Chapter 9
Frost: And here is chapter 9, be mindful that I have changed a few things to match the story line that I am taking and because that we have Merlin characters in this as well
Merlin: They are good changes though?
Frost: Oh I think so, but I guess other people will have to decide for themselves
Arthur: Will I finally get to see who Merlin is?
Frost: Maybe
Arthur: I hate when you get all mysterious on me
Frost: Well at least it means your never board
Arthur: True, Frost doesn't own us, BBC and Dream Works does
Merlin: Please review and enjoy
Arthur walked slowly and carefully towards the gap in the wall of the cove that could just fit a small person through it. In one hand he held a shield tightly and in the other was a fish. Moving quickly he threw the fish out into the open and held his breath, but nothing happened. Poking his head round the side he frown only to jerk slightly as his shield got caught in the rock wall.
"Oh come one" he groaned as he tried to get it free but it wouldn't budge. Giving a frustrated sigh he bent down to grab the fish and walked warily into the open space of the cove. Arthur looked all around but couldn't see any sign of the Dragon and was beginning to think it had finally found a way out, but he was unaware of the cat like animal watching him from atop a large rock, cobalt blue eyes watching his every move.
The Dragon began to move, making a soft growling sound as it did alerting Arthur to its presence. The boy gasp and felt his whole body freeze in place as the Dragon came to a stop just a few meters away from him, its eyes narrowed slightly and locked on the fish in his hand.
Using his head, Arthur held the fish out towards the Dragon that gave a small growling purr as its eyes narrowed even more. After a few seconds it began to creep forwards, its pupils growing larger, making it look innocent and even cuddly. A gurgling purr could be heard from its throat as it moved closer to Arthur until its eyes travelled to Arthur's torso and it backed off with an angry and aggressive growl, its eyes returning to angry slits.
Arthur gasp in fear and moved his vest revealing his dagger. He reached down and as soon as his hand touched it the Dragon gave a loud, threatening growl that made the boy take a step back in fear. Moving slowly he picked it up and dropped it by his side but the Dragon still wasn't happy. It gave a small growl and jerked its head to the side prompting Arthur to use his foot to kick the dagger away where it landed in the lake.
The Dragon watched this before sitting up, its eyes going incredibly large and its ears standing up, making it look cute and harmless, like a house cat. It was almost enough to make Arthur laugh, after all, he couldn't quite believe he was looking at the most feared Dragon known to Viking kind.
Holding out the fish again the Dragon approached more confidently this time, a deep, content rumble sounding within its chest. When it was right in front of Arthur it opened its mouth and stared between him and the fish but something wasn't right, there were no teeth in its mouth.
"Huh. Toothless. I could've sworn you had..." Arthur mused only to gasp when teeth suddenly appeared in the Dragon's mouth and it snatched the fish from his hands, eating it in one go and licking its lips as well.
"Teeth" Arthur finished nervously as he stared up at the Dragon who was watching him intently with its stunning blue eyes. The Dragon suddenly lowered its head and began to walk closer to Arthur who backed up and fell to the floor. He kept backing up till his back hit a rock and he just stared up at the beast that could kill him in a matter of seconds if it wanted too.
"Uh, no. No, I don't have any more" Arthur stammered as the Dragon's head lifted so that they were eyes level with each other, a pair of frightened blue eyes staring into an equally blue pair of eyes that were filled with curiosity. The Dragon's eyes suddenly rolled back into its head and it make some strange noised before it regurgitated half of the fish up onto Arthur's lap.
"Erg" Arthur stared down at it in mild disgust before looking back up at the Dragon that had sit down in front of him, staring at him expectantly. Arthur sat there not really knowing what to do till the Dragon glanced down at the fish then back at Arthur and realization dawned on his face.
With a small sigh he reluctantly brought the raw, saliva covered fish to his mouth and took a bite. The fish was slimy and made his tongue cringe in disgust. With a small smile he looked up at the Dragon and offered the fish back to it but the Dragon just looked at him and swallowed loudly making Arthur groan loudly. Mustering all his will power, the blonde swallowed the fish though it did take a few tries. With a shiver he looked back up and smiled at the Dragon that narrowed its eyes in confusion.
