A.N// I've had to re write this chapter because about 95% of this deleted :O so here we go again... (hopefully it will be close to the original).

Merlin POV

I could hear voices around me but i wasn't quite sure where they were coming from. I tried to open my eyes but it felt like they had weights attached to them. I tried again only to fail. I curled my hand into a fist with annoyance, each finger ached as it seemed i had not moved them in a while.

"Look Gaius!" a voice exclaimed.

"Merlin! If you can hear us squeeze my hand." a heard a wise voice say. I squeezed his hand, how strongly i squeezed his hand i do not know. I felt an overwhelming wave of exhaustion. Maybe i'll open my eyes soon.

SEVERAL HOURS LATER

I could feel myself awake from my slumber but i was still in the dark. I could hear a loud authoritive voice in the chambers

"He's a traitor Gaius! He's betrayed me... all of us!" shouted a voice

"Sire, you're probably having hallucinations, you've had a nasty hit to the head!" reasoned a voice... Gaius! That's who it was!

"I saw it with my own eyes Gaius! Merlin has magic!" shouted the regal voice. Wait... that was Arthur. How could i have forgotten?

Then i remembered. Arthur had seen me turn into a wolf, he saw me use magic. I gulped, as soon as i awake i'll be in deep trouble. I heard a door slam loudly shut and i felt myself flinch.

I suddenly felt a pair of cold hands hold mine

"Oh Merlin. What am i going to do? I've let you down, i've let Hunith down." Cried Gaius. I tried to open my eyes, i tried to use every ounce of energy i had to get my eyes to open but it wasn't enough. I fell back into oblivion...

A DAY LATER

My eyes.... they were opening! Slowly but surely my eyes opened and it felt great to see again. It was dark outside and there were various candles lit around the chambers. I looked down at my arms and legs, bruises had faded and scratches and scrapes had scabbed over. My ribs were tied tightly with bandage - they were still quite sore. I had a slight headache but i felt better.

Then i remembered: Arthur.

I felt my eyes water and a chill raced down my spine.

"Merlin! You're awake!" smiled a weary looking Gaius. I returned a weak smile

"How long have i been out for?" i asked

"4 days." answered Gaius solemnly, "i was worried you were never going to wake up."

"I'm up now Gaius, no need to worry." i assured him. Wincing ever so slightly i shifted my legs round.

"What are you doing?" questioned Gaius

"I need to do something." i replied.

"Merlin, you've been unconciouss for 4 days, surely it could wait!" pleaded Gaius. I shook my head

"No, Gaius. I need to do this." i said.

Shakily i stood up from the bed. My legs were wobbly as i took a few steps. I almost fell over but Gaius caught me. He gave me a concerned look but i deflected it with a weak smile.

"I'll be fine!" i said, although i knew there was a high chance that i wouldn't be.

"Just be careful Merlin... for me." begged Gaius.

"I will." i promised him but it felt like it was a promise i couldn't keep and i was right.

I opened the door and looked back and Gaius then went. I walked down the familiar passageways and corridors, there wasn't many people about as it was late evening. I turned and saw Arthur who was walking with a couple of guards. I took a deep breath

"Arthur! I need to speak to you." i shouted after him but he pretended he didn't hear me.

"Arthur!" i called. This time he stopped and turnt on his heal. He had dark bags under his eyes and his eyes were red.

"Are you alright?" i asked him, genuinly concerned.

"Arrest him." Arthur said bluntly. The guards roughly grabbed my arms, i winced when their fingers digged into my cuts.

"Arthur, please! What are you doing?" i questioned.

"You're under rest for using magic." he replied, not even looking at me in the eye.

"Arthur! I'm your friend, don't do this, let me explain." i begged, eyes beginning to well up.

"You betrayed me, Merlin. You were my best friend, the one i knew i could trust when everyone else turned on me and look where that got me." spat Arthur, trailing off at the last sentence

"Arthur, i'm still your best friend! I'm still Merlin, i'm still your clumsy, sarcastic servant. I've been protecting you Arthur, can't you see?" I pleaded, tears dripping down my face, "Y-you have to listen, Arthur."

"ENOUGH!" Shouted Arthur angrily. I flinched from the tone of his voice.

"Please." I begged, it came out nothing more as a desperate whisper.

"Take him away." ordered Arthur. The guards roughly hauled me, which resulted with me falling on my side, my tender ribs taking the brunt of the fall. I grunted with pain and was pulled back up and marched away. I looked over my shoulder and caught Arthur's eye. He looked at me with pity and turned away.

The guards escorted me to the direction of the cells.

"What is the meaning of this?" Questioned Lancelot, even though he knew in his heart of hearts why i was being escorted to the cells.

"Arthur has ordered this sorcerors arrest." spat one of the guards.

"I don't believe this." exasperated he sighed.

"We must take this criminal to the cells. Good day Sir Lancelot." laughed the other guard.

"I'll find the others, just hold on Merlin." said Lancelot and he ran around the corner.

Arthur POV

Was i doing the right thing? Of course i was, i'm Arthur Pendragon!  But really... was i doing the right thing? Merlin's my best friend and i'm betraying him. He's betrayed me. I sighed, i was in conflict. Merlin's tear stained face is all i can see, the grunt of pain. He was hurt but so was i. I climbed into bed, sleep didn't come easy...

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So there's try 2! That's really annoyed me, it's the most fustrating thing when chapter delelte! I'm one unhappy person at the moment! I hope that this isn't too different to the original! Thanks for the votes and comments! New chapter coming soon!
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