Oh I'm quick this time, good, huh? The storyline will progress a lot in this chapter and I fear that some people are going to hate me because of this. In this chapter I will jump from person to person, so it are a bit of short parts. More I won't say and I just hope everyone enjoys this and please review, because they help me write quicker!... You know what, if I get at least ten reviews for this chapter then the next one will be up tomorrow evening. *evil grin* Yes people, I'm blackmailing you.
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People ran, pushing people to the side in order to get away from the 'danger'. It was also what happened to Arthur, people didn't care for status anymore and before he realised it he was pushed to the side, his hands still entangled with Merlin's, but he could feel the hand slowly slip from his own as the villagers ran past them.
It was then that he felt a sudden yank and he lost the raven's hand. In panic he scrambled forward, searching for his lover in the crowd and in the corner of his eyes he could see the green cloak disappear.
'Merlin!' He yelled through the chaos, but he didn't get an answer.
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Merlin felt a pair of strong arms around him as he was pulled away from the chaos. He wanted to push away, not knowing who's arms were around him and it scared him. He knew it wasn't Arthur as he had just lost his husband's hand.
He struggled, but just as he did so he felt those arms tighten around him. 'No, no... let me go.' He screamed, but he could barely reach above the sound of the panicked crowd.
He was pulled towards one of the many side alleys and his eyes shot over the people, searching for someone that could help him. His eyes met Percival's as the large knight towered out above the crowd. 'Percy-!' He wasn't able to finish the man's name as a hand was pressed on top of his mouth.
The knight's eyes widened in shock as he saw his friend and he quickly pushed his way through the people, with his left hand brushing the people aside and with his right he reached for his sword.
A curse left his captor's lips and he was pushed further back into the allay, taking Percival from his sight as they made their way towards the shadow of the houses.
'Great you got him.' He heard a low voice speak as someone grabbed his chin. He gasped and flinched away as he recognized the man in front of him, Jarl...
The man that hold him replied nervously. 'Yes, but one of the knights saw me, we have to move quickly!'
Jarl's eyes narrowed themselves and Merlin feared for a moment that the man would hit them, but Jarl controlled himself and instead he just spitted out. 'You foolish idiot, you will pay for that, but for now we will follow our plan.' He then turned back to Merlin. 'We will make everything right again.' He hissed before he placed his hand on top of Merlin's eyes. Jarl quickly mumbled a few words and Merlin gapped as he felt his world go black.
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Jarl smiled wickedly as he saw the raven's body going limp, hanging unconscious in Wesley's arms. He quickly reached for him and took that slender man in his own arms.
The smile on his lips grew even wider as he notice Emrys' large stomach, till now his plan was going great. He quickly shifted him in his arms so he held the man bridal style and pulled up the hood of the green cloak.
But as soon as he wanted to turn around he heard how a large growl filled the alley and his head snapped around. One of Camelot's knights stood in the opening of the alley, his eyes almost shooting fire as he clenched his sword tightly in his right hand, ready to strike. 'Let. Him. Go!' The man shouted as he took a step forward.
Jarl wasn't really impressed as he looked at the man, he may be big and muscular, but he was clearly no match for his magic. 'I don't plan on doing that.' He answered with a rather bored voice and if to make it even clearer he pulled Emrys closer to his chest.
A loud growl left the large lips as he ran forward, his sword held high, ready to strike Jarl down.
Jarl frowned as his eyes turned a dirty golden, and with just a few words and a wave of his hand did he threw the knight against the wall. The knight slammed hard against the stone and Jarl could clearly hear how at least one of his ribs broke. He glanced once more down at him, staring at the unconscious knight as blood started to dribble down the man's forehead, foolish man.
He rolled once with his eyes before he turned back, it was amusing how weak those lowly knights were.
He made his way further down the alley, following a scared looking Wesley and he quickly made a note to himself to punish the boy for this weak behavior when they were back.
Jarl turned his attention back to the man in his arms, smiling softly at that fair skin and those beautiful full lips... he was going to make this boy his and punish that wicked Pendragon for even daring to touch what was his.
They quickly neared the north gate and Jarl grinned as he saw only one guard, the others must have gone off to see what was wrong at the market. His plan was just going to perfectly. His men had done a great job in causing panic and he was going to reward them when they would come home.
