Second Challenge: Prelude to Darkness:
Write about a positive experience Uther might've had with magic before Arthur was conceived.
Category: Gen (Merlin)
Characters: Uther, OC
Rating: K
Word count: 100
AN: Okay, starting this series by killing George might not have been ideal. So, we go back in time to set things straight and from here on out is mostly pre-canon and canon. ;) Since this challenge takes place before George was around I went with with a sort of random OC, but it will tie into the George theme with the next one.
"Absolutely amazing! I cannot believe you were able to remove that stain." The king smiled and evaluated himself in the looking glass.
The man assisting him, beamed with pride. "Thank you, My Lord. Just a little bit of magic can go a long way, my father always used to say."
"Yes, it does seem to have its uses. If not for your diligence and skill, I would have been the laughing stock at my own wedding." Uther placed a hand on the other man's shoulder. "I am in need of a manservant. Tell me, what else can your magic do?"