Wow final chapter! Im sad its over.

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Well on with the Chapter!

Though Merlin was awake he was certainly not being allowed out of bed, Gaius was pretending not to fuss over him, watching him to make sure he ate, pushing him back into the bed every time he even moved, mopping his brow every now and then even if his fever was almost nonexistent. Gwen was worse, nearly never leaving, crying and telling him she was so sorry she hadn't noticed, even Morgana had come to see him. The only person who had yet to appear was Arthur.

Gaius had told him what had happened, about the sorceress and the fires. The thought of someone stealing his soul terrified him, what was worse was the knowledge that someone had used his magic to kill innocent people. Gaius had told him sternly that it was not his fault, but still there was that nagging that wouldn't go away.

On the third day after Merlin had collapsed, Gaius had left him on his own to sort out a case of food poisoning. He felt so useless just laying in bed, so he decided to clean up a bit but as he was just about to put his feet onto the cold stone floor, a voice behind him made him freeze.

"And what do you think your doing?"

It was Arthur.

"I thought Gaius had ordered you to stay in bed?" the concern in Arthur's voice confused Merlin slightly.

Arthur didn't wait for an answer, just came straight in and pushed Merlin back down, he had a strange look on his face like he was battling with himself, finally after a few minutes he spoke;

"Merlin, I wanted apologise, I treated you badly and now I'm sorry." He said this quickly never quite meeting Merlin's eye.

The warlock himself was shocked to say the least, bit after a moment burst into a brilliant grin.

"Wow an apology from the great Prince Arthur, I'm honoured," He laughed.

"Yeah, well don't get used to it."

Arthur pretended to be insulted, but he was just happy his friend was getting back to normal, because that was what was Merlin was. His friend.

There was no point in denying it, the clumsy servant was his friend, his best friend, and if there was one thing, these last couple of days had taught him, it was to pay attention. Whether it was to his manservant's well being or to possible magical protectors.

"Arthur?" Merlin's voice was suddenly quiet, almost sad.

"Yeah Merlin?" He answered, wondering what was wrong.

"Gaius told me what happened, I'm sorry I wasn't there to help you," Merlin said, there was an extra tinge to his voice, but Arthur decided to not question.

"Its not your fault Merlin, and I did have help," Arthur replied quickly.

"Really, from who?"

" A sorcerer," Arthur almost whispered.

Looking up he saw a stunned look spread over Merlin's face.

"A sorcerer?" Merlin was obviously in a state of shock.

"A sorcerer called Emrys."

Merlin couldn't have actually been more shocked, but as Arthur finished his tale of the shattering mirror and the blast of magic that had saved him, he couldn't help but smile.

He had helped Arthur after all, even if the Prince himself didn't know it.

"Merlin what are you grinning at?"

"Nothing, Arthur, absolutely nothing."

Its over!

Arthur and merlin make an interesting friendship.

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