The two people who had their arms linked pushed through the double doors that welcomed them into their new school. One of them was a pale white girl with long brunette hair down to her back. The other was a slightly taller blonde haired boy who's eyes were unfocused and weary of his new surroundings, not that he could see them . A few people gave them weird stares as they were wondering around the school, trying to find the head masters office.
In the opposite direction a dark haired boy who was walking past the two people had suddenly stopped in his tracks to find that there were two people who were wandering around the school had caught his eye. He noticed that their arms were linked, but he thought nothing of it despite his gaze being fixed on them. Before he could walk away the girl had caught his stare, she and the blonde boy walked up to him arms linked with the girl looking fierce.
"What are you staring at"! The brunette girl snarled at him viciously.
"Nothing, I just thought that you may be lost" The dark haired boy stammered.
The girl's eyes softened before revealing, "we are looking for the headmaster's office" she said in a dull tone".
"Then allow me to show you" the dark haired boy replied.
He was about to walk them to the headmaster's office until the girl spun him around, her facial expression looking serious.
"Who are you"? She questioned in a cold, unfriendly tone.
"I'm Merlin" the dark haired boy replied.
The girl stared at him for a second before introducing herself and the blonde boy, "I'm Morgana and this is Arthur" she said as she pointed to the blonde haired boy who she still had her arm linked to.
"Hello Arthur" Merlin said trying to be as friendly to him as possible.
"Hi" was all Arthur said back.
"Shall I take you to the headmaster's office now"? Merlin asked which got a nod from Morgana.
As they walked to the headmaster's office Merlin tried to make a conversation.
"So where are you from"? Merlin tried nervously.
"We previously lived in a small village in a poor area" was all Morgana revealed.
"Why did you move"? Was Merlin's second question.
"It's a long story, let's just say that school had a big part to play" Morgana replied, silently asking herself why she was telling a boy things that she didn't even know properly.
When they had come to the office Merlin wanted to know one more thing about them, "I don't mean to be rude but why do you too have your arms linked?"
Morgana's eyes turned dark and gave Merlin an evil stare before feeling Arthur's grip get tighter which forced her to calm down before answering Merlin's question. "Arthur's blind" Morgana said in a protective tone.
The sudden information made Merlin feel like a jerk, "I'm so sorry, I feel like a total idiot now, I'm sorry".
Morgana was about to speak until Arthur interrupted, "It's no problem, at least you were nice about it". Morgana nodded in agreement to Arthur's sentence.
A small smile was freely let loose on Merlin's lips before showing them to the door. He was about to walk away when he felt something poke at his leg. He turned around to see that Morgana was poking him with her foot.
"Stay outside the door for us" Morgana said, her eyes declaring the fear which she certainly wouldn't dream of speaking about. Merlin now understood that Morgana was protective of her brother; if Merlin was honest with himself he would be too.
"Sure" Merlin said before guiding Morgana to knock on the office door.
"Come in" the headmaster called.
Morgana and Arthur both came in arm in arm, Morgana felt Arthur hold on to her more firmly.
"Ah you must be the Pendragons" The head master said politely which startled Morgana and Arthur as their previous headmasters had not been so formal.
"Yeah" Morgana answered.
"I am Mr Agravaine and these are your timetables" he continued in a friendly tone.
"Thanks" Morgana and Arthur said together.
"Oh one more thing, I am aware of your condition Arthur" Mr Agravaine said softly which made Arthur flinch at the kindness.
As there was nothing more to say they both walked out of his office, Morgana let out a look of confusion as she left.
Merlin turned his attention to Morgana and Arthur, "so how did it go"? He asked curiously.
"He's kinda weird" Morgana stated while all Arthur said was that he wasn't like any other head teachers he had encountered before.
"Are those your timetables"? Merlin asked, pointing at the two pieces of paper that Morgana was holding.
"Yeah".
"May I have a look"? Merlin asked as he noticed that they were both in the same year as him. Morgana handed over their timetables and was relieved that Merlin would be in some of Arthur's classes.
"I'm in his science, maths and IT lessons" Morgana observed. "Are you in any lessons with him"? Morgana added more firmly.
"Funnily enough I am, he's in my English, PE and Religious studies class" Merlin replied which got a nod in response from Morgana.
"In fact English is our first lesson of the day, which we are all in" Merlin said with a hint of joy.
Even if it wasn't shown, Arthur let out a tiny smile just enough so that he knew he was smiling.
The school bell rang indicating that it was time for their first lesson. Merlin guided both of them to their classroom.
They ended up being five minutes late due to Arthur's nerves which were soon calmed down by Morgana squeezing his shoulder to let him know that it was going to be alright.
Without realizing their English teacher was stood by the classroom door, tapping his foot and glaring at his watch then the late students.
"Why are you late"! The teacher demanded which made Arthur frightened for a single second.
"Sorry sir I was showing the new people where their class was" Merlin replied while looking at Morgana and Arthur for backup, Merlin had not once ever been late before.
"What's your excuse"! The teacher said angrily, pointing a finger at Morgana and Arthur.
