Disclaimer: Thanks for reading the latest chapter. I hope you enjoy it. As usual, I own nothing related to BBC or Merlin, or the songs that Laya might sing. On with the show.
What Merlin and Laya didn't know was that Merlin had heard everything they did and said while he was gone. He was finally nearing the hates of Camelot. He was almost home. His quest had taken him over six months. Longer than he thought it would; the whole time clinging to their voices and thoughts of being with them once again.
He had decided that he was going to surprise them at dinner, killing time just outside the village. He had used his magic to hook in with Laya's technology and learned on of the songs that was on there so that he could learn it and sing it.
He waited for them to enter for dinner. They were seated and eating when Merlin snuck in through the door.
Whispering.
Hear the ghosts in the moonlight
Sorrow doing a new dance
Through their bone, through their skin.
Laya and Arthur looked up at each other before they both snapped their heads to Merlin, who was still slowly walking in.
Listening
To the souls in the fool's night
Fumbling mutely with their rude hands
And there's heartache without end.
See the father bent in grief
The mother dressed in mourning
Sister crumples, and the neighbors grumble
The preacher issues warnings.
Laya stood and walked towards him, Arthur rising from his chair. Laya smiled, taking over the song.
History.
Little miss didn't do right
Went and ruined all the true plans
Such a shame.
Such a sin.
Mystery
Home alone on a school night.
Harvest moon over the blue land
Summer longing on the wind.
Had a sweetheart on his knees
So faithful and adoring
And touched me
And I let him love me
So let that be my story.
Merlin took over the end of the song for the end, holding his arms out to her.
Listening
For the hope, for the new life
Something beautiful, a new chance
Hear its whispering
There again.
She thew her arms around Merlin and held him tight. "You're really here!"
"I'm here. I missed you, so much." He whispered, stroking her hair, making eye contact with Arthur as well. "So much."
"I can't believe you're finally back," She said. "We've missed you too."
"I know, " Merlin sighed. "I've heard you both talking."
"You did?"
"Mhm. You taught Arthur how to sing." He smiled, pinching her cheek. "He was out of key."
"Only on that one line." Laya defended. "He did good the rest of the time."
He pulled away from her a moment later. "Ready for duty, sire."
"You have the night off. I suggest spending it with your father figure. He missed you." Arthur said. "Laya and I will discuss the situation of your punishment."
"Yes, sire. I understand."