Prompt – Hallelujah

(Note – Not one on my prompts from this sire, it is a prompt from a friend who was listening to the Bon Jovi version of this song while reading some Merlin fan fiction)

Morden day Merlin/Arthur songfic. (Never written a songfic before, so I hope it's okay!)

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The entire town of Camelot was gathered in the town's biggest rentable venue. They were watching the happy couple as they took to the stage for their first dance as a married couple.

The town had become very taken with their new major, and his now husband. Never before had they had a major who was willing to push the boundaries' in such a way as Arthur Pendragon did. He was their first gay major, and he had legalised same-sex marriages. His new husband was a warlock, and he had lifted the ban on the practice of magic that had been law in the town since early civilisation. And they loved him for it. Sure he was arrogant, slightly selfish, and sometimes downright rude! But he had a heart of gold, and the residences of his town were, with the exception of Merlin, the most important people in the world to him.

Together, hand in hand, Merlin and Arthur descended the stair case that lead to the dance floor. Both had smiles on their faces that reached their ears. People around them couldn't help but smile. The love that the happy couple shared was apparent to all. The couple were now centre stage, waiting for the music to begin...

"Maybe we should have taken dance lessons before the wedding!" Merlin whispered in a hushed voice as behind them, the DJ turned on his decks. Arthur beamed. Merlin look absolutely terrified... and couldn't look cuter for it.

"Don't be silly Merlin. You have such a sieve for a brain; you'd never remember the moves when it came time for us to dance." He teased as he reached up to affectionately stroke his new husbands face. Merlin, who was frowning, couldn't help but beam as his lover touched him. He lent into his hold and placed his hand over Arthurs.

"We're going to look so stupid," He sighed. Arthur stopped stroking his face, and linked their fingers.

"We can just sway in time to the music, like we said we would..." Arthur whispered reassuringly. He moved their linked hands in position as the DJ announced that they were to begin their first dance. "Don't think about anyone else my love, just me... look into my eyes the entire time,"

"Now that I can do," Merlin said with a slight giggle. Arthur slipped an arm around Merlin's waist, as Merlin rested his hand on Arthurs shoulder. "Ready..." He whispered. Arthur beamed, and nodded at the DJ, his cue to start the music.

I heard there was a secret chord, that David played and it pleased the lord, but you don't really care for music do ya…

Merlin and Arthur began swaying, as they said before, in time to the music. Merlin tightened his grip on Arthurs hand as the terror of dancing in public started to take over. Arthur pulled him closer.

"My eyes… look into my eyes," He whispered. Merlin obeyed, and instantly felt at ease.

Well it goes like this the fourth the fifth, the minor fall and the major lift, the baffled king composing hallelujah…

Both men were so happy, they were practically laughing. In Merlin's eyes they were the only ones around. To Arthur... well, he was showing off his new husband to the townsfolk.

Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah…

"Never a truer word spoken," Arthur whispered. Merlin was so lost in Arthurs eyes; all he could do was nod. Arthur had to bite his lip to stop himself from laughing.

Well your faith was strong but you needed proof, you saw her bathing on the roof, her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you…

"Maybe we should have picked a more fitting song," Arthur whispered with a slight dip in his grin. "Used a song about a gay couple," Merlin blushed.

"This song couldn't be more fitting," he whispered, wishing he had the strength to look away from Arthurs eyes. However, if he did that, he would have to acknowledge the people around them. Arthur raised an eyebrow.

"Oh? And whys that?" Arthur asked.

"I have my reasons," Merlin teased, leaving the matter at that.

She tied you to a kitchen chair, she broke your throne and she cut your hair, and from your lips she drew the hallelujah.

"Do tell Merlin," Arthur said. Merlin blushed, if possible, even harder.

"It's stupid…" Merlin stated, his voice indicating he wanted to leave the subject at that. Arthur however, had other ideas.

"I could start to spin us if you'd like Merlin," He said, the smile on his lips now quite cocky and smug.

Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah

"Please Arthur, it's really a stupid reason," Merlin begged.

"I'm used to your stupidity Merlin," He said, not able to hold back his laugh this time. Merlin frowned and Arthur forced his facial expressions into a look of understanding and seriousness. "I won't laugh Merlin, I promise,"

Baby I've been here before, I've seen this room and I've walked this floor, You know, I used to live alone before I knew you

"I was listening to this song on my iPod…" Merlin began. But he let his sentence trail of. Arthur gave his hand a tiny squeeze.

"Yes..?" Arthurs curiosity now completely brimming over.

"I was listening to this song… the first time I laid eyes on you," Merlin broke eye contact this time. He looked down at their feet as his face lit up with embarrassment.

