Do You Trust Me? A Merlin Fanfiction

by GryffindorSeekerMerlin

Arthur and Merlin have gone through a number of adventures and would do just about anything for each other. One day, when Arthur, Merlin, and their friends, are on a quest, Merlin gets shot in the back-with a poisoned arrow. Arthur knows it's his duty to save him. How will he save him? Will he save Merlin in time? Plz read, the story is better than the summary.

1. Chapter 1- The Quest

Do You Trust Me?

A Merlin Fanfic

Set a few episodes after the Tears Of Uther Pendragon. Set before The Coming Of Arthur

Morgana already knows Uther is her father in this story. Also, Gwaine is a knight of Camelot. It works better for this story's plot. I do not own anything except the plot. All rights go to BBC Merlin (2008 TV series.) This is my first ever fanfiction!

Chapter 1- The Quest

Merlin walked, yet again, down the prestigious halls of the castle in Camelot. The young warlock woke to the same routine-get Arthur dressed, go on a life-threatening trip, and save Arthur's royal backside over and over and over again. He knocked on the door of the crowned prince chambers & heard the response.

"What took you so long Merlin, you clotpole!"

"Just helping Gaius Sire!" Merlin chuckled as he pushed open the big brass doors. He saw Arthur awkwardly trying to dress himself and a huge grin swept over Merlin's face as he watched in amusement at the prince's struggle. After a few seconds of enjoyment, he rushed over to help him.

Merlin knew that today was a special day. Arthur was to venture out into the forest on a hunt, only to come back when he found a valuable treasure, whatever it may be. One rule of the hunt was that Arthur was only allowed to bring 3 men of his choice, from near or far. So, Arthur, selected Sir Leon, Gwaine, and, of course, Merlin (after all, someone needed to cook, gather firewood, and tend to the horses, and who better than Merlin?). While Arthur was practicing last minute hunting skills, Merlin was gathering supplies and dressing himself in armor to be protected. From afar, Gwaine had arrived. Sir Leon was preparing, and all four companions were ready to tackle today's challenge.

When Merlin and Arthur exited the castle and sheathed their swords, Merlin carrying Excalibur, Arthur a Camelot sword, Morgana snuck into Arthur's chambers. She stole the extra copy of their trip map and exited the castle. She took off the saddles of their horses, and made them a little jumpy. Then, she hid their saddlebags and ran off to Morgause, glad to create a distraction.

Running through the woods, midnight strands of hair flying over her face, Morgana caught her breath, and summoned Morgause. Within seconds Morgause appeared with a worried face.

"What is wrong sister?" Morgause asked protectively upon seeing Morgana's troubled face.

"Merlin and Arthur have left for some mission, and now our plans to defeat them will not work." Morgana snarled, especially as she said Merlin. Before, when Morgana was young and naïve, she had thought Merlin was her friend. But then, he tried to poison her. Luckily, her sister, Morgause, was there to save her, and now Morgana was back to take revenge on Merlin, Camelot, and , she was plotting her vengeance and decided to put Arthur on the side, in order to take her rightful place on the throne.

"Do not worry. This works perfectly. I see you have the map. 'Accidently' shoot a poisoned arrow at Arthur, so he will not live, then run off before anyone can spot you. Follow the map, and choose the best place." Morgause said calmly.

Morgana hesitated for a moment. Then she nodded. She rode off on Morgause's horse and followed the map. Soon, Camelot would fall to its doom. Then Morgana would build a whole new kingdom. Ruled by her.