Hey guys this chapter kind of got away with me I meant to get the first hunt in there but it got a little to long but the next chapter will defiantly have it. I hope you enjoyed it I think it went well but I would like to hear your thoughts. My life has been very crazy and I lost inspiration for this story for a while but I hope to start updating many of my old stories again now that my life has started to settle down and get back on track. So I am getting back to a lot of my things that I lost time to do. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for all of your views in advance.

Chapter 9

While he waited for Merlin to wake he thought about their lives in Camelot and compared things from then to now. A lot had changed and not just the land, He had changed from before, when he was prince and king of Camelot he was as Merlin said emotionally stunted. That was because he did not have his mothers influence in his life and his father had been distant sure he cared about him but he never showed it unless Arthur was dying or severely injured and very rarely any other time. In this life though his mother had survived till he was nineteen and his father had been very loving to both his mother and him, but most of all he was not against anyone or anything that was different. He actually had a bit of a faith in the supernatural and had Arthur believing it too. He could not help but wonder if his father would have been similar back in Camelot if his mother had survived back then, but he was glad that this time he got to know her and know the warmth a mother can give. In his opinion it made it easier for him to be himself and not worry what anyone else thought like he had before and he was grateful for the second chance that his destiny had given him and that it also had brought Merlin to him in both lives.

Arthur finally thought about how now that Merlin was going to be a vampire with him he would be able to teach him everything he had learned about being a vampire. Some things were kept from the main public and only kept in the vampire race like how a vampire can choose their mates but when they have and the mate agrees it is forever and even more binding that the bond of Sire and childe or as some humans call it turner and turned few knew the true terms used so they just said it the way they wanted. It is also a bit different then when a person is turned willingly it has more things that would be done not much but enough to notice the difference. Arthur could not help but wonder if Merlin would consider being his mate and not just being with him as his childe forever.

He was so deep in thought that for a few second he missed that Merlin was coming around. He was snapped out of his thoughts when he felt the bond between them the bond that was between a sire and their childe flare to life and he saw Merlin's hand twitch out of the corner of his eye. Arthur focused on Merlin being carful at what he did until he was sure that Merlin knew where he was and what was going on. Newborn Vampires were unpredictable especially during the first few minutes because of the disorientation from the turning and human instincts falling away to be replaced by those of a vampire. Arthur knew he had to play this carefully but thanks to the bond it would be easier because to an extent the bond would help him calm Merlin and make him listen enough that he would not hurt anyone or even him in the first few minutes.

He watched as Merlin's eyes opened for the first time as a vampire, a gasp burst through his lips as he saw everything without the weakness of a human. The bond was prodded by Merlin as he wondered at what it was Arthur responded by sending calming and protective waves down the bond letting Merlin feel that he meant no harm.

It was expected to happen as Merlin hissed and flung himself across the cave the disorientation still clinging to him a little and his new instincts reacting to protect him.

"Merlin it's alright, I know you are a little disoriented but all this is normal. You know me and know I would never harm you. Just calm down and let your senses settle. It's all going to be ok but you have to trust me." Arthur used a bit of his power as Merlin sire to help him calm and sent as much calm and protectiveness through the bond to help bring Merlin back to calm state so that he could think and understand what was going on.

During this Arthur did not move his body at all as he knew that any move at this time would cause Merlin to attack and Merlin would never forgive himself if that happened once he came out of this. Arthur could not help but remember how his sire had just not cared and let Arthur attack him then put him down and made him submit. He always did until he had been strong enough to stand up against him. He would not do that to Merlin he would help him and make sure he did not feel threatened at the same time.

Merlin slowly started to understand what Arthur was saying as his mind and new instincts settled. He felt Arthur helping with that without being invasive about it. He helped just enough so that Merlin could do the rest.

Soon enough he was settled and moved forward till he was right in front of Arthur but he was unsure all he wanted was to curl into Arthur and feel that safety that Arthur always provided but right now he did not know what to do. His new instincts were going haywire, he felt like he was being pulled in so many different directions that he did know what he wanted other than that feeling of safety. He hoped Arthur could tell what he wanted because he could even begin to voice how he felt.

