Well done!

I like the idea of this story, Merlin trusting Arthur to keep him good.

I personally think Merlin's power has a consciousness all of it's own.

well written... and merlin is in character... which I adore

Coolies!

Great story, loved Merlin's conflict and the general atmosphere with all the mist :)

Okay, not sure where this was supposed to fall in the timeline. Early on, this would have been a real revelation for Merlin but later, he was using magic alot to help his save lives and to fight. I guess if the context is that Arthur would stop him from going crazy with his magic, that is most definately true. But we are talking about Merlin, who feels guilty at the drop of a hat. I like it, don't get me wrong. Short but pointed. Keep it up.

You write Merlin too! Yay! lol

I love the relationship you portray between the two, and merlin's conflict was very sweet!

Keep up the good work!

Trin X

sweet

Great story!

As usual, I love it! :D Great story!

Merlin shouldn't blame himself-he only kills if the alternative is Arthur's death! This was great, but poor Merlin :(

Wonderful! Thanks for posting. This is a great one-shot. I do love your Merlin fics. You make them so believable and at the same time, worth while. I'm always sitting at the edge of my seat when reading your fic. It's great! Keep up the fantastic work! :D

that was great. i hope merlin can keep it in check. update plz.

I really liked this and felt it worked nioely as a oneshot, with a good plot. :) Noticed that you repeated some words close together, such as 'the prince' in the last few sentences, but that's my only main criticism!

The mix of humour, drama, angst and emotion was fab! I cna totally imagine Merlin having those odd moments where he wants to just unleash his power and full potential, to feel his worth well, and his reflects really seemed in character to me.

'"Merlin?" Arthur muttered under his breath, a small smile playing teasingly across his mouth although his eyes never left Brachard. "Remind me to give you a pay rise."' Bless!

I also thought it was quite ironic, how Brachard "saved" Merlin from the cliff, to hold him ransom, but in the end was the one to fall off the edge, by an accident really.

Thanks for posting!

This was great. Liked the Merlin and Arthur interaction and the fact that Arthur can help Merlin as well as the other way around, even if he doesn't know it.