The joy and happiness was overwhelming on Midwinter Day. The feast was in full swing by the evening. And the room in the great hall was become narrower, as it filled with people. Only that two men was missing.

"Where is Gwaine and Lancelot? I thought that Gwaine would be here too, drinking himself under the table by now." Leon asked.

"In the infirmary." Percival answered.

"Why?"

"Because Gwaine thought that Merlin should have gotten his birthday present." Elyan tried to hide his smile.

"But he didn't consider that Merlin's power is little bit sloshy right now."

"Never, ever get involved with Gwaine's plans." Percival noted.

They all looked the main table where Arthur sat.

"So that's why the prince has a black eye?" Leon asked again. The others nodded. Leon looked at Merlin who stood right behind Arthur's chair.

"Don't ever play pranks on the most powerful warlock in the realm. " Percival noted again.

"Toast for that." Elyan smirked, but Leon hesitated.

"Can we really trust him?" He eyed the warlock behind Arthur's chair.

"Arthur trusts him. And Gaius and Lancelot have known for a long time now." Percival was calm, his eyes also on Merlin.

"And I don't think he would be capable of harming anyone or anything. What I have heard and what I have seen, Merlin is a goodhearted man who has no hunger for more power." Elyan said.

Leon picked up his chalice. "Then I won't say anything anymore. A toast for Arthur."

"For Merlin."

"And Camelot."

Arthur saw the knight toast.

"Will those two get here at all?" Arthur asked and glanced to Merlin. Warlock shook his head.

"No. Lucky that you got away from its verge."

"It was Gwaine's idea." Arthur murmured and looked sheepish.

"I'm sure it was." He heard Merlin laughing. Arthur smiled. The prank had been ridiculous. It was supposed to be a happy surprise, but Merlin was so scared that his magic had taken control. Arthur looked over to the table's other head and gazed at his father. Merlin and his magic. Only he was able to do something like this.

"He has been so happy today."

Uther actually laughed. It had been so long since Arthur had heard him laugh. Arthur rose and met his friend, face to face.

"Thank you Merlin."

Merlin just nodded. He looked a little bit off. Looking at his surroundings in sadness.

"Merlin? Are you alright?" Arthur put his hand to his friend's shoulder.

Merlin looked to Arthur.

What he could say to him? That the darkness inside of him, that rose it's ugly head, was threatening everything what he knew and loved. That he feared his new power.

But Merlin smiled.

He wasn't alone anymore.

He was blessed with strong and brave friends.

His faith was regained and all the tears were wiped away.

"Yes. Everything is alright."

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