Merlin is tricked, putting himself in danger, and it is up to Arthur to save him. With Merlin weak and vulnerable, will Arthur have it in him to care for his servant? What secrets will he discover? Contains Merlin whump, sick!Merlin, angst and bromance .

Gwaine accompanies Merlin on a trip to Ealdor but they're attacked and Merlin gets kidnapped. Gwaine goes to look for him and when Arthur learns of their disappearance, he races off to find them.