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Merlin hesitated against his better judgement, and cautiously flexed his fin muscles to move closer. He was captivated by eyes so calculating, he could see flecks of ice in their blues.
Laying at shallow edge of the lake which only held two feet deep, still covering his body with water, but dangerously hindering his chances of a quick escape. Merlin inhaled a shaky breath. Above his shoulders, the chilly autumn air kissed his skin and scattered his wet hair. Mordred had grown quickly, there was nothing left of the little human child Merlin remembered. Now his soft features were enough to revile the jealous Mer's own. He peered suspiciously at Mordred, narrowing his eyes and lowered his head midway underwater. Earning a soft chuckle from the boy as he knelt on one knee in front of Merlin, resting one arm on his thigh. Merlin flicked his tail in annoyance, cutting the surface with his sharp movements.
How dare this human laugh at him?! What could possibly be amusing about his presence, when the girls found him very attractive.
Frowning at the human, at Mordred, he lowered further so only his eyes were above the waters. He flinched as the other reached into a heavily-worn bag. In conflict, Merlin was just about to flee when the delicious smell of food invaded his senses. Holding out a reasonable piece of raw meat in his hand, the human kept an expressionless mask. Enticed closer, the young Mer's chest touched the damp soil, a curious look plastering his features. Humans had never offered them food before.
'It's yours.' Mordredsaid kindly. 'Take it.'
Merlin was so close to taking the gift, to reaching out and snatching the treat for his own, but the risk was too great. He was already closer than permitted, he'd actually engaged with Mordred- this human. Snarling viscously, Merlin swivelled round in one fluid motion and shot off to join the girls awaiting him below. There had been something about Mordred that reminded him of the human female from those years ago. He felt safe and the thought scared the Mer. The girls kept close to him and the surface watching the human through the blurry screen. Their expressions moved to horror and huddled closer as more figures appeared from between the trees. Knights? No, they smelt different. The words they spoke were meaningless to the Mer's ears. But still they listened.
"What has this world become?" One man sighed. "The Mer were once more peaceful than the Druids, they were healers, mind speakers like you Mordred. Now look what Uther's poison has caused," he spat disgustedly. "Feral and oblivious to their own magic."
This time it was Mordred's turn to speak. "Treat someone like an animal for long enough, and they'll start to believe it."
"What now? Things are unravelling, visions of the future change like the weather. For Emrys to be born like this, are we already forsaken? King Arthur would never allow a magical creature into his Kingdom."
"I'm a Knight of Camelot, for the time being I'm as close as I can be to the King. He trusts my knowledge in concerns of magic. I'll tell him the truth, that the Mer are endangered, and that his father is to blame. That they are capable of intelligence. Arthur can be more open minded then he'll admit. At first I have no question that he'll dismiss the idea of letting such a creature into the city. But he'll feel guilty and become curious. Emrys is different to the rest, he doesn't kill. The memories I saw those years ago still hold true, he hasn't changed. I just have to ensure, the Mer Arthur catches is Emrys. Destiny will find a way. Trust in magic."
The others nod when Mordred finishes speaking. Merlin dives back down with the girls to their dens, but he doesn't spend tonight curled amongst them. Instead he slides next to his mother and happily snuggles into the hug she offers.
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