I do not own Merlin.

How could I have been so wrong?

I did not see what was there for me to perceive.

You fooled me, you fool, with your blind love and dedication, but I failed to reach this part of yours which concealed all the fear the pain, the loss and perhaps some joy in between them all. So, please, tell me all about it. Just let me in on the things I've been completely wrong about. Don't cry, idiot; we've got all the time in the world. Gather your tears for the day we meet again. Now tell me about this girl who stole your smile all this time ago. Why you keep this white wooden dragon by your side at all times. I think I might know why, now.

I remember that you stayed with me the whole night, that night, when I lost my father.

I also remember that you wished for me not to feel alone.

Gods, how could I have been so stupid?

I did not see that your kind heart had been through enough torment to make you too wise for your years.

You felt alone at moments when I should have been there for you; but you stayed for me in all times nevertheless.

You promised to protect me or die by my side, and gods, you did. I saw a piece of you die when I died and I carry it with me, it reminds me of your ridiculous smile, your careless laughter.

I'm sorry, Merlin. Can you forgive me?

I'll understand if you can't now, but as I said, we've got all the time in the world.

The gratitude I feel ... I will never be able to put it into words suitable enough, not now, not ever.

I did not deserve you, my friend, none of us ever did. But know this: I'll be watching over you like you did on the best years of my life.

Stand strong, the years that will come, and rely on the magic I knew you held inside you from the very beginning.

The magic of your heart.

R&R, thank you :)