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The air in the throne room was heavy as Greenvale aka Drew finished his account of the trouble he was having. Wow what a sentence to start the show with.
"Morgana made her warning clear enough. We sent the servants home until the whole deal was sorted out with. And the seven remaining made our way here." Greenvale summed up. "In three days, Morgana will burn our home to the ground with everything inside it, or take it for herself as to gain access to the border easily." There was silence as he sat down in his seat. So... I think... that this plan... is arbitrary and stupid. Access to the border? What does that even mean? Is it patroled everywhere expect for this one house? That seems like a poor defense plan.
"There must be something we can do." Arthur began thinking hard.
"My lord." Tristan spoke up. "I was thinking…" A dangerous hobby.
"Yes?" Arthur asked expectantly.
"If you and some of your knights traveled there before she arrived, we could take her with the element of surprise, she won't expect you and your men to be waiting for her." Tristan schemed. That's a stupid plan. Merlin shook his head.
"That won't work. Morgana is a powerful sorceress, she'll see us coming from miles away." Merlin pointed out. Tristan's face fell to the floor in a messy gloppy pile. Arther motioned for Merlin to quickly grab a broom and sweep it under the rug.
"Please ignore my servant." Arthur apologized. "He often speaks out of turn." Merlin shut his mouth angrily. "I think your plan is a good one. Gawain, Leon, Perceval, Also known as Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dumb, and Tweedle Dumber you will accompany me to the manor." The said knights nodded in understanding. "Unfortunately, Mordred isn't here to accompany us currently." And this is relevant... why?
"My lord," Greenvale interjected. "Please allow my son to travel with you. He knows the quickest route to the manor and is nimble with a sword. He could prove very valuable." Merlin rolled his eyes.
"Thank you Drew." Arthur said, "I'm sure he will prove quite useful." Drew decided to stay behind. His name was not one shared by the knights of the round table and as such he was more susceptible to being killed off. The rest of the cast- I MEAN KNIGHTS *cough* agreed and left him behind.
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"I don't like it." Merlin said.
"Thank you Merlin for you helpful comments." Arthur said sarcastically. Ya know, just in case you thought Merlin was being sincere.
"I'm just saying that I think it's a trap." Merlin said like it was obvious. It was obvious. Arthur was being stupid.
"You think everything's a trap." Arthur groaned. Well it usually is.
"And I'm usually right!" Merlin pointed out. The author smacked him in the back of the head for repeating her.
"I agree with Merlin." Gwen said, a worried look on her face. Arthur threw his arms up in annoyance. Gwen caught them before they hit the ground and handed them back to Arthur, smiling in annoyance. "If Morgana's involved you can never be too careful!" Gwen said defensively.
"Well what would you have me do? Abandon them?" Arthur asked. Neither responded to that.
"My lord, you must understand their concerns." Viviane said, "Perhaps milady would feel better if I went as well to look after them?" Viviane suggested.
"What? No! No, no, no, no, no." Merlin said immediately.
"Why not?" Viviane asked turning to Merlin exasperatedly. Because you've shown no combat ability whatsoever and there would be no reason for you to go?
"Why?" Merlin asked in surprise. "Because you're always getting hurt! All the time!" He said pointedly. That too.
"I am not!" Viviane argued.
"No, for once, Merlin has a good point." Arthur interrupted. "This is far too dangerous for you."
"I can handle myself." Viviane said defensively.
"No you can't!" Merlin scoffed.
"Milady?" Viviane turned to Gwen, looking for help.
"Well, I would feel a little better about it if she went." Gwen said, looking at Arthur apologetically. They shared a look. A look only two people who ship something so hard they would literally risk life and limb to make sure it comes true. Arthur started catching on.
"Why are we even discussing this?" Merlin asked incredulously.
"If it really would make you feel better…" Arthur said hesitantly. Gwen nodded. He understood.
"What? No!" Merlin complained. Viviane squealed in delight.
"Thank you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!" She hugged Gwen tightly then skipped off to go tell Gaius. It turned out to be a longer conversation than anticipated, with many tears and tender kisses.
"Why did you just agree to that?" Merlin asked in honest disbelief. Gwen smiled. As was inevitable. The surgery was indeed a sacrifice some days.
"It's so sweet that you're worried about her Merlin, but she can take care of herself." Gwen said giving Merlin an 'I understand you'.
"No! You don't understand! Agh!" Merlin said giving up as Gwen and Arthur walked away to go share fanart of their favorite ship.
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Merlin watched in annoyance as Viviane tried and failed repeatedly to mount her horse. Which is odd, cause at the end of last episode she was swinging from horses midgallop like freakin Legolas.
"I mean, you can't even mount your horse properly!" he continued to rant. "We're about to confront Morgana, someone who has tried repeatedly to kill us on several occasions, and you can't even mount your horse! Just think of the narrative inconsistencies!"
"Oh shove off it!" Viviane grunted, trying to pull herself into her saddle. She let out a sudden yelp of surprise as her back foot was lifted into the air. She looked down to see Tristan using his hands to give her a boost up. Viviane easily swung her foot over the saddle and sat down. "Thank you." She said, blushing slightly.
"Anything for a lady in distress." He grinned charmingly, winking. Merlin rolled his eyes. Tristan bowed slightly and made his way to his own horse. Wow, he actually helped her instead of complaining and mocking while the other struggles. I think I actually ship Viviane and Tristan now. More than Vivlin at any rate.
"Lays it on a bit thick, doesn't he." Merlin said sourly. Ah yes, nothing like a jealousy subplot to make characters realize their true feelings.
"I think it was quite nice of him." Viviane said defensively.
"You can't be serious." Merlin asked.
"What?"
"He called you a lady in distress! I didn't think girls would actually fall for that." Merlin said, laughing.
"Girls don't like that, what they do like, is being treated kindly." Viviane said pointedly. "You should try it sometime when your not busy being annoyed with everything." She smiled then trotted off to join the others. Merlin rolled his eyes in disgust before following. Wow that actually ended on... a good point? At least my small middle school self was able to realize that Merlin was treating Viviane like dirt. Good for you Middle school self!
WHAT LIES IN STORE FOR OUR CHARACTERS NEXT? WILL THEY FACE MORGANA? WILL MERLIN REALIZE HIS FEELINGS? WILL TRIVIANE BECOME A CANON SHIP? AND HOW WILL GIAUS REACT?
Tune in next time on The Lady Viviane: How NOT to Write and Original Character!