Arthur looked at himself in the springs reflection. There were no scars left. Not a single one. He dressed in the clean clothes that Merlin found in the camp. Merlin had already put the rest of the bandits in the cave and tied them tightly. Merlin also saddled a couple of horses for them. Arthur watched the manservant and how he joyfully prepared the horses.

"I think that these are some nobleman's horses, too good to being bandit's. Look at them. Oh, and I found the meat of your prey from yesterday. Those bandit's were nice enough to prepare them for us."

Arthur stared Merlin. How could he be like nothing serious was never happened.

"Merlin?"

Arthur's voice was cold like ice and Merlin was scared, but he tried to act cool. He knew that he was betraying Arthur's trust, but he hoped that it was enough. But he couldn't be sure, and Arthur's voice didn't promise anything good.

"Arthur…"

"Where is Heather?"

"Gone. I wanted her to go before you send the patrol."

Arthur agreed. Heather was better gone.

"You saved my life."

"Yes."

"With magic."

"Yes."

"Don't just say yes to me!"

Merlin didn't answer him. He stood there, his gaze steady, waiting.

"Have you used magic before on me?"

Merlin just nodded.

"How many times?"

"Couple of times when I had to safe your life. Again."

Arthur stared him. Merlin looked serious. Too serious, Arthur thought.

"How could you?"

"I…"

"Don't say a word Merlin. Not a single word. Just, shut up."

Merlin nodded.

"Get on the horse, we need to go back."

But Merlin didn't do anything. He just stared at the prince and Arthur realized that he had to say those words.

"I'm not going to tell anyone your little secret. Get the horses. Now. We'll talk later."

This time Merlin reacted and was quickly ready to go.

All the way to Camelot they remained in silence.

It was dawn time when they finally arrived at the castle and they knew that their world was changed irrevocably.

They just yet didn't know how much.

The day was only just started.

Hello again.

So, if you didn't know yet, this was pre-story to Blind future, so go and read it (and you can always read that again), so no reason to kill me, right?

And to those who are waiting the sequel to Blind future, enjoy, there is now, Future to remember.

And my thanks to TheJunebug1218 being my beta.

TheSaga