Chapter One
Based on the tv movie 'Class'. I don't own anything
The story began on a cool winter day, in mid-January. A handsome, rich boy, with blond hair and blue eyes, was walking to college with his friend, Gwaine. His name was Arthur Pendragon. His day was just like any other. He had no idea how much his life was about to change.
"Was your grandfather like your dad?" asked Gwaine.
"Never met him," replied Arthur. "Or at least I don't remember if I did."
"And yet here you are, studying at Avalon College, in a law school he founded," said Gwaine.
"Just like my dear old dad," said Arthur, in a somewhat sombre tone.
"My gramps was a plumber, my dad worked in construction until he started his own business," said Gwaine. He then looked over at Arthur with a grin on his face. "I'm going into law so I don't have to work for a living."
"That's not even close to funny," said Arthur, looking at him with mock disappointment.
"Yeah, but it's true," laughed Gwaine.
They continued into their main building, completely unaware of what was happening on the other side of town.
In the life of Merlin Emrys, the day began much differently. Merlin was a young father, with very little money. His day began with taking his son, Mordred to school as usual. As Merlin and Mordred arrived at school, Mordred started coughing heavily.
Merlin stopped walking, crouching down in front of his son. "Hey, are you ok?" he asked.
Mordred, struggling slightly after his coughing fit, just nodded.
"Are you sure?" Merlin asked with a slight worried tone.
Mordred nodded again.
Merlin placed a hand on Mordred's forehead, checking his temperature.
"You feel a little warm today, kid," he says.
"I'm ok, Dad," Mordred replied, sounding a little tired.
Merlin looked at Mordred with a worried expression, before he straightens up and says, "Alright. Homework?"
"Check," placing a hand on his backpack.
"Rubber band ball?"
Mordred looked down, a little upset, as he realised he left it behind. "Oh shoot, I forgot it."
"Aww … that stinks," Merlin said with a slight grin, as he reached into his pocket and pulled out the rubber band ball.
Mordred looks up, excitedly. "Thanks, Dad."
"I'm awesome," said Merlin, grinning.
"Yes you are," replied Mordred.
Mordred put the ball into his pocket, as Merlin asked, "Inhaler?"
Mordred checked his pockets and pulled out his inhaler, showing Merlin.
"Check," said Merlin. "I love you."
"I love you too," replied Mordred.
"Have a good day."
"Ok."
"I'll pick you up at four, ok?"
"Ok."
Merlin kissed his son on the head. "Have a good day."
Mordred ran into school without looking back, leaving Merlin to watch him as he does.