A/N: So, I was having an insanely crappy day yesterday, and I randomly checked my email because, you know, what else are you supposed to do on a crappy day? Imagine how surprised and overjoyed I was to find eight lovely reviews from a wonderful user named sapphireswimming! YOU ROCK, MY FRIEND! I mentioned in a PM to her last night that I couldn't promise when my next angst chapter was going to be, not realizing that it was the next one I had ready! This is Part 1 of...3, I think, angsty bits that I am calling 'The Tears of Arthur Pendragon.' I'm a little unsure of this one, so you guys'll have to let me know what you think.
Disclaimer: They aren't mine.
Rating: K
Characters: Arthur, Merlin
Pairings: none
Warnings: Sad!Arthur Sad!Merlin
Prompt: Compassion (This Ain't Goodbye)
11. Compassion
Someone had found out. Someone knew that Merlin had magic, and had told Uther. A massive search had been ordered, led unwillingly by Arthur.
Half a day into the forests of Camelot, Arthur had found Merlin's hiding place. The warlock had never been particularly good at hiding his trail, and Arthur couldn't help but think that he'd done it on purpose this time.
"Merlin."
"Arthur."
A slightly awkward pause followed.
"So, I guess this is it, then."
"Well…you're coming back someday, right?"
Merlin cracked a smile. "I guess so."
Arthur nodded, blinking back tears. "I guess I'll see you then."
Cheers!
~Melpomene