Hello everyone! So the next chapter for this story. I wanted to get it up last Wednesday, but it has been way to busy. I will try to get the next chapter up this weekend as I don't know if the next one I will be able to get to you guys next week, school and work are so busy. I also have to work tomorrow... I should already have been in bed, but I just wanted to give you all this chapter. Also forgive me as this isn't my best chapter.
So what will happen to Merlin? Will I be so evil to kill him? Mwhahaha...
So please enjoy and tell me what you think of it. Reviews definitely make me write quicker!
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It was cold and dark as he woke up, or... maybe he hadn't woken up, he wasn't sure. This place, this darkness felt both wrong and good at the same time, still he didn't want to be here. He blinked a few times with his eyes, trying to clear them, but it stayed the same, it was pitch black.
He slowly came to his feet, unsteady standing up as he tried to keep his balance, why was he so tired?
He frowned as he tried to remember what had happened before he came... here. Shouldn't he be in more panic, strangely he wasn't, he didn't even know why he wasn't scared. The last thing he remembered was trying to go to sleep... no, the last he remembered were the... contractions.
He felt how his eyes grew wide, he had contractions, the babies! He reached for his stomach, feeling his flat belly beneath his skin, his children were gone.
But why was he here? Had something gone wrong, or was this just some side effect from the potion that Gaius had given him, he hoped that it was the last.
'Merlin.'
His name echoed through the air and he looked around, but he wasn't able to find out where his name came from.
It was then that a bright light emerged from the darkness. Merlin just stared as the light came towards him. He wasn't scared, the light just felt gentle and pure, he knew that it wasn't going to harm him.
The light stopped just a meter in front of him before it began to get shape, creating a female figure. Gentle and warm blue eyes stared down at him, a hint of joy spread in them as a wide smile was spread over her lips. It didn't take him long before he recognized her and he breathed out her name.
'Ygraine.'
The former queen nodded at him. 'Hello Merlin.' She said as she stepped forwards, her hands reaching for him before she pulled him in a tight hug. He gasped startled as he felt how his body was pressed against her own. 'Thank you.'
She released him and he stumbled slightly back, but she never lost skin contact with him, always touching his shoulder. 'Why do you thank me?'
She chuckled softly. 'I thank you for all you have done for my son, I know how happy you have made him.' She slowly brushed her thumb over his skin. 'And I thank you that you have given him two beautiful sons.'
He gasped. 'They are boys?' He could feel tears of joys spring to his eyes, he had two sons, his children were alive.
She nodded enthusiastically. 'Yes and they're beautiful, thank you for giving me two grandchildren.' It was then that she turned her head to the side, a frown spreading over her lips as she looked at something. He glanced to where she was looking, there was nothing. 'Ygr-.'
He wasn't able to finish his words as she snapped back, regret spread in her eyes. 'I have to go.' He could hear the pain in her voice, it was clear that she didn't want to go. 'Thank you for being the greatest person in my son's life, I owe you so much... we owe you so much.'
We? He blinked for a moment before she smiled and looked behind her, there was a dim light in the distance. 'Both I and Uther thank you, he also wants to apologize and tell you that he accepts you.'
That light was Uther, he had always feared the man, feared what he would say if he had been still alive when they became a couple. Still to hear those words, that acceptance, it was good, yet at the same time he knew that Arthur would be even more relieved if he would hear it. 'Thank you.' He mouthed to the light.
He turned back to Ygraine, her light was slowly fading away. 'Goodbye, Merlin. Tell Arthur that I love him.'
'I will, I promise.' He answered as she started to fade even further and her eyes shined bright as she faded away into the darkness.
He was alone again.
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Arthur didn't smile, he didn't say a word as they stood on top of the stage, both his sons in his arms as the citizens watched them.
Gwen and the knights were looking worriedly at him and the people were completely silent. On one hand they were filled with pure joy as they heard of Camelot's new heirs, but they could also see the sadness that their king emitted and the absence of his husband.
Sir Leon spoke for the king, he didn't say much. He just told the people about the children, telling them that they were the sons of both the king and his court warlock, a pregnancy created with the help of magic. The people accepted it rather easily, most of them caring for Merlin, as he was once one of them, a kind and gentle man.
