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Oh and sorry if Arthur is ever OOC

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Reactions of the Idiot King
Chapter four- Argument

Merlin stayed how he was, quiet until Arthur sighed, looking at his manservant. Neither of them wanted to speak, to be the one to start what was to come next. Merlin feared that Arthur wouldn't accept who he was, that he would assign the sentence of death without a proper explanation given, but at this point, Merlin realised without a second thought that the King must feel betrayed, which just meant he'll be acting rather rashly.
Arthur was shut in with his thoughts. He was surprised and bewildered that someone like Merlin could even have magic, and keep it secret as he acted as a really loyal servant and friend. Was it all an act, or was this really happening? He frowned, looking at Merlin as he lifted his head to look at Arthur. That look in his eyes, Arthur felt thoroughly pained. It was as if Merlin had realised his worst fear.
"Is this-" Arthur murmured. "Is it true? Have you been practising magic?" He couldn't help but notice Merlin's shock when he said the words very calmly.
"Yes." Merlin mumbled with a sharp nod, averting his eyes from Arthur.
"You know it's treason, against me and the kingdom." It wasn't a question, both Merlin and Arthur knew it.
It was all Merlin could do to nod numbly. "Yes, Sire." Arthur tried to not flinch at the words. Merlin never called him Sire.
"What happened, what happened to you to make you resort to sorcery?" Arthur was forcing himself to stay calm, unsure how much longer he could keep his composure.
"It's not like I meant to-" Merlin said after a while of silence. Arthur felt as if he was struck down.
"What did I ever do to you that would make you betray me like this?" Arthur asked, not really wanting to hear any of the answers, but he knew he had to.
"I didn't want to Arthur I just-"
"You just what?" Arthur said. "Was all of this a lie? Did you always hate me, was this whole friend act a complete lie?" Merlin looked at him stricken and Arthur felt disgust run through him.
"No, Arthur, no." Merlin said, "You don't understand, you truly don't. I did this all for you, I'm the same person, I haven't changed-"
"Answer me!" Arthur could feel himself breaking from the inside out, his composure finally snapping.
"Arthur, I did this to protect you, I am still your friend, I won't ever hurt yo-"
"Then tell me what the hell is going on? Forgive me, but I must be stupid, because I see absolutely no reason you'd be practising sorcery other than to turn against me!" Arthur finally yelled.

Gwen took Gaius's hand as he collapsed in one of the nearby corridors, his body and mind unable to keep up with this action, his mind unable to bear the strain as he worried over the punishment he would be given. It was the most he could do to hope that Arthur would either blow this off or completely understand the reasons. Gwen felt entirely helpless, for the old physician had started to tremble, not responding or hearing her clearly, just lost in his thoughts. A terrible train of thoughts.
'Merlin, why didn't you listen? Why did you have to go and practise your magic?' Gaius snapped out of his thoughts when he heard Gwen say his name sharply, sounding almost frightened.
"Gwen?" He mumbled, then looked around. He wouldn't do Merlin any good just sitting around. "Can you help me up, your highness?" He asked, looking at her. She nodded, grabbing his hand and helping him stand up. She seemed a lot less shocked and more calm than when she was in the throne room.
"I know that this must be quite a bit of a shock to you." She started, not sure what she wanted to say. "I mean, Merlin did break the rules and all... And betrayed us.." She looked over to see the man looking at her with worry on his face.
"Guinevere," He started. "I knew about his magic. I knew he was a sorcerer. It's what will become of him I fear of."
"You knew and you didn't think of telling us?" Her confusion was evident as he sighed.
"Would you tell someone, if it meant he'd be executed?" Gaius asked. Her face showed understanding instantly. "He is my responsibility, I couldn't let it get out he was using magic. All he ever used it for was for Arthur's, and the kingdom's, sake Guinevere."
"I hope Arthur comes to his senses then." Gwen said, sounding startled. "It was such a shock, even Gwaine freaked out..." Her voice was strangled. "That must have been hard on Merlin- how did he ever make it through all that?"
"He didn't." Gaius said, sounding even more muted. "I had to knock him out with sleeping drafts for he got nightmares like hell."
"All about-"
"Being found out and killed, tortured." Gaius said, "Or having Arthur killed from his own mistakes.." Gwen looked at Gaius confused.
"Why would he dream of Arthur dying?" Gwen asked as Gaius looked off, cursing himself for letting that slip.
"Merlin cares a lot for Arthur Guinevere, and has taken it upon himself-" more like forced on the poor boy- "to protect Arthur." Gaius simply said, Gwen not daring to reply for his tone sounded final.

"As I said, it was to protect you Arthur. I didn't even have a choice in the matter!" Merlin finally snapped also, irritated that Arthur was just letting his anger get in the way of being rational.
"Merlin, you betrayed me. Lied to all of us, these past few years." Arthur said. "It's against the law for good reasons. It makes people deceive others, it changes people for the worst-" Merlin stood, glaring at him.
"I haven't done anything wrong with my powers, Arthur, you can't just say this like I've been killing people!" Merlin shouted back.
"Why should I believe that, when every. Little. Thing. Was a damn lie?!" Arthur snarled. The two boys were tense, both were hurting. Arthur felt like he was going to puke as the next words passed his lips.
"Merlin, you are banished from Camelot." Arthur said. "You have an hour to leave, and if you ever are seen in Camelot again, you will be struck down dead on your feet."

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