Magic and Mystery ((RikkaTag x Akiravadel))((18+))

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Gawain kissed his shoulder and held him close feeling their warm bodies and fast heart beats return to normal, "at least they were active." He chuckled softly and closed his eyes just listening to Lancelot breathe.

 

Merlin slept until that evening when a maid knocked and to tell Arthur dinner was ready. They knew the prince was in there because he never left his room, will also Gaius informed them the prince was having a rest and he should not be disturbed.

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"For me or you?" Lancelot rolled his eyes and wrapped a leg discretely around the other knight's. He felt relaxed with the other in his bed. He already believed that was bad. "I believe I got the more active end."------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arthur grumbled and snuggled closer to Merlin, mumbling something incoherently against the brunette's shoulder. A moment later, the blonde's eyes flew open and he sat up quickly. "No... Oh god no...." His eyes fell on Merlin and his cheeks became hot. "NO..... No no no..."

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Gawain chuckled softly and tucked LAnce against him better before kissing his forehead, "get some rest then we'll go to dinner." He rubbed his hand against hi back and closed his eyes.

 

Merlin was still asleep even after the knock, he never heard it. What he did hear was Arthur's freak out, "What? Are you okay Arthur?" The brunette sat up rubbing his eyes and looked at the blond. He was still naked from their earlier playing and slowly started to realize, the enchantment wore off. A horrible dread filled him then, "I'm sorry Arthur.. I'll... I um..."

 

Getting out of the bed Merlin stood on shaky legs as he quickly pulled his pants and then shirt on, "I'm sorry... I knew it was an enchantment..." What made it worse is Merlin went along with it.

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Lancelot nodded and yawned as he slowly drifted off. He felt all his muscles relax, seeming to melt away. The brunette was soon fast asleep. His hold on Gawain just seemed to tighten as his dreams came to the forefront.============================================================================ Arthur got up shaking his head repeatedly. He was quick to dress himself as he gestured to the door. "Get out! Right now! I don't want to see you!" The blonde was completely flustered and angry as he jerked his clothes on.

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Merlin felt his eyes sting from the blond yelling at him. He quickly left and ran down the hall on shaky legs. Damn it! He trembled and hid in a corner in the castle. Sliding down the wall he pulled his knees up and wrapped his arms around his head sobbing. The raven was scared of what had become of them. Of how Arthur reacted. Also of his feelings for the blond.

[RikkaTag]

Arthur didn't understand what was happening. If he didn't know better, he'd have believed he was in love with his servant. Good thing he knew better. He shook his head and left his room. He would worry about it after dinner. Maybe he'd speak with Gawain after. See if anyone else noticed odd behavior. He headed to the dining hall and took a seat at the long table.

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Merlin never came to dinner like everyone thought he was going to especially after lunch. Gawain woke and gently woke Lancelot to bring him downstairs to eat. He quickly noticed Merlin wasn't there when he always was, "what happened to Merlin? You guys had such a nice breakfast."

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Arthur regarded Gawain and blushed deeply before frowning. "Don't bother with it. Was I acting strange this morning?" The blonde gave the smaller knight a glance to include him in the question and regarded the two.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "St-strange how, Arthur?" Lancelot was still a bit flustered from being woken by the taller knight and he was trying to hide his embarrassment discretely.

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Gawain laughed then looked at Arthur as he raised a brow, "do you really not remember this morning? Making Merlin sit at the table with us and talked about him staying with you and training with only you." The brunette looked over at Lancelot. "I think Arthur might like his little servant."

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The blonde turned a deep red as he felt his cheeks up from the memory of this morning. "Well.... It could just mean that I don't want to take away from everyone else's training." Arthur walked Gawain on the head for the last remark and seemed to get a dark look. "Don't ever... I mean ever... Suggest that again." ============================================================================== Lancelot's eyes flew wide at the exchange and blushed deeper. He was truly concerned for the mage now. Swallowing hard, the brunette tugged on Gawain's sleeve. "C-Can we sit down? I think I just remembered something I have to do after dinner."

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Gawain rubbed his head, "what did I say?" He looked over at the brunette next to him and smiled softly. "Alright." He bowed his head a little. "Excuse us sire." He wondered what was really bothering the blond but decided not to push the issue.

 

Merlin sat in the corner and sniffled as he tried to regain his composure. He already missed the sweet side of Arthur. This was terrible... He tucked his head against his arms and trembled as he leaned against the wall.

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Arthur turned to his plate and scowled at it. He was more furious with himself than anyone else. He was the one who had done it. He had pursued the brunette. He had... He couldn't even think it. It was all an enchantment. That's all it was. ================================================================================ Lancelot quickly took his seat and began eating, picking at his food more than anything. His bottom was sore and uncomfortable, but he tried his best to hide it.

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Gawain smiled softly and gently rubbed his thigh under the table then went to stuffing his face as usual. He tried to ignore the blond's sour mood having a feeling something was really off.

