OMG so sorry for the very late update! This story was a little bit rushed, but I promise to write more in the next chapter!
Merlin had never felt so bored and irritated in his life. Standing on the stairs in the Courtyard with Arthur next to him and Uther at the front, watching the carriages arrive was getting on his nerves. It took all of Merlin's will power not to fumble with his coronet, least touch it. Arthur looked exactly the same, face made emotionless, eyebrows hunched gaze fixed permanently on the King in front of them.
King Gedrick looked different from before, his eyebrows thicker, his beard longer but the same ginger hair still remained despite his old age thought Arthur. "Uther nice to see you again, it's been a long time hasn't it?" Gedrick approached Uther and put a friendly arm around his shoulders.
"Yes it has been, Gedrick. Let me introduce my sons. Here is my eldest, Arthur" at which Arthur curtly bowed his head towards the king. "Ah yes I still remember you, it's hard to forget one that has such blonde hair." Gedrick commented. "And here is my youngest, Merlin." Uther finished indicating at Merlin. Gedrick slowly made his way to Merlin. "I don't remember meeting you in the past. Have we met?" Merlin politely shook his head. "Well we'll just have to make up for lost time, huh? You don't seem to be much of a talker are you?" Merlin peevishly looked at Arthur for guidance. "Um, no he can get a bit shy sometimes." Arthur stepped in quickly. Uther gave him a quick 'I'm going to kill you when I get a chance if you don't explain to me right now' stare.
"Ah, I see. No need to be so scared lad happens to everyone, even me." Gedrick patted Merlin on the back. Merlin forced himself to give a convincing smile. "That's the way lad. That's the way." Uther then gestured for the other king to come into the castle. While Uther was taking Gedrick for a tour around the castle before the big welcoming feast, the crowd of servants and other members of the court dispersed while Arthur and Merlin reunited again.
"Wow, that was a close one Merlin." Arthur whispered into his ear, leaning into him with Merlin silently agreeing. Scanning around them, both made sure that the area was empty. Spotting some servants near the stables and others making deliveries the coast was clear. "We have the feast tonight and it is not going to be very easy to make sure that people won't notice. I mean since you chat to so many people every day." Arthur said, frowning a bit. Merlin shrugged. "I guess that we'll just have to steer clear of all the attention, huh? Anyway, let's go back to your chambers and try and find that cure." Merlin reluctantly agreed and proceeded to let Arthur lead the way to their chambers.
Unknown to them, Uther was on the balcony while giving the tour to Gedrick spied on them both. Sighing, Uther shook his head wondering what the two were up to now.
AN: Hope to update soon! Please review, it helps me think! BTW I accept anonymous reviews!
Sherlocked Kat