A/N: This isn't set at any specific time, just one of those times something has gone terribly wrong. Probably something involving a sacrifice to solve. Arthur thinks he should ride out on his own. Everyone else agrees wholeheartedly and prepares to ride off with him. That's just the sort of thing that screams a nice patronizing pat on the head, and a "Yes, dear".
As you can tell, this is definitely crack, and not really meant to be taken seriously. :) I like reviews, though, if you have a moment.
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"I'm going alone," Arthur said gravely. "It's too dangerous to risk anyone else."
"Great!" Gwaine said enthusiastically. "We're all coming with you. Glad that's settled." He threw his rowdy curls behind him, and strode out the door, leaving Arthur staring after him in disbelief. The king looked to the rest of his knights.
Elyan shrugged. "Really can't argue with that, I suppose."
Percival nodded in agreement, along with Lancelot. "See you in the morning, Sire," the latter said, with a respectful bow. All three followed Gwaine.
Arthur turned to Leon, almost pleadingly. "Leon? You understand, don't you? It makes sense for me to go alone."
"Of course it does, Sire," Leon said, soothingly. "Sleep well. We'll all have a long ride tomorrow, after all."
Leon also made his way out the door, cape swirling dramatically behind him.
Arthur stared after his knights, open-mouthed, and a very smug manservant sidled up to him. Merlin had been stoking the fire, and shaking with silent laughter.
"Don't look at me," he said, with a wide grin, as Arthur did just that, perhaps hoping Merlin could make sense of what had just happened. "They just saved me the trouble of speaking with you later. It's not my fault they've figured out what I've known for ages, and you have yet to find out."
"Oh?" Arthur questioned, with only part of his usually acidity as he spun to face Merlin. "And that would be?"
"Nothing makes sense here in Camelot, and the logical answer is never the right one." Merlin patted his flummoxed friend on the shoulder, and moved away.
"Ah..." Arthur said, very faintly. "I see."