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A pool and secrets	By : Nita05 Category: M through R > Merlin (BBC) > Merlin (BBC) Views: 5191 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 2
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A Pool and secrets
Chapter Three

Merlin stared at Arthur for what felt like years before he got the courage to answer the king. Already predicting that he would not like the answer “You don’t remember what happened last night?” He tried to stay looking at the king but he couldn’t stand to see his face when he answered so he turned to stare into the pool of water before him.
“No. The last thing I remember I had a drink of water and went to sleep. I definitely wasn’t naked then so will you please tell me what the hell happened last night. If you tried to take advantage of me I’ll kill you.”
Merlin wiped away the solitary tear rolling down his face and forced a before he turned around. “Hah like I would want to do anything like that with you. If you have forgotten your own gender, let me remind you you’re a man. You went to sleep and must have got hot during the night because you just started undressing and I tried to wake you but you wouldn’t wake so I left you.” With that he turned back to water so Arthur would not see the pain in his eyes. ‘You stupid, stupid man. I should have seen this coming. I can never have an easy life. Fate is always screwing with me.’ As Merlin was staring in the water there was a ripple in the water and he saw what appeared to be a baby for a second. Merlin rubbed his eyes and stared at the water once again; this time not seeing anything but the water in the pool. ‘What was that? I could have sworn I saw a baby. Why would a pool of water show me a baby? Hmm..I know you have finally lost your mind Merlin. All these years with Arthur; it was bound to happen sometime. Perhaps I should ask Gaius about this when we get back to Camelot. Well if we get back.’
“Oh, right.” Arthur said. “Well we should go see if Alar and his men have gone from our hiding place and go home. I miss my future queen.” Arthur got up and started to get dressed in his clothes once more, trying not to re-open the wound on his arm. Once dressed Arthur turned to Merlin and saw him still staring at the water lost in his own little world. “C’mon we have to get moving Merlin.” Merlin did not move so Arthur reached down and threw a rock at the dark haired mans head.
“OW!!” Merlin screamed. “What was that for?!” he turned towards the king.
“You were not paying attention so I had to punish you.” Arthur turned his head with his nose in the air. “You should listen when your king is talking to you, not away with the fairies. Now c’mon we need to get going. With any luck Alar will have gotten lazy and returned to wherever he came from.” Arthur turned and started to head towards the tunnel leaving Merlin behind. Merlin glared at the kings back before stealing a glance of the water once more and when he saw nothing still he turned to follow Arthur.
They travelled along the long path until they reached the entrance hidden by bush and vines. Arthur waved his hand to Merlin telling him to stop. He walked up to the bush and listened for any noises. All he heard was the sound of the forest around him and birds in the distance. He stood there for a while to make sure that they were not being tricked. When he still heard nothing he waved his hand to Merlin and started to leave the tunnel. Arthur squeezed through the small space between the rock face and the large bush waiting for Merlin to follow. As Merlin was squeezing through he tripped on a loose vine and came crashing into Arthur. This caused them both to go tumbling to the ground with Merlin on top of the king. They stared into each other’s eyes before Merlin scrambled to get up with deep red blush gracing his cheeks. “For god sakes Merlin can you watch where you are going?” He said getting up from the ground, dusting off his clothes.
“Sorry.”
“Right lets go. Try not to trip over anything and be quiet. I know it’s hard for you but try.” Arthur said before he started heading towards the direction that they had come the day before. Merlin rolled his eyes and followed the king once more.
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They were almost at the spot that they had encountered Alar and his men the day before when they heard a rustling on the other side of some bushes. Merlin and Arthur paused and crept over to the bushes trying not to make a sound. Arthur peaked through the bush and found that their horses were on the other side. The king checked the surrounding forest to make sure that it was not an ambush. Once assured that it wasn’t an ambush he and Merlin made their way over to the horses. Arthur turned to Merlin and told him to tie the others horses to their saddles. Merlin nodded and started to do as the king asked. Once all the horses were tied the two men hopped on their horses and started to head in the direction of home.
“We will head towards home. Hopefully the men got away and have also started the journey home.” Arthur said.
“Okay.”
The two men travelled until it started to get dark before they found an easily defendable spot to rest for the night. “Merlin, go get some fire wood while I keep watch.”
