Finally here is the second chapter
Shouts went up along Camelot's perimeter wall as the Crown Prince came into sight. Servants ran out to take the horses, staring at the furry companion their secondary master had picked up.
"Talk about lost gold, found copper Arthur. You went out with the King and came back with a dog" Gaius had come out to see the cause of the fuss. Arthur didn't reply, for the dog had leapt toward Gaius with such a force that it required his full strength to pull it back
"No, bad dog" he scolded "I know Gaius, but Cavallo led me that far and stopped, Father always said he could survive for a night in the woods so I'll try his word." The prince turned to the Guards and Knights who were gathered "come dawn I want you out in the forest searching." They saluted and Arthur led his unexpected handful into the castle.
Merlin gaped as Arthur led the dog into his chambers "what...?"
"It's a dog Merlin" the tone was playfully exasperated "One of those things that barks, slobbers and pulls you through the mud on exercise"
"What will you call him?" a blank look came from the prince so Merlin figured he was safe to make a suggestion "Rex...
The dog gave him an outraged look; What kind of name is Rex? And tell Arthur I do NOT slobber
"... It is Latin for King and he looks like a King" Merlin was sure he saw a relieved look flit over the dark eyes. He recognised the look in those eyes from somewhere, where?
Thank you boy, now you're starting to recognise me.
"Merlin, he's clean and we need to show him to the nobles in case he belongs to one of them" Arthur led off toward the council chamber, Merlin followed with the dog walking smartly to heel.
As they entered the council chamber Merlin began the battle of his life, fighting to hold Rex back. No hope, the dog pulled the rein clean from his hands and leapt up into Uther's throne, looking like he owned it
"Off" ordered Arthur "you don't sit there boy" he turned to the assembled nobles "Does anybody own or recognise this dog?" Heads were shaken on all quarters.
This had not been planned for.
Anyone guessed either what type of dog it is or what has happened to Uther? Review with guesses please. Every review will get a mention and possibly a reply