The people feasted, celebrated the arrival of their new princes, but the feast was small as they all feared for Merlin's fate.
None of the knights feasted with them, not even Sir Gwaine.
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Ygraine had barely left him or he felt the coldness return, the darkness growing even stronger around him, almost as if it was pulling him further in.
He wandered, not knowing where to walk too, he wasn't even able to see where his feet were taking him.
It was then that he heard his name again. 'Merlin.' He knew that voice, he had heard it before, but from who?
His steps grew quicker, he started to run towards the voice, not wanting to be alone in the darkness anymore.
It felt like he was running for hours when he could make out a small light in the distance, quickly growing as he run towards it, but his pace slowed as he felt shock run through his body.
The other was smiling broadly as Merlin stopped in front of him, he opened his arms as he wanted to embrace the warlock. 'It's good to see you again, my friend.'
'Will.' He breathed out as he sank into his friend's arms. Will closed his arms around Merlin, slowly rubbing his back in a brotherly manner. Merlin felt a sob in the back of his throat as he clenched his fists into his friend's shirt. 'I'm so sorry.'
Will gave him a soft smile in return. 'It was my own choice. I know how important Arthur is for you and you know that I would have gladly given my life for you.'
'Still you shouldn't have had to die, I should have protected you.'
'I was meant to die that day, I know that.' A laugh left his lips. 'But we shouldn't live in the past, we should live in the here and now.' He clapped Merlin on his back. 'I feel rather honored to know that you have named your son after me.'
Merlin smiled back at him through his sobs. 'So... so Arthur gave them their names.' Will nodded. 'My little Kay and Will.' He breathed out. 'I want to see them.'
He had barely spoken those words as a rush of sadness spread over Will's face, which he quickly covered by another smile. 'I'm not the only one that's here to see you.'
Merlin looked over Will's shoulder, seeing how a bright light came closer towards them. 'Who is it?'
'You will see.' The brunette replied as he released Merlin, both turning to the nearing light.
The light slowly came closer, taking shape and Merlin couldn't help, but feel his eyes grow.
'Hello Merlin.'
'Father.' He breathed out.
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Arthur sat in the chair next to the crib, silently watching his two boys. Will was fast asleep, but Kay was wide awake, staring with his blue eyes at his father, completely silent as Arthur brushed his thumb over his small cheek.
Kay's eyes were almost enchanting, the same deep blue colour as Merlin's, even holding the same kindness in them as Merlin had.
Arthur had been rushing between the who chambers, he wanted to be there for Merlin, but at the same time he did want to be there for their boys. Luckily he knew that Gaius was currently watching over Merlin.
Even though Kay and Will were born too early they were still really healthy, only a bit small, but that wasn't strange according to the physician. They were currently one and a half days old, but already it was clear that they had two totally different personalities.
Will was definitely the most demanding one, crying loudly when he needed something, - also when he didn't need anything-, and moving a lot. Kay on the other hand was the silent one, only crying when he was hungry and further he was just staring at you with his bright blue eyes.
It was then that the door was opened and Iseldir came in, looking at him for a moment before he walked up to them. 'I will watch over them, you can go visit Merlin.' Arthur bit his lip as he looked at his kids and the druid added. 'I just want to take a look at them, making sure that they are still healthy, your place is at E-Merlin's side now.' It was clear that saying Merlin's real name was difficult for Iseldir.
Arthur didn't had the strength to complain, he just nodded as he stood up, looking once more at his boys before walking to the door on the opposite side of the hall.
Gaius was leaning over Merlin, slowly brushing through Merlin's hair as he wore a gentle smile over his lips. The physician looked up as he heard Arthur walk in. 'I will leave you two alone.'
'How is he doing?'
Gaius only bit his lip. 'His situation isn't improving, but at the same time, it isn't getting worse.'
Arthur sighed. 'The chance that he will wake up is getting smaller by the hour, isn't it?'
Gaius didn't deny it. 'Yes, but there's still hope, never give up.'
The king didn't answer as he sat down next to Merlin, taking the raven's hand in his own as Gaius walked out of the room. 'They're really good boys, you can be proud of them... I'm also proud of you, I can't believe that you gave me this incredible gift.' He rested his head on Merlin's chest. 'Please, wake up.' He said with a broken sob.
But he didn't get an answer.