Would it kill Arthur to return right about now? The world has gone insane, and it isn't just Britain.

...That was a cruel joke...

Disclaimer: The Sidhe probably secretly own BBC. Remember, they are very patient because they are immortal, which is why Sherlock takes a million years to get a new three episode season and Arthur still hasn't returned. They enjoy playing with our minds and sanity. But we won't let them win! Hence why we have FanFiction!

Prompt: From me: An (evil) explanation for Merlin's immortality

Rating: T

Genre: Tragedy

Characters: Merlin, Arthur, the Sidhe

Time Frame: Post Season 5 Episode 13 but before that final scene with the truck

Summary: Some see immortality as a gift. Others see it as a curse.

Let's Go On An Adventure

He wanted them to take it back.

Merlin begged until his lips cracked and bled. He fought. He screamed. He cried out, but they didn't listen.

Why would they? They had what they were promised, all those years ago. The soul of Arthur Pendragon.

They gave Merlin what should have been Aulfric and Sophia's reward: immortality.

He hated it. He didn't ask to be Emrys. He didn't want this destiny.

All Merlin wanted was for his best friend back.

The Sidhe were cruel. They had waited patiently for their prize.

What more could they possibly want?

Hmm, was I supposed to be friendly?

Okay, so remember in "The Gates of Avalon" how the Sidhe promised Sophia immortality if Aulfric gave them the soul of a mortal prince, and he promised them Arthur Pendragon's specifically. Well, I know that Arthur grows into a king, but is it entirely coincidence that Arthur's only hope was the Sidhe? After Arthur died, Merlin put his body into a boat and released it INTO AVALON. Then, all of a sudden, Merlin confirms what everyone else knew and turned out to be immortal. How's this for a fun twist as to WHY he's immortal?

Let's face it, the entire story was plotted out by destiny.

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Um, on a happier note, the next chapter is a prequel to "An Invisible Man Sleeping In Your Bed."

~Lya200~