Merlin, Amy and the Doctor walked through the forest after returning the horses to the castle's stables. Merlin was leading the way and picking out easy paths for them as he was familiar with the woods at night.
"What happens now?" Merlin asked. "You asked me to lead you to a specific clearing in the forest. What for?"
"You'll see when we get there," the Doctor said. "You're gonna love it."
Eventually, they reached the spot and Merlin saw the big blue box wedged between two trees. "What is that?" he asked in astonishment.
"That's the Tardis," the Doctor said. "It's how we travel around in time and space."
"It's tiny. How can you two fit in there?" Merlin asked.
Amy unlocked the door and held it open: "Come in and see." Merlin glanced at the Doctor who nodded at him with a huge grin on his face.
Merlin stepped in to the box and was instantly overwhelmed. It was bigger on the inside and full of the most amazing machines he had ever seen, machines that were beyond his wildest imaginings. He was totally speechless and stood transfixed and in shock at the doorway.
Amy pushed in past him and the Doctor after her. "Close your mouth, Merlin, something might fly in," the Doctor teased.
"Is it magic?" Merlin stammered, still looking all around the room. He just could not take it in.
"Not really," the Doctor said. "How about a quick spin?"
"I don't think that'll be a good idea. My head is spinning already, Doctor," Merlin said weakly.
Amy laughed. "He meant, a trip somewhere," she explained. "How about it?"
Excitement and nervousness and all sorts of other emotions exploded in Merlin. "I don't know," he finally replied. Then, he said hopefully: "It's a time machine, you said? Can we go see the future?"
A wide grin spread over the Doctor's face and he pulled a lever at the console, causing the centre tower to start moving and a loud sound filled the air. Amy began to laugh happily as Merlin, startled but excited, looked for something to brace himself as the room began to move.
"Here we go!" the Doctor whooped.
Outside, only a startled squirrel was witness as the big blue box slowly disappeared from between the trees.
THE END
I want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who's been reading and following. This was my first crossover story and I hope you've enjoyed it. :D