ARTHUR PENDRAGON

" I've been trained to kill since birth. " tag; xroyalprat( indie side rp blog for arthur pendragon. )

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"Well, where on earth is he?" - "You tried the tavern?” - “The tavern. Of course. I am going to make him wish he was never born.”

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Tension slowly drained from the young warlock as he watched Arthur, listening to him. He hadn’t pushed to know and he truly did seem to mean what he said. Maybe Merlin was overreacting just a little. It was almost like he was treating the whole situation as he would were he facing someone who wouldn’t hesitate to put him to death. That wasn’t Arthur. It never had been. Even if he was a Pendragon the man before him wasn’t Uther and Merlin needed to remember that. He didn’t wish to be tried for crimes other magic users committed so he needed to apply that same thinking to this situation. Merlin couldn’t try Arthur for the actions of his father. The way he’d been talking was almost hypocritical and if he kept getting more worked up then it would be. Nobody could very well blame him, but that didn’t make it right. This required a level head and faith, faith he always had in Arthur.

“He was, he was truly loyal and he saved you because of the faith I put into you. I know you’ll be a great king one day.” Merlin took a deep breath and continued. “You can ask whatever you want. If you’re ever going to really the kind of good magic can do, you’re going to need some understanding of it… something the king may lack. As for my friends…” A small smile graced his lips, having faith that Arthur wouldn’t hurt them. “Gaius and Lancelot both know. Gaius has known since I arrived in Camelot. When I first walked in he was up in the loft and I startled him, causing him to fall back through the rails. I — I moved the bed so he wouldn’t get hurt. Lancelot has known since the magical creature was defeated. Mortal weapons couldn’t wound it in anyway so I enchanted the lance at the last minute so it could be killed… Lancelot saw and swore to tell no one.”

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A small smile came upon Arthur's lips as he heard the other speak. It was nice to know Merlin , even if he had said it before , believed in him to become a good king. Yes , he had heard it before and from many people , and it was alittle scary to think he may mess up , but he knew he wasn't going to be alone. His goal would never change though , Prince or King. All he wanted was the safety of the people of Camelot. The safety of the people he cared about most. He wanted peace , not war. And perhaps , maybe he could change how things were with magic. Maybe he could change things so that Druids would be welcome , and Merlin wouldn't have to hide and Gaius would be able to use magic to help cure people of illnesses. Yes , there could be some upsides to allowing magic , but where there was good , there was evil. He would have to make certain laws , just to keep things in check. He knew that. Arthur could feel himself grow warm as Merlin admitted to who knew. It showed trust. Though , he had to admit it was alittle bit of a shock for Lancelot to know. 

" Gaius -- I was already guessing on that -- But I was not expecting Lancelot... He is my best and most noble knight. If there is anyone to trust , it would be him. I promise that no harm will come to them or to you. After all , it would be pointless to tell any of this to my Father seeing as I am now holding your secret as well. " Arthur said but pursed his lips slightly. " When I become King -- things will be different. There will be peace. You won't have to hide anymore. There was a time when magic was in the kingdoms -- and surely there must be a way to regain this. Perhaps , we could even use the magic to heal and cure illnesses and wounds... Banning magic has  proved to cause issues -- conflict -- and I hope to bring down this conflict. " 

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That snapped Merlin attention right back to Arthur. He was sure that there was sadness reflected in his eyes as well as small sliver of defiance. There was no way he’d betray his friends and put them anywhere near the line of fire. It was wise not to lie, but Merlin still wouldn’t tell Arthur who. Giaus and Lancelot had done so much for him.

“Will knew, yes, but he didn’t use magic and never had. He was the closest friend I had growing up and he took my secret to the grave along with any chance you’d think it was me. He used his dying moments to protect me and my mother knows nothing of magic.”

The death of his childhood friend was not something Merlin enjoyed remembering. It hurt even now because he would always wonder if maybe he’d used his magic sooner, Will would still be alive.

“As for anyone else who knows… It doesn’t matter. They’re no threat to you or your father or to Camelot and I won’t risk put them on chopping block either. I might be an ‘evil sorcerer’, but I will not betray my friends.”

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Arthur can't help but be abit hurt that Merlin thinks he's asking such thing for himself. He hadn't even thought about anyone of them being a threat to Camelot. He had just been curious. And he certainly hadn't been  thinking about killing anyone... Arthur was upset , yes , but he grew up to the idea magic was bad. A message that Uther screwed into his head.It was only now that he was older that he was even thinking twice about such  things... Afterall , he had met few with magic that were infact good. Like the druid boy , Mordred , he helped  before. The Druids -- they were peaceful people.. He knew that... And maybe -- Merlin was just as peaceful as them. He had no quarrel with the Druids.. There  was no reason to have one with Merlin. 

