This is my first ever Merlin fic. The story will be told from the two Main character's Pov and Third Person. Reviews would be appreciated,thank you and enjoy. If you happen to come across something not accurate that could affect the story then please add. Watch what you say and please be respectful.
Third Person;
Arthur stood in his bedroom,waiting. It wasn't like the the crown prince to be up this early. He tapped his foot impatiently. He looked outside noticing the sun,low in the sky. It was early in the day and Arthur was already growing restless. As he stared at the floor That was another minute that Merlin wasn't here.
"The oaf" Arthur thought.
The manservant wasn't late. For a change,in fact if he had came in right at that moment he would have been almost an hour early. Arthur was just grumpy. Not from royal duties or from lack of sleep. It was Gwen. She had disappeared,vanished. Not a trace of her was left. Arthur was hurt that she hadn't said anything to him before she had gone,she hadn't left a note. was selfish of Arthur as at the end of the day nobody had know exactly what happened to Gwen but the prince was hurt and somebody needed to take his anger.
He looked around his room. It was large and spacious and the walls scrubbed clean. It was dotted with paintings that his father had insisted upon and things he kept in the memory of his mother. She had died when he was small and he had no memories for her. He had never seen her apart from paintings which were well painted but weren't the same. When he was much younger. He would stand and talk to the painting of his mother. In his young mind she was their to protect him and raise him from beyond this life. He stood up from the chair he had perched on and walked across the stone floor the coldness seeping across his bare feet. He sighed loudly pushing his emotions down. He reached the window and opened the shutters. The prince had never done that before and rather enjoyed the amusement it had left him. He looked out into the brilliant sun shinny day. The town was alive with energy. People selling their wares,the soldiers patrolling the city and it's outer reaches. The air was filled with the smells of freshly cooked bread,the smells of fish and other meats and the sounds of shouting and children's laughter rang through. Arthur smiled. It was nice to stand here and observe. With him having trouble sleeping he was up early and able to enjoy this beautiful city and all it's wonders. He had spent so many years trying to be the prince his father expected he never really got to live. He stood there for what seemed eternity just watching the town feeling his jealously boil over. He would live to live like one of the subjects just for once when he heard the door swing open.
"Sire" an exasperated Merlin said.
Arthur turned around to see a very worn out Merlin standing holding a breakfast tray. Merlin walked across and dumped the tray on Arthur's desk before he crossed the door and began pulling clothes from Arthur's wardrobe handing him a tunic and a pair of worn brown trousers. The prince was only "out and about" today so did not require all of his finery. Arthur went behind the small dressing screen and changed into his outfit for the could hear Merlin walking about obviously laying out his breakfast. He pulled his top over his head and looked down catching a glimpse of his stomach. He wasn't fat,not really but he wasn't as trim as once was. He ignored this and carried on dressing. When he came out he sat down at his desk and accepted the fork from Merlin. He looked down at what was being served,seemed happy with it and so began to eat.
"Sire" Merlin said.
Arthur looked at him chewing his egg.
"I'm guessing you had trouble sleeping again last night"
Arthur nodded.
"She's gone Arthur,I'm sorry but she is"
Arthur dropped his fork. If this serving boy had been anybody else they would have been fired and sent to the stocks but this was Merlin. His face soften and he nodded. The thought of the unknown whereabouts of Gwen upset Arthur. He loved her and she didn't even know. Every night he sat up and waited in the hopes that she would come back. If he did sleep his dreams were plagued with her. He just wanted to find her.
"I know,I just- I just miss her Merlin" Arthur said.
Merlin went away and made Arthur's bed pulling up the sheets thoughtfully. Before tucking the quilt in and plumbing the pillows. Arthur remained silent and carried on eating before he shouted loudly.
"Merlin!"
Merlin almost had a heart attack. He dropped the tray tucked underneath his arm. It landing with a clatter. Arthur failed to notice in his excitement.
"We're going hunting for Gwen,I'll go ask for fathers permitting" Arthur said with a smile.
Arthur stood up and left the room leaving the door swinging. Merlin came over and looked at the half eaten breakfast and swinging door. He tutted loudly and thought.
"Will he ever learn?"
