Merlin you've poo on your face
Chapter 3
The day before had been splendid, a wonderfully perfect spring day but this day, Queen Guinevere birthday was absolutely glorious! Of course Arthur wanted it to be perfect and had planned all of the day's events and the first was a breakfast picnic.
There was a knock at the royal chambers doors.
"Enter" said Arthur.
In walked Merlin with a bow.
"Merlin you don't have our breakfast?" Guinevere questioned.
"No your highness, your husband has something else planned for this fine day."
Arthur explained about the surprise breakfast picnic.
"I have prepared all and am ready to escort you when you are ready." Said Merlin.
"Yes thank you Merlin we will meet you in the court yard shortly."
"Your majesty's" and with a bow Merlin was gone.
"Arthur have you noticed anything different about merlin?"
"No, like what?"
"Well he's sort of like George."
"George? He's nothing like George, he may be a little more efficient lately but-"
"Exactly! He's all perfect manservant! Something is wrong with him."
"Nothing's wrong with Merlin Gwen, he has the right to improve just like anyone else. But trust me when I say he is nothing like George. Just the other day we were going at it, bantering and George couldn't make a joke that didn't involve brass to save hi life!"
"Well alright if you say so…"
Merlin was in the courtyard waiting with the horses already to go when Sir Leon approached him. Merlin complimented him on his loyalty to Arthur and his incredible will to live, all of the things they had been through and he always managed to stay alive.
"Thank you Merlin… I think?"
"You are the very model of a knight of Camelot!"
"Are you alright Merlin?"
"Yes. Why do you ask?
Before Leon could answer the King and Queen approached ready to set off. The ride was pleasant and Merlin was quiet the whole way and didn't speak unless spoken to.
"So where are you leading us?" Arthur asked.
"A spot with a spectacular view as you requested your Majesty." Answered Merlin
Merlin was leading so Gwen thought they were far enough behind that Merlin wouldn't hear her whisper.
"You sent Merlin out to find out pic-nick location?"
"Never fear your highness I am happy to do whatever is required of me, especially on this most special day."
"See that's what I mean, he's not himself." Gwen exclaimed abandoning her whispering.
""Merlin are you alright?"
"Yes. Why do you ask?"
It was a pleasant meal and Merlin stayed by the horses to give them some privacy, but when the meal was over and Merlin went to clear it up Arthur went to the sable bag on his horse to retrieve a present for Guinevere.
"Merlin, I know I asked you before but are you sure you are alright?"
"Yes; absolutely. Forgive me your majesty but am I doing anything that displeases you?"
"No! It's just you've been so formal lately and you're not like that."
"I feel I should be more reespectful. I care a great deal about you so…"
"Yes but you don't need to be like… well like this! I already know you care."
"I'm glad you do. But I must be able to express my love for you."
"Love-"
And she never finished her question because Merlin pressed his lips firmly against hers. She quickly pushed him away and exclaimed.
"What are you doing!?"
Before Merlin could answer there was a sharp pain on the side of his face and he fell back onto the grass.
"Merlin!"
"Ow!"
"What is the meaning of this?!"Arthur growled.
"Of what Sire? I don't understand" And that was obviously not the correct answer because he was grabbed by his collar and pulled up to Arthur's face.
"Answer me!"
"Arthur please, he didn't mean it." Gwen pleaded.
"What do you think you are doing?"
"Arthur I really don't understand… I love Gwen what did I do wrong?"
"You kissed her that's what!"
"Arthur stop!" Gwen shouted; she could see the rage burn in her husband's eyes. He was going to hurt Merlin.
"He's not himsel! Please!"
Needless to say the Pic-nick was over.
