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Merlin had tossed and turned during the night, he wasn't used to sleeping without his alpha. He finally got up at dawn, determined to talk with Kilgharrah over everything. The dragon was annoying but he was also quite wise. He called the dragon and then quickly tiptoed around the three omegas that were still sleeping . He pulled on a shirt minding his sore arm and opened the door. He held in a yelp as Arthur fell into the room.

The alpha king scrambled to his feet, "Where are you going? Its not even light out!"

Merlin walked past him and ignored the yells coming after him. He turned around and glared after he was followed all the way down to the entrance of the citadel.

Arthur stopped in front of him and said, "Where the hell do you think you are going at this hour?"

Merlin was so angry, "Why were you outside the door? You have such nice chambers to sleep in!"

The blonde looked taken aback, "I couldn't sleep...not without you by my side . It all means nothing without you."

"Oh," Merlin said shocked. He believed that Arthur wanted to send him away. But he could see the remorse on his husband's face. His heart clenched and he flung himself at his alpha,"I'm sorry! I didn't mean to lock you out or shut myself away! I just thought you wanted to send me away. I was trying to think of a way to convince you to allow me to stay."

Arthur held him close and left kisses on his neck and face. "I don't want you to ever leave my side, Merlin. Don't you ever think that!"

As he was hugged close he felt his arm twinge in pain, "Ow!"

Arthur loosened his grip but didn't set him down. He nuzzled his neck and Merlin purred at the attention.

Kilgharrah began to call for him and Merlin groaned. Arthur was stilled leaving marks on his neck and he pushed against his shoulders, "Arthur stop."

The blonde pulled away and looked hurt.

Merlin wanted to punch himself for calling the stupid dragon, but he needed to still sort things out in his head and this would allow for that. He wanted to ask how he could reign in his anger without blowing up at people.

"I'm not mad anymore but I do need to go talk to the Great Dragon, I need to figure some things out and he can help me," the omega pleaded looking into his love's eyes.

Arthur nodded, "I understand, but I'm coming with you."

"No!" Merlin shouted without thinking and then said, "I have to do this on my own and alone, he understands me like no one else can. We are the last of our kind that there are in Albion."

He could see the alpha's face fall, "That's dangerous!"

"Really? I'm going to see a dragon and I have magic. And I'll just be right outside the citadel."

"Merlin, I don't like this," he said looking at him and the omega knew he had won. He kissed him half to ensure his victory and half to thank him.

Arthur set him down and pulled away, "If you aren't back within the hour, I'm sending out the army."

The omega laughed, "Stop being rash."

Arthur turned and walked back into the castle as Merlin walked out. It was just beginning to be light and he walked through the dewy grass. He thought on how much he had changed over the last few weeks and smiled. He was learning about all of this but he still needed to grow some more.

Kilgharrah greeted him, "Hello young warlock, you sounded distressed."

Merlin blushed embarrassed, "I was but it is all figured out."

"Then I shall take my leave," he said about to take off.

"No!" Merlin commanded. "I still need your help."

The dragon looked at him, "With what? Your king ship seems to suit you and you have you mate, you should be happy!"

"Arthur and I still fight, we should be happy but we still fight," he explained.

"All couples fight, young dragonlord, even true bond pairs. It is part of being human, but you don't always need to run away."

He opened his mouth to deny it but Kilgarrah glared at him.

"Don't argue with me, instead of running, stay and talk it out. You will be happier longer and won't have to spend unneeded time away from each other."

Merlin felt bad and nodded his head his ears slumping down too.

"No need to feel down, you are young and inexperienced. You will learn it all in time," the dragon said as he flew away spreading grass and dust across the clearing.

Merlin wiped the debris from his face and grumbled. The dragon had made sense but he basically chastised him too.

He was so busy thinking that he didn't hear the person who snuck up behind him. Strong arms grabbed him and he squawked, "Put me down!" He pulled for his magic and felt the shocking spell crawl across his skin.

"Fuck! You little shit, come back here!" The man cried running after him.

Merlin ran back towards the castle and throwing fireballs at his pursuer and listening to the curses flying his way. He was calling for anyone that could hear him when the man caught up and pulled him down by his tail. His arm protested and his vision blurred in pain.

The alpha from the day before was there above him and had him pinned. Merlin knew that his arms were useless and now that he knew it was an alpha, so was his magic. He tried to move his legs but the alpha ground his hips back down pinning him. The omega could feel the alpha's erection against his hip. He whimpered.

