*swats at air* I don't WANNA go do things, I want to sit here on my laptop and write!

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Prompt: From me: Arthur is forced to fight to keep Merlin safe.

Rating: T

Genre: Angst

Characters: Arthur, Merlin, random bandits

Time Frame: Any time during the series

Summary: Arthur just wanted to protect Merlin, but when his honor prevents him from killing someone during the bandits' cruel game, Merlin pays the price.

Let's Go On An Adventure

The instant the heavy door opened, Arthur leapt to his feet, and in one smooth motion, he threw his body in front of Merlin's. His fists were clenched tightly, and blood caked his knuckles. One of his eyes were swollen shut, and a jagged cut ran down his cheek. He didn't care.

Wordlessly, one of the guards took him by his shirt and shoved him away from Merlin. Nonetheless, he stumbled forward again to protect him from his mistake.

"Please!" Arthur pleaded. "I'll put on a show, just leave him be!"

His pleas fell onto deaf ears.

Should I write more for this? I feel like that there is a lot of room for me to do so, but it is up to you guys!

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