Arthur knew it was safe now he could feel that Merlin's disorientation was gone but now his instincts were pulling him in different directions, he remembered all too well how it felt not knowing what the hell to do and just wanting to be sheltered from it just for a few minutes until he got used to it. But he had never been given that he had been left to muddle through it by Stephan thank god he was different from him was all Arthur could think about that then focused on Merlin. He slowly open his arms to Merlin letting him know it was ok that he was there.

A small whimper escaped Merlin as he shuffled into Arthur's arms and curled up against him and spoke for the first time since waking shocking himself with the change in his voice. "Arthur, it's so much it feels like I'm being pulled apart. I am scared." Merlin clung to Arthur burying his face in Arthur chest.

"Shh, It's ok Merlin this is normal I will help you as best I can. I can help calm your instincts down so you aren't so overwhelmed but I would have to use the bond to control your instincts in way. All I would do is slowly take them down so that you can get used to them. I promise I will help you if you let me." Arthur tried to sooth Merlin by holding him close and talking softly to him it seemed to be helping as Merlin wasn't shaking as badly now.

"Please, I just want it to stop or slow down." Merlin cried another whimper escaping his throat. He felt Arthur nod and then start using the bond that was now between them. As he did he felt each one of the new instincts bombarding him were slowly separated from the rest a pushed to prominence in his mind until he got used to just that one and sort of understood the basics of what it meant. Soon with Arthur's help all of his new instincts had been gone though and settled into a way that he could handle it.

Merlin slumped against Arthur in relief and instinctively nuzzled his chest and let out a happy whine in thanks, when he realized what he did he jolted back just a little shaking his in shock wondering why the hell he just did that as he would have never done that before. Arthur just gently pulled him back to his chest letting out a comforting growl that made Merlin relax as Arthur explained a few things.

"It's ok Merlin, that is normal is well. There will be many thing that you would react differently to now then you did before. This is one of them, after I helped calmed your instincts what you did after by nuzzling me and the whine to our kind translates to thank you and that you were content and happy. Some actions you would do now in response to things that usually would have taken words before would now be translated though these actions. For example think about what you felt when I growled at you and think about if you would heard that before you were turned compared to how it made you feel now then I want you to tell me what you think." Arthur let Merlin think soothingly running his hand up and down his back and keeping the bond calm at the same time and waited.

Merlin thought on it at the same time noticing how fast his mind processed everything now with room still left over to think of other things. He analyzed what Arthur wanted him to and started to understand "Before it would not have scared me but it would have confused me to why did so and what you meant with it. I noticed that now when you did so almost instinctively I knew you were trying to comfort me it helped me calm down and relax. I knew you were saying it was ok that I did nothing wrong." Merlin's uncertainty leaked into his voice at what he said.

Arthur could not help but smile at his answer knowing he hit the nail on the head he also heard he uncertainty and knew to calm it. He nuzzled Merlin's hair before saying "Very good, that is what the instincts are there for to help you understand these things but also to guide you in understanding what you need. Like instincts during a hunt which you will experience soon will guide you better than anything in the beginning especially, but you also have to be careful because until you can differentiate between the smell of different animal blood and human blood it is possible that you could change course and go after a human instead. I almost did once, it is because when you hunt you slip into a haze and mindset of the most efficient predator and it can be harder to pull back when like that. I need to give you this warning though, when we hunt together do not approach me or any other vampire when they are feeding because during that time all conscious thought is gone all we care about is the hunt and getting the blood we need. If you approached during the time any vampire is feeding they will defend their kill even I would and so would you. You would not think oh this is a friend or my mate, all you mind would say is threat, defend so they can't take my kill. Do you understand." Arthur felt Merlin nod and could tell he feared hurting Arthur while in that haze "Merlin, I know what to do and if I have to I can stop you but I don't think that will be necessary because I would adhere to the same rules as to not have any accidents. The only time I would interfere is if you started hunting a human instead of animals because I know how you feel if you hurt someone."

Merlin nodded but then his mind caught on to a word that Arthur had used "You said a mate I did not know that vampires have mates."

