A/N: I know I should be reviewing and all but I just wanted to post this chapter before that hehe. Again thanks for the reviews,faves, and alerts you guys are awesome. Though for those guys who read the story please please please leave your comments behind. I won't know what you guys think unless you leave a review.

I'll probably be updating every week or every other week as long as my subjects aren't that hectic and I'm not busy with anything. I am also withholding myself from watching season 4 of Merlin because I do have a tendency that when I finish watching a series that I tend to lose interest in continuing my stories related to that series, which is unfortunately what happened to my glee stories. However when season six of glee arrives I hope that it will renew my interest and hopefully post the new chapters and not leave anyone hanging anymore.

And with that said please enjoy this new chapter of Unexpected Desires.

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"How are you feeling sire?" Gauis asked, as he finished examining the king. Arthur a few steps behind resisting the urge to hover.

"A little better. " Uther replied, though his eyes darted over to Merlin who was fixing the court physician's bag at the bottom of the bed. The movement didn't escape the older man's eyes, neither did Arthur's.

Gauis looked curiously at his ward, but the boy doesn't seem to be aware of the attention given to him. "Sire?"

"Yes Gauis?" the king replied finally turning his attention back to the physician.

"A couple more days in bed would do you good." He advised.

"The construction of the lower town-"the king started about to get out of the bed. Arthur immediately went to his side to assist him to lie down again.

"Can be looked over by the prince." The physician assured him, "He is capable of taking care of matters until you are completely better."

Arthur didn't try to look to pleased at that, but can't help but smile when Merlin gave him a teasing smirk; the moment between them noticed by the king.

"Yes," the king complied as he shifted to make himself more comfortable on the bed. "Arthur is quite capable of taking care of Camelot, he has proven that."

"Thank you father." Arthur replied, not expecting the praise at all.

"Now, I require you to stay in bed for a couple of days. Also you should eat lightly for a day or so, to ease your stomach. Soup would be good for you; I'll ask the servant to bring it to you later." The physician listed out.

"Merlin could do that for me." The king suddenly said, making the other three occupants of the room to stare at him.

Arthur was the first one to recover. "Merlin?...Are you sure father?" he asked incredulously.

"Why not? Do you have any need for him?" the king inquired.

"Well…no but….it's Merlin." Arthur pointed out, earning an indignant look from the boy being spoken of.

"It's hardly a hard job Arthur, he'll be able to do it." The king replied. "Unless of course Gauis needs him to do something?"

"No sire, he already finished his duties." Gauis answered.

"It seems that there is no problem, is there Merlin?" the king asked finally turning his attention to the boy.

Merlin's eyes widened before he shook his head. "No sire, no problem at all."

"Good, then I shall see you later." Uther said looking content.

MERLIN'S POV

I very very, and I mean very carefully brought the bowl of soup to the king's chambers. I really took care not to spill a single drop, and I made sure to hurry so that the soup would still be warm when I serve it to the king. I use spells on Arthur's food to preserve their heat but I dared not do it on the king's food. I know that he wouldn't be able to tell the difference but I had to be careful.

Thanking the guard as he opened the door for me, I entered the king's bedchambers and I was surprised to see the king sitting infront of the table which was laden with food.

I may have resembled a fish out of water as I struggled to come up with something to say. Was I late in bringing the king's soup? But I waited for the cook to finish the soup so I can't have been late. Also it was still too early to have this amount of food. Then again the king must be really hungry. But Gauis said he wasn't supposed to eat a lot, should I remind him of that? I must have stood there for quite awhile debating on whether I should remind the king of Gauis' orders, but was afraid that it would come out like I was ordering the king on what to do. I really wish Gauis or Arthur was here.

"I do not like to be kept waiting Merlin."

That spureed me into action and I hurriedly laid down the bowl of soup on the only free spot on the table which was in front of him. I backed away a few steps as etiquette dictates proper for a servant and anticipated on any orders that he might suddenly give. The prat should be proud of me; I still haven't committed any mistakes and I was right on time.

"Join me."

"Sire?" I asked.

