Merlin gasped awake, his breathing labored and his body in cold sweats as he looked around the room. The moonlight shone through the window and the room he was in was completely different that what he remembered.

Looking down he saw that he was stripped naked except for his underwear. At the foot of his bed was a nearly folded outfit, tie, belt and pocket watch. Merlin sighed, putting his head in his hands, recalling everything that happened.

His new master was a Vampire. There was no denying that. But for some reason, Merlin wasn't afraid. He was at the time, because of how close he got, but not of the creature he was. Mainly because Merlin also felt like a freak since he is a Warlock. He never tells people he has magic because then he would be looked down upon and called a freak. He has had plenty of abuse to last a lifetime.

Merlin sighed, his eyes looking up at his arms, before they met something he didn't remember. A gold pendragon symbol was on his wrist, glowing slightly. The tail of the dragon twirled down his arm before stopping just below the crease of his elbow. It was only on one arm, but it made him feel sick knowing this was how they claim servants. If he wasn't so desperate for money, he wouldn't be marked.

Merlin threw the sheets off of him, before swinging his legs off the side of the bed and standing up, stretching. Once he felt he got all the knots, he reached for the clothes that were folded on the foot of his bed. Putting the pants on first, then the belt, he was in awe at how perfect they fit, not to mention how nice and warm the fabric was. As he was buttoning his shirt up, he heard a light knock on his door.

"Come in." Merlin said.

The door opened and it revealed Gwaine who was accompanied by another man who had short hair and stubble. Merlin finished buttoning the shirt before plopping down on the bed, rubbing his thighs.

"Can I help you?" Merlin asked.

Gwaine chuckled. "You looked into his eyes, didn't you?" Gwaine asked, folding his arms.

Merlin blushed, running a hand through his hair. "I did. What happened after I did that?" Merlin asked, putting on his socks.

The Servant who accompanied him, cleared his throat. "It's his curse. Every time a human looks into his eyes, they pass out." The man explains.

Merlin nodded. "That's why you told me to not look into his eyes. Because you knew that would happen?" Merlin asked.

Gwaine nodded. "I did it my first month. I always forgot about it and just did it on instinct. Lancelot over here only had it happen once."

Merlin 'hmmed' as he finished getting ready. Once he was dressed, He stood up and cleared his throat. "Now that im ready, what do I do?" Merlin asked.

Lancelot shrugged. "We are only house servants. Not manservants. The previous one would always go to Master and ask what he needs. You are new, it just take repetition and time."

Merlin nodded. "Thank you." He walked around them, making his way down the hallway until he reached the stairs. When he made it, he noticed Arthur already making his way downstairs. Merlin gasped lowly, averting his gaze down. He heard footsteps echoed through the hallway. When they stopped right next to him, Merlin put his hands in front of him, before bowing.

A silence swept the room, making Merlin's heartbeat the only noise in the room, until Arthur cleared his throat. "Come, Emrys. I have a meeting to attend to."

Merlin was taken aback, but didnt say anything. Instead he followed behind Arthur as they left the manor, a cold breeze sweeping through Merlins frail frame. He shivered, but tried to keep his eyes on the stairs as Arthur stopped at the last one. Merlin watched him turn towards him, but Merlin didn't bother to look up, too scared to look him in the eyes again.

"The car is here. As a manservant you are supposed to open the door." He explained. Merlin was surprised at just how arrogant Arthur sounded when he said that it almost made him angry. Biting his lip, Merlin made his way around Arthur and down to the black car. He opened the door, before standing in the same bowing stance. Arthur walked past before sliding into the car. Once fully in Merlin went to close the door, but Arthur stopped the door from closing, making Merlin confused.

"I can close my own door. Get in on the other side."

"Get in? Is that even acceptable?" Merlin asked. Arthur shot him a glare that Merlin had to immediately look away from.

"Are you back sassing me?" Arthur asked.

"Is that a problem?" He asked.

Arthur seemed taken aback by his boldness before chuckling at the audacity Merlin had to snap back at him. "Get into the car." He demanded and Merlin rolled his eyes before walking around and getting into the car next to Arthur.

When the door closed, the car took off towards the gate. Merlin let out the breath he was holding, finally relaxing as he stared out the window. His mind racing with thoughts.

The meeting wasn't anything that Merlin cared for, he stayed out in the hall for the majority of it. When they arrived back at the mansion, it was nearly sunrise and Merlin was exhausted already. As they entered the mansion, Arthur turned towards him.

"I'm retiring for the night. I want you to talk with Gwen. She will show you how to prepare my breakfast and give you some direction. After you may be done. I will be up before sundown. You will knock on the door and offer breakfast, after that I have another matter to attend to in accordance to the meeting today. Until then, behave yourself." Arthur deadpanned, turning towards the winding stairs and climbing them.

Merlin's head was spinning at all the directions he just recived. Once Arthur disappeared down a hallway, Merlin moved his feet towards the last place he saw Gwen. He didn't look long considering she was cleaning the kitchen.

"Gwen?" He asked, his voice startling her.

"Oh! I'm sorry. Was lost in thought." She put the rag into the bucket before fixing her skirt, holding out a hand. "You must be the new manservant. Its nice to meet you."

Merlin took her hand into his, a goofy smile appearing. "Likewise."

"If you were sent to find me I take it Master Arthur has requested I show you a few things?" Gwen asked.

Merlin nodded. "Uh yes. He said breakfast and some direction." Merlin spoke almost in a mocking tone.

Gwen chuckled. "Of course he did. Follow me, I will show you."

With that Merlin followed her, but he was determined to get some of his questions answered and Gwen seemed like the perfect person to ask.