Thieves on the Run

by Mr. Mountain Dew

Merlin and Morgana are two thieves that rob some place trying to take the same item and get into an argument. Arthur finds out about the theft and goes there to catch them red handed, now they must escape the store and go on the run together all the while blaming the other for their failed heist. Can this lead to something more? Rated T to be safe, may change to K .

1. The Heist

Disclaimer: I do not own Merlin or any of the characters, they belong to BBC.

Merlin slid through the ventilation shafts of the museum peering through grates till he saw what he was looking for, a precious gem that was put in a thick glass case. This morning Merlin had seen a flyer advertising this gem as "The World's Most Precious Gem" and if he could get it then he would no longer have to go hungry for days on end and he could also help his mother financially. In 16 hours Merlin had come up with an elaborate plan and he was impatient and decided the quicker the better. Merlin started to pop open the grate when he saw movement down near the gem. He froze and watched as a woman appeared from the shadows; she stared at the gem and slowly made her way towards it. Merlin quickly realized that if he didn't act soon that she would have the gem and he would be left with nothing. He shifted to pull out his gun and heard something groan, his eyes grew wide with fear as he realized the grate was opening. Merlin let out a gasp as he fell through and landed on the floor right in front of the gem. Merlin groaned and started to get up till he was pinned to the ground with a knife near his throat. He glanced up to see a snarling woman and he merely chuckled. She gave him the reaction that he wanted and soon his head was yanked back and the knife was dug into his skin. She glared daggers at him and opened her mouth just enough to make a sound.

"What are you doing here?"

To Merlin she seemed more curious then angry. But instead of answering her he swung his head back connecting with her jaw, her reaction was what he was hoping for and soon he was out of her grasp and he made for the gem. He was not about to lose his opportunity to someone else. Merlin stopped at the glass and started to look for a way to open it and not set off any alarms. He heard some movement behind him but thought nothing of it 'till he was shoved down and a gun put to his temple.

Trying to think of a way out of this predicament he chuckled, "You really like to threaten people don't you?"

He heard her pull the trigger back and then in his ear she whispered, "give me one good reason I shouldn't just shoot you now." To emphasize her point she placed the barrel into his temple.

He gulped and reached for his gun, she didn't seem to notice and he was glad. He turned at gave her a cheeky smile before raising his gun and shooting the glass where the gem was, "because of that."

Merlin saw the fear cross her eyes before she made a dash for the gem. Merlin was about to go running towards it as well till he heard the police enter the building. Instead he started to look for a way out and saw the woman making a dash for the back entrance. Seeing no other way he followed her, they rounded the corner to come face to face with the police chief, Arthur Pendragon, himself. Merlin saw shock cross his eyes before they turned and ran another way. Merlin began to look for the closest way out and seeing a window he grabbed the woman causing her to let go of the gem and jumped out the window. Merlin was glad that they were on the first floor but as soon as he stood up he was slapped in the face, and before he could gather what was going on they were surrounded by the cops. Merlin saw the woman staring at the police chief as he walked up to them.

He heard the police chief sigh and bluntly state, "Morgana you know that you're in trouble."