Merlin you've poo on your face

Chapter 5

When Arthur returned to the celebrations his face we the most extraordinary scarlet color.

"Did you speak with Merlin? What happed?" Gwen asked.

"Arthur!" She insisted when he did not answer her.

"There's something wrong with him."

After Merlin had kissed him and Arthur pulled away Merlin told him that he shouldn't be so angry and jealous because out of every one he knew he probably loved Arthur the most. Arthur had stood listening to his proclamation of love and when Merlin had stopped prattling on Arthur turned and mumbled something about having to speak to Gaius.

It was after he reported back to Gwen that he was on his way back out of the great hall when he was stopped by non-other than Gawain and he had clearly drank since Arthur had left to speak with Merlin.

"So you gonna tell me what happened Princess?"

"Gawain step aside you're drunk-"

"No! You royals always think you can do whatever the hell you like. Merlin shouldn't-"

"Gawain I will not allow you to disrespect me any further now step aside I need to speak with Gaius about Merlin."

Gawain seemed to remember himself and apologized.

"Your right, forgive me Sire, but Merlin doesn't deserve this, whatever he's done couldn't have been his fault."

"Don't worry Gawain he's no longer in trouble."

"Are you sure because you had a murderous look in your eyes earlier today and-

"Don't worry, now please step aside."

Now in Gaius' chambers watching as the older man poured over a book, he cleared his throat to announce his presence.

"Sire I have to make you aware that whatever Merlin did was not his fault! I should have known something was wrong with him a few days ago when his symptoms were minimal."

"Symptoms?"

"Yes, Merlin is under a love spell, but this is one of a more complex nature. He seems to be in love with everyone, especially those closest to him."

"Well that would explain it then…"

"Him kissing Gwen?"

"Yes!" Arthur answered his ear getting hot.

Merlin was freed from the dungeons immediately under two conditions set by Arthur himself.

"You will not make any proclamations of love to anyone! And no kissing what so ever!"

"Yes sire no proclamations of love or kissing."

"Good"

Gaius had informed the king that Merlin was not a danger to anyone but himself so he only needed a little looking after so as not to make a fool of himself further or have someone sock him in the face. He after all was working on finding a remedy to this particular spell and would know more in the morning. And as to who did this to Merlin, non could say, but of course Gaius had his suspicions.

The rest of the celebrations went off without a hitch and Gwen was finally happy so Arthur couldn't complain. Merlin joined the knights in drinking and merriment and all was well, with the exception of the uneasiness of the rest of the guest who had no idea what was going on and where very much confused.

The next morning when Merlin came to wake the King he was less than Cherrie and paler than usual.

"Rise and shine lazy daisy." He called flatly.

Arthurs eye's shot open. And he turned to the blinding morning light that was coming through the window.

"Merlin?"

"Morning Arthur."

"What's wrong, why the long face?" He asked getting out of bed.

"I'm fine, nothing really."

"Because you always sound so somber when waking me?"

"it's just-" Merlin choked on his words and he was about to start crying.

"Merlin?"

"Gaius wouldn't let me kiss him this morning!" He wailed.

"It was only going to be on the cheek I swear!" tears streaming.