Well, sorry guys, I meant to post this up earlier, but I got busy and couldn't finish it, and then I got stuck.

But, here it is, chapter three!

As much as I hate the disclaimers... I don't have a choice but to say them. It's the usual, I only own the plot line.

if there's anyone here who's read my other story, should I continue that and change it up a bit?

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Chapter three- Fear and Betrayal

'What the heck? How could I forget? They 'always' have the Knight's rounds changed up to let the new comer learn. I know that. So why did I miss it? What did I do to cause this?' Merlin's thoughts raced as he was bound by his hands, Drinn completely silent as he led Merlin into the castle, heading strait to the throne room where Arthur and Gwen were holding a meeting with the council, and with his most trusted knights.
"Why are you taking me to Arthur instead of the dungeons?" Merlin asked, "It's normal protocol."
"You're a sorcerer who's been the King's servant." The man snapped back, "I think this needs to be settled now with him."
Merlin clenched his jaw. Sure, if Leon had seen him, he might have done the same thing, but as for Gwaine, Percival, and Elyan, it wasn't like they'd send him to the sharks before asking questions. But of course, just his luck, it has to be Drinn, and his secret was about to be revealed to everyone, in the one way he knew wouldn't turn out good. His mind flashed back to the council meeting, it was about security issues they've been having. Nothing Merlin hasn't heard before.
The sole reason Merlin wasn't there was the sole fact that he was busy, and wasn't around when they were rounding up everyone. Drinn took a deep breath, Merlin feeling sick to his stomach. He figured that this wouldn't end well. The guards by the throne room let them through, and Drinn stormed in with Merlin in tow, everyone in the room turning to them.
"What is this?" Arthur asked, assuming this was some sort of sick joke, having his manservant bound as if he was arrested. His face was somewhat shocked, and confused as he saw a sort of fear he has seen in Merlin's eyes many times before, only this time, it was magnified and more clear.
'At this rate, I'm going to be burned. Alive. My dream is sure to come true today.' Merlin snapped out of his thought's as Drinn spoke.
"My Lord, I am so sorry to interrupt, but this is a really urgent matter-" Drinn started as he glanced at the other knights, to see Gwaine smirking, slightly amused. Drinn started feeling as if this wasn't a good move, arresting Merlin.
"Drinn, think very carefully before you speak." Arthur said, amusement in his voice. "I don't think there is any urgent need when it comes to Merlin especially when it comes to arresting him."
"I think the princess is right." Gwaine mocked, "What could that puny Merlin ever do?" Drinn gritted his teeth as he realized everyone was mocking him. Gaius leaned against the wall, his breath shaky as he felt worry pouring into his thoughts. Merlin's eyes gave it all away.
Merlin calmed down when he looked to Gaius, who's eyes were etched with worry and concern. He bowed his head, unable to look the old physician in the eye. "There is one thing he apparently could do to defy you, M'Lord." Drinn's voice was sharp, and Merlin could tell he was getting annoyed. Merlin smirked, knowing that the knights didn't put too much trust in a new guy for many reasons.
"Then get on with it Drinn." Gwaine's voice was colder than earlier, unsure of the situation. "Merlin has been the most loyal servant anyone's seen in the day."
"Apparently what you've thought is wrong. Entirely wrong." Drinn snapped. "I caught Merlin practising magic right outside the west wall." Silence. Gaius had paled, feeling sick at the thought of the situation. Merlin's fear in his eyes doubled, along with other emotions as the King looked from Drinn to Merlin, meeting the fearful man's eyes. Arthur noted, to some surprise, that he also had several different emotions other than fear, but none he could understand.
What Arthur couldn't figure out is if this was some sick joke or a lie, then why did Merlin hold a lot of fear and whatever else- maybe hope?- in his eyes. He glanced over at Gaius, who was leaning against the wall deep in thought as he awaited the King's reply. He took a deep breath, looking at his knights, who were all standing there, silent and deep in thought. He decided to speak, before Gwaine could erupt out with a whole earful they'd all have to listen too.
"Are you trying to tell me that Merlin is a sorcerer?" The blonde's voice was forced out, emotions running through his head like crazy.
"I am telling you the truth, Sire." Drinn said, looking at the King. "He is a sorcerer, and has betrayed us all." The knights all went into a foreboding silence, Arthur looking into Merlin's eyes with betrayal. Merlin's was full of such unsaid fear and pain, with almost a look of defeat. Merlin cast his eyes down from the King and Arthur's heart dropped.
Merlin didn't want to look at anyone, especially Arthur and Gaius, yet somehow, his magic spread his sight, slowing him everyone's reactions. Gwen was standing near Arthur, her eyes wide and shocked. She stifled a shocked sob. Merlin looked at her and she shook her head as she stepped back, a tear streaming down her face.
Percival had a deep frown etched into his features, an accusation so strong in his eyes that caused Merlin to flinch. If Merlin had taken a closer look he would have seen the understanding in his eyes also. Leon and Elyan were stricken with word loss. Leon looking at Merlin with a cold expression. It was Gwaine's reaction that hit the heart. His face was distorted in pain, shock, betrayal.
"Merlin, you son of a bitch." He snarled, lunging at Merlin. The other knights just barely got ahold of him. "Merlin, why? What the hell is this about?! It's no true, it can't be, Merlin, tell me it's not."
"Calm yourself." Arthur said, forcing himself to speak out.
"Why didn't you ever tell us?" Gwaine's voice was so low that only Merlin really picked up the words. "Look at me and tell me it's not true!"
"Percival, Leon, get him out of here!" Arthur suddenly yelled, the two knights dragging the knight out of the room.

Gwaine had realised that Drinn was telling the truth when Merlin finally looked up at him. His eyes were clouded with fear. All Gwaine could feel was betrayal. He had trusted Merlin with everything he had. If he really was a sorcerer, he would have told Gwaine by now, or so he thought. One look. It just took one look for Gwaine to realise that the accusation was true. So why wasn't he trusted with it? The doors slammed behind him, Elyan following the three out of the room.
"Gwaine," Elyan said, "Calm down and breathe."
"He betrayed us." Gwaine said, sounding numb.
"For good reason," Leon said, "He served Arthur, it's not like he could just openly declare he has magic without getting burned." Gwaine had guilt flow through him. All those things he had said to Merlin, yelled, and thought about him... He was thinking on his hurt feelings.
"This is a shock to us all." Leon said, "But the law stands firm." Gwaine looked at Leon taken aback. Leon knew the reason Merlin hid his magic, but he didn't have any depth to that.
"He was the most loyal to Arthur." Gwaine said. "If he wanted to kill him he would have just let him die or killed him in seconds-"
"Any more talk of this and I will have you arrested." Leon said. "He is a sorcerer."

"Leave us." Arthur said. "All of you." Merlin paled at the words, looking at Gauis, who looked shocked.
"Sire, if I may-"
"Get. Out." Arthur managed to say through his teeth. "All of you, right now, or I will have you put in the stocks." Merlin was on his knees in the middle of the room taking this all in.
'Way to go. Emrys, the all powerful warlock, now to be burned at the stake within hours.' Merlin thought bitterly. Once the doors closed, with clear orders that no one was to interrupt, silence took over the two.

Well, this can't be good can it?

I wonder what's going through everyone's heads?

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