Chapter one: Old acquaintances
Merlin took a deep breath before walking through the glass doors of the main office of Pendragon. He walked up to the front desk and grinned politely at the receptionist.
"Hi. I'm the new secretary. I was wondering if you could tell me where to go?"
"Yes, of course. Name please?"
"Merlin. Merlin Emrys."
The receptionist grinned. "I'm sure you'll get on with your new boss then." She pressed a little button on the intercom. "The new secretary is here sir, shall I send him up?"
There was a slight pause before the voice came back. "Yes. Send him up. And quickly please Melissa I want him to start as soon as possible!"
Melissa looked up. "Second floor, first door to the left and..er..good luck!"
"Thanks."
Merlin began to climb the winding staircase, looking at his reflection in the glass. With only a little magic he had transformed himself so he looked like he did when he was young. Same raven hair and goofy grin. Exactly like he did when he worked for...well it was no use pondering on these things. Over the past couple of centuries he had had a fair few bosses. Some were nice whilst some were vile. But none were ever quite like his old friend. He'd even been a boss once though he enjoyed it about as much as being a chimney sweep. He was still paranoid that some remnants of the soot was in his hair still.
Finally he reached the office with a plaque that read 'A. PENDRAGON'. He knocked on the door and a voice called 'enter!'. Merlin stepped in. A tall, fair haired man was stood with his back turned to him. "Who is it?" the man asked in a strangely familiar voice.
"Um..it's Merlin." When there was no reply he continued "Your new secretary."
"I know." The man turned to face him. Merlin gasped as he recognised the blonde hair and startling blue eyes. "ARTHUR?!"