In The Line Of Duty

by Ice Girl on Fire

It was just supposed to be a normal hunting trip. But you know how troublesome they always turned out to be. Featuring Merlin, King Arthur, Sirs Gwaine, Lancelot, Percival, Leon and Elyan. Another one of those captivity fics. Magic-reveal if you want it to be.

7. Chapter 7

I don't own Merlin...except for my imaginary friend with that name and my cousin… But I don't own my cousin, obviously. Special shout-out to PadrePedro for all the reviews. You have been so motivating since the beginning, thank you so much!

In The Line Of Duty

Chapter 7

Merlin reached the stream and heard footsteps behind him, "Come to give me more to wash?" Merlin asked jokingly, thinking it was one of the knights. Maybe Lancelot or Gwaine as they sometimes helped him with the washing up.

He turned around when the expected quip didn't come and only silence reigned. Just to stagger back and almost fall into the flowing water, coming to a lucky stop at the pile of pebbles on the bank.

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The man ignored Merlin's quiet question and asked.

"Shall I take your King now?"

"N-n-no." Merlin said shakily then leapt to his feet abruptly to stand in front of Arthur.

"No! You can't have him. He is dying anyway. He will be of no use to you in the condition he is right now." He said forcefully and with authority in his voice.

"Well, I understand that you are a physician, boy. You will heal him for us then. Just stop his death. He has much to suffer for before that."

"And why would I do that if you are only going to make him suffer?"

"Oh, you see, only he needs to suffer. Whereas these knights can easily be killed with a snap of my fingers. And I have no use for them anyway."

Merlin's eyes flitted from the man's hooded face to the menacing axe and back again. He had to think of something. Fast.

"...Except for maybe entertainment. But I can surely kill one and still have four left, more than enough for our celebrations." The man added as an afterthought.

Merlin glared straight at him fiercely then spoke up, "Alright then, I will heal him for you and you will have to give me your word that you will not hurt any of these men in exchange for that. But I cannot do much without my medicine bag."

"Then it is a good thing that we brought it along then, don't you think?" The man said with a crooked smile, showing off his yellowing teeth.

"You must swear first."Merlin said obstinately.

"Alright then, I swear on my magic that I will not hurt any of these men if you heal your King."

Merlin nodded and posed a last question, "You didn't answer my first question. Who are you?"