"Oh no don't you worry baby, I'll take care of you, like your pathetic alpha king can't. He shouldn't have sent me away because it really just made me want you so much more. Now I have to have you and your virgin hole, make you know what its like to have a real alpha." The man said kissing his neck.

Merlin whined and struggled but couldn't move. He began to cry and pleaded, "I'm too young, I haven't lost my ears or tail yet."

The man laughed, "You don't need to be old enough, it'll just hurt more."

Merlin's brain went into overdrive and he freaked out and bit down on the man's lips drawing blood. The man let up and Merlin scrambled away.

"You little breeding bitch! I was going to let you go back to him once I was done, but now I'm just going to kill you after I'm done," the man said grabbing him by the neck. He pulled him and slammed him into a nearby tree.

The omega felt his vision blacken and then he focused on trying to get away but then he felt the alpha strip him of his clothes. He shivered as the alphas thick length against his hip. The man nipped at his neck and Merlin leaned down and bit his neck hard.

The man backed up holding his neck and growled as Merlin slumped against the trunk. He pushed himself up and tried to get away once more.

Suddenly horses were galloping towards him, so he turned to run again. Another set of arms were around him and he fought against them. He was crying and pushing with everything he had when Arthur's scent hit his nose. "Arthur, help me!"

Arthur's voice was in his ear, "Shh love, I'm right here. No one can hurt you now."

Merlin tried to relax but couldn't stop shaking and he just curled up against his alpha. "I'm sorry Arthur, I should've listened to you. You should just send me away, I'm just trouble."

Arthur held him out, "Merlin, hush let me handle it from here."

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Arthur walked away from his meeting with Merlin feeling better but not one hundred percent certain that he should trust his mate out there.

He went up to his chambers and sat down reading over reports that had come in last night.

George entered, "Sire, you are awake, shall I wake King Merlin?"

"That won't be necessary, but do bring us both some food," he replied.

The servant bowed and left, Arthur continued to read. Soon George was back and Merlin still hadn't returned. He stood and left the servant setting up breakfast. He stalked down the hallway hoping his mate was still just talking with the dragon.

Arthur found his knights getting ready in the armory, he called them over and said, "Ride out to the fields with me, Merlin went out there and hasn't returned."

"Of course sire, but why was Merlin out there alone?" Gwaine asked.

Arthur growled, "Because I'm an idiot, don't question me Gwaine or you'll be on Northern Patrol mate or not."

The knights quickly followed and they all mounted their horses. They rode to the field his omega was suppose to be in and couldn't find him. He snarled and spun his horse around scenting the air. He then urged his horse toward the trail.

He heard Merlin's desperate whines and cries and jumped off his mount. He stalked towards the sound and found a man bleeding from the neck without his breaches. He feared for Merlin and ran after retreating form. Lucky for him it was his naked mate and he quickly and gently grabbed him. The warlock struggled but calmed once Arthur spoke.

He carried him to the horse, shielding his body with his own. "Leon, is that man dead?"

"Yes sire, he was slowly bleeding out as we arrived, we finished him," the red-haired knight replied. "Would you like my cloak?"

Arthur nodded and grabbed the offered cloak. He wrapped his shaking mate in it and then picked him back up. He sat him on the horse and Merlin held onto Trent for dear life. He swung himself up and rode off.

As soon as they were in the citadel, he handed his horse off and rushed to Gaius chamber's.

The old man was out so he waited as his mate shook and kept apologizing. He couldn't believe their bad luck, he just wanted to rule Camelot quietly with his mate but that apparently couldn't happen.

Gaius finally arrived and glared at Arthur, "What happened now?"

Merlin cried out, "Its my fault, all my fault, I was stupid so stupid! I can't believe I talked you into letting me go out there alone. Don't listen to me Arthur, never listen to me!"

Gaius brought over a purple bottle and forced it into Merlin's mouth. He drank and then passed out. "Sorry sire, but he was hysterical. He'll wake up in a few hours."

Arthur nodded, "I understand, I just need a break from all of this. This is too much."

Gaius patted his shoulder, "Its the price you pay with having such a rare and exceptional mate. He will pull through with flying colors but he will need time."

Arthur sighed, "We promised each other forever, I'm not backing out now." He watched at Gaius worked and repaired his mate.

Please don't hate me...I wrote this and the writing took over. This wasn't where I was going but I rolled with it. I promise Merlin and Arthur will have some happiness soon.

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