Arthur watched in shock as the Dragon seemed to…to smile back at him! It was a gummy smile, no teeth could be seen and the Dragon seemed to make a happy grunt at having copied what the tiny human had done. Once again, Arthur felt like his soul was singing in joy and the warm feeling returned, like his body had found its other half, its other half of the same coin.
Moving to sit on his knees, Arthur reached out a shaking hand towards the majestic creature. The Dragon watched and gave a loud growl, teeth showing themselves and eyes going back to thin slits and it took off into the air. The boy watched in sadness as the Dragon lost control and plummeted back to the earth with a loud crash and a roar of sadness, despair and frustration.
He watched as the Dragon shook its body and breathed fire onto the ground, making a nice warm bed for itself before settling down. But a movement from the tree above it drew its attention. A beautiful falcon, a Merlin, stood there in its nest calling out to the sky. The Dragon watched with wide eyes as the Merlin took to the skies, flying away, being free.
Arthur watched as well before coming to sit by the Dragon's side, being mindful to give the mighty animal its space. The Dragon for its part just looked at him with a slightly annoyed expression before laying down and covering its eyes with its remaining tail fin for sleep.
Arthur smiled and began to move closer to the 'sleeping' Dragon, hand held out towards the tail to touch it when suddenly the tail moved to reveal bright blue eyes that were watching him intently. Arthur quickly stood up and walked away feeling slightly sheepish and abashed as the Dragon have an annoyed huff and climbed a tree for sleep where it hopefully wouldn't be disturbed by small human hatchlings.
When the Dragon woke up it immediately looked around for the small human and its bright blue eyes were soon drawn to a small rock where the hatchling sat. The Dragon made its way over and saw the boy drawing a picture of him in the dirt! Arthur paid the beats no heed and continued with his drawing, listening as the Dragon purred happily and made small chirping noises.
He did look up however when the Dragon walked away and snapped a giant branch off a tree and walked back towards him. He could only watch in amusement and slight awe as the Dragon began to drag the branch though the dirt, making its own version of a drawing around him. It even went as ar as to look over at him and 'add' in features of him. When it was done all you could see were scribbles in the dirt but to the Dragon it was a work of art!
Arthur looked around in amazement and began to walk forward only to stop when the Dragon growled at him. Looking down he could see he had stepped on one of the scribbled lines. Lifting his foot the Dragon stopped growling, putting his foot back on the line made it growl again. Testing his theory out a few times Arthur suddenly stepped over the line and the Dragon didn't growl, but purred happily making the blonde smile warmly at it.
Arthur moved around the lines, almost looking like he was dancing till a shadow fell over him and a deep heavy breath made his hair move. Turning around he looked up at the Night Fury who look right back at him. Moving slowly, carefully, the young boy lifted his hand towards its head but the Dragon still growled at him in warning. But a thought entered Arthur's mind, a thought that might just work.
Turn to face away he lifted his hand and held it out. This time, the Dragon didn't growl, but stared wide eyed at the hand. The Dragon could see, this boy, this hatchling was putting all its trust in him for the first rule in the animal kingdom was to never take your eyes of the other encase of attack. But this boy was looking away, showing complete trust, complete faith in him, and it made the Dragon's eyes soften.
With just a moment's hesitation, the Dragon moved its head forward, pressing his nose into the tiny but warm palm of the boy's hand and closed its own eyes showing the same amount of trust right back.
Arthur gasped slightly at the feel of the ruff but soft scales under his palm and turned to face the Dragon that still had its eyes closed. When they opened and the animal pulled back it stared deep into Arthur's electric blue eyes with its own cobalt orbs. And Arthur watched in shock as those bright blue eyes flashed molten gold, unaware that his own eyes were flashing the same colour. And in that moment, he felt a bond so strong, so much like he'd never felt before tie itself around him and this Dragon as a single word echoed through his mind. A word that held meaning, love, friendship, and brotherhood deep within it.
"Merlin"
Frost: So what do you all think?
Arthur: That was...actually not bad
Frost: Why thank you Arthur
Merlin: I didn't think you had it in you to be nice to people
Arthur: Oh very funny Merlin
Merlin: Well I try
Arthur: At least I finally know who Merlin is
Frost: And so does everyone else! Yay!
Merlin: Please review everyone and see you all next time