Merlin collected Arthur's uneaten breakfast and slid it onto the tray. He carried it out of the room and was walking down the long corridor when a very angry Arthur came storming out of nowhere. Merlin looked at him as Arthur past him. He entered his room and silence fell once again. Merlin stood awkwardly. He decided to go to Arthur and it was just his luck that somebody was passing. He handed the tray to them and asked if they would mind as he had to attend to the prince they smiled and took the tray from him. Merlin walked back up the corridor and entered Arthur's bedroom. Arthur was standing looking out of the window. Merlin dared to rest his hand on Arthur's shoulder. Arthur relaxed and sniffed. Merlin knew the prince had been crying but didn't comment. He stood in silence until Arthur decided to speak.
"He said no"
Merlin looked at him.
"No to what sire?" he asked.
"No,I couldn't go and search for Gwen,it was too dangerous on my own and he wasn't wasting time on a servant" Arthur replied sighing deeply.
Merlin nodded.
"Maybe it's for the best. Sire,maybe she doesn't want to be found" Merlin said gently.
Arthur turned and looked at Merlin. His eyes were red and he had tears running down his cheeks. He felt weak but he knew it was only Merlin. He wasn't just his servant,he was his friend and he wouldn't judge him for his choices.
"I want to go hunting Merlin" Arthur said.
Merlin hated hunting but sighed.
"Only hunting my Lord,no searching for Gwen,just killing things for your own personal enjoyment."
Arthur smiled and picked up his sword.
Merlin jumped up
"Sire,your Armour"
Arthur pulled a face
"Not today,I'll survive without it"
Merlin groaned but said nothing,at least he wouldn't have to polish it. A few minutes later and Arthur and Merlin were riding into the woods. Arthur had brought his sword for obvious reasons and a bow and arrow for hunting. Merlin rode behind the prince watching him and the surrounding area for danger. After a while the pair reached a clearing and Arthur slowed down. He jumped from his horse and began stretching his legs. Merlin looked at him and climbed down. Arthur sent him to find some water so they could have a quick drink before heading off.
Merlin's Pov
I trekked through the forest. Making sure I could still see the prince. I listened hard and heard the similar sound of a waterfall. I bent down and plunged my water pouch into the river. I saw a shadow come over the water. I presumed it was the sun so didn't move. That's when I felt the blade in my back. I dropped the pouch. It landed with a splash and sank into the water. Something I wished I could do right now. I stood up and turned around. It was face to face with a large ugly man. He was thinning and the only hair he had left was grey. It was fat and he smelt strongly of mead. He grabbed my arm and twisted it up behind my back. I felt the all too familiar raw hot pain spread up my arm. I gasped with pain. Not able to speak. I looked at the unforgiving grey eyes of this bandit. He looked back.
"What do we do with him?"
Another came over and looked at me
"Your traveling alone?" he asked
He twisted my arm and my whole body betrayed me
"No" I said. I gasped I couldn't believe I had just sold out Arthur.
They smiled marched me through back towards the clearing where I could hear Arthur calling my name. I wished our plans worked a little better sometimes. They pushed me through and Arthur stopped talking when he saw me and the other men. He drew his sword and pointed it at the men.
"Let him go" Arthur said.
By what Arthur was wearing. He didn't look royal. It would have been worse if he had. The men laughed and one drew his sword. I got pulled up off my feet. I could hear the clanging of metal and the heavy breaths but I wasn't facing the right way. Eventually I heard a cry of pain and saw Arthur had been disarmed. Great. Now he had another thing to moan about. The men fastened our hands behind our backs and threw us down on the ground. I spat blades of grass out of my mouth.
"So,what are we doing with them?" one asked.
"The blonde one" He said pointing to Arthur.
"He's handsome and seems quite healthy,we would get a good price for him"
"What about the other one? Another asked.
The man pulled a face.
"He's a bit skinny and not really tough,but I guess so"
I rolled my eyes and glared at them.
The men picked us up and began pushing us through the forest. It's hard to walk even with your hands behind you. We had been in these positions many times but had never fully gotten used to it. We walked for what seemed hours and it didn't look like we would be stopping anytime soon.
Thank You.
