Fic - Escalation - Despair and Devotion

AN: A series of drabbles centring on Arthur and Merlin's relationship, based on Arthur's actions and Merlin's Reactions.
Disclaimer: Obsession, not profession.
Title: Despaire and Devotion
Warning/Spoilers: None
Word Count: 100 each
Rating: PG-13
Summary: The king is dead; long live the Once and Future King.

Despair: ( Arthur finally set Merlin free. )

Devotion: ( He is afraid Merlin will leave him. )

Other Parts

Part I: Underestimation and Unbidden | Part II: Appreciation and Augmentation | Part III: Envious and Enamoured
Part IV: Rational and Rapture | Part V: Confessions and Confusion | Interlude I
Part VI: Sublime and Surrender | Part VII: Beguiled and Beloved