A/N: In this one, it's self-and-skill-underestimation, or perhaps the whole situation is underestimated. By the way, I'm considering changing this from just drabbles about underestimation to drabbles starting with U, which means I can do more. Does anyone have a problem with this?
21. Unexpected
Arthur and Merlin sat on a rock in the middle of nowhere, surrounded on all sides. The enemy would be upon them within minutes. They were trapped with no help on the way.
"Merlin, there's no way we can make it out of this one."
"You've said that before."
"I know, but there's no way we can do it. Merlin… you know, you aren't really such an incompetent servant all the time." He paused. "And… and I consider you one of my best friends."
"Thanks, Arthur." And while they were confessing… "I'm an all-powerful warlock."
"Yes, that's… wait, what? You?"