Author's Note: I'm so sorry! I have no excuse for how long this took! I'm just ridiculously busy. And my muse is extremely uncooperative, even on a good day! I promise I have not abandoned this drabble series. This takes places during The Mark of Nimueh, and it is my first attempt writing for Uther. For anyone patient enough to still be reading, thank you so much! Tell me what you think!
Disclaimer: I do not own Merlin.
Chapter 78: Shame and Wrath
The mark of Nimueh. The symbol a reminder of his secret shame; that he too had once been led astray. Before she had shown him the true evils of sorcery.
Magic was dark temptation disguised as your deepest desire. You did not think of the price to be paid.
Of the lives that it took.
But experience taught well. There was no room for such treachery within Camelot. Arthur wanted mercy for "an act of kindness." He did not understand yet. Magic always brought a fall.
That day of his bargain with Nimueh, his intentions had been good as well.