won't understand, so I'm not gonna bother trying to tell you.'

Arthur shook his head. 'I'm leaving…you're really starting to weird me out. Come see me when you return to normal.' Arthur got up and Morgana grabbed his wrist. He turned to her and saw her mumbling something. He yanked his wrist away and stalked off.

Morgana was grinning when he left. She had been muttering the words she had read from Merlin's book. Apparently they caused severe pain to the victim. In Arthur's case, she was hoping that it would cause pain in the form of Merlin.

'Merlin!' Merlin stopped walking and turned. Merlin stumbled back as a force in the form of Arthur hit him. 'Yeah Arthur, I love you too, but you have to remember that I'm not as strong as you and you're extremely heavy!' Arthur gasped mockingly. 'Are you calling me fat?'

Merlin grinned as Arthur pulled away from him. 'Yes Arthur, I'm calling you fat! That's what I do to the people I love, I call them names.' Arthur shook his head and punched Merlin's arm. 'You're definitely a weird one Merlin!' Merlin smile faltered slightly. 'Weird am I?'

Arthur noticed the look on Merlin's face and realised his mistake. 'You're a good weird Merlin. I love you as weird Merlin.' 'So you don't love me as normal Merlin then?' Arthur watched Merlin's smile drop altogether. 'Merlin I-' 'No forget it. I'll go be normal Merlin around Gwen and the others and when I'm acting weird, I'll come see you again!' Merlin turned on his heel and stormed off.

Morgana had been watching from afar and smiled to herself when she saw Arthur watch as Merlin walked away. 'Shit!' Morgana smiled wider and turned away. She was already enjoying herself and it had barely started.

Gaius looked up as the door to his chambers burst open. Merlin stormed in and right past Gaius into his bedroom. Gaius got up and followed him. Just as Merlin was about to slam his door, Gaius stuck his foot in the doorway and the door ricocheted off his foot. Merlin turned when he didn't hear the door slam and saw Gaius.

'Oh hey Gaius…been there long?' Gaius looked at Merlin and noticed that he looked upset. 'Merlin, what's the problem? Is it Arthur? Or Morgana?' Merlin's eyes flickered for a second at Morgana's name. 'Arthur.' Gaius stepped into the room and shut the door behind him. Merlin sat down on his bed. 'What did he do this time?' Gaius sat down next to Merlin. 'He…he called me weird…and he said that he loved me as weird Merlin and not normal Merlin…'

Gaius shook his head. 'Do you know how many times Arthur puts his foot in his mouth? Three or four times a day usually and since you're around him the most, you get the whole of it. I'm sure he didn't mean it…just give him a chance ok? His father died and you almost died…he's just grieving.' Merlin sighed. 'You're right Gaius…he just does it all the time…I guess I'm gonna have to get use to it right?' Gaius nodded and Merlin smiled.

'Arthur's being crowned King of Camelot tonight and he wanted me there, so I guess I'm going to have to leave to get there in time!' Gaius just smiled and watched Merlin get up and quickly open the door and rush out. He shook his head. One day it was all going to fall apart between Arthur and Merlin and Merlin would be the one who fell the hardest. Gaius was worried. He seemed to feel this day coming soon.

Arthur grinned as Merlin walked into the hall, the people surrounding him noticing how his eyes lit up as Merlin arrived. 'Are you ready now Arthur?' Arthur looked at the knight beside him. 'Yes Lancelot. I'm finally ready.' Lancelot nodded and motioned to Merlin. Merlin grinned and walked up to the head of the table.

When he reached Arthur's side, Arthur bent down to whisper in his ear. 'You're going to be my favourite right hand man.' Arthur grinned down at Merlin as he rose back up. Merlin smiled goofily back up at the Prince and took his seat. One of the knights stepped forward and the room went quiet.

(A/N: Bear with me on this, I'm not sure how the Princes are Kinged if their father dies…so don't shoot me down if I do it wrong!)

