chapter5

"Wow! What is that?"

Arthur glanced to where Merlin was pointing. "Oh, it's a sword."

Merlins mouth stood open. "What do you do with it?"

"You fight."

Merlins head snapped towards Arthur. "Fight?" He turned back towards the sword.

Arthur nodded, then cleared his throat. "Where are you from?"

Merlin walked up to the sword, and gently ran a finger down the it. "I'm from far below."

Arthur raised and eyebrow. "You mean... down south?"

Merlin frowned. "Is that from under?"

"Um... it's below. As you said."

Merlin nodded. "Thats where i'm from."

Arthur nodded. "How is it? Where you are from?"

Merlin turned back to Arthur. "Wet."

"Is that why you left? You got tired of the rain."

Merlin shook his head. "No. I liked it wet. I just... needed a change. Needed to find someone."

Arthurs brows narrowed. "The prince?"

Merlin nodded.

"Why?" Arthur asked.

Merlin finally turned to Arthur.

"Why do you need to find the prince? You came from far away, so it must be important."

Merlin nodded again. He looked down at his treasure carrier where his book was at. Only three days he had and he had already waisted this one day. Which means if he met the prince tomorrow, he would only have a day and a half to have the prince fall in love with him.

Merlin stuck his hand his his treasure carrier and pulled out his book. He licked his lips and handed it over to Arthur.

Arthur grabbed the book confused.

Merlin licked his lips again as Arthur opened the book. Arthurs brows narrowed and he stared back up at Merlin. Arthur cleared his throat. "Uh... is this the prince you want to meet?"

Merlin nodded.

Arthur brought one hand to his mouth. "Um... wow. How can I say this?" Arthur gulped. "Merlin? Do you know how to read?"

"Read?"

Arthur nodded. Then he gestered for Merlin forward. Merlin walked next to Arthur. Arthur pointed to the first line in the book. "Once upon a time-"

"What does that mean?" Merlin asked.

Arthur sighed. He looked around, then when he saw they were close to the fountain, Arthur grabbed Merlins hand and pulled him. When they reached the fountain was more, Arthur sat down, and pulled Merlin with him.

Arthur cleared his throat once more and reopened the book. "Don't interupted. Just listen and i'll explain after the stroy is finished."

Merlin nodded.

"Once upon a time, there lived a young girl, who loved her father very much."

Merlin stared at Arthur as he read. He didn't like the beginning of the story, it started out sad when the girls father died. But when the story got to the prince part, Merlin began paying attention, never taking his eyes of the book.

But when Arthur got near the ending, Merlin didn't like where the story was going.

"The prince grabbed Cinderellas hand and kissed it. Happy that he finally found his princess. The end." Arthur looked to Merlin, who had tears in his eyes.

"Why are you crying? It was a happy story."

Merlin shook his head. "No it wasn't. The prince is married." He sniffled.

Merlin wiped at his cheek when he felt something warm fall down. He brought his hand down and his eyes widen. "I'm leaking. Are my three days over already?"

Arthur raised an eyebrow. "You're crying." He explained.

Merlin shook his head. "This never happens when I cry."

Arthurs brows then narrowed. "What do you mean 'three days'?"

Merlin shook his head. Then quickly got to his feet. "I have to go. Maybe I can change the princes mind. Maybe he'll marry me instead."

Arthurs brows narrowed. "What are you talking about?" He got to his feet and ran up to Merlin who had already been walking. He grabbed onto Merlins hand.

"Merlin?"

Merlin shut his eyes and shook his head.

"Merlin, look at me."

Merlin reopened his eyes and stared at Arthur.

"Merlin, you can't marry the prince in the book."

"But I-"

"Merlin listen. The book is fictional. The story is made up for the entertainment of children."

Merlin stared down at the book. "Made up?"

Arthur nodded.

"But... that cant be. H-he-"

"Merlin." Arthur said sadly, then reached out and wiped one of Merlins tears from under his eye, with his thumb.

Merlins eyes trailed from the book to Arthurs face.

Arthurs finger trailed from the cheek down to Merlins lips. His other hand slid down to Merlins chin, then over to the back of Merlins neck.

Merlin shut his eyes. The warm and big, yet soft hand making his breathing pick up. How close Arthur was at the moment making him forget about the sadness and tightness in his chest.

Merlin reopened his eyes to see Arthurs chest rising and falling through his clothes. Merlins eyes trailed up and his breathing picked up more, mouth slightly open when he saw Arthur coming closer.

He closed his eyes again when Arthurs lips were an inch away, and Merlins heart stopped.

"Arthur!"

Arthur quickly turned to see Morgana standing there.

"They're coming." She warned.

Merlin reopened his eyes and stood standing with his mouth still slightly, as Arthur pulled away and starightend himself.

Merlin blinked, he turned to see the beautiful woman who had called to Arthur. Merlins brows narrowed. He turned back to Arthur. "Y-you're married." He stated.

Arthur turned. He shook his head. "God no. Morganas my sister."

"Your highness!"

Merlins eyes widen. "My uncle sent them for me." He quickly ran behind Arthur.

"Wait what?" Arthur asked confused.

"Your highness, we've been serching for you. The king expects you back at the castle."

Merlins brows narrowed. He glanced the men, then at Arthur. "King? Castle?"

Arthur turned to Merlin. "Merlin, you dont understand-"

"Yes I do. You lied to me. You told me the prince isn't real."

"Merlin, please. I said the prince in the b-"

Merlin folded his arms. "All this time you just wanted to keep him for yourself."

Arthur raised his eyebrows. "What?" He said staring and in shock.

Morgana covered his mouth with her fingers and silently giggled.

Merlin glared at Arthur. "You know what i'm talking about. You work for the prince. You dont want me to meet him. You're selffish, Arthur!"

"Your highnes, shall I send him to the duegons?" A knight said darkly.

Merlin stared at the knight, then stared at Morgana. "You're the queen?"

Morgana cleared her throat. "Uh... kind of."

"Can I have your permisson to meet the prince? Please?" Merlin walked up to the woman. "I must meet him. I'll do anything."

"Uh... Arthur maybe you should-"

"Morgana!" The blond prince warned.

Morgana shook her head. She couldn't let Arthur keep the boy running around in circles. She understood that Arthur liked this boy, so why didn't he just tell him?

Merlin, I am the prince and i'm in love with you.

At least then Merlin would stop his search and give all his attention to Arthur. Just as she had just seen, when she interupted the kiss they were about to share.

Why couldn't Arthur see it in Merlins face then? Merlin was willing for that kiss, and he didn't know Arthur was the prince. The boy had no clue.

Morgana loved Arthur, but sometimes her brother was so clueless when it came to love. It seemed she was going to have to bring these two together.

The brunet woman smirked. "You have my permission to meet the prince."

Merlin smiled and laughed. "Thank you!"

Arthurs brows narrowed. "Morgana!"

She shrugged her shoulder at Arthur, then gestered for Merlin to climb into the carriage. As Merlin climbed into the carriage, Morgana turned to Arthur.

"He has my permission to meet the prince, Arthur. After all, you've spent the whole day with him. It's like he knows the prince already."

She smiled as she climbed into the carriage after Merlin.

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