![]() ![]() He leaned in to give you a goodbye kiss before he left to find Arthur, leaving you there subtly cradling your baby bump and praying for Merlin’s safe return.Ī week filled with worry after no news from Merlin passed, but your hope was quickly restored at the bells that signaled the group’s return. “Please be safe.” you pleaded with your husband. “Never mind.” you offered a reassuring smile. There was a beat in which you considered just shouting your news, but you decided against it. “What do you have to tell me, love?” he asked, doubling checking that he had everything. What if the news distracted him and he wasn’t paying attention if they were ambushed? What if he got hurt because of the joyous, yet nerve-wracking news you shared with him before he left? It would be better to tell him once he returned. Merlin wasn’t able to stay home with you, so maybe it wasn’t the best idea to tell him you were expecting a child. “Well I have something to tell-“you began to say but stopped yourself short. “As if Arthur could survive more than a few hours without me.” “D-do you have to go?” you asked, silently pleading that Arthur could survive without Merlin this one time. The dread you felt only moments before multiplied at the thought of war. ![]() “Arthur’s leaving to go and try negotiate a peace treaty before this turns into a full-scale war.” Merlin said, now looking over a stack of books before grabbing one from the bottom. “What’s going on?” you questioned, your voice barely above a whisper, and all thoughts of why you had originally walked into the room flew out of your mind. Merlin finally looked up, but just as quickly turned back. Normally, if you walked into the room, Merlin would be the first to notice and would drop whatever it was he was doing to great you, much to chagrin of Gaius and Arthur. “It’s nice to see you.” he continued, slightly louder to pull Merlin’s attention to you. “Ah, y/n.” Gaius spoke, being the first to notice you from his seat. A sense of dread washed over you as you watched the scene play out. When you stepped in, you were nearly knocked over by Merlin scurrying around the room, shoving bottles and vials, here and there, into his satchel. The door to Gaius’ chambers felt heavier than usual as you opened the door, the weight of your secret weighing on your shoulders. Hopefully when he found out, he would realize that his life no longer concerned just him. Of course, having magic helped, but that couldn’t always be there to save him, and the thought of raising this baby without Merlin caused you heartache. With Camelot nearly at war, you couldn’t help but worry for the safety of Merlin, because as Arthur’s servant, he was constantly in danger. While it was not visible to the naked eye, you could feel your unborn child growing inside you, and the thought made you smile internally.Ī child that was the product of yours and Merlin’s love was a blessing, but the timing was what scared you. Each step intensified the rapid beating of your heart, and all you could focus on was the smooth material your hand touched as it rested against your stomach. With every step closer to Gaius’ chambers – where you knew your husband, Merlin would be – echoes bounced off the castle walls, rattling your nerves. ![]()
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