So I decided to extend this. This will now be a multichapter fic. I still have to work out most of the plot after this so updates will be sporatic, but when have I ever updated reguraly?
Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own Merlin
Merlin sat anxiously in his dark cell waiting for Morgouse to come. He was chained to the wall by four metal chains, one on each wrist and ankle. Not that they would be a problem if Merlin decided to escape, nothing could hold him back if he used his magic.
Merlin banged his head against the wall. He wasn't sure which would have been worse: escaping Morgouse using magic to save Arthur thus revealing his secret or telling Morgouse keeping his secret and being completely at the witch's mercy. His and Arthur's fates were to be decided by if Morgouse believed him or not. If she did she would let them go, if she didn't she would have them killed.
He remembered the look of total shock on Morgouse's face when he had told her Arthur was the once and future king. Merlin was sure that Morgouse's mind was racing at a million miles a minute trying to decide if she should believe him or not.
Merlin could only hope that Morgouse would believe him. But he also hoped that she wouldn't figure out his role in Arthur's destiny. If she discovered he and Emrys were the same person the effects could be disastrous.
Merlin stood as he heard the unmistakable sound of a heavy door opening and closing, and a key turning a lock. His door opened and Morgouse stood there illuminated by the light from the torch.
The witch entered the cell and stared at the scrawny man for a moment before asking,
"How do you know Arthur is the Once and Future King?"
"I already told you," Merlin said "the Great Dragon and many Druids have told me-"
"Yes I know that," Morgouse snapped "What I want to know is why you know it? What makes a clumsy serving boy like you special enough to know such things?"
Merlin broke eye contact and looked down at his feet, "Well I… I am trusted by the Druids-"
"It's because you have magic." Morgouse said bluntly
Merlin gulped "I-"
"I'm sure you know Merlin," Morgouse interrupted "there is a specific sorcerer associated with the prophecy of the Once and Future King?"
Merlin looked up from the floor and at the sorceress, his eyes wide with fear. Morgouse knew his secret!
"They say," Morgouse continued "that the greatest warlock of all time will protect the king and help him fulfill his destiny." Morgouse paused to assess Merlin's reaction "The Druids call this man Emrys, but which do you prefer Merlin?"
"I… I don't know what you're talking about" Merlin stuttered
"Oh but I think you do Merlin. You've always been so protective of your beloved prince. I could never understand why a mere servant would go to such lengths to protect his master, or how Arthur always seemed to get out of even the most difficult of situations."
"But as Emrys it would be your destiny to protect him," Morgouse continued "I'd believe Arthur is the Once and Future King if Emrys told me, but I'm not so sure I believe Merlin."
Merlin made a spur of the moment decision, just as he did when Morgouse was threatening Arthur's life.
"datgloi fy cadwyni" Merlin said as his eyes flashed gold. Merlin stood tall as he looked Morgouse in the eyes, all his fear gone.
Morgouse looked at Merlin eyes wide. She had a suspicion that Merlin was Emrys but she was as unsure with her theory as Merlin was of telling her his secret.
"You really are Emrys." She whispered
"Yes, now let us go." Merlin said in a strong voice
Mourgouse nodded her head and said "Of course," she turned around to face the guard "release the prince." She commanded
Merlin walked out of the cell in time to see Arthur run out of his cell and crouch into a fighting position. He jumped a few times into a crouch facing different directions looking for enemies to fight until he saw Merlin standing and smirking unrestrained with Morgouse standing behind him with one eyebrow raised.
"Merlin!" Arthur yelled as he stood up "What's going on here?"
"We are leaving." Merlin said as he started heading towards the door.
"What?" Arthur asked "Why? How?"
"Because Morgouse said we can." Merlin said bluntly
"Yes but why?"
"Because Morgouse knows we have better things to do than sit in these cells," Merlin said "Now are you coming or what?"
Merlin turned around and walked out of the dungeon. Arthur looked over at Morgouse and when she made no move to stop them, jogged to catch up with a retreating Merlin.
So what do you guys think? I know it was short but I promise longer chapters comming soon! So please tell me what you thought in a review! Should I continue or just forget abut it? Let me know!
Also I'm looking for a beta. PM if your interested!