Arthur chuckled but understood why Merlin would ask that "It is not known to the general public a lot of things aren't. Only things that would not get used against us are given out to the general public. Many thing are kept only among vampires and told to any who are turned by their maker but some don't care about doing that and leave the childe to figure it out on their own. Sometimes they learn from another and are taken in by them. That is what happened with me after I killed Stephan he did not teach me anything. After I killed him I was taken in by another ancient who was a Vampire Lord as well he was kind and help me in many ways showed me I was not a monster. In fact I keep in contact with him maybe I will introduce you to him sometime you would like him, he also had magic like you he might be able to teach you something you don't know yet."

He paused and accessed the newborn Vampire in his arms and could tell his thirst was growing to almost unbearable levels. He had told Merlin everything that had to be told now everything else can be taught to him over time, right now he needed to take care him and get him what he needed. But as he was about to say something an instinct hit that was new to him so he analyzed it for a second and now he understood that some instincts would not come to him until he had turned someone to allow him to help his Childe.

Arthur bit into his wrist letting his blood flow as he did he could feel Merlin tense beneath him as he smelled the blood. After enough blood had welled up in the wound he offered his wrist to Merlin trying to coax him to take some as he knew it would help him be able to concentrate better during the hunt and give Merlin some of his knowledge that help him. But Merlin was refusing letting out a confused whimper "Merlin, take it. It will help your thirst be more manageable and give you some of the knowledge I have about the difference between animal blood and human. I am offering it freely you can take it. I will stop you if I need to, now come on take it."

Merlin looked into Arthur's eyes seeing his understanding but also him telling him it was ok and his compassion. Finally the smell became to much and for the first time Merlin felt his new fangs rip out causing Merlin to whimper in pain.

"I forgot it was painful the first time your fangs descend, It won't happen again after this now come on." Arthur soothed bring his bleeding wrist closer to Merlin watching as his nose flared taking in the smell.

Merlin could not stop himself as he grabbed to offered wrist and sunk his new fangs in trying to remember to be gentle he felt Arthur wince a little and knew he failed but at the moment could not care as the blood flowed down his throat soothing that burn that had been there. He let out a small moan at the taste, he noticed that Arthurs's blood was very comforting to him it had a spicy taste with a bit of an herb undertone which confused him but was glad that is soothed the burning in his throat.

Arthur now knew why letting your childe feed from you the first time was an intimate experience especially if it was someone you loved he could not help his reactions to it. But after a few minutes he knew he had to stop Merlin and knew how he would get him to listen. He let out a warning growl which immediately made Merlin stop and lick the wound healing it for him, he then cuddled into Arthur let out a contented whine.

Merlin was slowly getting used to all the instincts and things that he was learning in the last few hours. He was glad he had Arthur to help him and right now his throat did not burn as bad as it had a few seconds ago. "I am glad you're here Arthur, I am glad it's you who turned me and is with me now. After everything we have been through in both lives at least we this happiness before the next things hits. Because now that we remember we will have to bring back the others memories and prepare for whatever is coming. We would not have been brought back if we were not needed for something. But I am so happy that I can get this small bit of happiness with you before we have to go through whatever comes." Merlin kissed Arthur chest through his shirt and felt Arthur nuzzling his hair before he felt a kiss being placed in his head.

"I am glad for this too. I glad you came to me the other night, I am glad I could save you and be here with you now. But you are right now that we remember, we need to get ready. But I know that no matter what as long I have you there with me we can do what do whatever destiny wants us to do and win together. Our destiny was not meant to fulfilled in Camelot, it's now whatever it is, and we will do it together with the help of our friends." Arthur took in Merlin's scent memorizing it before speaking again "For now though lets teach you to hunt, my blood was not meant to be in place of living blood, it was only to give you a bit of my knowledge on how to tell the difference between human and animal blood and give you comfort and a clear mind. So how about I teach you how to hunt."

Arthur stood pulling Merlin with him letting Merlin get used to how his body moved now he was a vampire once Merlin had walked around getting used to his in the way it felt and his natural grace he held out his hand "Run with me, let me show the joys of being a vampire." There was a wide smile on Arthurs face but his fangs were fully extended making his smile seem a bit wild and Merlin could not help but be drawn to it and responded in kind showing off his new fangs as well.

This is what they were now and it felt great to be an equal to the man he loved was all Merlin could think as he took Arthur's hand saying happily but a bit cheekily "Then show me, my lord."

Now their destiny had begun once again but this time they would face it together as equals.