Hi. If you are reading this then you should already know that chapter 10 was uploaded at the same time. This is probably the longest chapter I have ever done and I am proud. So enjoy…


Two Sides of the Same Coin- Chapter 11

"What have I done?" Looking at Merlin, Arthur could see his breathing becoming laboured and more and more difficult. The blood stain was quickly growing and looking at it, it was far too deep to sort out unless magic was used. However, that would not be an option due to the price that needed to be paid to fix it.

Merlin finally stopped breathing. He looked finally peaceful and at ease. He was much more pale than usual and his blue tunic was covered in crimson.

Arthur knew from Gaius' lectures that when a sorcerer dies, all enchantments and curses placed on people and the elements are reversed. He knew, right then and there, that his feelings for Merlin were real and were genuine. That Merlin was an honest sorcerer that Arthur loved. Instantaneously, Arthur was gifted lots of memories of events that happened previously but in a different point of views, magic's point of view.

He saw him and Merlin's first fight when Merlin first came to Camelot, with Merlin's eyes flashing a pure gold and making Arthur trip over everything and lose the fight.

He then saw the feast with Mary Collins. He saw her singing the enchanted words but Merlin resisting. He then saw Merlin make the chandelier fall on top of the witch and then he saw Merlin slowing down time so he could save the prince.

He next saw the sword fight against knight Valiant. He saw Merlin recite a spell, forcing the snakes in the other knight's shield to come alive before they were supposed to, proving him to be a fraud.

He after saw him, Morgana and Merlin fighting the afanc. He was waving the torch about towards the creature and he also saw Merlin commanding wind to help defeat the creature.

He saw Merlin unconscious but mumbling words of the Old Religion, creating a very familiar looking orb of light. The one that helped him in the Cave when he was looking for the Mortaeus flower.

He saw the griffin being defeated by Lancelot and Merlin, with Merlin's spell making the Lance become engulfed with blue flames.

He saw Merlin killing Edwin before the false physician killed Gauis. He was then shockingly hit by the memory of Merlin curing Uther, the man that made Merlin live a lie. That shocked Arthur more than most.

He saw himself drown, whilst under Sophia's spell. He saw Merlin kill Alfuric and Sophia and then rescue Arthur.

The next scene he saw made him smile, he saw the boots walking by themselves in Morgana's chambers whilst Merlin and Morgana hid the druid boy. Of course Merlin would be helping the poor boy escape before Arthur asked him to, that was Merlin all over.

He saw Merlin pleading with the dragon to enchant the sword, knowing it should save Arthur's life against the wraith.

He then saw his lover conjuring a tornado in the fields of Ealdor, killing the men and making the farmers win.

He was finally hit with the memory of seeing his lover face to face with the dragon for the first time, finding out about his noble destiny. Of course, Merlin being Merlin, had to ruin the memory by calling Arthur a prat, making Arthur laugh.

When the onslaught ended, Arthur was brought back to his senses. He realised Merlin only ever told the truth about his magic. He then realised what he did. He killed the best thing that ever happened to him.

What have I done?

To Arthur, what happened was an unforgivable crime. According to the laws of Camelot, the punishment for murder was death.

Arthur couldn't live without Merlin. Physically and emotionally. Merlin made sure Arthur was alive, using his magic to protect him. He also made Arthur feel loved. Something no one has ever been able to do, not even sweet Guinevere with a heart of gold. Merlin was his everything and without him, Arthur had no purpose in life.

Their souls were bound together, in life and in death. That was the deal made for the Triple Goddess. Arthur was shocked the Triple Goddess hasn't killed him yet, just gave him memories.

Arthur knew what he had to do to make it up to everyone. Hastily, he wrote a note for Sir Leon, telling him that he chose the loyal knight to become King.

He went to give Merlin's corpse a chaste kiss. It was cold and Arthur released a sob at the temperature. Shakily, he turned away and grabbed the sword that was discarded on the floor, covered in Merlin's crimson blood. Arthur positioned it so the sharp blade was facing towards the heart when he heard a quiet mutter…

"Don't Arthur." Arthur knew that voice, it was the one voice he could never live without. Of course, he had to be hallucinating but to be sure, he asked…

"M-Merlin, is that you?"


Merlin was next to the Lake of Avalon. One minute he was going through unbearable pain in Arthur's chambers and the next, he was found peacefully next to the enchanting lake. Strange!

"Hello Emrys." Merlin whipped his head towards the source of the sound and was met by the sight of an old woman wearing black.

"Who are you, and why am I here?"

The woman let out a croaky snigger and said "My name is the Callieach and I am the gatekeeper of the veil. You are here because you cannot cross the veil, Emrys."

"What do you mean I can't cross the veil?"

"I mean- Emrys, is that it is virtually impossible."

"Since when? I'm flesh and blood, just like every other human. I just also happen to be one of those rare warlocks."

"Emrys- do you even know what Emrys means?"

"No. Isn't it just a random name all the Druids call me as a title?"

"No Emrys. Emrys means the same thing as your Surname does… Immortal!"

"WHAT? IMMORTAL?"

"Calm down Emrys!"

"HOW CAN I CALM DOWN! I HAVE JUST BEEN TOLD THAT I HAVE TO LIVE FOREVER, WATCHING ALL MY FRIENDS AND MY MOTHER AND ARTHUR DIE, KNOWING I CAN NEVER JOIN THEM!"

"Well, you see Emrys, you do have company for all eternity. When you and the Once and Future King bound souls under the Triple Goddess' eyes at Isle of the Blessed, you both became one. That means that he cannot die either as you cannot live without each other. You have, altered destiny with your choices and denied Mordred his destiny with your actions seeing as the bond you developed was at its optimum quite early."

"That's great, I think."

"Immortality is both a blessing and a curse, Emrys. Use it wisely and remember to tell your King the truth of your actions."

"Thank you."

"You must go, Emrys. Back to life. Good luck."

Abruptly, the scenery changed back into the more familiar sight of Arthur's chambers. The unbearable pain that was once there when he was shutting down had now developed into a mild throb. The skin has clearly healed, with a faint scar clearly marked.

Merlin looked around the messy room and his gaze landed on a depressed Arthur. He was holding a bloody sword and his face told a story of sadness and determination. Merlin knew instantly what Arthur was trying to do and he knew it would be disastrous, forgetting the Callieach's revelation. He was the only one who could stop it and he knew he had to.

Managing to use as little energy as possible, he managed to mutter out the three syllables "Don't Arthur."

Arthur's face was morphed into a mask of disbelief and a glimmer of hope. It was understandable though as Merlin himself knew what it was like to be hit by the impossible. Arthur was able to shakily choke out, blinking back tears "M-Merlin, is that you?"


Told you I will rectify everything. It was merely a necessary evil. Just one more chapter and the epilogue to go. So do review/favourite/follow, it will make my day.