Arthur swung his sword at one of his knights. Over and over and over, he didn't stop until his knight was laying on his back on the ground. Arthur swung his sword once and sighed.
This was already boring. Day and night he fought his own knights hoping that something would come to mind on how and where to look for Merlin. But the days were passing and Arthur couldn't just stay still anymore.
He had come to a decision. He would go out and find Merlin. Of course... he had no idea where to began. But, getting out and looking around was better than staying in and waiting for something to happen.
So the prince took off the next day and began his quest.
XOXOXOXO
The black swan swam up to the corner of the lake, where his bunny friends were.
"Oh, Merlin." Morgana whispered.
The prince shut his eyes.
"We have to do something?" Nim said.
Merlin opened his eyes and smiled sadly. "Theres nothing we can do. Especially when i'm like this."
"Theres always something." Emily said.
Morgana turned to her friend. "Like what? Merlin can't walk all the way to the castle during the day. It'll take days. And if he walks during the night, by the time he makes it to the castle he won't be human anymore."
Emily turned to the black swan as she thought. "He can fly." She said.
Morgana sighed. "And what? Walk up to the castle and hope no one aims an arrow at him? Do you realize how many people would want to kill a white swan? You'll have to triple that with Merlin. Black swans are rare."
Merlins brows narrowed as a thought came to him. He shook his head. "No. Emilys right."
"What?" Morgana squeaked. "Merlin. Please tell me you're joking."
Merlin shook his head again. "All we have to do is let 'Arthur' see me."
Nim stared for a moment. "Um. Maybe Morganas right. What are the chances that only Arthur would see you? And what are the chances that Arthur himself won't kill you? I mean... aren't princes like the number one hunters? Thats why we stay away from them."
Morganas gasped and the bunny smacked Nim upside the head. "How could you say such a thing?" Then she turned to the black swan. "She didn't mean it, Merlin."
The prince laughed for the first time in days. "It's ok. I know she didn't."
Nim blushed as she rubbed her head where Morgana hit her and she realized what she said about princes in front of their prince friend. "Sorry Merlin."
The swan smiled. "It's ok." He repeated.
Morgana still stared with narrowed brows at her bunny friend next to her. Then she turned back to Merlin. "One thing, though. How will you know how to get there flying?"
Merlin thought for a moment.
Then Morgana added. "You are the only one of us that can fly, Merlin. We wouldn't want you to get lost by yourself."
"We might need a map." Emily squeaked.
Merlin smiled. "Thats a good idea. But... where can we get a map?"
"I'll bet the evil man has one." Morgana said. "He'll need one to come to the lake."
Everyone stood quiet for a few moments. Then Merlin sighed.
"That means when he comes tonight... we'll have to sneak his bag. Thats will he'll keep the map."
Morgana nodded. "Which gives us time to plan and time for you to practice the map, Merlin. Because you won't be able to leave till tomorrow."
Merlin smiled. "To see Arthur, it'll be worth the wait."
XOXOXOXO
Merlin sat on the grass as he waited for the man to come. He glanced to the side and saw the bunnies all staring at him from behind a tree.
The prince nodded once.
"Merlin?"
The boy took a deep breath and got up. "I-i'm here!" He called.
The man came from behind a tree. "There you are, love."
The young prince forced a smile, which just as quickly faded as the man walked up to him.
"Have you.. considered my offer?"
Merlin shrugged. "I don't even know your name."
The mans brows shot up. "Oh my. How rude of me." He grabbed the princes hand. "My name is Cenred." The man kissed the princes hand.
Again Merlin forced a smile, only this time it came out as disgusted.
Cenred eyes trailed to the princes. "You are breath taking, my love."
My gulped, and forced another smile. "Thank you."
Cenred smiled dark. "I would love to be your knight in shining armor." He got down on one knee.
Merlin glanced to the side and saw the bunnies making their way over.
"Young prince, do me the honor of becoming my bride."
Merlins eyes trailed back to Cenreds. "I-I uh. I-" The princes legs began to tremble.
"Come, love. Do me the honor. Make me king."
Merlins brows narrowed, the prince pulled his hand away.
Cenred shook his head confused. "What is it?"
Merlin shook his head and inhaled deep. "Everyone that wants to marry me, does so, so they can take the throne." Merlin crossed his arms and turned. "I won't go for it. Find some other prince to fool."
Cenred growled. "You're really starting to bug me." He got back up from the ground.
Merlin turned back around. "Just starting? Aparently i'm not trying hard enough."
Cenred growled louder. "Fine, young prince. Just remember, the longer you resist me, the longer you'll be stuck here." Cenred scoffed and turned. Before walking, the man glanced back. "As a swan." With that, he left.
Merlin watched as Cenred walked through some bushes, then the prince let out a breath he was holding. He turned back to the tree closest to him.
"Morgana?"
Out from behind the trees three bunnies fell and rolled.
"Ow!" Morgana squeaked. "Nim, get off me."
The three bunnies untangled themselfs from each other.
"Did you get it?" Merlin asked hopefully.
Morgana forced a small smile. "No."
Merlins face fell even more.
"Thats because I did!"
Merlin turned to Emily. The bunny held out a rolled up map. Merlin took a deep breath and laughed. He reached out and picked up the bunny.
"I could just kiss you." Merlin said.
"Then do it." Emily smiled.
Merlin smiled and brought his lips to Emilys cheek. The brown bunny fell on her side and blushed. Merlin chuckled as he put the bunny back down.
"Thank you. All of you. I was afriad you wouldn't reach the map when he was on the ground."
"It was easy." Morgana stated. "We just stood on each others heads."
"Speak for yourself." Nim said, as she rubbed her head.
Merlin smiled. He blew a kiss on his hand, then brought it to Nims head. "Better?" He asked.
The grey bunny blushed and nodded.
"Oh, come on. We need to get you ready, Merlin." Morgana grumbled.
Merlin smiled. "Are you feeling left out?"
"No." Morgana said a little too quickly. She turned to walk, but Merlin scooped her up.
"Thank you, Morgana." He layed a kiss on her head.
The white bunny seemed a little mad, but then she giggled. "Come on, Merlin. You have a prince to find."
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