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This chapter features more of the Camelot part of things. There will be more closely related pirates portions later in the next few chapters.

Disclaimer: I don't own Merlin nor Pirates of the Caribbean.

Cheers! Enjoy! Sorry for any errors. :/ And on with chapter two. :D

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"MERLIN!" Arthur bellowed through the castle.

Merlin sighed and continued in the direction he was headed. Arthur could wait. Arthur was insisting that he and his servant go on a hunting trip later in the evening, and Merlin was not to complain else he'd end up in the stocks...again, even though the sky was clouding and Merlin just knew it was going to rain. The prince refused to listen, so now Merlin rushed around the castle and the square getting ready for the trip. They were leaving in five minutes.

Arthur walked out of the castle and down the castle steps and then nearly ran into Merlin. Arthur grabbed his wrist and pulled him to a stop. "Merlin," Arthur put an emphasis on his name the way only he could. "You didn't come,"

"Sorry," Merlin said breathlessly. "There has just been a lot to get ready," he smirked, "Of course it would have been faster if you had helped,"

Arthur glared at his friend, "You're the servant, Merlin. I shouldn't have to help,"

"Fine, fine," Merlin brushed off the insult with a grin. "Well let's get this over with already," he said as he swung into the saddle.

Arthur hardly even glanced at him as he mounted his own horse.

"Tell me again why we're hunting?" Merlin asked. As soon as they had left the city, it had begun to rain and Merlin was now chilled to the bone. It didn't matter how much cover the forest was giving, Merlin thought it wasn't helping at all.

"Because it's fun. Now quit complaining Merlin," Arthur grinned.

"I don't see the point in killing fluffy rabbits," Merlin grumbled. "Arthur! It's raining! Can't we please go home and hunt another time?"

Merlin's efforts were in vain as Arthur continued to ignore him.

Eventually, after no success (due to Merlin frightening off everything), they made camp for the night. Merlin insisted that they take shelter in a cave, and eventually they had a warm fire going.

"Merlin, take your shirt off. It'll help you warm up faster and dry your shirt faster,"

Merlin shook his head, "I'm alright Arthur," It was better that he kept his scars hidden as well as his brand and tattoo. He was glad that Gaius had insisted that he cover up his markings with something other than just his shirt. Even if it was just a few bandages, it was better than nothing.

Arthur wasn't taking no for an answer. "If you don't take it off I will for you. I don't need you dying from pneumonia," he had taken off his armor and his shirt but had put his jacket back on. "Here," he tossed Merlin his cloak. "Now take off your shirt,"

Merlin looked up at Arthur surprised, "Thanks, Arthur,"

Arthur nodded in acknowledgment. Then he surprised Merlin even more by beginning to prepare their meal.

Merlin's attire and appearance had definitely changed since he had been living on The Black Pearl. His hair was shorter, and he currently wore a blue long sleeve shirt with a red neckerchief and brown trouser with brown leather boots. He had decided to keep his black belt that he used to keep his sword on around his waist. He never did get his sword back from his father. He pulled his shirt over his head and wrapped Arthur's cloak around his shoulders.

"Arthur? Did you want any help?" Merlin asked breaking the silence.

Arthur glanced up at him, "No it's alright. I'm almost finished,"

Merlin nodded before gazing into the flames. Soon he was lost in his own thoughts from the past. He fingered the bracelet he always wore around his wrist. Had he really only been seven when he had been captured with his father? His fingers slipped from his bracelet up to the bandage below his elbow. It must have been. He remembered exactly how-

"Merlin,"

"Hm, what?" He was snapped out of his thoughts.

"Dinner," Arthur handed him a bowl with stew in it.

"Thanks. Is there any particular reason you're being so helpful on this hunt?"

Arthur shrugged, "I - I don't know. You just looked pretty miserable being all wet, and well, I guess I'm sorry,"

Merlin took a bite before grinning, "The great Arthur Pendragon apologizing to a lowly servant like me?" He knew he was giving the prince a hard time.

"Shut up, Merlin," Arthur's cheeks had been colored with a rosy tint. Words had never been his strong point.

"Arthur," Merlin waited until the prince looked towards him. "Thank you," and he really meant it.

The next morning the prince and servant headed home to Camelot. It had been a long hunt, and they were both looking forward to spending a night in their own warm beds, but by the time they reached the castle, that was the farthest thing from their minds. They road into Camelot to see George being dragged into the castle by two knights. Another dark haired servant was being arrested and brought in by more of Arthur's knights.

