Author's Note: I found it so incredibly frustrating that just when Arthur finally hugs Merlin, Merlin is not in his right mind and won't even remember that it happened. However, I still loved the scene and couldn't resist writing this scene from Arthur's point of view. It's from "Servant of Two Masters." I hope everyone likes it!
Disclaimer: I do not own Merlin. If I did, not only would they have hugged sooner, but Merlin would be able to remember it.
Chapter 42: A Relieved Embrace
Arthur was absolutely sure that Merlin was still alive.
There was a small part of him though that feared he might be wrong because he knew he had no reason for such certainty.
Regardless, Arthur refused to give up without searching personally.
When they found Merlin alive, Arthur couldn't control his reaction. He immediately pulled Merlin into a hug, not thinking twice about the mud all over his manservant. All Arthur could think about was how grateful and happy he was that his friend still lived.
He was not a King hugging his servant, but a man embracing his brother.