Welcome Ghouls and Ghasts to Episode 2 of THE LADY VIVIANE: How NOT to Write an OC

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Episode 2 Because who doesn't love literature imitating tv shows?

"What did you do?" Merlin asked for what seemed to be the millionth time.

"And I told you that I can't tell you." Gaius replied for the seemingly millionth time.

"Why not?" Merlin asked.

"I'm not at liberty to say." Gaius said understanding the boy's frustration. "If you want to know ask Viviane about it." We need more excuses for you two to interact anyway.

"I've tried! She won't tell me anything!" Merlin fumed. "Speaking of the devil." He mumbled as Viviane walked in haughtily. She was, as we've seen from the end of episode 1, the actual devil.

"I don't know why you except me to tell you. You won't tell me." Viviane said simply.

"What am I supposed to tell you?" Merlin asked in frustration.

"You tell me." Viviane smiled. Wow. How witty of her.

"See what I mean?" Merlin said, turning to Gaius for support. Gaius just shrugged and went back to chopping an oddly shaped root. It was a mandrake root, some oddly young children in black robes and ties had sold it to him in exchange for some odd herbs. "Can you answer anything I ask?" Merlin turned back to Viviane.

"Depends on what it is." Viviane smiled.

"When Arthur explained the situation, he had mentioned the cliff." Merlin pointed out. "So why did you say that he hadn't?" Viviane smiled, finally able to explain her bit of brilliance.

"I knew I wasn't guilty, and it was obvious the cook wasn't." She began. Merlin nodded. "Which means that he must have been the one who did it."

"But why did he react that way when Arthur had, in fact, mentioned it." Merlin asked still confused.

"Obviously, if you're being accused of something that you did, you aren't going to be thinking very straight. He was too worried about making sure he didn't mess up that he wasn't really paying attention to what Arthur was saying in the first place." Viviane pointed out. "If I accused him of making a very reasonable slip, of course he's going to believe me! And so, with evidence against him, he immediately tried to escape, permanently sealing his fate." Merlin sat there thinking through what she had said. I'm not sure if this would actually work. But it makes her look smart, and it finished the plotline. So sure. Lets go with it.

"So…" He began. "You really had no evidence against him when you accused him?"

"No. I didn't. And neither did you." Viviane reminded him. Merlin shifted uncomfortably. Viviane grabbed a bottle of the shelf and picked up the laundry she had left by the door. "I'll be heading out now. And Merlin?" She added, poking her head back in the room. Merlin looked up, surprised. "Thanks for helping me back there." She smiled and disappeared. Merlin stared after her for a bit then smacked his head with the palms of his hands. He facepalmed again, trying once more to fight the impending cringe ship between himself and this mysterious OC. Gaius looked up in surprise.

"Are you alright?" He asked looking at Merlin with concern.

"I don't know." Merlin (lied) sighed. "I better go. Arthur wants me to sweep the fire place today."

"Well, have fun with that." Gaius chuckled. ah humor.

.oOo.

The sun shone down brightly in the courtyard. Arthur stood on the steps waiting to greet Lord Greenvale upon his arrival. You know, that throwaway name from last episode? I know you must have been burning with curiosity to find out who this Greenvale chap might be! Gwen stood to his right smiling; Merlin to his left a couple steps up. An arrangement of knights that were available stood to either side in armor. Seven fine horses trotted through the gates and halted in front of the stairs. The riders dismounted. Cannon fodder. Lord Greenvale walked up to Arthur and clasped his hand warmly.

"Arthur!" He said smiling "It's good to see you again! Heavens you're tall."

"Yes Drew, it really has been too long." Arthur laughed. Drew? Who is Drew? Gwen and Merlin exchanged glances. "It's a shame that it is only trouble that will bring you out to visit." Drew's face fell.

"They are grave tidings indeed." He said tone loosing all trace of humor. But, it will wait until introductions.

"Who's he?" Merlin jumped and looked down at Viviane who appeared at his side suddenly. Though I do believe I specified that they were the same height before. Which implies that Viviane has shrunk over time. Maybe she's older than previously guessed. GaiusxViviane might not be so dead after all!

"One of the noblemen who lives on the edge of Camelot's lands." Merlin said quietly as he watched Greenvale introduce himself to Gwen. Gwen smiled politely as Greenvale kissed her hand. She might have been grimacing, it was impossible to tell. Goshdarn surgery.

"Oh, and allow me to introduce to you my son, Tristan." Greenvale motioned to his son. The boy was tough looking even though he was younger than Merlin by a couple years. Ah yes. A rival.

"Your majesty." Tristan said, bowing.

"A pleasure Tristan." Arthur said pleasantly. "Now, shall we get down to business?" He asked, motioning for the guests to make their way into the castle.

What action! What excitement! Will they get down to Buisness? WILL THEY DEFEAT THE HUNS?

Find out next time on The Lady Viviane: How NOT to Write an OC!