'Arthur Pendragon, do you promise to protect this kingdom and the people of Camelot?' Merlin watched Arthur in awe. 'Yes I do.' 'And do you promise to do whatever it takes to make Camelot a safe place?' 'Yes I do.' The knight nodded and lifted the crown from the table. Arthur bent down and the knight placed it on his head. 'You are now the King of Camelot.'

Applause rang through the room and cheering was coming from Lancelot and Gwen. Merlin was grinning broadly and when Arthur sat down next to him and grabbed his hand, people thought his smile was going to break his face. 'So how does it feel to be King?' Arthur shrugged. 'Still feel important, but I guess it's pretty much the same so far…I mean I still have a crappy manservant and "sister" who refuses to talk to me…so yeah, I feel pretty good!'

Merlin shook his head. 'It's not your fault Arthur…it's mine. I should've noticed sooner how she looked at me…I mean, she was alright when we weren't talking about you, but when I mentioned your name, she got all angry. I really suck at this relationship stuff…' Arthur put an arm around Merlin's shoulders. 'You're great at relationships! I mean, look at us!' Merlin laughed and Arthur quickly kissed him on the lips.

Morgana was smirking at the two as she sat next to Gwen and Lancelot on the opposite side of the table. Gwen noticed the smirk and tapped her on the shoulder. Morgana faced her, the smirk gone. 'Morgana…I'm not sure what you're planning, but I really don't think it's a good idea. I'm sure you'll find someone, the person for you just isn't Merlin.' Morgana's eyes flashed slightly at Merlin's name, but kept a straight face.

'Don't worry Guinevere, I won't hurt them. Not purposely of course!' She smiled lightly and turned back to the boys, who were kissing slowly but passionately. People across the table were watching in both awe and disgust, but there was nothing they could say to their king that would not land them in the stocks. She started smirking again as Merlin pulled away and got up. The look in Arthur's eyes made Morgana almost squeal in delight.

Words were passed between the two boys before Merlin stormed out. She watched gleefully as Arthur watched Merlin leave then turn back to the table. She knew that he knew that he had to stay, until the feast was finished. Everything was turning out really good for Morgana.

The second the feast was finished and Arthur had dismissed everyone; he sprinted off down the corridor in search of Merlin. He looked in Gaius' chambers and Merlin's bedroom, but he wasn't there. He checked the stables but he wasn't there either. Gwen told him that she hadn't seen him and neither had Lancelot. There were only two other places he could be, Morgana's room or Arthur's. He was hoping for the latter.

Arthur rushed off to Morgana's room and knocked on the door. There was some shuffling and murmuring before the door opened to reveal Morgana and Merlin. Arthur sighed, glad to see Merlin, but annoyed to see him with the only other person who loved him like he did. 'You jealous Arthur?' Morgana asked, seeing the annoyed look on his face. 'Not of you, of Merlin. He gets to spend time with you!' Arthur grinned and Morgana glared.

Arthur was about to grab Merlin's wrist when Morgana smirked and turned to Merlin. She placed her lips on his and Arthur gasped. He watched Merlin stand there in shock, unable to move, but once he came to his senses again, he began kissing her back. 'Merlin! What the hell are you doing?!' Arthur watched painfully as Merlin continued to kiss Morgana. 'Holy fucking hell! I'm leaving! And don't bother coming after me Merlin, because I'm never talking to you again!'

Arthur stormed off and Morgana pulled away. She grinned happily and looked at Merlin. He was still dazed. She muttered something and Merlin's eyes widened. She had cursed him. He, the sorcerer, was cursed by a mere human. Oh god! And he remembered what had happened too. His eyes became darker and Morgana looked slightly scared. 'What the hell did you do? Did you curse me into kissing you? And you made Arthur vow to never fucking speak to me again! Are you bloody happy now?!'

