Disclaimer- I dont own Merlin TV series.
Camelot was joyful for the first time in many months, although the last battle was still in their minds. Everyone, even Uther-I-Have-Never-Laughed-And-I-Don't-Plan-To-Do-So-Pendragon, were celebrating.
Prince Arthur and his manservant Merlin, had returned victorious from fighting the great dragon. King Uther said he could not be more proud of his only child, a statement that Arthur answered with a loud snort.
However, in Gaius chambers not all was so full of peace and love, the air could be broken by letting a feather fall. Gaius was glaring at Merlin, who was glaring back. Finally, Merlin lost.
"Right, right, you won, okay?" he said
Gaius had a smug grin on his face.
"But... can I try it again?" asked Merlin.
Gaius sighed. "No Merlin you can't. Its mine now"
If you are thinking, whats going on? The answer is quite simple. You see, Merlin had found some rare plant, and his curiosity had made him do some research about the item. He found out that it was a magical medical plant, so Gaius had fought for it, saying it was his, because he was the physician of the Castle. Guess how they fought... with a glaring contest.
Anyway, Gaius won, so back to the story.
A huge crystal ball fall from one of the shelves. It smelled like dirty stables, luckily, Merlin used his magic, and with a wave of his hand, the glass ball went back to its place on the shelf.
"Thanks" said Gaius.
Merlin nodded. He had a very bad foreboding, and it had nothing to do with the smelly ball. He shook his head, he would deal with it soon. If it happened.
He, Merlin, had no idea that the bad thing would happen that very night, and how wrong he was.
Sneaking in the door, and previously planning on asking Gaius about a potion, was Sir. Leon, whom had watched the act of magic with a shocked gaze.
Sir Leon ran all the way to the real court. He knew he had to tell the King. When he finally was there, he knocked on the huge door.
"Come in." said Uther.
Sir Leon walked in, and suddenly felt very nervous, spoke to his Magestry.
"My King, I have news. The boy, Arthur´s manservant, Merlin is a sorcerer."
There was a long silence until Prince Arthur started to laugh.
"Tell me it's a prank! It's really funny. Merlin! A sorcerer!" he laughed hysterically.
The crowd laughed but Sir Leon stayed serious. Uther seem to notice this and stop laughing abruptly.
"This is true, Sir Leon?" asked the King
"I really wish it wasn't, sire"
"Guards, go to Gaius chambers. The boy is to held in the dungeons until I decide what to do with him"
Prince Arthur looked furious. The whole court took one step back; the sight of Arthur furious was totally scary.
"Father! You can't be serious. He can't be! He's Merlin!" Exclaimed Arthur.
"Arthur you can get another manservant. Merlin has betrayed our trust, he deserves to die. Come to my chambers we need to talk."
The stinky glass ball crashed on the floor. Unfortunately, at the time Merlin had fixed it the guards had entered the chambers.
"Merlin, you are under arrest" said a guard holding Merlin. He did not put up any resistance.
"What are the charges?"asked Gaius.
"The king has accused him of sorcery" Said Sir James.
Then, leaving a stunned Gaius behind they left, heading to a place Melrin knew all too well, the dungeons.
Once there, they went to the first cell, leaving Merlin inside they went to inform the king.
The Kingdom was speechless, they had known Merlin and they could have sworn he was harmless. They did not know what to think now.
In the King's chambers, Uther was talking to his son, wanting him to understand.
"Arthur I believe you are furious and I understand. Your manservant betrayed you, it's normal to hate him..."
"You think, you think I'm mad because of him? No father I'm furious at you! You can't arrest Merlin without evidence. It's Merlin we are talking about! He is an idiot! It's just not possible for him to know magic." Said Arthur.
"It is the true, remember all the times he was accused of sorcery. Including the time he accused himself!"
"Alright father, I believe you"
Well, Thanks to my beta - xLadyxAmbrosiusx, who has agreed to help me.
Really, thanks!
Hope you liked the changes and wait for sequel. Ill post it as soon as this one is checked!
See ya!
Lily
