I lied. I will update tonight because I am awesome.
"Merlin!" A voice rang throughout the castle and Merlin groaned, Thomas just stood there for a moment, not sure what to do. He realised Merlin was a servant but now he realised he wasn't a very punctual one.
"Sire." Thomas said from next to him. Merlin groaned again, the one thing he didn't miss was people calling him sire. Though, he was bowed at time and again. He hated being treated differently.
"Thomas, what did I tell you about calling me that?" Merlin asked his friend and Thomas started to laugh. Back to old routines.
"The prince of Camelot needs you." He told Merlin and Merlin groaned. Why did he have to need him first thing in the bloody morning.
"He can get served by me in his kingdom." Merlin groaned. Thomas laughed so hard he looked like he would drop off the bed.
"It seems you haven't changed at all. Maybe I should do that cold water trick again?" Thomas asked and Merlin shot out of bed.
"No!" Merlin yelled and Thomas started laughing. There was a knock at the door and Thomas got up and answered it. Outside, was the prince of Camelot.
"Have you seen my servant Merlin? He's got black hair, blue eyes, extremely clumsy and not very bright?" Arthur asked and Thomas cracked up laughing.
He turned back to Merlin, who was looking at him with a pleading expression.
"I'm sorry." He said to arthur and Arthur nodded his head.
"But you wont find Merlin anywhere in the castle." Thomas grinned before opening the door.
"Merlin!" Arthur yelled and Merlin just sighed.
"I hate you sometimes Thomas." He said and got up.
"Forgive my manservant for invading your quarters. It wont happen again." He said.
"Actually," Thomas began, not knowing if he should cover for Merlin or not. Though, Merlin was his prince so he should. "I asked Merlin to stay. I haven't seen him for many years. When his mother and himself used to visit. Before Gevalan's time." Thomas said to Arthur and Arthur stared at Merlin like he had grown another head.
Before Arthur could comment a servant rushed up to them.
"The king has requested your presents." He looked at Thomas. "You too."
Thomas ran inside and started to change. Merlin helped him into his chainmail and they were out the door in record time. Arthur walking behind them like he had no idea what was going on.
Once they were inside Merlin went into the corner and Thomas stood beside him.
The king stared as Arthur entered the room but nodded when he stood infront of him.
"Prince Arthur. I must ask of you to extend your visit." The king said and Arthur Jerked his head up in surprise. Thomas was slightly worried of why the king would have reason to ask of such a thing.
"There have been reports of a creature, A women mixed with a bird. But fierce and merciless. I must ask you not exit the city walls until we have vanquished it." He said and for some reason, he saw two of Camelot's knights tense. One had dark brown hair that was kind of long and the other had light brown hair at around the same length. But why would they tense, they hadn't been there to fight the harpy all those years ago?
"Sire." Thomas spoke up and everyone looked at him. "We have faced this creature before."
The king looked at him curiously.
"I do not recall such a creature." He said, in a voice that to this day, still sent shivers down Thomas's spine.
"No sire. It was many years ago. Before you took over the kingdom. Myself, sir William, Sir Julion , Sir Richard, Sir Jordan and the son of Balinor faced him many years ago." He said, choosing his words carefully. No one spoke of Merlin, if you valued your life.
"How was the creature vanquished?" The king asked.
"With skill and teamwork. The harpy may be fierce but even she cannot fight knights when they work together." He spoke with confidence in his voice but he was nervous, they would need Ddraig Anadl to succeed in killing it. That was how they killed it last time. Well, that was how Merlin killed it.
"Then myself and my knights offer our assistance." Arthur offered.
"Are you sure? If you are to die." The king said.
"I know. I will send word of what I am doing. I assure you that if i die you will not be blamed." Arthur said and king Gevalan nodded, a smile on his face.
"Then you will kill it?" Gevalan asked. Thomas was getting worried, there was no way that Gevalan would risk war like this. Normally, he wouldnt allow him to go... unless.
He had figured it out, That Merlin was with the camelot party. He was no friend of the pendragon either. If he killed both he would not start a war and leave camelot with no heir. Not to mention he would kill two of his greatest threats. Especially Merlin.
"I will go sire." Thomas volenteered. Looking at Jordan with pleading eyes.
"I will too sire." Jordan said, stepping forward.
"Good. Sir Delevan, Sir Cheyne, Sir Richard, Sir Kyal and Sir Harrison will join you." Gevalan said, smirking.
Thomas's heart stopped. Those were the names of the knights that were most loyal to Merlin. The king wanted them all dead. The camelot party, Merlin (Even if he didnt know who he was), and some of Balinor's and Merlins most loyal supporterers going on a suicide mission.
"Dismissed." The king said and everone left the council chambers.
On the way out Thomas bumped into Jordan.
"Get the knights, meet me in my chambers in one hour." He whispered to his friend and Jordan nodded.
Thomas sighed, they would have to be sneaky if they wanted to survive.
Sorry for the short chapter. The king wants them dead. So how will Merlin defeat the harpy without revealing his biggest secret. Until next time.