Betrayal

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

Author: brunettepet
Title: Betrayal
Rating: G
Pairing/s: None
Character/s: Arthur, Gaius, Merlin
Warnings: OOC Merlin
Word Count: 100
Prompt:
Author's Notes: Merlin has every right to be angry.

One sharp rap on Gaius’s chamber door before Arthur enters without invitation. Merlin doesn’t rise from his seat by Gaius’s bed, protective hand on the physican’s arm.

“I owe both of you an apology,” the King says without preamble.

“You do,” Merlin answers. “Gaius could have died.”

“Merlin,” Gaius warns weakly but Merlin is having none of it.

“You have known Gaius all your life. Known me for years. We’ve proved our loyalty to you and Camelot,” he continues, glaring.

“I apologize for thinking you’d betray me,” Arthur says.

“Apology not accepted,” Merlin answers curtly, turning away from the King.

Comments

[archaeologist-d.livejournal.com]

That's how it should have gone! Well done.

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

I think so, too. I'm glad you enjoyed Merlin not just laughing this off.

[bunnysworld.livejournal.com]

Arthur has to work harder than just that.

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

Arthur has to work harder than just that.

Yes he does.

[ajsrandom.livejournal.com]

Duuuude, harsh. But understandable.

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

Merlin just laughing this away in the episode made me a wee bit angry, obviously.

[emrys_mk]

This is precisely how I think Merlin would initially react. There is no way he would let Arthur off that easily. In fact, I think their relationship would be quite strained for a while... until the next big event.

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

I thought so, too, and was miffed that the writers just had Merlin laugh it off. Gaius could have died.

[alx-diamond.livejournal.com]

Good for Merlin!

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

I needed him to vent.

[dreammaidenn.livejournal.com]

I applaud Merlin in this by not letting things lie. Arthur shouldn't have been let off the hook that easily.

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

No he shouldn't. He was totally in the wrong and deserved it being pointed out.

Sorry for the late thank you. This got lost in my overflowing inbox.

[polomonkey.livejournal.com]

Yesss Merlin, you tell him

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

He needed more people calling him out on being wrong.

Sorry for a late thank you for reading.

[aeris444.livejournal.com]

I'm sure Merlin will forgive Arthur... though not that easily!

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

Yeah, just brushing this off is not on!