Chapter 5
Arthur watch the rise and fall of Merlins chest as he slept, an idea played around in his head, raising his eyes to look across the room at Gaius Arthur finally spoke "why did you want to get Merlin away from my father?" Gaius looked around at him confused "oh that's right you don't know, Merlin was sent here by his mother to live with me. I promised her I'd keep him safe but it seems you're doing a better job than I could have ever hoped to do" Arthur was still confused "that doesn't" "don't rush me boy there are things you don't understand" Gaius snapped "like what?" Arthur challenged him "there's a reason the spell Merlin cast will only work on wizards" Arthur lent forward in his chair closer to Merlin "what do you mean?" "It would be too much, too many changes inside their body for mortal men ,it's only because of his magic Merlin will live through this, however it has been known for the carrier of the child to die" "what" Arthur hissed "calm down prince that will not happen to Merlin, those who died from this died ling before the child was born, they were weak and had no one to care for them, Merlin however is not weak, he has you myself and no doubt Morgona here to watch over him" Gaius explained "your sure?" Arthur cast a worried glance over Merlin "I would not tell you these things if I was not sure" Gaius promised as Arthur retuned to watching Merlin sleep.
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"ARTHUR" Morgona yelled running into the room, "what ?Morgona what is it?" Arthur jumped up from his seat " he's , Uther, he's coming" Morgona chocked out through heavy breaths "stand on the other side of Merlin" Arthur ordered taking in place in front of his love "stay asleep Merlin" he whispered. Like they had expected within seconds Uther barged into the room , two knights standing behind him ready to pounce " I want the truth now" Uther beamed, Merlin groaned in his sleep rolling over Morgona instantly dropped to her knees beside him and started whispering comforting words into his ear. Staring at him father in disbeliefs Arthur almost laughed "you already know the truth" "don't lie to me Arthur there is no way that...that....thing could be caring you child" Uther mad not attempt to hide the disgust in his words "don't you dare talk about Merlin like that, he is a man not a thing and a better one then you ever dreamed of being" Arthur snapped "I am telling the truth and I really couldn't care less if you don't believe me, it'll just give me a good reason to mock you when there's a baby in the castle" "there will be now baby" "YES there will" Arthur glared at his father not caring who heard them now.
Merlin started trembling in his sleep "Arthur" Morgona called gaining Arthur's attention breaking the staring contest between father and son "what's wrong with him" Arthur looked over Merlin but was shoved out of the way by Gaius "Merlin...Merlin wake up" Gaius shook Merlin by the shoulders "Arthur" Merlin stared screaming in his sleep , Arthur shoved past Gaius "Merlin I'm here just wake up. Please" Arthur cradled Merlins body against his "wake up please" Arthur kissed the top of Merlin head, "Arthur?" Merlin asked weakly " fire... everywhere...you and the baby.... stuck... couldn't... save you..Tired" Merlin sobbed "its ok it was just a dream your safe, were safe nothings gonna hurt us I promise" Arthur rocked Merlin against him.
Uther watched as Arthur held the sorcerer against himself. In the back of his head he reminded him of himself when Igraine had been pregnant, that's when it all sank in. "it's true isn't it?" he asked "what part of Merlin is pregnant with my child do you not understand" Arthur snapped at him. Uther took a step backwards towards the door "I need proof, Gaius you will examine him the boy then when I return you will report to me" Gaius nodded "of course my lord" Uther cast a look at Morgona, Arthur and the sorcerer, Merlin, "don't think I care about this. Even if he is pregnant I he still possesses magic and will be killed, the baby along with him, it would be a bastard child anyway and would only cause problems for this kingdom" Gaius dropped the book he'd been holding in shook, Morgona hissed through her teeth at Uther and Merlin clung at Arthur's shirt.
Arthur once again stared at his father but this time he laughed "Arthur what are you laughing at" Gaius hissed "him, he's utterly insane if he thinks I didn't see this coming" "what d are you talking about?" ordered "Merlin and I are married, there's no possible way our baby could be a bastard" he laughed again "you're lying" Uther accused "am I? Morgona you were there are Merlin and I married" Merlin smiled a little at this "well Morgona are they or are they not married" Uther had no intension of waiting around for an answer " yes they are. Oh by the way the priest wishes you both the best of luck" Morgona smiled between Arthur and Merlin. Uther's face turned sour "I will be back to hear your report" he barked at Gaius before fleeing the room. Arthur lent down and kissed a smiling Merlin "told you it would work" "never doubted you" Merlin laughed. Gaius turned around and ordered Morgona and Arthur out of the room while he examined Merlin. Arthur of course complained until Merlin said it was fine and Arthur gave up allowing himself to be dragged away by Morgona.
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Arthur and Morgona sat outside the room talking and half arguing about anything and everything until Gaius called out saying it was alright for them to come back in. Opening the door Arthur was surprised to see Merlin sitting up with his legs crossed instead of laying down in the bed. "Well" Arthur mused dropping himself down on the bed beside Merlin wrapping an arm around his husband's waist "he is defiantly pregnant" Gaius confirmed. Morgona smiled "told you" Merlin teased Arthur "never doubted you" Arthur laughed. A cough from the door caught everyone's attention "I have returned for your report" Uther stated "it's true my king Merlin is pregnant and there is no doubt that Arthur is the father" Gaius couldn't stop himself from smiling "be happy Uther your going to have a grandchild, and I'm going to have a niece or nephew or both" Morgona's face lightened up "oh god I never thought of that" Merlin groaned into the inside of Arthur's neck "don't worry everything will be fine" Arthur laughed messing Merlins hair up, "I will allow you to keep your child but I will have no part in this" Uther stated leaving the room. Everyone fell silent at Uthers words, Arthur's face wore a look of shock and relief "hey, you ok?" Merlin stroked the side of Arthur's face " we get to keep our baby" Arthur beamed "but your father" "screw him, Merlin we get our baby" Arthur kissed Merlin hard. Soon the room was alive again, Morgona made huge plans while Arthur argued with her -"oh I can see the nursery now" "Morgona that is mine and Merlin decision not yours"- and then there was Gaius half yelling half laughing at the two of them- "would you be quite I have work to do and Merlin could use some rest. Morgona don't touch that"-. In the background Merlin placed a hand over his baby "looks like you get a chance after all" he whispered smiling and watching his friends and family.
So there the end of another chapter. Thank you MerlinArthur your review turned a crappy day into a better one. Hope you like this chapter, ily nimi1611 xoxoxoxo .
