A/N : I wanted to personally thank some people who reviewed my little attempt at writing, LadyFromPoland, Allthingsmagical, and random person 1517... wow weird alias but whatever THANK YOU for the wonderful encouragement! XD
Disclaimer: I do not own Merlin, yadda yadda blah...
Warning: BoyxBoy... homophobes beware!
~The spell of revelation~
This was just getting weirder and weirder... for those of you who don't know how Merlin's day went he was patrolling the town with Arthur, sounds normal right? Wrong! The guy goes over to a vendor and buys him one of the most expensive necklaces he'd ever seen! Sure it's cute and all...
Merlin glanced down at the trinket, it was very eye catching. It was the Pendragon crest inlaid with gold and red, it had a metal chain and an iron clasp. He had to admit the prat knew what looked good.
"Arthur, I can't possibly accept this! I mean this is a ridiculous amount to spend even for you." he protested halfheartedly.
Arthur, the prat, started walking off leaving Merlin standing there gobsmacked in front of a large crowd of giggling girls. "Arthur! Wait! Shi- I mean SIRE! WAIT UP!" By now even the vendors and the men joined in laughing at the unusual manservant. Did they love the boy? Sure. He was kind, thoughtful, and even courteous! He'd helped many a neighbor or villager when they asked... But who could resist laughing at that face! It screamed 'Get back here so I can hurt you' but also a sort of fondness all at the same time.
"Arthur, God...why didn't you wait?"
"You...don't like it do you?"
"Huh?"
"You don't like the necklace?" The prince sounded...sad? What?
"NO! I like it! I really do!" Merlin corrected himself, the prince looked at him with guarded eyes.
"Then why'd you say you couldn't accept it?" Arthur lightly grabbed the necklace and turned it over in his hands expecting it more closely.
"It's just, well... it was expensive. Sorry, I didn't mean to make it seem like I hate it. It's lovely really!"
"So you'll wear it?"
The warlock sighed losing the argument. "Yes I'll wear it if it'll make you happy."
Arthur's eyes widened slightly and a faint blush spread on his cheeks, he took the necklace and placed it around Merlin's neck stepping back to look at it. "Mine." the prince whispered.
"What was that?"
"Huh? Oh nothing...There, now all of Camelot knows your mine!"
Merlin glanced at the prince pouting "I'm not a possesion Arthur."
The prince just smiled and walked along.
The two continued they're day, they found Morgana's necklace.. a Man by the name of Thomas had stolen it. Something about 'needing it to shut his daughter up' a poor excuse even to Merlin's ears. Then came knight training! Oh JOY.
Arthur and Merlin made it to the training grounds when a call of "Merlin! Princess! So glad you could join us!" a very intoxicated Gwaine shouted. "Should we go ahead and start training now or is Morgana going to make you look for her lost earrings now?" The handsome devil replied.
The prince fisted his hands and gritted out "Merlin...Can I?" Arthur glanced over his shoulder to look at the sorcerer.
"What? Kick Gwaine's drunken arse? Sure. Be my guest, he's kinda asking for it... I'm going to talk to Leon." and with a short sideways smile he went and sat by Leon watching the fight.
Arthur walked over already in his chain-mail and drew his sword lazily pointing it at Gwaine. "Put your sword where your mouth is!"
The brunette looked at him funny and grinned "That'd be painful princess, but if it's a fight you want." Gwaine quickly drew his sword and swept his right foot under Arthur s legs causing him to fall. "Now what was that lesson you gave us last week? Always be prepared for 'feints and false attacks' ?" And with that the battle was on.
The older knight watched as Merlin slowly made his way over and took a seat.. something must be bothering him if he isn't being all cheery and sweet. He turned his head slightly and studied the boy noticing that he had a rather nice necklace on he'd never seen the boy wear. And that for once he wasn't wearing one of those ridiculous neckerchiefs. He heard a shout and glanced over to see Gwaine knock Prince Arthur onto his butt. A light chuckling caught his attention and he focused on Merlin once more. "where's that neckerchief you usually wear? It's unusual not to see you with it."
