Okay, hello to all you people. So I have been working on this chapter for way to long! Ughh.. Had just trouble getting it up as I had a little writer's block, just couldn't write a single word. And it was a rather difficult chapter, I never have been really good in writing fighting scenes, so please forgive me for that. Oh and sorry if Percival looks a bit OOC, but he's just terribly worried. So please enjoy and leave a review for me.
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When he was in arms reach did Jarl grab him, holding him tight to his chest as he hissed. 'Never dare to do that to me ever again.' With that said he released Gwaine, causing the knight to fall face down on the ground. Gwaine groaned softly, his eyes filled with pain, but that didn't stop him from glaring at Jarl.
Jarl's eyes narrowed themselves before he shoved Merlin in one of his men's arms and he reached for his sword. Merlin felt his eyes widen. 'No, no you promised me! You can't kill him!'
The wicked man didn't listen to him, he just raised his sword so it hovered above Gwaine's chest.
Merlin stared in fear at the sharp blade above Gwaine's heart, ready to plunge into his friend's chest, ready to stain the earth with the knight's blood.
'No please, don't hurt him. I will do everything you want, just... just don't hurt him.' Merlin begged as he struggled in his captor's arms, so desperately wanting to pull that sword away. He could see how Gwaine's eyes darkened and soon the knight blacked out, or at least, Merlin hoped that Gwaine was unconsious...
Jarl just chuckled softly as he glanced once more at Merlin. 'It's too late for that, you can just see this as your punishment.'
'Don't you dare hurt him!' A low growling voice yelled through the camp, shocking all people inside, even causing Jarl to not plunge his sword into Gwaine.
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Arthur slowly sneaked forward, in his mind knowing to keep quiet, but his heart was still with Merlin. He desperately hoped, he desperately begged for his lover to be alive. His eyes snapped to Percival next to him, his face was completely blank, his mind clearly focused on one person, Gwaine.
His most trusted knights were behind him, his eyes rested for a moment on all of them, Leon, Elyan and Lancelot. He knew they would follow his orders, no, they would do it for their friends, for their brothers.
His looked forwards again, knowing they were close, he only still feared for what was about to happen, for what may already have happened.
It was then that they heard a loud yell, an order and it was clear to hear. 'Find them!' Arthur froze for a moment, he locked eyes with Percival for a second before both jumped up, running forward.
There was more yelling, more screaming as they reached the edge of the woods. It was then that they heard it, an painful scream, a voice that he immediately recognized at that of Gwaine.
He and the knights froze, it was one thing to know that their friends were captured, but Gwaine's scream was too much, maybe he was even dead.
It was Percival who was the first one to act, his face turned into one of pure terror, raging anger.
The king glanced once back at the others and while unsheathing their swords they followed Gwaine. He ran through the bushes onto the clearing and his eyes settled themselves at Percival before they shifted to the group in front of him.
Merlin, oh god, Merlin! He took a hasty breath. Merlin was alive, Merlin was still alive. He couldn't help, but let an overjoyed yelp leave his lips, a whole weight was lifted of his shoulders.
It was then that he eyes shot down, starring at Gwaine's unmoving body and back to Merlin's sobbing face, oh god, please no, please don't let him be... He couldn't even finish his words.
'Arthur!' He heard Merlin's voice call out for him, a somewhat relieved but terrified smile was spread on the raven's face.
'I'm here.' He mouthed to the other, knowing that Merlin would understand. It was then that he stepped next to a raging Percival, his eyes settled on Jarl. 'Let them go!'
Jarl let out a dark laugh. 'Ah, our dear king and why should I do that?' A low growl left Arthur's lips. Jarl just laughed again before his eyes settled themselves onto Percival. 'Oh, I see that you're still alive, guess that you're a bigger nuisance than I imagined you to be. But it doesn't matter, soon you will end up like your little friend here.' As he said this he placed his foot on Gwaine's back.
A dark roar left Percival's lips, one that even frightened Arthur. It was also something that surprised Jarl, but that monster didn't seem shocked, just surprised and his lips just turned into an amused grin. 'Ah... I see. You're this man's lover.' He kneeled down, grabbing Gwaine by the neck and lifting his limp body up. 'Then I will let you watch him die.' With that said he pulled up his sword, placing the blade against the knight's neck.