“Yes your highness.” Merlin bowed before heading out to find fire wood. The wizard had a large pile of firewood in his arms when he heard a sound of a twig snapping behind him. He stopped in his tracks and listened for a further noise when all of a sudden a hand was placed over his mouth. He freaked dropping the firewood and he tried to get away from his attacker before he realised that the voice talking to him was familiar.
“Shh, Merlin. It’s me Gwaine.” Merlin turned around and came face to face with Gwaine and the other knights. Gwaine had a huge smile stretched across his face which disappeared when Merlin started to hit his arm cursing at him. Whoa calm down Merlin.” He raised his arms and waved them in front of him.
“Calm down! Easy for you to say! You weren’t just man handled while trying to collect firewood for his poncy highness!” Merlin shouted.
Gwaine laughed. “So he travels with you then? That’s good.” Merlin leaned down picking up the firewood that had dropped in his fright. “Here let me help you with that Merlin.” Gwaine said before he leaned down to help the young wizard pick up the firewood. As they were both leaning over Merlins scarf around his neck fell forward and Gwaine noticed a red mark on the wizard’s neck. “Is that a hickey Merlin?” The other nights turned around at the man’s question.
Merlin jumped and clamped a hand over his neck. “O-Of course not. Don’t be silly. It’s a bug bite; there were a lot in the cave where we stayed last night.”
“Oh, of course. How silly of me.” Gwaine plastered a fake smile on his face before helping Merlin to once again pick up the dropped firewood.
Once the firewood was collected, Merlin rose and pointed in the direction of the camp. “We are camped over there.” He headed off towards the camp and the other knights followed. When Merlin made it to the clearing where they were staying he called to Arthur. “Hey. Guess who attacked me while I was collecting firewood.” Arthur looked up confused and smiled widely once seeing who trailed behind his servant.
“I didn’t attack you Merlin. I merely snuck up behind, caught you by surprise and covered your mouth. That’s all.” He smiled as the smaller man.
Merlin rolled his eyes. “Yeah, well it felt like you were attacking me.” The others all laughed.
Arthur went to each man patting them on the shoulder. “I am glad to see you all again. All safe and sound.”
“Yeah we managed to lose Alar’s men and find a nice place to hide for the night. We couldn’t find you this morning so we decide to head back to Camelot to bring back reinforcements. We are also glad that you are safe, my lord.” Leon said as they sat by the now roaring fire. While the king and his knights talked, Merlin started preparing dinner for everybody. Every now and then he would sneak glances up at the man who he had shared such a passionate night with last night. Nobody seemed to notice these gazes except for one person.
“The food is ready.” Merlin said. He put some in a bowl and handed it to the king.
“Thank you Merlin.” Merlin smiled, a blush forming on his cheeks. He dished up bowls for the knights and then went over to his sleeping spot for the night. “Aren’t you going to have anything to eat Merlin?” The king looked at his servant in confusion.
Merlin turned to the king. “No I am not hungry.”
“Are you sure? You did not eat last night. You must be hungry.” Arthur said.
“No thank you, my lord. I am fine. Goodnight.” Merlin lied back down and turned his back to the king and his knights.
“Goodnight.” Muttered Arthur. He stared at his servants back for a second before he turned back to knights missing the calculating looks thrown between both men.
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When the men rose in the morning they readied the horses and set off home for Camelot. The group made it home by mid-afternoon and were greeted by the rest of the knights, Gaius and Gwen. By the time that Arthur had made it off his horse Gwen had rushed over to him and leapt into his arms. They shared a kiss, both of them missing the sad look in Merlins eyes. Merlin hopped down from his horse and turned, shifting his attention to looking after his horse.
The couple stared into each other’s eyes with smiles planted firmly on their faces. “I was worried sick. You were due back this morning and when you didn’t, I thought something bad had happened.” Merlin rolled his eyes.
“We ran into a little bit of trouble nothing major. Just a few cuts and bruises. I’m sure with the help of Gaius we will be healed in no time.” Arthur turned to his servant. “Merlin, look after the horses will you; and after that make sure that dinner is underway.”
“As you wish, sire.” Arthur turned back to Gwen and they made their way up the stone stairs. A lone tear slid down Merlins face. Merlin was so preoccupied with the horses he did not notice that somebody had come up behind him.
“So what really happened between you and Arthur while you were stuck in that cave over night?” Merlin heard behind him. He turned and came face to face with Gwaine.
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