They Told Me it was Catching

by Just Celia

A set of 30 drabbles, with genres ranging from humour, to angst, to tragedy, to romance. Be introduced to new couples, new places, new species and be reunited with old friends and relationships. Bonus drabbles to come!

26. Battleground Part Three

Drabble 26: Battleground (part three)

Genre: Angst

AN- ooo I'm too afraid of killing characters off but now I've committed myself! It has to happen! But this lil series isn't over quite yet. Please review :D

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Battleground (part three)

First, Arthur had been pulled from his horse, tumbling from its back, almost gracefully, his armour glinting. Merlin had automatically sent out a spell, which softened his fall, and the prince clambered to his feet. A soldier from Cenred's army sprang from nowhere, slaughtering the white horse in an instant. Its eyes glazed over as Arthur turned, lumbering in his heavy armour, to see the beast fall.

The soldier leered at the prince, and Arthur sunk into position, his sword and shield held out before him.

But there was another man, advancing on Arthur from behind.

And Merlin screamed:

"ARTHUR!"