"Well this is our first day here, and my brother is blind so it's kind of difficult for him to get used to his surroundings if he can't see them" Morgana replied, her voice full of anger and irritation.
"Oh" the teacher said more quietly before adding "I forgot that little nugget of information" he admitted half-heartedly.
Arthur didn't look impressed and that was shown when he said "is that just another way of saying that you couldn't be bothered to read that piece of information about me in my file, that's highly unprofessional you know" Arthur said sarcastically which the teacher and Merlin were shocked by the way he spoke to him.
The teacher introduced himself as Mr Gaius and told Morgana and Arthur to take a seat; luckily they found a space where they could sit next to each other.
Merlin was sat next to his best friend Gwen whom he had known since reception. "Who are those two"? She asked pointing her gaze at them.
"They are the two new kids here, they moved from a small village" Merlin responded honestly.
Merlin suddenly noticed that the overly popular and equally nasty girl Morgause was also staring at them, picking out every detail and weakness about them within the five minutes they had arrived. But neither of them had expected what was about to come.
"Excuse me sir but I have appeared to have seen two new people who we have never seen before, perhaps they should introduce themselves" Morgause said in fake sweetness, snapping her stare at the two strangers who were sat as still as statues near the desks.
"What a wonderful idea" Mr Gaius said smiling at Morgause who beamed back at him. Morgause could act so sweet and innocent to those who don't suspect her as being one of the bitches, but to those who knew her true colours, she was a manipulative and just a horrible person in general.
"Well come on don't hold up the class" Mr Gaius bellowed.
"Yeah don't be shy, we would love to hear a bit about you guys" Morgause added in mock kindness.
Morgana gave Morgause and Mr Gaius a death stare before getting up awkwardly with Arthur by her side. Merlin had heard Morgause whisper spitefully to her friend Freya "they are going to be so easy to take apart".
All Merlin could do was glare at Morgause until his attention was turned on to Morgana and Arthur.
"So which one of you two should go first?" Mr Gaius asked in a dull tone.
"Lady's first is always fair" Morgause answered with one of her fake smiles spreading across her face.
"Fine, introduce yourself girl!" Mr Gaius snapped.
"I'm Morgana" Morgana said flatly, Mr Gaius looked at her bluntly as if he expected more. Morgana then added "I know how to deal with bitches, does that cover it"?
Mr Gaius tutted before turning on Arthur. "Right now you!" Mr Gaius said slightly more irritated than he was with Morgana.
A thought raced through Arthur's head, seriously what could I possibly tell him, oh I'm blind, my life is unbelievably boring and I don't have many friends.
"Um... I'm... I'm Arthur" Arthur stammered along with hearing a few sniggers which mostly came from Morgause.
"Would you care to share your condition with us Arthur"? Mr Gaius said spitefully.
Merlin saw Arthur's blue eyes turn cold before answering, "I'm blind, which is kind of a good thing seeing as if I did have vision I would most certainly be horrified at the ugliness of some of the people in this room".
Morgana, Merlin and even Gwen giggled at Arthur's comment; however the giggles were soon cut short by Morgauses loud reply.
"You can talk, you look like a tramp" Morgause spat before adding "I would tell you to look in the mirror but I almost forgot, you can't". Her and Freya were both laughing out loud while Merlin and Gwen were shaking their heads in disappointment.
Mr Gaius was about to tell the two new students to sit down when Arthur retaliated "Just one question, does make you feel better to do say and do stuff like this or is it to cover up the fact that you're as wet as piss"!
The whole class then made 'oooooooo' noises, Morgauses eyes were fixed angrily on Arthur before shouting "I'm not going to sit here and be insulted by a blind person!
But Arthur hadn't finished, "no you're right, you could be anywhere and be insulted" Arthur said in pure sarcasm before being yelled at to sit down by Mr Gaius.
As they were told to sit down Merlin's other best friend Gwaine whispered ,"That guy Arthur sure has some nerve".
Merlin smiled, "I know, he's brilliant", even Gwen couldn't help but like the new kids sense of humor despite their obvious troubles and insecurities.
Morgause didn't say another word throughout the rest of the lesson until break time when she whispered to Freya, "I'm gonna get the last laugh even if it's the last thing I do"!
When lunch time had come around, the anger the Morgana had been holdings in exploded in the corridor, luckily there were no teachers in sight.
"Who does that Morgause think she is!" she roared , slamming her wrist on the wall.
"She's always been like that" Gwen reassured her.
"If it makes you feel any better she calls me and Gwaine nerd boys all because we come top of the class" Merlin said encouragingly.
"Oh come on Merlin even a speck of dust has more intelligence than Morgause" Arthur said with a grin on his face, Merlin was liking Arthur more every minute.
"Have you always been this witty"? Merlin and Gwen asked at the same time.
"You have to have a sense of humor to get anywhere in life these days" Arthur replied calmly which got a smile from the others who were standing near him.
"I reckon he gets it from our father" Morgana contributed, giving a sign that she had now calmed down.
After eating their lunch Morgana announced that it was Merlin's turn to look after Arthur as she was not in his next class and Merlin was more than happy to help.
It was from that moment on, Merlin had made a promise to himself that he would help Arthur anyway he could.