The young boy blinked once and said "Oh um that, well. Arthur ruined my old one."
'Well that explains that' thought Leon. 'But who bought the necklace? It's far too expensive for the boy, and surely the prince wouldn't have bought it.' His sight traveled to the necklace once again and Merlin grabbed it absently. "Pretty isn't it? Arthur bought it." A low blush formed on his high cheekbones that looked oddly adorable on him. "He's been acting strange lately... I think.. I think I like it though."
"Well, maybe he's realizing your valuable to him?" Merlin looked at him as though he was questioning Leon's sanity. "What? you seem to be the only one who will stand up against him.. in a way you see the real Arthur. Not just the prince, but his true self. And I'm sure he tells you more about himself than we get to know."
In truth Merlin and Leon were a bit odd, it was almost like they were brothers. They got on good enough and Merlin did tend to come to him for advice regarding the prince and his moods.. But he'd never heard of the prince being kind enough to buy his servant something. Not that he was a mean or cruel master or anything, it's just it never really crosses his mind to do nice things. Or he refuses too seeing it as a form of weakness, we can thank Uther for that bit of thinking. But he had to agree that Arthur had been acting strange today. He even keeps looking over here every few minutes. Wonder what that's about?
"Maybe. I guess I'll just enjoy it while it lasts. Before you know it he'll be back to making me muck out his stables at insane hours, or polishing his armor until he can see his own reflection!" Merlin stated sarcastically pulling a face making Leon smile.
Leon looked over to the battle to find that Gwaine was, wait.. he was winning? 'Hmph well now I know why he's the only knight that has enough audacity to call the prince princess.'
Arthur ducked narrowly avoiding a jab, then a feint. "Come on princess! How 'bout this? We make things interesting eh?" another straightforward attack. "Such as?" The prince countered and attempted to make his knight drop his sword. "Winner gets Merlin's first kiss!"
Well if there was anything that was going to catch the prince off guard that was it. And with a low growl Gwaine had his sword and was pointing them both at him. "Sorry princess, just testing out a theory.. looks like I'm right eh?"
'Well shit, Now the bigmouth knows.' Arthur grabbed his sword back and sheathed it, then took his finger and thumb and grabbed his nose in a gesture of frustration. "What do you want?"
"Oh nothing much" He said with a playful grin. But then he glanced over at his friend who was chatting with Sir Leon, and his expression grew serious "Don't hurt him. OK? That's all I want to say on that." With a curt nod from Arthur he quickly shouted that practice was done. "Since when do you call that order?" The prince said moodily.
"Since I beat you in single combat." And with a wink and a rather lecherous smile Gwaine left for the nearest pub. Humming softly and hitting on, hang on, since when did he like Gwen? 'Oh well. That's a mystery for later.' thought Arthur.
"Merlin! I'm going to retire for the day... you can have the rest of the day off to. Pick herbs, or whatever it is you do in your spare time." Arthur growled out.
Merlin just smiled. "This wouldn't have anything to do with Gwaine winning would it?"
"Merlin?"
"Shut up?" Merlin replied cheekily.
"You learn fast!" And with one final glance at Merlin and his necklace the prince stomped up to his quarters.
A/N: sooooo you three, still good? I'm not used to writing as you can tell but hopefully I've kept them in character.. I've always loved Leon, I think he cares for Merlin and that he is the smart type that just chooses not to say anything unless he has too. And Gwaine. Well I think I'm spot on with his character -_- drunk and playful, cunning with a little edge of seriousness when it's called for.
Tell me what you think and I'll dedicate a chapter to you! *hint hint* :P also I'm aware that this chapter is kinda short but the next chapter will make up for it...
p.s. i was watching the youtube video for misery while writing that fighting scene..anyone else notice that chick in the video was majorly abusing the dude? Haha that made me think 'Gwaine vs. Arthur'