His talents and secrets

Tired

Summary : Protecting the Kingdom at night and not a finite number of sentences from Gaius and Arthur can tired anyone off. What would happen if Merlin fainted in the council chamber ? How would Arthur along with the Knights of the Round Table react to Merlin's night activities?

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◈ Merlin POV ◈

I stood behind Arthur's throne and listened to a briefing on recent events in the Kingdom. I had trouble keeping my eyes open because I only slept for 3 hours only.

That's my sleeping time for the past two weeks because of the tasks I'm doing for Arthur, Gaius and the nightly attempts on Arthur's life. 

Today I stopped 3 sorcerers who got into the castle and they were strong so it took me longer to defeat them.

I fought back a yawn and rubbed my eyes. I felt someone looking at me 

" Is everything okay Emrys? "  I heard in my head and knew it was Mordred. 

I looked at him I saw that he was looking at me with Lancelot worried.

I shook my head gently knowing they wouldn't believe it if I scampered off. This caught Gwaine's attention

 " Is everything all right Merlin? " he asked 

" Everything is good " I replied with a small smile.

Arthur looked at me " Merlin? " he said firmly 

" Everything is fine " I replied seriously. 

Arthur looked at me as if he didn't believe me but went back to the meeting. I rested my head on the wall behind me because I was getting more dizzy. Some time passed when I started to feel more and more bad.

I felt glances at me and knew it was Knights and Gaius. I felt someone grab my shoulder when I opened my eyes it was Arthur. He looked at me worried 

" Merlin tell me the truth right now. Is everything okay? " he said while holding me straight.

I noticed that in the meeting room there was only me left with Arthur, Gaius, the Knights of the Round Table, Morgana, Mordred and Gwen. I felt a hand on my cheek and turned my attention back to Arthur 

" Merlin? " he said and before I had time to answer him everything started spinning around me and I lost my balance.

I felt someone grab me before I hit the floor " MERLIN!!!! " was the last thing I heard before I was greeted by silence and darkness.

◈ Arthur POV ◈

I knew something was up with Merlin as soon as I looked at him. As a matter of fact, I noticed that something was wrong a few days ago. However, each time I asked if everything was fine but each time he told me that everything was fine.

During the meeting I saw Mordred and Lancelot looking at Merlin worried. I know that they know more about what is wrong with Merlin than I do.

Melin must have looked bad if Gwaine is asking him if he is good as well. When I looked at him I noticed that he was very pale 

" Merlin?" I said firmly

 " Everything is fine " he replied.

I knew he wasn't telling the complete truth, but I had to get back to meeting. I decided that I would get the answers out of him later. Some time passed when I saw that most of my knights were looking at Merin worriedly.

I looked at him again and saw that he was a more paler than before. He was leaning against the wall behind him and his eyes were closed. I finished the meeting and stood in front of him placing my hand on his shoulder 

" Merlin tell me the truth right now. Is everything okay? " I said And I saw that he was looking around the room.

He saw that the Knights of the Round Table, Mordred, Gwen, Morgana and Gaius stayed with us 

" Merlin " I said and put my hand on his cheek pulling his attention back to me.

Before he had time to answer me his eyes rolled back and he lost consciousness. I caught him before he fell to the floor 

" MERLIN!!! " I shouted and put him carefully on the floor.

Gaius knelt beside me '' Take him to my chamber Arhur. There I will examine him and see what is wrong '' he said 

'' I know what is wrong with him '' said Mordred gravely. 

I could hear the anger in his voice. He walked over to us and lifted Melrin up 

'' First I will put him in a comfortable place to rest comfortably '' he said

'' Let's go to my chamber '' I said and we all went there.

When I wanted to take Merlin away from him he moved away from me and glare angry at me. I knew I must have done something that angered Mordred.

When we entered the chamber Mordred pulled off his shoes and put Merlin on my bed. Melin snuggled into my bedclothes 

'' Sit down and don't interrupt me '' he said 

'' Mordred not that '' said Lancelot 

'' He must know what Merlin does for them. They are the reason he fainted. He hardly sleeps or eats '' said Mordred angrily and that silenced Lancelot. This information worried me 

'' Everyone in this room knows that Merlin has magic and he knows that you know. Merlin since he came to Camelot has three jobs working for Gaius, working for Arthur and protecting Camelot. Because Uther has made so many enemies they want revenge by hurting Arthur. He had been beaten, tortured, attacked, poisoned and much more. You don't know how many times Merlin has saved your life and you don't know how many times he has saved all of our lives " said Mordred seriously. This one caught me by surprise 

'' what are you talking about Mordred? '' asked Gwaine angrily and I looked at Merlin worriedly. 

Who dared to hurt my Merlin and why didn't he tell me about it?

Over the next few hours Mordred with Lancelot and Gaius told us what Merlin had gone through. How could I have been so blind and not seen that Merlin had suffered so much. 

I knew I had to change that even if I had to go against everything Uther had created and taught me.

We started first on changing the law on magic and decided to reward Merlin for everything he has done for us. I knew that he would not get the reward but I came up with a very good idea

 '' What if I make Merlin Court Warlock and he will have at least 7 days off per month. He will help me over matters related to magic  '' I started

 '' Merlin is the Druid King so he can help you '' said Mordred midway through my sentence.

I took a deep breath '' What titles does Merlin have that I don't know about '' I said 

'' Emrys, Dragon Lord, Creator of Excalibur, Defender of Camelot, Defender of the One True King of Camelot that is you. King of the Druids, King of the Fisherman, Most Powerful Warlock Walking the Earth '' said Mordred with a smirk on our surprised faces.

When we finished talking Merlin was still asleep. We ate dinner together and the rest went to their chambers. 

When I changed into my bed clothes and lay down next to Merlin and pulled him close to me. He snuggled into my chest 

'' No one will hurt you again Merlin. I give you my word '' I said and kissed him on the forehead. He snuggled into me more and I fell asleep in one of the most peaceful dreams I've had since childhood.