ok just like to point out that I don't really know anything about pregnancy, I don't really care if you think I'm an idiot for writing a story were one of the mina characters is pregnant in case you haven't notice Merlin is a guy and in real like guys can't get pregnant so I can do whatever I want besides his pregnancy was made possible by magic so it'd be different anyway.

Chapter 7

A month and a half had passed; Merlin was starting to loss his energy quicker than normal. A fact that worried Arthur but of course Gaius claimed that this was normal in a male pregnancy and Arthur shouldn't worry Merlin just need to sleep more. Uther was still distant while Morgona and Gwen were the opposite they spent nearly every day keeping Merlin company while was forced to perform his duties as prince.

"Arthur are you sure this is a good idea?" Merlin asked for the 8th time that morning

"Yes Merlin I'm sure it's a brilliant idea. How long do you think we can keep this hidden? Sooner or later you're going to start showing then what? People will notice" Arthur groaned fixing Merlins jacket,

"I know but do you have to announce it to everyone? Why can't we just tell a couple of people and have them spread it around? That way every one will find out and I won't have to be there to see their reaction" Merlin complained, Arthur wasn't paying any attention to him any more as he got them ready. Arthur was beyond caring what people thought about his family as long as they didn't try to hurt Merlin "come on Merlin time to tell the world" Arthur grabbed Merlin around the waist pulling him out onto the balcony after him. Merlin took one look out at the crowd eagerly waiting what their prince had to say. "Yep this has to be the worst idea in history" Merlin thought to himself.

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Arthur turned around to see Merlin staring at his own feet trying to avoid the crowed. He reached over and took hold of Merlins hand "don't worry it'll be fine" he whispered close to Merlins ear, breath tickling Merlin's neck. Turning back to the crowd Arthur cleared his throat.

"People of Camelot I have Called you here today to tell you all something that is not only going to change my life for the better but hopefully bring joy to this kingdom" Arthur looked at Merlin who smiled nervously "this is Merlin he is my husband and mother of my child" Arthur laughed at Merlin's shocked face when the crowd brook into cheers.

"Told you it'd be fine" Arthur smiled winking at Morgona
"you...you step this up" Merlin accused, Arthur and Morgona put on mock faces of hurt and disbelief
"No I didn't" Arthur deafened himself "yes you didn't, the two of you, you already told most of them" Merlin still couldn't believe that they had made him stand up there and watch as Arthur told everyone he was pregnant even though they already knew.

"Merlin we would never do that" Morgona rested a hand on his shoulder
"but"
"Merlin the people are celebrating, can't you hear them, they are happy for us. Can you not just except that" Arthur held Merlin's face in his hands "please?"
"Fine" Merlin gave in, who cares if the people already knew their not judging him that's all he cared about
"good because Gwen and I are coming to talk to you tomorrow about some baby things" Morgona called walking off, no doubt to find Gwen to plane some sort of way to torture him by turning something he should love talking about into a very boring afternoon.

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"Merlin love are you ok" Arthur asked as Merlin leant most of his weight on against Arthur
"Yeah it's just been a long day" Merlin smiled weakly
"do you still have the nightmares?" Arthur already knew the answer; he'd woken up many nights to find Merlin curled up against him whimpering in his sleep. The nightmares were always different but in all of them Arthur or the baby got hurt.

"Yeah" Merlin rested his head on Arthur's shoulder "but there not as bad when your there"
"then I guess I'll just have to miss training more often" Arthur picked Merlin up and smiled as he fell asleep in his arms.

Wow no more assignments for a while-I hope. Thanks for reading review if you've got the time.

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