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One day after the wall incident.
Arthur, Gaius, Lance and Gwaine were in Arthur's chambers and were stood around a large wooden table. The table was filled with Arthur's paper work, being a prince was no easy job.
''Gaius'' Arthur said while looking at him ''Tell Lance and Gwaine what happened with Merlin 3 days ago'' his voice rather demanding. Gwaine and Lance looked at each other realizing that Merlin had most likely done something to Gaius that might have been simler to the Tower wall incident.
''A few nights ago I was waiting for Merlin to come home in the middle of the night, but when he eventually did...he was covered in blood'' spoke Gaius, Gwaine's breath hitched at the image. ''I was worried about what had happened to him so I asked him where he had been and why he was covered in blood. Gaius took a deep breath ''M-Merlin said that...most of it was not h-his blood...and that if I was to keep asking questions, that i could get hurt'' Gaius looked away from the knights not wanting to make eye contact in his weak state.
Gaius thought to himself 'Should i have told them about the boys injuries? no, i cant do that that could reveal Merlin's knows that would make everything 100 times worse and complicated. Life would be so much more easy if Magic was not outlawed'.
Arthur's hands were on the table and after Gaius had told the other knights what had happened he looked down at the table closing his eyes and letting his head drop, he longed for the days when Merlin was well...Merlin, a happy idiot which called Arthur a Prat as often as possible, Arthur smiled to himself at the thought.
''Arthur...there is also something else that happened two days ago'' Arthur's head shot up ''what! why didn't you tell me!'' He spoke in a loud voice.
''I was afraid of what could happen to Merlin, he is like my son and I was scared'' Gauis said in a regretful tone.
''We understand Gaius, can you tell us what happened?'' Lance spoke up, not wanting Arthur to start arguing with the physician. Arthur returned to looking at the table not wanting to loose control of his temper.
''Yes. Well I was in my chambers sat at the table doing some research'' Gauis began to explain ''then i heard Merlin talking but there was no-one in his room, so then i tried to listen to what he was saying, all i understood was 'They make me act like someone i'm not' and 'forgive me'. Silence filled the room like a thick smoke.
''Then'' the physician continued ''He shouted 'why does this always happen' that's when i ran to the door. but when I did...there was a strong sent that filled the air which made me feel sick to my core'' stated Gaius.
''What was it?'' Questioned Gwaine in a dreaded voice. There was a long moments silence before he answered.
''Blood... I asked Merlin what was wrong and he just said that he dropped a book and that's why he shouted...'' said Gaius.
''huh'' Arthur gave a short dry laugh ''cant even lie in a situation like that...is that all?
''I'm afraid not, I knew not to open Merlin's door because i could tell his hands were on the door ready to stop me.'' Gaius took another breath ''So i just left him and walked to my bed, there was nothing i could do, no matter how much i wanted to. About an hour later I heard Merlin open the door of his room and just walk out, he was going to fast for me to catch up to him...I thought since Merlin left that i should take a look in Merlin's room to see if i could find any clues to why he was acting like his...but i found something...t-that i wish i hadn't''
''Gaius, what did you find'' Arthur's voice was authoritative and stern.
''I-It was on his door...written on this door was 'come, you are needed' the message was in blood...but suddenly the message vanished right before my eyes, no trace left'' Gaius looked directly at Lance and Gwaine.
''Magic...that was the work of magic'' Arthur hissed.
''I believe so, my lord'' There was no point in the physician hiding it any longer.
''Do you think Merlin knew this?!'' Spoke Arthur. Lance looked at Gaius, they both knew that Merlin had magic and did not want the Prince to find out since they did not know the consequence Merlin could face.
''I don't think so, Merlin is my best mate but hes not the sharpest sword'' Gwaine interjected attempting to keep Merlin from any magic charges.
Gwaine thought to himself 'Why would Merlin be connected? naa!, he cant be. Why is Arthur trying to make a connection to Merlin and magic just because he has a magic door. Camelots princess has no faith in his friends. We all know Merlin has changed these last few days but Isn't Merlin and magic a bit of a leap?'
'...or maybe not...'
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