Don't Be Such A Girl!
Arthur calls Merlin a girl once again. Percival helps Merlin get even. Set soon after the Season 3 finale.
Disclaimer: I don't own 'Merlin'.
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The dark-haired man tripped and was sent sprawling onto the ground. Arthur grinned triumphantly, plunging his sword into the earth.
"Is it over?" Merlin asked, grimacing.
"Don't be such a girl, Merlin", Arthur sighed with an exaggerated air of martyrdom. He helped the manservant to his feet, then looked over at the knights and grinned.
"Percival", he called, waving him over. The tall knight grasped his sword and strode across the training ground to where Arthur and Merlin stood. The king nodded at the knight, stepping back to allow him room to practise.
Percival grinned reassuringly at Merlin, who grinned back. The knight raised his sword and brought it down heavily on the shield Merlin held. The scrawny servant stumbled but kept his footing, and Percival winked at him as he deliberately swung too high, allowing Merlin to duck under the blow. Merlin lashed out with his blunted sword – not at Percival, but at Arthur, who grunted as the blade struck his chainmail. The King doubled over in pain and stumbled back a few steps before glaring up at his servant.
"Merlin!" he growled menacingly. Merlin grinned at him.
"Come on Arthur; don't be such a girl!"
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Just a light-hearted, funny little one-shot to follow the previous sad drabble. Please let me know what you thought!