(Disclaimer: I don't own Merlin.)
Arthur shouted a warning as he watched Merlin step into the trap. The king fought against his instinct to stop himself from grabbing the servant and pulling him out of danger, but he knew that he wouldn't be fast enough to do any good. With a sound of rushing ropes and rustling grass, a net sprang up around Merlin and lifted him into the air.
"Got them," the servant said, holding up the rabbits weakly.
"Great, Merlin," Arthur said, clapping his hands slowly. "Great. Always thinking with your stomach!"
"Alright, you prat," the servant said, squirming. "Shut up and get me down."
Arthur cut the rope, and the two of them moved on, putting some distance between themselves and the trap before settling in for a fine supper of rabbit stew.
A/N: Yes, there was a slow clap. And a Star Wars quote. And the title is a Loony Tunes reference. This is why I love fan fiction. Thanks for reading!