And then suddenly I wasn't dreaming, wishing, hoping anymore.
He came.
Arthur.
My destiny.
My best friend.
He came.
And I couldn't stop my tears. I had waited so long. So long.
"Oh, don't be such a girl, Merlin."
I laughed through my sobs.
"I'm here now…"
And after all those years, the thing I wanted most…was for the damn king to give me a hug.
"It's okay."
When he did, I felt I could finally breathe again.
"I missed you so much, Merlin."
"I missed you more, dollophead."