They looked at each other confused before Arthur and Merlin reigned in their horses in the center of the square. "Leon!" The blond prince called, "Why are these servants being arrested?"

The knight came closer to the pair, "Because, Sire, the king has ordered that anyone who remotely resembles the son of Captain Jack Sparrow, Pirate King, is to be arrested," he held up a wanted poster for Arthur to see. "He's said to be somewhere in Camelot,"

"But that looks like Merlin!" Arthur said. Blue eyes, dark hair just a little bit longer, high cheek bones. Down to almost the spitting image of Merlin. The boy in the picture just looked younger.

Merlin suddenly felt the pain of his brand. It hadn't hurt since a few weeks after it was given to him, but now they'd find it and they'd kill him because of it.

Leon nodded grimly, "I'm sorry Merlin. I doubt it's you, but it's the king's orders. You're under arrest until the son of the pirate king is found,"

Merlin looked towards Arthur desperately, but Arthur simply nodded, "Go on Merlin. Everything will be fine,"

Merlin slowly dismounted and followed after Leon, unresisting. How had they found him? And since when was he a wanted criminal? -Well besides being a pirate and all. "Leon? Why is the pirate wanted? What'd he do?"

"You know both pirates and magic are banned, Merlin. Uther doesn't want a menace like that running around his kingdom," he began his explanation.

A menace...Merlin's shoulders dropped a little. When people found out who he really was...

Leon continued, "As for what he did, he stole some kind of stone from Cenred's kingdom. They said it came from some kind of crystal cave so it must be pretty valuable,"

A stone from The Crystal Cave...he was pretty sure he didn't steal it. Oi! He cried out mentally. Some bastard framed him! Someone who knew he came to Camelot when he ran.

"They want it back, and are willing to give a handsome reward to the man who hands the pirate over to them," Camelot was not on great terms with Cenred's kingdom, but Uther was willing to help for the reward. They had reached the cells. Leon opened the door to one of the nicer empty cells. It had a window, and it was well lit. The warlock stepped inside, and Leon locked the door. "I'm sorry. This should all be over soon, Merlin,"

The servant nodded and he was left alone.

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The morning light trickled into the window and splashed rays around the cell. The pirate jerked awake when a beam of light hit his eyelids. Merlin yawned before shifting into a sitting position. Sleeping on a hard dungeon floor was not something he recommended.

His musings were interrupted when the hinges squeaked as the door to his cell was pulled open. How had he not heard them coming? The knights and guards weren't exactly quiet.

"Come on you," they tugged on his arms, not bothering to be gentle. These were knights from Uther's personal guard. They were much more demanding than Arthur's knights, and they offered no mercy.

"I can walk!" Merlin jerked his arms from their grasps, and walked proudly into the throne room. All four suspects were forced to their knees before the king. Their knees hit the ground with resounding cracks that made Arthur and his knights wince. They believed that no one, not even pirates, should be given that kind of treatment.

"One of you," Uther paced back and forth in front of the four servants, "is a pirate. When I figure out which one of you is him, I will be handing you directly to Cenred," One of his knights handed him the wanted poster. "One of you will have these markings on your right arm, just below your elbow," he motioned for the servants to be checked.

Two guards pulled Ethan to his feet and held him in place while a third man rolled up the servant's sleeves. There was no mark. The guards released him, and he bowed swiftly before leaving as quickly as he could.

Next was George. He squeaked indignantly as he was pulled to his feet. He pulled his arms away from the guards and brushed himself off before rolling up his sleeves himself. "I can assure you, Sire, that I am not a pirate not would I ever want to be!" He huffed.

"Alright, you can go," Uther waved his hand dismissing George.

"Thank you, Sire," he straightened his jacket and left the throne room with his head held high.

That left a nameless servant and Merlin himself. The nameless servant was proven innocent. They checked him just like the others. Pull the man to his feet, roll up his sleeves, find no mark, and let him take his leave. Merlin had tried to ready himself for the moment when his identity would be revealed, but he was scared. Merlin was pulled up gently by two of Arthur's knights. They pulled his jacket off, and rolled up his sleeves.

"May I?" Sir Tristan asked fingering the bandages tied around his right arm.

Merlin swallowed nervously and nodded. Then, the blond knight untied the knot, and the bandages fell to the floor. There they were; his brand and his tattoo, available for the entire court to see.

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And that is chapter two. :) I hope you all enjoyed! R&R please! :D