'Identify yourself!' The guard yelled as they neared him. The man in front of them couldn't be older than twenty, shivering slightly and it was clear that he didn't knew what he should do.
'Just keep quiet.' He said, feeling irritation rise and with a quick wave of his hand he killed the guard.
He didn't gave the boy another look as he passed the gates and walked into the woods.
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Arthur's eyes snapped over the market in search for Merlin, most of the crowd had disappeared to search for safety and he barely noticed how Gwaine made his way towards him, while other knights and guards came from all sides, trying to calm down the people.
'Arthur.'
He snapped to the brunette, staring wide eyed at the man. Oh, please let him know where Merlin is, please... He grabbed Gwaine by the shoulders. 'Do you know where Merlin is?'
Gwaine blinked at him for a second before terror spread over his face. 'He isn't with you?'
'Do you see him with me?' Arthur hissed as he felt his heart sink.
'M-maybe he's with Percival, I also can't seem to find him.'
Oh please let that be the case. His heart screamed. 'Then let's search for them.'
But he had barely said those words as a low groan came from a nearby alley and their heads snapped towards the sounds. A yelp left Gwaine's lips as he saw his bloodied husband stumble out of the alley. 'Percy!' He yelled as the brunette sprinted off. Percival almost fell in his lover's arms as they reached each other, searching for the support as he was barely able to stand on his feet.
A daze was spread in the knight's eyes and Arthur wouldn't be surprised if the man had a concussion, he gulped as he saw the large head wound, blood still flowing slowly from the wound.
'We have to get you to Gaius!' Gwaine stated before he started to move towards the castle.
But Percival stopped him, his unfocused eyes desperately searching for someone. They eventually fell on Arthur and a apologetic expression spread through his eyes. 'I'm sorry...' He mumbled.
'What?'
The knight shook his head, his mind still not clear. 'I... They got Merlin.'
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Jarl walked towards their horses hidden into the woods and he saw that they weren't the first ones there. Two of his four companions were silently whispering to each other before they fell silent as they noticed their approaching leader... and Emrys in his arms.
'So we succeeded.' Janice stated as she smiled at the unconscious man in his arms. She glanced down as she pulled back the hood. 'Oh.. He's much prettier than I always imagined him to be.' She said as he let out a soft breath.
Jarl just let out a soft growl, he already knew that his Emrys was beautiful. 'Where's Thomas?' He asked as he missed his right hand man.
Bernard stepped forward. 'Expecting him any moment now, he was the last one to leave the Market... and how did it go, did you get in any trouble?'
'We met one of those knights , but I quickly disposed of him.'
They gave him a quick nod and it wasn't long before Thomas joined them and they quickly made their way deeper into the forest, knowing full well that they should get away from Camelot as quickly as possible.
Jarl rode in front the group, Emrys carefully placed with his back against Jarl's chest while he held him steady with one hand. It took them two hours before they entered their camp, the raven still fast asleep.
They were with at least thirty men and women and at least half of the group made their way towards the arriving people, circling Jarl in order to see the greatest warlock to ever live. He trusted all of his people with his life... he chuckled softly to himself as he remembered what he did when he didn't trust someone, he would just simply dispose of them.
With a bit of help he got Emrys of the horse, picking him once again up in bridal style as he made his way towards his tent before softly placing him onto his bed. His head snapped around as he saw the curious looks of his men and he quickly ordered them away before he turned back to his new lover.
Jarl quickly lifted Emrys' shirt, staring at that snow white skin before he lowered his eyes towards the bump. Emrys was clearly growing fast and Jarl could only imagine that power this child would posses... even when it second parent was Pendragon. The name even sounded filthy to his mind. But that didn't matter at this moment, he would just bring the child up as his own.
His hands brushed over the soft skin and Emrys shivered beneath him, but he didn't wake up. Jarl let his magic spread out, touching Emrys, but as soon as it touched the warlock did he stumble on a barrier. He blinked slightly in surprise, but on the other... it wasn't that surprising, Emrys' body clearly wanted to protect this child.
He pulled the shirt down again and covered the raven with a thick blanket as he stared at that beautiful little face. He laughed softly at the thought that spread through his mind. Emrys was his.