" Will -- Will was a good man. Even when he did not take a liking to me , he risked and gave his life for mine... I still am greatful for that. And I'm still sorry you had to lose him. " Arthur spoke in a softer tone , knowing the feeling of losing a friend like that. 

A sigh left Arthur's lips as he stood once more to be able to look at Merlin in the eyes , to have him know he was being serious. " I never thought they would be a threat. I hope you know though , I will go to the grave with your secret , just as Will did... I won't ask any farther questions. If you don't want me to that is. " Though he was aching to ask so many of them. 

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Of course that would be his first question.

“I didn’t learn it anywhere, Arthur. I was born with it.”

Merlin’s voice didn’t waver and his eyes remained steadily on Arthur as if to judge his reaction. The young warlock expected the denial of that being possible, but he had long ago stopped feeling ashamed of what he could, of what he was, of w h o he was.

“My mother says I could move objects with my mind before I could even talk.” His voice softened slightly as he spoke of the woman who had raised him, cared for him, protected him even without his father or any other aid.

“She must’ve been so scared for me…” The words were barely even audible as his gaze trailed away from Arthur’s to look just beyond without really seeing anything before he snapped himself back to reality. “Magic is part of who I am.”

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Arthur couldn't help but look at Merlin as if he had just grown two heads right infront of him. Arthur had never heard of anyone born with magic. Part of him wanted to accuse Merlin of lying about this -- but another part of him knew he didn't know everything there was to know about magic and it could very well be possible , even if he didn't know how exactly.

" You... You were born with magic? " Arthur repeated with furrowed eyebrows. " I didn't know that was possible ... I'm still alittle hesitant to believe it. " He said honestly.

As Merlin began to talk about his mother , Arthur couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart. He had met Hunith before , He had seen how she was with her son and it was clear she loved him. He could imagine it may have been tough for her , and he earned alittle more respect for her now knowing this.

" Your mother knows then... She doesn't practice herself though . does she? I can't exactly see her using magic -- but then again I couldn't see you using magic either. " Arthur sighed but kept his orbs on Merlin. " Your friend Will -- he practiced magic too , and I'm guessing he knew about yours? Who else knows? "

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  The prince’s words stopped her dead in her tracks. She hadn’t realized Arthur was right behind her. Normally, she was more careful. She could hear people’s footsteps, pacing through the hallways. She could detect voices coming from around the corner. But this time, Arthur had completely taken her by surprise.

Morgana turned around to face him, smiling innocently. It shouldn’t be too difficult to lie to him. She did it all the time, after all.

"I was just going to see Gaius, actually. It would seem he forgot to give me my sleeping draft,” she replied, tilting her head curiously. “And what is the prince of Camelot doing out of his chambers so late?”

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Arthur was alittle suspicious as to why she would be out this late , until he heard her excuse. It was completely normal for her to need a sleeping draft and Gaius was bound to forget to bring it atleast once. That was if he hadn't set Merlin to deliver it. Then it was bound to happen alot. Merlin seemed to forget things with Arthur quite often so he wouldn't put it past him to do it with others.  " I was out talking with Merlin. " Arthur explained as he moved his arms to cross over his chest. This however was a lie. He had gone to see Gwen. " I had to give him his chores for tomorrow.  Arthur pursed his lips but looked around before letting his eyes  settle back on Morgana. " Perhaps I should walk you to Gaius .  just to be safe. "

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( bornmagic )

     “ Is that sarcasm I detect? ”

     Smiling in return, Merlin tried to      ignore the crippling F E A R that was      building up inside him. These things      never did seem to get any easier.

     “ Well, it’s hardly the first time, is it?      And I’d hate to leave you on your own.      Probably couldn’t last five minutes      without someone to clean up after you, after all. ”

           " Why --- What ever gave you that idea? "    Arthur just ends up following up the    question with more sarcasm. Though     he is fearful of dying , he won't show    it. He never would. He had to be brave    for whoever was with him , and he felt    the need to be brave for Merlin as well.    He was , in Arthur's eyes , a boy with    no experience in this kind of thing and    could very well be nervous.                  " No -- it's not. You know Merlin , for an                    idiot , you are brave. This isn't the first                   time you've gone into something dangerous                   with me... But if this is really going to be                   the time we die , know that I am greatful                   you decided to die at my side. And if you                   make it and I do not , make sure Guinevere                    keeps an eye out for you. Lord knows                    someone has to. "

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“I can take care of myself so there’s no reason to worry. The only reason you know is because you turned around two seconds before you suppose to and if I hadn’t done anything you’d be dead. So, if you could me a favor and please stop treating me like I child I’d really appreciate it.”

