Sorry it took me so long to update this chapter, I have just been so caught up in my exams at school and when I get home I'm so exhausted I just crash. I started writing this last night and kind of passed out.
Btw sorry about all the mistakes in that last chapter. I re-read it to get some ideas for this chapter and I was just like, OMG I should have proof read this *shakes head in shame*
Anyway I hope you like it.
Please Read and review, and I would really appreciate some ideas on the next chapter, with my brain being shot with all the exams I have hit a massive writers block.
Arthur rode Shadowmere through the forest and towards the castle. Arthur looked down and smiled at his boyfriend who was snuggled up against his chest. Sometime during their ride merlin had shifted his position in the saddle so his legs were over the side and he was leaning against Arthur's chest using his shoulder as a pillow. Arthur couldn't help but smile fondly at how peaceful Merlin looked in his arms.
Before he knew it he was riding through the gates of Camelot. He slowed Shadowmere to a halt outside the stables where a stable boy came over and took the reins from Arthur. Arthur called a guard and a servant that were walking by over to him.
"Can you take this to the lower towns and distribute it to the poor?" Arthur asked the servant as he got the picnic basket out of the saddle bag behind him and held it out towards the servant.
"Of course, sire." The servant said as he grabbed the basket and gave a gracious bow right before he walked away in the direction of the lower town.
"Hold him for me while I get down." Arthur said to the guard as he gently picked Merlin up and lowered him down to the guard. The guard gently took Merlin into him arms and waited for the prince to dismount his horse. Arthur got down quickly and took Merlin back from the guard. Once Merlin was in Arthur's arms he sighed contentedly and snuggled closer into Arthur's chest with a smile on his face.
Arthur smiled down at merlin and gave him a small kiss on the forehead. Arthur walked towards the doors that led into the castle when he heard someone call his name.
"Arthur! Want to go hunting later?" Soren called from behind Arthur.
"I would love to but I'm going to spend the rest of today with Merlin." Arthur said as he turned around to face his friend.
"Oh, okay maybe later." Soren said with a fake smile.
Arthur smiled back at his friend and turned back around and made his way into the castle missing the murderous glare that was sent Merlin's way.
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As Arthur made his way to his chambers his mother came strolling around the corner and smiled at her son and merlin who just snuggled even closer into Arthur's chest like he was trying to burrow inside Arthur himself. Arthur looked down and chuckled. When Arthur looked up he saw his mother watching him with a smile.
"Hello mother." Arthur said in a whisper as he got closer.
"Hello son, how was your picnic?" Ygraine asked with a fond smile directed at her son
"It was enlightening." Arthur said with a small smile
"How so, son?" Ygraine asked with a confused look on her face
"Well besides the fact that I was ignoring my boyfriend unintentionally, I found out a couple very special things about him." Arthur said with a smile.
"What did you find out about him?" Ygraine asked curiously
"Besides the fact that he can sing really well, I found out he has magic." Arthur said with a moment's hesitation
"Really? Why did he never say anything?" Ygraine asked with a surprised look on her face as she looked at the young man snuggling in her son's arms
"He was afraid that I would question our relationship, he thought that once I found out that he had magic I would think that he used magic to make me fall in love with him." Arthur said with a sad smile
"And what did you say to him?" Ygraine asked curiously
"I told him that I didn't care if he had used magic to make me fall in love with him because it would have only made me fall in love with him faster, plus it just gave me another part of him for me to love." Arthur said with a bright smile as he looked at his warlock sleeping peacefully in his arms.
"I'm proud of you son." Ygraine said as she kissed Arthur's cheek, and laid her hand lightly on merlin's head.
"Thank you mother." Arthur said
Ygraine nodded her head and continued her way down the hall to the throne room.
"Mother?" Arthur called after her.
"Yes, Arthur?" Ygraine asked as she turned around to face her son
"Can you inform the servants, father, and the guard that I do not wished to be disturbed. Merlin is really tired and i want to lay in bed with him." Arthur asked
"Of course, son." Ygraine said with a smile.
"Thank you." Arthur said
"Oh, and one more thing." Arthur said
"What is it Arthur?" Ygraine asked
"Can you not mention to anyone that Merlin has magic, it was not my secret to tell and I believe he will tell people when he is ready, and until then I would like Merlin to have his secret." Arthur said
"It is not my secret to tell, Arthur, it is Merlin's so his secret is safe with me son." Ygraine said with a smile
"Thanks." Arthur said nodding toward his mother before turning around and making his way to his, now their chambers to get some rest.
Ygraine watched as her son until he turned the corner, and then she turned around and made her way to the throne room.
Arthur managed to open their chamber door with little difficulty. He made his way over to the bed and gently laid Merlin down. He pulled off Merlin's boots, and his socks, and his shirt without waking Merlin. Arthur undressed himself in the same fashion until all they had left on was their trousers. He pulled the covers of his bed back and tucked Merlin into the bed. He made his way to the other side of the bed and got in under the sheets. When Arthur was settled in he pulled Merlin firmly against his chest in a protective hold which earned him a sigh of content from his little warlock as his body molded with Arthurs. Arthur smiled down at Merlin and kissed the top of his head before closing his eyes and falling asleep with the man he loved protectively wrapped in his arms.
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Soren watched Arthur as Arthur walked through the door and into the castle making his way to his chambers all the while glaring at merlin.
"Arthur is mine, I had him first, and before I am set to leave Camelot he shall be mine once again." Soren hissed under his breath as he walked through the castle doors and down the hall that led to the library.
Soren walked into the library and made his way up to the desk that Geoffrey was sitting behind.
"Do you happen to have any books of magic in the library here?" Soren asked innocently.
Geoffrey stared at Soren for a good thirty seconds trying to determine whether or not he should tell him before nodding his head.
"Last aisle all the way in the back." Geoffrey said before turning back to the documents that lay before him.
"Thanks." Soren said as he turned and headed in the direction Geoffrey had indicated.
He made his way to the back of the aisle and found 3 books on magic. He pulled them off the shelf and examined them closely. Once he was satisfied that the books held something useful he turned around and made his way out of the library.
"I'm going to borrow your three books on magic, I'll bring them back later" Soren called back and left before Geoffrey could say anything.
Soren made his way back to his chambers with the three spell books in hand an evil glint in his eye. He opened the door to his chambers and walked in and set the books on the table. He sat down and started sifting through the book looking for anything that might help him win Arthur's affections.
He searched for ours through the each of the books. Hours passed and so far he had read through two of the three books and far he had come up empty handed.
Soren opened the third book and started to flip through the pages. He got half way through the last book before he came upon what he was looking for.
"Arthur, with this you will be mine." Soren said with a maniacal laugh .
Short chapter, just everything that needed to be written has been written In this chapter. I'll try and update soon.