A/N: I watch way too much Doctor Who. I do. (That rhymed.) I don't know what it is about that show, but lately, whenever I try to drabble after watching it, I always wind up with something freaky and dark, and I DON'T GET WHY! (Granted, this one was inspired by an episode that Neil Gaiman wrote, so I guess that might have something to do with it.) Oh, and I think I'm coming down with something, so that's probably messing with my brain, too. I guess I'll shut up now and let you read it. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: No.
Rating: T
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Characters: Arthur, Merlin
Pairings: none
Warnings: dark!Merlin, implied violence
Prompt: Curse (The Doctor's Wife)
84. Curse
One hour was all it took. One hour to transform King Arthur's loyal and clumsy manservant into a fearsome rival and bearer of death.
It wasn't really noticeable at first; the change in Merlin. A harsh retort here, a sharp look there. Could've been chalked up to an off-day.
As time went on, however, people began to grow suspicious of his new attitude. Several of them went to the King directly, warning him that he may be at risk.
Arthur refused to believe them, though. Until the night he awoke to Merlin hovering over him, sword pressed against his chest.
I don't know. I really don't know.
Cheers!
~Melpomene