6. Destiny
When Arthur came back from the Royal kitchen he saw that Merlin was finally awake, gulping some water that had been waiting on the nightstand. Their eyes locked for a brief moment, but Merlin quickly averted his gaze like the moment had burned his vision.
"I got you some breakfast, here." Arthur walked by the bed and offered some ham and bread from the plate which Merlin took gratefully. Silence fell upon them again and Arthur went to sit by the table to eat his own piece of bread. Neither one did know what they should say and the silence started to become slightly awkward. Usually they would be bickering and bantering playfully, but right now there was no place for that. Instead Merlin quickly ate what he was offered and started to get up. "I think I'll go now. Thanks for everything, really." He seemed a bit nervous, but determined when he climbed out of the bed and tried to find his shirt.
"Are you sure you're recovered enough yet?" Arthur glanced at him worried, but Merlin was already tucking the shirt on him which appeared to be more difficult than he had thought with his injured arm. Soon he was stuck inside the shirt and couldn't get it on or off anymore so Arthur went to help him.
After short struggle the shirt was on and Merlin started walking towards the door, but before he could reach it he swayed dangerously and Arthur grabbed him before he fell down.
"S-sorry… I feel dizzy…" He explained while leaning against Arthur's chest, his strong arms around his skinny body. "I got you, just relax and breathe." Arthur advised while fighting the strong urge to kiss Merlin's neck before him. "You feel any better?" He asked when Merlin carefully tried to stand on his own feet again. "Yeah, I think so, thanks…" Merlin answered blushing slightly at the accidental body contact.
"I'll walk you back to your chambers, come with me." Arthur said still keeping his other hand around Merlin's waist, already missing the feeling of the other man in his arms. He wanted to kick himself for even thinking things like that, but he just couldn't help himself. Did he have a crush on Merlin? What were these strange feelings towards Merlin? Why now? He was so confused and he just wanted to get away from his servant so he could be alone and just think.
When they got to the door that led to the chambers that belonged to Gaius and Merlin, they stopped in unison without either one even saying anything. Merlin leaned against the cold stone wall. "So… This is it then. I'll just gather all my stuff and I'm going to leave tomorrow morning if I only can. Because of my arm, I mean…"
"Yes, of course. No hurry, really, just take your time ok?" Arthur said and felt the lump from yesterday starting to rise up on his throat again. He swallowed and tried to force it back down.
"Where are you going anyway?"
"Back to my mom, to Ealdor. She'll be happy though." Merlin forced a smile that didn't reach his eyes.
"Right, I guessed as much. Anyway, I wish you all the luck in your life, Merlin. It was a pleasure to know you. Well, not so much pleasure at all times, but anyway, you know what I mean." He too flashed a small smile to his ex-servant who granted him with a similar one.
"Oh and by the way, take your horse with you. It likes you anyway."
"Thanks, Arthur. That's really nice of you." Merlin said and now his eyes started to look watery.
"Ok, so… Goodbye, Merlin." Arthur said and quickly massaged Merlin's shoulder. Merlin glanced at his hand, then at Arthur who just couldn't help himself anymore and grabbed Merlin in a hug which he eagerly returned.
Destiny by Stratovarius
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The times are changing so fast, I wonder how long it lasts. The clock is ticking time is running out. The hatred fills this Earth and for what is worth, we're in the end before we know.
Throughout the years I have struggled to find the answer that I never knew. It strucked me like a million lightnings and here I am telling to you.
Every second of day it is coming your way, future unknown is here to stay. Got to open your mind or you will be led to astray.
There's a time to live, there's a time to die. But no one can't escape the Destiny.
Look all the things we've done, under the burning sun. Is this the way to carry on? So take a look at yourself and tell me what do you see. A wolf in clothes of the lamb?
Throughout the years I have struggled to find the answer that I never knew. It strucked me like a million lightnings and here I am telling to you.
Every second of day it is coming your way, future unknown is here to stay. Got to open your mind or you will be led to astray.
Let your spirit free, through window of your mind.
Unchain your soul from hate, all you need is faith.
I control my Life, I am the One.
You control your Life but don't forget Your Destiny...
It's time to say goodbye, I know it will make you cry. You make your destiny. I know you'll find the way.
And outside the Sun is bright. The things will be allright. I will be back one day to you. So please wait for me