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Prompt: From parimalik: How about Merlin and the knights and Arthur are on patrol and they come across an execution and it affects Merlin really badly. He tries to run and stop it but is kinda held back by the knights who are worried for his safety.

Rating: T

Genre: Angst/Hurt/Comfort

Characters: Merlin, Arthur, an innocent victim, some paranoid villagers

Time Frame: Post Season 3; Arthur knows about Merlin's magic

Summary: Whilst on a patrol, Merlin, Arthur, and the Knights stop inside of a village for the night. The villagers are holding an execution, and Merlin gets upset.

Let's Go On An Adventure

The villagers manhandled the young boy onto the pyre. He called out for help.

"Please! I'm innocent! Please!"

Merlin heard the cries. He made a desperate dash for the square.

"I'm sorry about this, Merlin."

Suddenly Merlin's arms were pinned to his sides. "I can help!"

"Merlin, it's too late," Arthur reasoned. "What can you do?"

"I'm going to free him." Merlin struggled again.

"Oh no you don't." Arthur continued to restrain him.

"He's innocent."

Arthur sighed. "Merlin, I can't do anything right now, but someday, things will be different. I promise."

What do you think? Is Arthur being a prat? Is he legitimately protecting Merlin right now?

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