chapter14
Arthur was swimming towards the light that the magic he had used made apear. But the blond stopped in his tracks when suddenly he heard something. A song. It was soft and sweet, like a lullaby. The voice didnt sound human, instead like a siren calling to their victim. But even more weird, Arthur could still understand the words that werent english.
"What would I give to live where you are, what would I pay to stay here beside you, what would I do to see you smiling at me,"
Arthurs brows narrowed. Why did that voice sound familiar?
"Where would we walk, where would we run if we could stay all day in the sun, just you and me and I could be, part of your world."
"Merlin." Arthur whispered, then began swimming again towards the flash of light in front of him.
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Merlin reopened his eyes after he finished his song. He hoped it would get his father to find him. It was after all what the necklace was made for in the first place. In case Merlin ever got lost, he could always call home and the sea king would be able to find him.
Merlin yelped when he was forced face first onto the sandy floor.
"You will pay for that." Cenred growled. Then he smirked. "And I think the way to do that, is by you watching your father suffer, as he gives his crown to me to save his only son and heir."
Merlin dug his nails into the sand under him trying to get loose.
Cenred leaned down. "Oh what a show I will have." He whispereded into the boys ear.
"Get away from him!"
Cenred frowned then leaned up and turned. The evil merman raised an eyebrow. "You look familiar."
Merlin lifted his head and looked towards the voice. "Arthur?"
The blond smiled. "I cant leave you alone for five minutes Merlin, you get into trouble so easily."
Merlin blinked as he stared down at Arthurs light green tail.
Cenred chuckled. "Ah, yes. The prince from land above." He tilted his head. "Prince Arthur, is it? My, you've changed since I last saw you."
Arthurs brows narrowed. "I wonder whats different." He said sarcastically.
Cenred smirked. "Not to worry." He raised his hand and Arthurs eyes widen when he was thrown back and suddenly found himself being held by two seaweeds holding each arm.
"Arthur!" Merlin tried to swim towards the blond but Cenred grabbed his arm.
"I dont think so little prince."
Arthur stopped his struggling with the seaweed and stared wide eyed at Merlin. "Prince?" He repeated.
Merlins mouth slightly opened but nothing came out.
Cenred chuckled. "Oh, he didnt tell you?"
Arthurs eyes trailed to Cenred, who suddenly pushed Merlin onto the sandy floor. "This little brat stole my kingdom. I was suppose to be the next heir. But my brother decided he wanted a son. A son who would take over once he's taken his fall."
Merlin looked at Cenred. "You dont deserve the throan! My father was right to take it from you." Merlin shut his eyes and gasped when Cenred rasied a fist.
He held his breath for a few seconds before he heard Cenred speak. "No." The evil merman smirked. "I have a better way to get you to behave." Cenred turned and slowly swam towards Arthur.
Merlins eyes widen. "No!" Merlin shut his eyes when his ears were met with a fist hitting flesh. He reopened his eyes and quickly swam towards Cenred and grabbed is arm that was aiming for another part of Arthurs face. "Uncle please!"
Cenred looked down at Merlin.
The boys blue eyes trailed to Arthurs. "J-just let him go. Do what you want with me, just... let Arthur go."
"I'm not going without you Merlin." Arthur said strongly.
Merlin gulped and shook his head. "I'm sorry Arthur. I put you in danger," He shook his head. "I never wanted that." He sobbed. "I only wanted to meet you."
"He's not the one you wanted to meet." Cenred teased. "You wanted to meet a fairy tale, a prince who didnt even exsist."
Merlin blinked, had he not been under water, his tears would be trailing down his cheeks. "I met my prince. But i'm not meant to have a happy ending. I never was."
Arthur shook his head. "Everyone is allowed a happy ending Merlin." Arthurs eyes trailed to Cenreds. "Everyone but him."
Cenred scoffed. "Who's going to stop me? You?"
Arthur shook his head. "No. He is."
Cenred frowned and turned when Arthur gestered with his head.
Merlin gasped when there was a sudden blast and Cenred flew towards the oppsite wall. The young Merman looked towards the exist and smiled wide. "Father!"
Balinor swam towards Merlin and wrapped his arms around his son. "I heard your song." Balinor turned to the blond stuck to the seaweed. "I havent seen you around here before, but theres no doubt in my mind Merlins song was about you."
Arthur gulped deep. This must be the Sea King. He had heard stories about the man... Sea Merman... person ...King. He did not like humans, everytime one stepped foot into the ocean, the waves would become deadly.
"I'm Arthur... your Majesty."
The blonds wide eyes trailed to Merlin who gave a small smile.
Balinor raised his hand and the seaweed holding Arthur broke. The Sea King turned towards Merlin. "Leave son, i'll take care of Cenred."
Merlin nodded and grabbed Arthurs hand, together they swam out of the small cave.
"Wait! Wait! Merlin!"
The young Merman stopped swimming and looked at Arthur.
"Your father, will he be ok on his own?"
"Arthur, he's my father, he controls the seven seas."
"Are you sure he'll-" Arthur was caught off when the whole ocean started trembling. The blond frowned and looked around the open water. The vibration went on for a full 10 seconds before it stopped.
Arthurs eyes trailed to Merlins. "Was that your father?"
Merlin blushed. "No. Sorry, I havent eaten all day."
Arthurs brows raised. Just then the ocean started to rumbled more, this time Merlin yelped and ran into Arthurs arms and shut his eyes. Arthur had to hold his breath at the feel of Merlin bare chest on his own.
The water shook for a full minute this time before it finally stopped.
Merlin reopened his eyes. "My fathers angry."
Arthur looked around shocked. "Really?" He said sarcastically. The blond sighed and looked down at the creature in his arms. Arthur gently pulled Merlin away a few inches.
"Merlin, why didnt you tell me you were a prince?"
Merlin shrugged. "I didnt think it was important."
"Merlin, it is important. Dont you see what this means?"
Merlin shook his head.
Arthur smiled. "It means your love for me is real. That you werent just chasing after me because i'm the prince of Camelot."
Merlin nodded. "Would you believe me even if I wasnt a prince?"
Arthur shrugged. "I dont know."
Merlin nodded with a small frown and looked down at the sandy floor. He shut his eyes when Arthur brought a finger under his chin and made him face back at him. "But I do know that I would still come down here, risk my life and confess my love."
Merlin looked up at Arthur. "You're not just saying that?" He asked hopefully.
Arthur smiled and shook his head. "I love you Merlin."
Merlin smiled wide then threw his arms around Arthurs neck and brought their lips together.
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