Arthur felt his breath hitch in his throat, Jarl couldn't kill Gwaine, he just couldn't...
It was then that Percival ran forward, his sword held high, ready to kill, his eyes blazing with fire. Arthur quickly glanced back to the others as he shouted. 'Attack!' It was then that he turned back, his eyes settled on only one person, Merlin.
He quickly ran the remaining distance towards their enemies, but that didn't stop Jarl from ordering something to the man holding Merlin and Merlin was dragged further into the camp. A deep growl left Arthur's throat as his way was blocked by three men. 'Get out of my way!'
In answer they just gripped their swords tighter in their hands as the middle man's eyes turned a deep golden. Arthur had barely time to duck as a fireball was shot towards his head and he plunged his sword into the sorcerer's chest. He couldn't be delayed like this, he had to safe Merlin, he had to protect Merlin!
Arthur quickly handled the other two men, slicing through their stomachs and his eyes shot over the clearing. His knights were holding their own against their enemy, while Percival was fighting with Jarl, the sorcerer used his magic to prevent the knight from nearing, Gwaine's limp body still pressed against his own.
He gulped once before he decided to go after Merlin, he just needed to know that Merlin was safe in his arms, even though that meant leaving the knights, but he knew they were strong enough to defeat their enemies.
The king quickly ran off, glancing into every tent as he desperately searched for his lover. It was when he was halfway through the camp that he heard a loud scream, he froze for a second as he recognized the voice as that of his lover.
'Merlin.' He breathed out before he sprinted off, running into the direction of the scream.
Arthur almost ripped the canvas away as he ran into the tent and he had barely time to register what happened inside. A deep anger spread through his heart as he saw Merlin struggling in his captor's arms, one of the man's hands around his chest as the other was pressed against the raven's mouth.
It was then that the man noticed him and a low curse left his lips. 'Fuck.' The captor pulled Merlin closer to him as his eyes turned golden. The man pulled up a shield, causing Arthur to stumble a few feet back as he wasn't able to near them.
Merlin on the other hand just stared startled at Arthur before a single tear ran over his cheek and he started struggling again, trying with much effort to get out of these arms.
The man snarled as he had trouble restraining Merlin, while holding up the magic to prevent Arthur from coming any closer to them. Arthur panicked slightly, he had no idea how he could get closer to them, to save Merlin... but on the other hand he knew that Merlin's captor couldn't go anywhere, not without breaking his shield.
It was then that the man suddenly shouted out in pain as Merlin bit down on the hand in front of his mouth, causing the man's grip on Merlin to loosen and the magic around them disappeared.
Arthur knew he hadn't time to hesitate as his left hand reached forwards, pulling Merlin towards his chest as the sword in his right hand shot forward, piercing the man's stomach with one strong thrust. His body immediately sank to the ground, his eyes going dull and his body going limp.
The king stared for a moment shocked at the dead man before his thoughts turned back to the shaking Merlin in his arms, he could feel the still growing bump against his own stomach and he quickly wrapped his arms around his lover. '... Merlin.' He said softly before he asked. 'Are you okay?'
A shiver ran through the raven's body, but Merlin nodded. 'Y-yeah...' He then looked up at Arthur with tears in his eyes. 'T-thank you for saving me and I'm sorry... I never meant for all of this to happen. Please, even Gw-.' Merlin's mouth snapped close as his eyes grew wide in fear. 'Gwaine!' He shouted as he tried to pull himself away from Arthur. 'We have to help him, he's hurt!'
'Shh...' Arthur pulled Merlin to his chest again, he wasn't going to let Merlin go out there again, he had almost lost him. Even though Merlin was acting all brave, he knew that his lover was scared, he could feel him shiver against his chest, while he tried to hold down his sobs. 'I want you to get out of here before I go and help the others.'
'Arthur, I-.'
'Merlin!' He interrupted with a stern voice.
Merlin looked at him with begging eyes. 'I don't want to see anyone die because of me, maybe... maybe I can heal him, or-.'
'You know that you can't use your magic!' Arthur said as he looked the other deep in the eyes. 'Please I need you to be safe.'
Merlin looked back with troubled eyes, but as he opened his mouth they could hear a loud shout run through the camp, both stiffening and Arthur pulled him even closer. 'Percival.' The raven whispered.
