"You see, you are going to be the key to Camelot." When Cenred captures Arthur and Merlin, with the intention of interrogating the Prince for information, Merlin takes it upon himself to protect his friend. But when Merlin ends up taking the brunt of the punishment, can Arthur return the favor? serious whump!Merlin

Merlin is captured by the mysterious and violece loving Clayton. Can Arthur and the Knights rescue him in time? Or will he finaly be reunited with his true love Freya? Rated K for violence and torture. Some blood but not too much gore.