Truths, Untruths, and Other Happenings

by flaming-crystal-star

A collection of 100 word drabbles. Mostly based around Merlin and Arthur. Ch 78- Arthur did not understand yet the evils of sorcery. The intention behind the act did not matter. Who knew that better than he did?

70. Resentment

Author's Note: Here we have part 25 of my ongoing reveal arc. This is dedicated to woodbyne, Whirlwind421, and fanfictionlover101, who all correctly guessed why Arthur reacted the way he did in the last drabble. Thank you to everyone who has been reviewing, alerting, and following this story. You're all awesome. Read and review!

Disclaimer: I do not own Merlin.

Chapter 70- Resentment

Arthur glares at Merlin, expression filled with hurt and resentment.

"That explains why you always thought it was your job to protect me. Why you were always so confident that I would succeed as king, no matter what we faced. It was destiny."

Arthur practically spits out the last word, and Merlin can't understand why.

"Just call it an obligation, an unreasonable hope, and be done with it. Unite Albion? Bring back magic?"

Arthur laughs bitterly.

"There's always another reason isn't there? I was foolish to think for even a moment that your loyalty was because you cared about me."