A/N: This is an AU. It was something that came to me as I was watching it and I had to make it haha. It may be different and it will have some triggering things but I will be sure to warn if they pop up. Let me know how you enjoy the first chapter ^-^
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Merlin shoved his hands deeper into the pockets, shivering in the cold winter breeze as he stood at the gate of the Manor. The place, despite being afternoon, was dark and shaded by the many trees on the property. Merlin gulped, taking a step closer to the large gate door. He took a deep breath before pressing the button on the stone pillars, hearing a loud buzz.
After a moment of silence, the gate creaked open, making Merlin jump back at the ear piercing squeaks the gate made. He glanced over at the walkway seeing a man in a red and black suit with a golden insignia on the vest walking towards him. He had a brown, curly chin length Bob that was slicked back lazily.
Merlin watched as the man stopped a few feet from him. "Your business. State it." The man demanded in a deadpanned voice.
Merlin cleared his throat, straightening his posture. "Uhm... My name is Merlin Ambrosias. I'm here regarding the new servant position that just opened up." Merlin explained, pulling out the card from his coat pocket, handing it over to the servant.
The Servant closed the distance, before snatching the card from his hand. Reading it slowly, Merlin noticed the man start to relax his shoulders. In a blink of an eye, the servants whole demeanor changed.
"Oh thank god. Come in." He said, patting Merlins shoulder. Merlin lifted a brow, grabbing his suitcase and bag before walking up the path. Merlin jumped when he heard the gate started to close behind him. "Calm down, Mate. It's only the gate."
Merlin chuckled nervously. "It's not the gate I am afraid of. It's the noise." Merlin explained.
The servant smirked. "That's the least of your worries here." He stopped, making Merlin hesitate near the front door. "My name is Gwaine. I'm one of the oldest servants to occupy this manor. You will meet Percival, Leon, Elyan, Lancelot and Gwen soon. They are doing chores outside of the manor today. Come let's go see Master Pendragon." Gwaine says, opening the right side of the double red doors, ushering Merlin in.
Merlin nodded, before walking around Gwaine and into the manor. Instantly Merlin felt the warmth envelope him, making him loosen his red scarf. Taking this time, Merlin took in the main room of the manor with awe. The red tapestry hanging on the walls and ceiling, sharing with some gold as well. The crystal chandelier, the stairs that go up both sides and seem to intersect in the middle before breaking off into two separate hallways. There were three ways to go where he stood. A hallway on both sides of him and the dark, ominous one in front of him.
"This place is beautiful." Merlin explained.
Gwaine smiled brightly. "It is." He walked over to Merlin, grabbing his bag and suitcase. "Let me take these. I'm going to set them by the coat room. Then we shall head to Masters room." He explained before disappearing down the hallway to his left.
Merlin sighed, still not believing he was in such a fancy place. Growing up in poverty, Merlin never expected to step foot into this type of place. It was like a dream come true.
He heard footsteps coming from above him. Making his eyes travel to see a young woman in the same outfit as Gwaine, but her hair was in a loose ponytail and she had on mid thigh skirt instead of pants. She was carrying a tray with a bottle of what Merlin could only assume was red wine and a red stained wine glass.
When she made it to the bottom of the stairs and her eyes met his, she jumped, nearly dropping the tray. "Oh! You scared me. How did you get into the manor?!" She asked, her fair brown skin glowing in the light of the chandelier.
Merlin was about to speak, but luckily,Gwaine made his way into the room. "Ah. Gwen. I see you've met Merlin. He is going to be the new servant." Gwaine explained, throwing a hand over a reluctant Merlin.
Gwen chuckled. "Ah. I see. Apologies. I am Gwen. The master is in his room." She explains before walking off to the front dark hallway. Merlin watched as she pulled out a key and unlocked a dark room, before entering and locking it again.
Secret rooms. That's lovely. Merlin thought, before following Gwaine up the staircase. The closer they got to the hallways, the more uneasy he felt.
They made it up the stairs, finally making their way down the hallway. Merlin was taking a mental note at just how dark the hallway was and the amount of pictures that littered each side of the hall. As they neared closer to the big, double door, Gwaine stopped him.
"Before we go in, you should know a few things. Do not ask questions unless requested. Do not look into his eyes. Trust me on that one. Basically just do as your told and you should be fine, mate." He explained, making Merlin even more nervous.
Gwaine knocked on the door, but only silence was heard. "Master, Merlin Ambrosias is here about the job." Gwaine explained.
After a moment, a voice so smooth and low answered, making the hair on Merlins neck stand straight up. "Enter." Was all that boomed around the hall.
Gwaine looked over at Merlin before opening the door. He left it cracked, just enough for Merlin to squeeze into the door. When he was in, the door closed behind him, making him jump.
Merlin gulped, slowly his eyes lifted up to see a man standing in front of his desk, his jacket hanging off of his shoulders, not even put on. His hair was loose and blond and his eyes from what Merlin could see since they were down casted were an icy blue. Merlin flushed as the man rose to meet his gaze. Remembering what Gwaine said, Merlin immediately dropped his head to look at his feet.
Merlin heard shifting, before footsteps echoed in the dark room. Merlin felt his presence grew closer, but wasn't aware of how close he had gotten until he saw the man's shoes enter his view.
"Lift your head." He demanded, his voice deep.
Merlin hesitated, but followed the command, slowly lifting his head. His eyes not moving past the mans lips. He watched as they curled into a side smirk.
"Good to see you can follow orders." He explained, as he took a step closer, making Merlin take a step back. "Answer my questions honestly. I can tell when your lying so no point in hiding the truth."
Merlins heart was hammering in his chest. He's never felt this nervous or anxious before in his life. This man just made him... not himself.
A moment of silence passed before the man asked his first question. "Is Merlin Ambrosias your real name?"
"Its uh... Merlin Emyrs but I was advised by my parents to hide my true name." Merlin explained, clear tremble in his voice.
That seemed to amuse the master which ticked Merlin off slightly. "Are you aware of the position you signed up for? Give me a clear understanding of what you think this job is."
Merlin thought for a moment before speaking. "Its for being a manservant. Someone who is always by your side, helps you get ready, helps you with any necessities and also cleaning. I am to be your own personal servant. Not a house servant." Merlin explained, moving his eyes up to the masters nose, not understanding why his curious eyes want to see more of this mans face.
"Last question." He took another step closer to Merlin, who took a step back into the door. He was cornered. "Are you aware of who I am?"
Merlin gulped. "Uhm... you are Master Arthur Pendragon... you inherited this place after the late Uther. Your father. You are... feared among the people for a legend that you are a monster." Merlin explained.
Arthur found his answer amusing. A light chuckle escaping him. "What type of monster do these people utter under their breaths, Dear Emyrs." Arthur asked.
Merlins heartbeat was now in his ears, the rush of blood making him dizzy. As his eyes made their way to Arthur's, not meaning too, he uttered the word of legends.
"Vampire. That you are a Vampire." Merlin said, before his knees grow weak and his eyes started to close.
Before blacking out, he heard these words. "Correct. Welcome to my possessions, Merlin Emyrs."