 

Merlin returned to his room and didn't even glance at Gaius as he went by. Flopping onto his bed he trembled and pulled his pillow over his head hoping tomorrow was going to be a better day. Gaius tried to offer him dinner but the brunette refused to eat. He was feeling too sick to put anything in his stomach.

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Arthur showed his fury in the way he forked food roughly in to his mouth. He couldn't believe himself. He should be better than falling under an enchantment. The next step would be to find out why this particular enchantment.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lancelot only took a few more bites before he pushed his chair out and excused himself. He left the hall in silence and headed to Gaius's room. "Sir Gaius? Is Merlin here?"

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Gawain looked at Arthur when Lancelot left, "note tell me what's wrong with you?" He took a drink from his cup.

 

Gaius nodded his head, "I'm afraid he must not be feeling well. He went to bed without dinner."

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"I don't really think this is the place for this kind of topic." Arthur sipped his wine and looked over at Gawain with a mixed expression. "We will talk after." ================================================================== Lancelot nodded at Gaius's words and went to Merlin's room, knocking lightly on the door. "Merlin? It's me, Lancelot. Why don't we talk? I have something to tell you anyhow."

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Gawain nodded his head and decided to go about finishing his meal. Since Arthur didn't completely turn him away that felt a bit more promising. Maybe something was actually wrong.

 

Merlin didn't pull his head out from under the pillow. He felt terrible now. He betrayed everything he started to build up with Lancelot. Maybe he would take him back after this, after all Arthur was enchanted and he didn't want to be thrown out, "what do you need to tell me?"

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Arthur let himself consume his wine a bit faster than usual and kept getting his glass filled. ===================================================== Lancelot entered the room and shut the door behind him, before sitting on the bed next to Merlin. "Merlin... I did a terrible thing, but.... But it didn't... No, it doesn't feel terrible. Gawain came on to me pretty strongly. I mean threw himself on me. And... and I responded. We slept together... twice. We ended up in my bed." THe brunette frowned and looked down at his hands. "I think... I think I like him... But I still have feelings for you. I know I'm terrible, but please at least let me be your friend."

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Gawain watched Arthur continue to drink and then at one point reached over taking his glass, "Sire... you're about to fall over. I'll take you to your chambers."

 

Merlin tensed as Lancelot spoke and his world crumbled. The brunette really wanted to cry now, "I-I'm happy for you Lancelot... I hope he's good to you..." He took a deep breath and trembled. "Arthur's enchanted... he came onto me and well... I was scared of him throwing me away and well... I let him and now the enchantments gone..."

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"I am completely straight, Lumpkinz. I see you brought your twin... Hi, Rumpy." Arthur waved his hand as he stood and wobbled. "I think I should lay down now." ======================================================= Lancelot winced and swallowed hard. "I'm so sorry, Merlin. I do care about you. THat hasn't changed." THe knight clenched his fists and looked over at the mage. "Why don't you stay with me tonight? THen I will keep you safe from Arthur."

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Gawain chuckled and helped him to his room. He pulled Arthur onto his bed and started to remove his boots, "yeah yeah Lumpkins and Rumpy would like to go to bed too since he had a busy day."

 

Merlin shook his head, "don't worry... he's not coming after me again. It wore off. After all I could just use my magic and everything will be fine." Even though he tried desperately to not use it in front of the King.

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"No... stay and play with me, Lumpkinz." Arthur whined as he wiggled away from Gawain. "Play with me!!" ========================================================================== Lancelot frowned and hesitantly reached a hand out to touch Merlin's shoulder. "Merlin... I don't want you to do anything rash. You still mean a whole lot to me. I don't care if Gawain understands or not. You come first."

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Gawain made a face and wasn't sure what to do with the drunk king, "sire um... okay." He looked around the room and laid the king back trying to not make this look sexual. "Close your eyes and count to fifty."

 

"Please don't... I just want to be alone," Merlin felt so humiliated and used right now that he didn't want anyone looking at him. "If you're happy with Gawain then you know I don't come first and that's okay. That's how it should be."

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Arthur closed his eyes and a moment later he began snoring. He apparently wasn't far from sleep. THe king sprawled his limbs over the bed and drooled slightly, his shirt rising up to show his belly button. =================================================================== Lancelot sighed and leaned down to kiss Merlin's cheek. "I am happy here as well. I think you understand less than Gawain would. I do care about you. ANd I want to be the one to make you feel good. I just like the way Gawain makes me feel too."

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Gawain smiled and sighed heavily. He covered the king before he left him to sleep it off. Something wasn't right and he was determined to find out what. Arthur and Merlin had been behaving strange lately and he needed to know why.

 

Merlin pulled his head up and looked at him with his red eyes from crying, "Lance... It's... I'm already... it's fine... I'll be fine I just need to sleep it off. Maybe tomorrow will be better..." He looked down.