Hey guys! Can you believe Merlin is over? Its caused a lack of motivation on my part, or else this chapter would've been up sooner. Sorry! And big big thanks to those who have reviewed, favourited and followed! You are: Samerys707, Shadow-StrikeRaven, al4c3, Hallaromen, Ali-Apple, Arwen2712, Bombidill95, MarsKilljoy, Powergirl84, SpanaHana, Younggirl, amelie118, caldera32, caskettcoffee, cooking-ninja18, ncisgirl4ever, smartfart, ss94, suchagleekx, teacupcococake, Englandbabe1997 and Shelia90! Hope you continue to enjoy the story!
~TragedicMerlin
Arthur took a step back. This was not the Merlin he knew. It couldn't be Merlin, surely? This person, this imposter, held none of Merlin's cheerfulness or naivety. This Merlin was cold and, if it was Merlin who had knocked over the guards, ruthless as well.
"Merlin, what the hell happened to the guards?!"
"They wouldn't let me leave, so I made sure they couldn't stop me." Merlin spoke as if it was the simplest thing in the world. Turning away disinterestedly, Merlin spoke:
"If you want to help stop the bandits I suggest you hurry up."
Arthur couldn't believe those words had just left Merlin's lips. Merlin had never told Arthur what to do before, it was always the other way round. Arthur was half convinced a sorcerer had taken over Merlin, which was why he was acting strange. Even as Arthur came up with reasons as to why Merlin was acting strange, Merlin's own head was swirling with darker thoughts.
How could he have found me here?! I left no traces, and even killed the guards for good measure. Merlin was worried, very worried. If he could find me here, he must have gained the help of another sorcerer. But who? Merlin cursed. Morgana. It had to be. She was the only person who hated Merlin to tell someone like Gavin where he was.
But the more important concern was how he would save the nobles with Arthur following him. He would have to lose him once they reached the bandit camp. And he began to plan, planning on how he could remove Arthur and confront Gavin. And oh was he looking forward to that. He smiled savagely. Yes he couldn't wait to see Gavin again. To rip his throat out. Oh yes, he would enjoy this. Smiling at Arthur, who looked decidedly uncomfortable in the current situation, Merlin spoke:
"Arthur. Surely you don't intend to rescue the nobles wearing your evening wear?"
Arthur looked down and cursed. Of course tonight was the night he had forsaken chainmail for regal clothing. Grumbling, he went to find his chainmail, and when he returned, Merlin had vanished.
Sorry its so short! I've been really busy since its exam season. I promise, as soon as my exams are over, I'll write an extra specially long chapter to make up for it! And, I'm running a competition! I want you to either pm or leave a review with a character idea, and the winning two will be used as characters! They can be anything, sorcerers, knights, bandits etc. They can be kind, evil, anything! I will pm the winners prior to the chapter featuring their character going up. Get creative!
~TragedicMerlin