Thieves: As promised here is the sequel
Arthur: Ya and at the cost of my good shirt.
Merlin: Oh shut-up and get on with the story. Thieves owns nothing.
The Strength of Friendship
The days after Arthur had accepted Merlin for who he is had been a flurry of activity. The very next day Arthur made magic legal in the lands. This led to many good and bad consequences. Something good that came out of it was all of the lands united under the rule of King Arthur. All of Camelot rejoiced for days until disaster struck. Queen Guinevere left Arthur claiming that he had lost everything that made him well… him. She also scorned merlin for being what he was. She spat in Merlin's face as she stormed from the lands.
That night Arthur came to Merlin and cried. This continued for nights on end and Merlin would do his best to comfort his friend. Merlin realized one late night that Arthur was depressed and depression led to suicide. Merlin shot up and ran to the King's chambers. As he entered he saw an ungodly sight. Arthur had a blade in his own stomach and a dark figure jumped from the window. As Arthur collapsed Merlin was by his side.
"Arthur please you can't do this to me" he choked out. Arthur looked into the warlock's eyes and felt a tear slip from his own. "Merlin" Arthur choked out as the light slowly began to dim in his eyes. Merlin threw his head back and let out a gut wrenching scream that made the whole of Camelot stop and look to the palace. Suddenly Merlin's eyes burned a golden and all the magic in Merlin burst forth. It was seen everywhere in the kingdom swirling around. As sudden as it whipped out it was drawn back but not to Merlin. The magic returned to the kings quarters and surrounded the dying man in Merlin's arms. The magic swirled around Arthur for a short while longer before it returned to Merlin whose head was thrown back with a look of pure and silent agony on it.
As Merlin sucked in a deep breath so did Arthur. The king began to cough uncontrollably so Merlin quickly sat him up, tears still in his eyes. "Merlin what did you do" Arthur question with a confused look on his face. Merlin just smiled and said "I let my magic take control." Arthur just laughed and said "Well thank you Merlin's magic."