Walking into Camelot, I could understand Merlin's infatuation with the city. It was absolutely beautiful and she knew she would come to love it. Walking through town she saw all the markets and no one gave her a second glance. She would enjoy her time here.
'Shannon' a voice called to me from over by the water pump. I turned and got a face full of Merlin. 'Merlin' I cried happily wrapping my arm around him. 'When did you get here?' he asked grinning. 'Just' I replied and he smiled and pushed my hair out of my face.
I bit my lip warily as he frowned. 'Who did this to you?' he whispered not taking his eyes of my bruised cheek. 'It isn't important honestly' I smiled taking Merlin's hand. 'Come on lets go see Uncle Gauis' he sighed leading the way.
That was why I kept my long brown hair down. The bruise was a nasty sight as any. Knowing Merlin he would not drop the subject until I told him. Then I was scared he would get mad at me. 'You'll love it Shannon I promise you' he laughed and pulled me up the stairs.
'Gauis look who I found walking around' Merlin said joyfully. I saw my Uncle appear behind a screen carrying a handful of pots. They nearly crashed in the floor if it wasn't for Merlin. 'Hi Gauis' I laughed as he hugged me.
'What on earth are you doing here?' he asked smiling. 'Well I came here to seek a job' I shrugged placing my bag down. 'Mother sent me, after all I heard about your success here Merlin' I told them.
'Gauis look at her cheek' Merlin ordered sitting me down in front of the fire. 'It's nothing' I told them shaking my head. Merlin pushed my hair back and I reluctantly showed Gauis my face.
'Who did this to you?' Merlin repeated staring at me. 'Gaelan found out Merlin, I all but ran out of the house' I whispered wiping away tears. 'What? You are saying Gaelan did this to you?' Merlin asked. I nodded as Gauis treated me the best he could.
'You wait until I see him' Merlin threatened standing up. 'Please don't Merlin' I begged grabbing his arm. 'Okay but if I see him' he trailed off and I nodded. 'I know Merlin don't worry about it' I smiled. 'I better get back to my job you know' he grinned hugging me tightly. 'I'll see you later okay' he told me and walked out.
'Why don't you go round town?' Gauis suggested as I put my bag in Merlin's room. 'If you're sure Uncle Gauis' I said hesitantly. 'Perfectly child you go and have fun' he nodded pointing to the door. I grinned and ran out the door. I didn't need to be told twice.
'Look at the rear on that one fellas' I heard a voice behind me say. I turned around sharply to see some pompous idiots joking around. 'Excuse me' I growled out narrowing my eyes. 'You heard me girl' the leader said. His blond hair and blue eyes mocking me. 'I do not like to be talked about in that way' I hissed out.
The man before me bowed and grinned at his friends. 'Well I am sorry Milady' he teased smiling at me. 'You cannot treat women as though they are only for your benefits' I told him.
'Oh can't I' smirked the man before me. 'Yes stop being such a prat. You know you can't treat women this way. You're only doing it to show off in front of your friends' I said. 'You think that do you?' he asked frowning. 'Yes I do' I confirmed and watched as he grinned. 'Guards arrest her' he called. 'Oh and by the way, it's My Lord not prat. The prince doesn't take highly to being called that.'
Bugger!
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'Can you believe that Merlin?' Arthur moaned shrugging his jacket off. Merlin who had only one ear open shook his head. 'Nope it's disgraceful sire' he agreed cleaning off Arthur's dinner. 'I think we should go and see her' Arthur suggested taking a sip of water. 'If you wish sire' Merlin sighed pouting.
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I was just closing my eyes when the prat walked in. 'You're meant to be thinking about what you've done' I heard him say. I glared at him before laughing. 'Aren't you supposed to be wooing a young lady' I teased.
He returned my glare before a noise at the stairs caught my attention. 'Merlin for god sake' Arthur sighed. Merlin was down here? I then saw said person walk into the corridor.
I saw his eyes widen when he saw me. 'What are you doing down here?' he asked. I was about to answer when he carried on; 'can't you keep out of trouble for one day' he sighed. 'Merlin please listen, I am sorry' I whispered reaching out for his hand.
'Sorry to break up this little moment' the prat said, making it obvious he wasn't. 'Sorry Arthur, I know her' Merlin stated. I giggled that much was obvious. 'Thank you for stating the obvious my friend' this Arthur smiled.
'Have you learnt your proper respect for your Prince yet?' Arthur asked. Of course not! 'No my Lord as of late, I've been sleeping' I smiled. No prince wanted to know he wasn't thought about.
'Come on Sire, I have heard Lady Morgana is looking for you' Merlin told him, shaking his head at me. Apparently he didn't like the sound of it and groaned. 'Woo the ladies prat' I giggled. 'She's my sister' he cried out in disgust.