A/N: Hey, guys! Didn't wind up seeing Les Mis. Tickets were all sold out. :P Saw Sherlock 2, though! Sheer. Awesome. (Though I think Merlin has corrupted my view of bromance, and made me think that all close friendships in movies or tv are supposed to be rather abusive.) Yeah. Okay, I apologize if this one sucks, but it's late, and I'm tired, and I really couldn't think of anything else to write. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: not mine
Rating: K
Genre: Friendship/Drama
Characters: Arthur, Merlin
Pairings: none
Warnings: spoilerish for 4x03
Prompt: Crown (We Weren't Born to Follow)
94. Crown
The crown itself wasn't new, but it was the first time Arthur had ever seen it. Fifty years, at least, it had been gathering dust in the vaults of Camelot, until today.
His coronation. The day he became King.
Two hours before the ceremony, Merlin had disappeared with no warning, leaving Arthur annoyed, and somewhat frantic, given his servant's penchant for tardiness.
He had reappeared just as suddenly, breathlessly clutching the golden diadem to his chest.
Arthur had taken it from him, captivated.
"What's this?"
Merlin shifted awkwardly. "It's for you, Sire."
For the first time that day, Arthur smiled.
Cheers!
~Melpomene