They glanced quickly at each other before they took off, he held Merlin by the hand, forcing his lover to stay behind him. Quickly the battlefield came back into view and he could feel Merlin stiffen slightly behind him.
The knights were still fighting with Jarl's men even though most of the evil sorcerers had been taken out, but what got most attention were Percival and Gwaine. The large knight held the still form of his husband protectively in his arms, while blood ran out of a small gash in his side.
Jarl on the other hand looked less undamaged, he had a long cut in his left arm and he was clearly stabbed in the leg. The man was hissing and glaring at the knight. '... You fool, you have damned the both of you to dead!' He growled.
It was then that his eyes turned an ugly golden, almost a muddy brown, his hand outstretched, ready to strike both knights down. Arthur didn't hesitate and released Merlin's hand, shooting forward with his sword held in front of him, ready to pierce through Jarl's body.
He wasn't sure if it was the man's magic or just pure luck, but Jarl's spun around, barely missing Arthur's sword. But he wasn't prepared for the next slash as Arthur's hand moved upwards. Excalibur cut through Jarl's face, cutting right through the man's left eye.
Jarl yelled in pain, his hand covering his bleeding eye as his other just glared at Arthur. That one eye held pure anger, pure hatred and it was clear that Arthur was the person Jarl wanted to see dead. 'You!' He hissed through his tears. 'You are a dead man!' His eyes glowing gold.
Arthur was thrown through the air, his back slamming into a barrel, the air forced out of his lungs. Somewhere he could hear Merlin scream in fear before he felt gentle hands reach for him.
The first thing he saw were Merlin's sky blue eyes when he opened his eyes, he could feel the pain in his back, but he quickly realised that he hadn't broken anything and with a deep groan he pushed himself up, helped by Merlin who was panicky looking at him.
Jarl just laughed wickedly at him as he limped forward, it was clear that he had gone mad. Arthur pulled Merlin behind his back again as he slowly sank through his knees, reaching for his sword.
It was then that he saw those eyes turn that sick colour again, but he wasn't going to allow him to use his magic again. Arthur shot forward, his eyes blazing fire as he plunged Excalibur into Jarl's stomach. He saw those dirty eyes fill themselves with pain, widen as he sank down to the ground.
Arthur pulled Excalibur out, not caring to look another moment at Jarl as he turned back to Merlin. His eyes quickly shot towards his knights, seeing that they too were winning... They succeeded, they won. He gently smiled at Merlin who just looked startled, his lover was finally safe.
But it was then that Merlin's eyes widened in fear and he yelled a warning. Arthur immediately snapped around, his eyes searching for the danger, but he could only see a blur of grey before everything around him turned the most beautiful golden.
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Merlin gasped in shock as Arthur plunged his sword into Jarl. It was a sickening sound, but somehow he was glad he heard it. Jarl was a terrible man, a broken man that probably could never be fixed. It was as if a whole weight was lifted off his shoulders, he knew that with the dead of Jarl they would win, then they could give Gwaine the help he needed... If he was still alive. His heart clenched together in pain at the thought alone. Gwaine couldn't be dead... he couldn't have been the case of his friend's dead.
He looked back at Arthur and the blond gave him a soft smile, telling him that everything would be alright.
But then his eyes widened in pure terror as he saw the movement behind his husband. Jarl pulled himself up on his elbows, his the colour of his only visuble turned almost pitch black as he reached for his pocket, pulling out a small knife. Jarl moved his hand forward, throwing the knife at Arthur's back.
A warning cry left his lips, but he knew that Arthur could never react in time. 'No!' The word left his lips as his hands shot forward. He couldn't let Arthur die, he couldn't let Arthur's dead be his fault, he just... he just couldn't.
He threw his hands forward, feeling how his magic spread through him, out of him as it shot to Arthur, embedding his lover in a bright pure light, a shield. The knife never broke through, it just fell harmless to the ground.
A sigh of pure relief left his lips, Arthur was safe... It was then that darkness took over.
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So... how many people want to kill me at the moment? I gave you all another cliffhanger and even one as worse as this. So what will happen with Merlin and will Gwaine be alright? Yeah, I know that I'm an evil person. Oh well... please leave a review and tell me what you thought of it.