Merlin stormed off in the direction of Arthur and Morgana just stood there. She watched him leave. She couldn't help but smirk. She was happy and she was only just getting started!

'Arthur! Come on! Open this damn door! If you don't open it, I'll break it open with my magic!' Merlin pounded on the door. He waited another minute before yelling again. 'Arthur! Come on! I'm sorry ok? She cursed me! Now open this door and we can talk!' There was some shuffling on the other side of the door and Merlin thought Arthur was going to open the door. After waiting another minute, Merlin realised Arthur was on the other side of the door, so he couldn't very well blow it open, not without killing Arthur. Damn that boy was smart!

'Arthur! Please! Let me in!' Merlin pounded on the door again and sighed. It appeared Arthur was not opening the door. 'Fine! I'll sit here until you open this door! You're gonna have to come out some time. You don't have any food in there!' Silence. 'Whatever. I'm just gonna sit here, against the door, until you open it.' Still silence. Merlin was about to speak again until he saw Gwen rounding the corner. She stared at him, tilting her head, before walking towards him.

'Merlin, why are you sitting outside of Arthur's room, against the door?' Gwen sat down next to him. 'It's a long story, but apparently Arthur is never speaking to me again. You can ask him yourself if you want; he's sitting against the other side of the door.' Gwen sighed. 'Merlin, what happened this time?' 'Like I said, long story. Ask Arthur, I'm sure he'll tell you, accompanied with multiple swear words.'

Gwen turned to face the door. 'Arthur?' Silence. 'Arthur, come on. It's Gwen. Please, just talk to me.' A brief silence before: 'Gwen.' Gwen smiled at Merlin. 'Gwen…is Merlin still there?' 'Yeah. Why?' 'I need you to tell him something for me.' Merlin interrupted. 'I can hear you Arthur!' 'Just tell him that I'm sorry, but I can't talk to him. Not now and not ever. This time he's really stuffed it up.'

Merlin's mouth dropped open as Gwen looked over at him. 'Arthur, I didn't do anything! Morgana cursed me!' Merlin heard Arthur laugh. 'Gwen?' 'Yeah?' 'Tell Merlin that I hate him.' Gwen turned to Merlin. 'Merlin, Arthur hat-' 'I heard!' 'Oh yeah. Right. Sorry.' 'And tell him that I'm never going to forgive him.' Gwen looked at Merlin. 'Merlin, what the bloody hell did you do this time?'

'I kissed Morgana. Under a spell of course. And back at the feast…I called Arthur a few names…but I had a good reason!' 'Which was?' 'Arthur started it.' Gwen shook her head. 'Arthur, what did you say to Merlin?' 'I-I said I only liked him when he was weird Merlin…and after we kissed…I told him…that he was a bad kissed and I thought he was a...stupid magician.'

Merlin looked crushed when he heard the words again. 'Arthur…why did you do that? Why did you call Merlin names?' 'Because my head was telling me too. So was my heart. Look, can you just please get rid of Merlin? I don't want to talk to him, but I want to talk to you…or someone else.' Gwen turned back to Merlin. 'You heard him Merlin. Look…how about I take you to my room and you can talk to Lancelot while I talk to Arthur?'

Merlin sighed. He knew Arthur wasn't going to talk to him anytime soon, so he was better off talking to someone else. 'Fine. Bye Arthur.' Merlin got to his feet and so did Gwen. 'I'll be back soon Arthur and we can talk then.' The two began walking away and Merlin swore he heard a faint: 'Bye Merlin.'

'Lancelot?' Merlin asked, poking his head through the door of Gwen's room. 'Yeah?' Lancelot appeared at the door and Merlin smiled. 'I need to talk to you. About Arthur.' Lancelot nodded. 'Come in! Sit down! Get comfortable!' Merlin pushed open the door. He shut it behind him and sat down on Gwen's bed. Lancelot sat beside him. 'So what did he do this time?'

Ok so maybe it's not that bad...I promise the next one will be better!