Merlin took a moment to breathe. The way this conversation was going wasn’t going to solve any problems. It was most likely only going to make more of them. Even if he couldn’t be Arthur’s voice of reason in this instance, he still needed to keep a level head. That meant not snapping at Arthur.

“Look. Why don’t you ask me any questions you have and we can go from there. I’m sure you have plenty.”

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" I'm not trying to treat you like a child , Merlin , but I'd rather not have to find a new manservant because you got caught using magic. Believe it or not , but I don't want you to be burned alive. "

Arthur let's out a breath , a hand running through his light hair , letting himself move over to his bed to take a seat. He has a feeling this conversation is going to go about as long as he imagined. Especially with as many questions as he's gathered over time. It's something that has clearly been on Arthur's mind -- which it isn't like this isn't not a big deal. It sort of is. Atleast to Arthur it is. He can imagine it is for Merlin as well. As Merlin says this , Arthur looks up from his hands to the other and purses his lips for a moment. 

" I do... " He licks his lips. " Uhm ... I suppose the best  question to start with is ; Where did you even learn Magic? When did you learn magic? " 

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Merlin AU |

In which Merlin did a lot of things whilst waiting for Arthur to return. One of them just happened to be learning to ride a motorbike.

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bloodyneckerchiefsandhatchet:

    He snorted and turned his attention back     to the workbench. 

               “—And let me remind you that I was a                  physician first before your father decided                 to appoint me as your manservant. The                 stable hand is more than capable of                 tending to your needs, Arthur.”

                        " Well -- If that's how you're going to be then --                            I need my armor polished , and My room                             cleaned. Oh , and I need a few shirts mended                            as well as cleaned. Have that done by tomorrow                            will you? And Merlin , you really should be more                            thankful for your position as my manservant. It's                            quite the honor. " 

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All his life Merlin had been exposed to those who regarded magic with deepest suspicion. So that was something he was accustomed to, but somehow having it come from Arthur hurt more than the young warlock had thought it would. He had never been anything other than loyal to his friend. To be treated in such a way felt like a betrayal all it’s own. Something that should’ve made them even in that regard, but Merlin knew it wouldn’t.

“I’m not as much of an idiot as you’d like to believe, sire.”

The word left Merlin’s lips like a curse. He was at a loss for what to do and having his friend speak as if it was him who had tried to kill him for his father’s actions or curse Camelot left him with little kind words to fall back on. It wasn’t that he didn’t understand because he truly did. He just couldn’t bring himself to be pleasant. Not in this moment.

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Arthur could tell Merlin was not happy with him. It wasn't the first time though. It wouldn't be the last either. As a Prince , he knew he'd have to deal with things like that often. Truth be told , Arthur was more mad at Merlin for hiding something like this from him. He thought Merlin would just outright trust him and tell him , but no , he finds it out on himself... Though could he really be so mad? Uther... Uther would have had Merlin burned with no thought. But Arthur wasn't his father. Merlin knows that. Arthur wouldn't burn him unless he truly did something bad. And even then , he'd never want to do so. In a sense , Arthur can see what Merlin may have been juggling between and why , but he'd never truly understand. But Merlin would never understand how magic has wronged him and how it feels. With the death of his mother alone , it is hard for him to agree with magic.

                               " Apparently you are if I caught you like I did.                                 You have to be careful for gods sake , Merlin.                                 If one of my knights or if my Father caught you ,                                 you would have been burned by now. "

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    Merlin paused in his task and finally     looked up.

              “So… Instead of asking the stable hand                whose job it is to tend to the horses,                you decide to trek all the way down the                physician’s chambers to harass me                instead?”

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             " Oh -- I didn't want to bother the poor stable boy                  when I knew you would be able to do it. That ,                   and someone needs to gather my hunting                  supplies. I'd hardly call this harassing , Merlin.                  Let me remind you , You are my servant. "

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   “—I’m busy.”