And I've seen your flag on the marble arch, and love is not a victory march, it's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah…

"I… wow… Merlin that's…" Arthur stammered, unable to find the right words to express his feelings on the matter.

"Stupid?" Merlin said, still not looking up. Arthur chuckled. Merlin was half tempted to pull away, but then Arthur spoke.

"The most beautiful and romantic thing ever…" Arthur whispered as he pressed his lips against Merlin's.

Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah

The couple had all but stopped swaying as they kissed passionately on the dance floor in front of their friends, family, and the residents of Camelot. A course of 'Woo's' and 'Aww's' filled the room.

Well there was a time when you let me know, what's really going on below, but now you never show that to me do you…

Finally, Arthur pulled away. Merlin meet his eyes with his own once again. All the embarrassment and worry before, now a distant memory.

"You meant that?" Merlin questioned, his eyes wide in anticipation.

"Of course you silly man… you really do make me wonder sometimes Merlin… did you by chance, sell your brain?" Arthur teased. Merlin kicked him.

"Prat!"

But remember when I moved in you, and the holy dove was moving too, and every breath we drew was hallelujah…

"I remember when I moved in you…" Merlin teased his grin taking over his entire face. Arthur blushed.

"Ssshh!" Arthur hissed, glancing around to make sure nobody heard. "Not in public… you're my bitch in public… remember that!"

"Oh yes Mr. Major… but who was bitch in our limo ride here?" Merlin asked, giggling like a school boy.

"Me…" Arthur said, blushing even more so, yet grinning at the same time.

Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah

"Correct my lovely wife," Merlin mocked.

"Hey!" Arthur said, laughing out loud. "You're the wife my dear Merlin,"

"And what makes you say that?" Merlin asked, tilting his head to the side as he did so.

Well maybe there's a god above, but all I've ever learned from love, was how to shoot somebody who outdrew you…

"Just because you haven't found the courage to tell me yet, doesn't mean I don't know!" Arthur said. Merlin looked at him, his face a picture of complete confusion.

"Told you what exactly…?" he asked, really at a loss as to what his husband was implying.

"That you're pregnant," Arthur said, a slight tone of annoyance lacing his voice.

"WHAT?"

And it's not a cry that you hear at night, it's not somebody who's seen the light, it's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah…

"You're having a baby Merlin! Come on, you know it!" Arthur said. He was frowning now, why was Merlin lying.

"Just because I have the ability too, doesn't mean that I am!" Merlin scoffed, his eyebrows raised.

"But you are Merlin… right?" Arthur wasn't as sure now. Merlin did see totally surprised by the direction the conversation had gone in.

"Not that I know of…" He whispered, thoughtfully. At the same time, he fought back the beautiful idea of Arthur and himself being the family they had so longed to be. "What makes you assume that I am?"

Hallelujah…

"You're glowing," Arthur said, his voice overflowing with pride.

Hallelujah…

"I am?" Merlin asked, unable to hide the hope in his voice.

Hallelujah…

"Beautifully so…" Arthur whispered affectionately.

Hallelujah…

"I could take a test," Merlin said.

Hallelujah…

"I'll get you one after the songs over," Arthur whispered.

Hallelujah…

"So you can be proved right?"

Hallelujah…

"No! So I can inform everyone of your joyful news before we go on our honeymoon," Arthur said, acting as though the answer should have been obvious.

Hallelujah…

"Oh… right… okay," Merlin said, really hoping that he was…

Hallelujah…

"Told you that you were the wife," Arthur laughed.

Hallelujah…

"Haha, very funny," Merlin said, yet be beamed.

Hallelujah…

"Idiot,"

Hallelujah…

"Prat!"

Hallelujah…

"I love you for it, you know that right?" Arthur whispered, serious now.

Hallelujah…

"Yes, and I love you despite it," Merlin said. Arthur said no more, he simply kissed him.

Hallelujah…

As soon as the song ended, Arthur ran from the room as fast as he legs would carry him. People called out after him, but he ignored them all. Everyone instead, turned their attention to Merlin, each taking the time to congratulate him and hug him. He was barely aware of their presence. All he cared about now was the idea that there could be a life growing inside of him.

Although Arthur only took five minutes, it felt like a life time to Merlin. But not as much of a lifetime as the few minutes after Merlin peed on the little white stick. Neither he, nor Arthur spoke as they waited. They simply held each other, all the while wishing that the outcome would be positive.

Finally, after only 2 minutes, Arthur could take no more. He reached out and looked at the test, then compared the results to the instructions. Again and again he checked, not once saying anything to Merlin. Nor did he give any sign of what the results might be.

"Well..?" Merlin asked after a full minute of it. Arthur simply beamed.

"You're going to have a baby..."