A/N: Hey! Good day in Melpolantis. Used my employee discount at work for the first time; sister's actually getting a Christmas present this year! Entire evening full of Doctor Who. I am absolutely convinced that Stephen Moffat spent the past twenty years planning out the character of River Song in his basement and cackling over his brilliance that the world would one day wish they could possess.) Well...probably slightly less dramatic than that, but you get my drift.
I won't be able to freak out over the new episode until Monday, so no spoilers, please! :) Enjoy!
Disclaimer: Meh. No.
Rating: K+
Genre: Angst/Drama
Characters: Arthur, Merlin
Pairings: none
Warnings: mentions of the Great Purge
Prompt: Journey (Someday)
72. Journey
"What do you mean you're leaving," Arthur demanded, the rage on his face masking the feelings of hurt and disbelief.
"Exactly that," Merlin said stoically. "I can't stay here anymore, Arthur."
Flabbergasted, the Prince stuttered, "Why?"
"You wouldn't understand," the warlock muttered.
"Try me."
A million emotions swept across Merlin's face before sadness seemed to stick.
"I...I can't stay in a land that executes its children for how they were born."
Arthur's face tightened, remembering the last young sorcerer his father had caught.
"Merlin, you know I don't condone that." Merlin nodded.
"Then when you're King, things could be different."
Cheers!
~Melpomene