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I've tried and tried, but Merlin still isn't mine, something always stops my plans so BBC still has ownership, for now...

And thanks to a vote of 3 against 0, this fiction is going Mergana

Chapter 14

Merlin dressed in his newly delivered knight outfit, it was of Camelot colours, a happy looking King Uther had brought them, along with congratulations about becoming a knight. Vyorn tied the Pendragon red cloak around his shoulders and Merlin looked at his reflection, he frowned.

"I look ridiculous Vyorn," he complained, "I'm obviously not suited to be a knight," or a prince he added mentally

"Oh, nonsense My Lord, you look very much a knight of Camelot," Said Vyorn

Merlin raised an eyebrow "Oh you're just saying that,"

"You should go My Lord; you don't want to be late to your own knighting ceremony,"

"Ugh, do I have to go?" Merlin asked, as if his manservant's permission would help

When the young manservant said nothing Merlin sighed and walked out the door.

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"Arise, Sir Merlin of Camelot," spoke Uther Pendragon raising the sword away from Merlin and Merlin stood up to applause. The celebrations began and Merlin was swamped once again by congratulators, even Gaius came to say well done. The few knights of Camelot stood around Merlin as Lady Morgana walked up to them wearing the red dress Merlin had first seen her in, though her hair was loose this time.

She smiled widely at Merlin, who grinned back: his stomach doing back flips.

"Congratulations," she said quietly

The knights made various excuses and dispersed, leaving Merlin and Morgana alone. Merlin's pulse sped up, and his mind went blank, what was wrong with him?

"Thank you My Lady," He bowed

"Oh Merlin," she laughed "Morgana please,"

"As you wish,"

Morgana smiled "It's nice to have a knight who's the complete opposite of Arthur,"

Merlin laughed "Really? Don't you like him?" Merlin remembered Gwen's words all those weeks ago 'some people are born to be queen' Merlin felt sad at this but couldn't place it.

Morgana was thoughtful "Sometimes, but other times I want to hit him, I pity the poor woman to become his wife,"

"That's not you then?" Merlin asked, surprised

Morgana looked horrified "Oh god, I hope not! Being queen I think I could manage, it's Arthur I couldn't,"

They both laughed and Merlin wondered why her words made him happier.

The celebrations lasted all night and Merlin finally stumbled to his bed in the early hours of the morning.

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Ow! Bright light hurts eyes, feels like someone's kicking head in, need to vomit.

Merlin had a hangover when he woke and he pushed his head under his pillow, seeking darkness.

Vyorn entered quietly a few moments later and nudged the new knight

"My Lord," he whispered "My Lord I have a potion from Gaius, he says it'll help,"

"Go away!" Merlin groaned, but sat up and downed the potion, immediately he felt better "Gaius is a life saver!" he smiled and sat up

"Well he is court physician sire," Vyorn stopped in front of the wardrobe and put away some laundry he had been carrying "The king has summoned you in an hour," he called over his shoulder

Merlin looked at his manservant "Oh, don't suppose you have any idea why?"

The young boy shook his head aa he walked back over to Merlin "'fraid not My Lord, though the prince has also been summoned,"

Merlin suddenly had an inkling of what the King wanted, the thought made him nervous.

Before he knew it however, it was time to go to see the king. Merlin reached the doors of the throne room and saw Arthur outside. He bowed

"Sire,"

Arthur nodded "Sir Merlin,"

It was a moment before the prince spoke again

"Do you have any idea why we're here?"

Merlin shook his head, though felt as though he would vomit if he spoke.

Merlin's heart was thumping loudly a minute later as the doors opened and their names were announced.

Uther was sat on his throne but as they approached he stood and nodded. The pair bowed in union.

"Rise," spoke the king and Merlin looked up, his nerves were almost getting the better of him, he wished he could run.

"Now, I expect you're both wondering why you're here,"

Arthur nodded but Merlin said nothing

"Well, Arthur this might be hard to hear, but Merlin is not your cousin,"

Arthur was confused "So... who is he?"

Merlin wished he wasn't here, anywhere else, what if Arthur took it badly?

"Uther had his hand on Arthur's shoulder "He's your brother Arthur," Said the king softly

The blonde blinked and his mouth fell open, he tried to speak a couple of times but nothing came out.

He sat down, well fell down is more accurate, on his throne and scrutinised his father and Merlin, who felt kind of faint. He stepped closer when Arthur lowered his head

"Arthur..." he murmured and the prince looked up

"Older or younger?" Arthur found his voice again

"Younger," Said Uther "Which is good because he wasn't raised to be a king,"

Merlin shook his head slightly as Arthur nodded in agreement, looking thoughtful

"Then where were you raised?"

"You know I told you that Hunith was my nurse when I was a child, well until nearly a year ago now; I believed she was my mother,"

"So that's why you'd never handled a sword,"

Merlin nodded and smiled, Arthur returned it hesitantly and stood up.

"I'm glad you've taken this so well Arthur," said Uther, evidently pleased

"But, how come he wasn't brough up as a prince? Why did he think Hunith was his mother?"

Uther looked slightly ashamed "After Ygraine died giving birth to him, I mistakenly felt as if it was the childs fault, so I sent his to Ealdor, something I have regretted ever since,"

"I see father, but why a village, why not another kingdom?" Arthur looked confused

Uther looked at Merlin, then back at Arthur. Merlin waited to hear what the king would say, Uther hadn't told him this and he hadn't thought to ask before

"I, I just wanted the child away and it was the first opportunity that came along, so I took it,"

Merlin felt a needle of hurt at that, his own father had wanted to be rid of him as soon as possible, Merlin looked at Arthur, they had both been lied too. And Merlin had lied to Arthur, he felt guilty for it.

"I'm sorry we didn't tell you sooner Arthur," said Merlin softly

"That's alright, I understand... brother," Arthur tested the word and Merlin felt tears prick his eyes, he would not cry, Arthur already called him a girl, he didn't need another reason to do so, though the prat Merlin knew had been stripped away this day, leaving Arthur behind.

Arthur and Merlin, sons of Uther Pendragon.

The two smiled at each other emotionally and Merlin blinked rapidly.

Merlin lifted his arms slightly, still uncertain "How about that hug, brother?" he said hesitantly, not knowing what Arthur would say

Arthur considered for a second, "Yeah, sounds about right," he embraced the brunette boy in a brotherly hug

Uther smiled, or the closest thing he can manage to a smile, at his two sons.

Well, there you go, I'm afraid to say that there's about another two chapters to go, but on the plus, Merlin is back in the UK on saturday

Look at that, I made it better, what d'you reckon now? I know it was OOC and I'm sorry, but it IS fanfiction so stuff is bound to be different, right?

So, what was that chapter like? Good? Bad? Okay? Was it OOC?

Please review and tell me :)

Thanks for reading

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