A week later
Merlin
I've never slept in such a soft bed before. Arthur ordered me to spend the night in his chambers because he wanted me to "entertain him" since this will be my last night at Camelot. We spent a few hours playing around with my magic. I was going to sleep on the floor, but Arthur said that I was "too big of a girl" and he could never allow a girl to sleep on the floor.
I laughed at that comment, but when Arthur questioned me about it, I just shook my head and tossed a pillow at his head, which had led to him retaliating. The pillow war, because as a prince, Arthur would never have a pillow fight, lasted till Arthur decided to pin me to the floor and would not allow me to get up till I surrendered. He is such a brat, but I am going to miss him. I wish I could stay in Camelot as Arthur's servant.
This has been the best week of my life, even if I had to wait on Arthur and do ridiculous chores. It's amazing what a little magic can do. I've never had anyone but mama knows about my magic before and I love having someone to share it with. Also, there is just something about Arthur. He is special and not because he is a prince. I can be myself around him. Also, even though he can stubborn and pratess , he has a good heart underneath it all. Not many people would have kept my secret. People betray each other all time. I cannot keep my eyes open any longer and even though I wish today would last forever it will not.
Arthur
Merlin is gone. He left with Lord Ambrose and his daughter a few moments ago. Amazingly, I had woken up early. I was surprised to find a weight on my shoulders. Merlin had turned during the night and his head was resting on me. Oddly enough, I had waited a few minutes before waking him. He had just smirked when I yelled about being used as a pillow and ran out the door before I could throw anything. He had come back with my breakfast.
For some reason I always feel the need to feed him. He is too skinny. My sword has to weigh more than he does. I had ordered him to try bites of my food, just in case it had been poisoned of course. Once again he just smiled before taking a bite but I was sure that I heard him mutter dollop head under his breath. Neither of us talked while we ate, unsure what to say. After breakfast, I had to ask a question that had been on my mind.
"Will you be coming back?"
"I hope so."
We both knew that he didn't answer the question.
Unfortunately, another servant had knocked on the door to tell us that it was time for Merlin to leave. We were the first, beside the servants, to be in the courtyard.
"See you around idiot."
"Bye prat."
It was right after our goodbyes that everyone else showed up.
Merlin went to open the door for Morgana and then mounted an old, small horse.
After Father and Sir Ambrose had said there farewells they left. Merlin had sent me a goofy smile which, I could not help but return. My heart feels empty. I have lost the only real friend I have ever had and most likely will never get him back.