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       " --- And I need you to stop being busy so                     you can prepare my horses. "

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        " ---- Do I know you? "

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+ bloodyneckerchiefsandhatchet

           " M E R L I N ! "

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meet the mun;

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NAME: Skylar

ALIAS[ES]: uhm well Sky mostly but some of my friends call me sexy jesus and loki idk dont ask 

GENDER | SPECIES: Female | Human ( wants to be an elf or cat tho )

PLACE OF BIRTH: Michigan

SPOKEN LANGUAGES: English

OCCUPATION: Student 

DRINK | SMOKE | DRUGS: Smoke sometimes

LIKE[S]: Merlin ( duh ) , hanging with my bud Jacob , Dragon Age and shit , Video Games in general , oh also everquest , bradley james' bootay , comics , sherlock , spn , a bunch of shit basically

DISLIKE[S]: sexism , racism , and ignorant sluts like dwight ( the office joke )

FEAR[S]: bugs of any kind , lady buGs , FRoGs , Clowns , dying

PERSONALITY TRAITS: awkward , shy , hella quiet , to myself mostly , sarcastic as fuck 

DISORDERS?: Depression , Social Anxiety , ADHD 

{ P H Y S I C A L   I N F O R M A T I O N }

HAIR COLOR: brown

EYE COLOR: Blue

HEIGHT: 5’4

TATTOOS: None

PIERCINGS: Ears ( but dont wear earrings alot )

{ F A M I L Y   I N F O R M A T I O N }

SIBLING[S]: none

PARENT[S]:  Divorced. Amazing Mama , Dick of a Dad

CHILDREN: Do not want , thank.

PET[S]: a kitty named louie ( he has amustache and jokerish smile ok  hes hella awesome )

{ R E L A T I O N S H I P   I N F O R M A T I O N }

SEXUAL PREFERENCE: Pansexual/Bisexual ( still kinda figuring it out between the two )

RELATIONSHIP STATUS: single as fuck 

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          " ---- M o r g a n a ?                         Isn't it alittle late to be out of your chambers? "

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“So, you do know then… it doesn’t change who I am, Arthur, and you can’t very well blame me for not telling you. You would’ve had my head and then neither of us would be here right now.”

Merlin had never been one for holding his tongue. Not even when it came to Arthur and now wasn’t the time to change that. He needed Arthur to listen to him. If he didn’t then there would be no staying in Camelot. Even if he was to be killed, he wouldn’t go willingly. Not just because he had no wish to die, either. Arthur needed him and as annoying as he could be, Merlin wouldn’t abandon him now. This was the point in time when it would be decided. Would Merlin stay by Arthur’s side just as he always had? Or would he be forced to aid from a distance?

“Honestly, if one person isn’t try to enchant you than someone else is trying to kill you. I haven’t used my magic to hurt anyone if I had a choice. I’ve only used it for you. To save your life and… on one or two occasions your father’s. Is it really fair to judge a man based on crimes others have committed when he has done nothing? If I were a knight, how would you judge me?”

For a moment, he paused. He could feel the beat of his heart in his chest, feel the blood rushing in his veins. Merlin was prepared to run if he had to. Hopefully, without harming anyone.

“It’s not magic that makes a man evil, Arthur, it’s what he chooses to do with it. Just as it does for any man, whether he wield a spear or a sword or magic.”

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Arthur can't help but be disappointed when Merlin doesn't even try to deny this. He just .. He just goes with it. A hand comes up to run through Arthur's hair as he listens to Merlin while trying to process it all at once. Merllin has been loyal and he does deserve for Arthur to atleast listen to him.

Arthur had actually grown fond of Merlin , not that he'd admit that out loud , and he wouldn't want to see him burned at the stake... No he wouldn't want to see that at all. Merlin was his friend. Even if they had not had such a great start and they both started off hating the situation , Arthur found himself wanting to thank his father for rewarding Merlin like he had for saving his life. He didn't , but he could someday. Today was not that day though. No , he still had to see where he stood on the fact Merlin had magic. 

            " Of all the people I know , I would have never suspected               my idiot of a servant would have magic. I wouldn't even               believe it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes. Merlin , I               have said this so many times , but I think this is the time               I mean it the most. You are an idiot. I should still have                your head. I really and truly should. "

Arthur wants to yell but yelling is not going to help , so he settles for a slightly raised stern tone. One a father might give his child if they did something wrong. He has so many questions he needs to ask now that he knows that his friend is indeed a sorcerer. 

            " It isn't fair , No , which is why I'm going to listen to you.               I'm not going to go to my father Merlin , but know very               well that if you so much as harm a fly with that magic of               yours , I will not hesitate. I.. I shouldn't be doing this. I               shouldn't be doing anything for a sorcerer ... but you were               using your magic to save me and my knights.. Although ,               I'm not even going to imagine you as a Knight , Merlin.               My knights have codes to go by , and I'm going to make               sure you do too. I'm going to be watching you closely.               Remember that... Who else knows?.... Does Gaius know               he's been keeping a sorcerer in Camelot?  "