Merlin's Prank ch 4
Hey guys I am so sorry that I haven't updated in over a month. I will try to be better and this story will probably not span more than ten to fifteen chapters. I really hope that people are still interested in this story.
Uther was sitting on his throne, three days had passed since Arthur and his manservant had gone missing. Uther suspected that there was sorcery involved, how else would two boys vanish without a trace in the most secure building in all of Camelot. Perhaps it was Morgana, another one of her revenge plans against him. She wanted the throne of Camelot for herself, which meant getting rid of Arthur. Leon walked into the throne room and bowed before giving his daily report.
"My Lord, there has been no success in the search for Prince Arthur or Merlin" said Leon. Uther sighed and thought for a minute
"Find Morgana" he said, Leon bowed again and left. Leon went directly to Gaius to see if he had found anything in Arthur's breakfast that could have been used to transport them. When Leon entered Gaius' chambers he saw that Gaius was busy at his table.
"That foolish boy!" cried out Gaius, not noticing that Leon had entered his apartment.
"What did Merlin do?" asked Leon, causing Gaius to jump and turn around
"This whole mess is entirely his fault! He did slip a potion into Arthur's drink. It was meant to be a hair color changing potion but he mixed up the ingredients. Instead he gave Arthur a time traveling potion" explained Gaius.
"Is there any way to locate them and get them back?" asked Leon
"I don't know, I will have to take a look through my books and find a solution." Said Gaius as he began to pull books off the shelves.
"What does Uther think?" asked Gaius as he began to read through the top book on the pile.
"He wants me to find Morgana" said Leon.
"Do that, but be careful!" said Gaius, Leon nodded and left.
Merlin and Arthur landed on their feet in the middle of a crowded building, all around them were people drinking and dancing.
"What is that girl wearing?" asked Arthur, shamelessly staring at one of the dancing girls. She was wearing a short white dress with a lot of fringe, and a hairband with a flower on it.
"Most recent style for flappers, we are in the 1920's of America judging by the accents. C'mon, we should get out of here before we get noticed, we don't exactly blend in." said Merlin, ushering Arthur out of the club, Merlin turned back around when he felt a hand on his shoulder, Arthur kept moving.
"Hey, do you wanna dance?" asked the girl, she was in a black dress similar to the white one they had seen before. She was pretty, with jet black hair and green eyes.
"Oh, uh, I was just leaving?" said Merlin uncertainly
"Oh come on, you just got here. You can't have been here that long or I would have noticed you sooner." Said the girl, sliding her hand down Merlin's arm and grabbing his hand, Merlin chose his moment well and intervened
"Sorry, but we have to go." Said Arthur, pulling Merlin away before the girl could answer
"Thanks Arthur" said Merlin as they walked into the street, out of nowhere something comes rushing towards them. Having never seen one before Arthur stood dumbfounded, blinded by the lights of the machine.
"Car!" shouted Merlin as he ran forward and pushed Arthur out of the way. Merlin and Arthur landed on the side of the road.
"What the bloody hell did you push me over for?" asked Arthur as he caught his breath.
"I just saved your life and that's what you have to say to me?" demanded Merlin
"What? My life wasn't in danger!" said Arthur
"Sire, those machines are called cars, they are a more advanced form of transport and unlike horses they do not have minds of their own. That means that it would not have gone around you but plowed right into you. Either killing you or seriously injuring you instantly. So yeah, I saved your ass" Explained Merlin
"Oh, well, thanks" said Arthur, helping Merlin up.
"Yeah, whatever, we need to find somewhere to sleep, I don't think I can manage another transportation spell right now." said Merlin, so exhausted that he could barely stand, Arthur supported in while saying
"There must be a tavern around here somewhere." Said Arthur, looking around the street
"Hotel, ask for a hotel" said Merlin quietly, Arthur barely heard him but did as he said.
They got to the only hotel in town a few minutes later, Merlin had regained enough energy to be able to walk on his own.
"Hello, how can I help you?" asked the receptionist. Merlin mumbled something under his breath and this confused look washed over her face before her expression returned to normal a moment later.
"Your room is ready sirs. It has two beds; everything has already been paid for. Your room is the first door on the right and have a nice stay." Said the receptionist.
"Thanks" said Arthur, taking the key from her and heading in the direction she indicated. Arthur unlocked the door and got Merlin onto one of the beds before climbing into the other one.
The next morning Merlin and Arthur woke up to someone banging on the door
"You have five minutes to exit the building before we call the police" said a man's voice, presumably the doorman
"They must have figured out we didn't actually pay for these rooms." Said Merlin, getting up quickly
"Three minutes!" yelled the voice
"Yeah yeah ok! Come one Arthur" said Merlin
"Why didn't we pay?" asked Arthur
"Because they don't except our currency here" said Merlin
"That's it I'm calling the police!" said the doorman.
By the time the police got there and barged through the door Merlin and Arthur were gone.
They landed at daybreak in another street.
"We're in London." Said Merlin as he stared up at a large castle
"What's this?" asked Arthur as he picked up a piece of paper with writing on it
"It's a newspaper and we are in the year 1888" the paper's front pager depicted the story of Annie Chapman, Jack the Ripper's second victim.
Again I am so sorry for the late update, I really hope you liked the chapter!