"Surely you understood what I said." The king stated as he gestured towards the plate set on the other side of the table.

I reluctantly obeyed and sat down even though inside I just wanted to get out of there.

"Don't slouch." He said, eyes regarding me. He gave a nod of approval as I straightened my back. "Now eat."

Uther went back to eating his soup as I let my eyes wander to the variety of food laid down in front of me. There were different kinds of fruits and I spotted some slices of peaches; they were hard to come by in Camelot as they were grown at the southern villages far from the kingdom. There were also sausages, chicken, dumplings, and meat pies. Basically everything that a royal eats is being offered to me. I started to reach out for some strawberries before I stopped and quickly withdraw my hand. This setting is entirely wrong. Uther would never ask a lowly servant to dine with him, this is something else entirely.

Was this some kind of test? Or was there something wrong with the king? Was he enchanted perhaps and if so who would do it? Was it Morgana, he was her prisoner for months. But why would someone enchant Uther to be nice to servants?

"Is the food not to your liking? He asked suddenly. "From what I remember Arthur telling me you are quite fond of fruits, especially apples."

"No….I mean yes…..that is to say the food is to my liking-" I stuttered out.

I looked at him and he was staring at me expectantly. "I don't think I deserve any of this sire." I finally answered truthfully.

He leaned back on his seat. "So you are questioning my generosity."

I shook my head vehemently, "No sire I just-"

He put up his hand to stop me from speaking, which was good since I don't think I would have been able to say anything that he won't take as an offense. Putting his elbows on the table he looked at me over his steepled fingers. "For how long have you been here in Camelot Merlin?"

"Almost three and a half years sire."

"And in all those years that you've been here, for how long have you been Athur's manservant?"

"Almost…..just as long sire." I answered.

"My son never had a manservant that lasted as long as you have." He told me. Well your son is a prat and a bully the first time I met him I thought to myself, no wonder no one lasted long with him.

"Nor did he ever have a manservant he considers as a friend." When he said that my eyes widened in surprise; I knew that Arthur considers me as a friend but I never thought he would actually say it out loud and to his father of all people, someone who considers status in every choice or decision that he does..

"You have always been at my son's side even when it isn't expected of you. You have saved his life as well as mine. Loyalty should be rewarded, don't you agree?"

"Yes sire."

"I have been blind all this time." He shook his head. "So blind…especially when it came to her. She is my daughter, I know that everyone knows that now. What father won't do anything for their child? Wouldn't believe what they said?" he asked me with a pleading look in his eyes, as if begging me to understand all of his actions when it came to Morgana. I didn't know what to say, feeling so out of place right now. The king, who was always a stern and strong man looking so vulnerable, it reminded me of the time when he was showing this same kind of vulnerability and that was when Morgana was dying. I can't help but pity him, Morgana is so important to him and to suddenly find yourself betrayed by the person you hold most dear.

"I have risked so many lives for her, I have risked Arthur's life to find her. I was a great fool to do that. Because all those times she was talking about family being important when in her heart she was happy to see me and Arthur suffer. I raised her, you would think that an ounce of love or loyalty would still be in her for the people of Camelot. But her actions made me realize that there isn't." he was looking into space as he talked about her, but he suddenly stared at me. "But you're not like that, are you Merlin? No you wouldn't have stayed at Arthur's side if you weren't anything but loyal. You would never betray Camelot would you?"

"No sire I wouldn't."

He gave me a smile. "You wouldn't betray me or my son?"

"No sire I won't."

"Then give me your word that you would stay here in Camelot." He stated while looking at me seriously.

"Sire.." I don't know why I suddenly find myself reluctant.

"Your word Merlin that you would always be here." He repeated.

"I give you my word sire, I will always be here." Why did I suddenly feel that I was trapping myself? I knew that I would always be by Arthur's side to protect him and make sure that he becomes a great king, it is my destiny after all. But as I gave my word to the current king it feels like a different kind of destiny has opened up for me. And I don't know if I will like it.

A/N: Again please please please review and forgive me for any mistakes that I've done.