Merlin's magic (Oneshots) 1

The last Dragonlord 1

A.N.:// Based on this post:

https://www.tumblr.com/theroundbartable/749172113877958656/ah-shit-now-i-want-an-episode-where-merlin?source=share

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Also, I kind of based this prompt on the idea of the picture above :)

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"I have good news to present to the court." Agravaine seemed pleased with himself, which automatically meant that Merlin was now on high alert. Merlin didn't care what he said, Agravaine sparsely ever had good news, or at the very least his good news were Merlin's personal worst nightmares.

"Oh good. We could use some good news once in a while." Of course, Arthur saw that very differently. A smile graced his lips, one of the polite ones he only presented in court. The earnestness in his gaze was hidden under a well constructed poker face. A poker face that to Merlin was practically invisible at this point. "Please go on."

A little bit of sunshine rimlighted Arthur's outlines in a golden hue and sat as a crown of light on his golden hair. Merlin loved the sight of his King, confident and comfortable in his position at the table he had established. Arthur Pendragon had fought and bled for his place at this table more than anyone else around him. Except maybe Merlin, but Merlin didn't HAVE a seat at this table. Not that Merlin wanted one, he felt very comfortable in Arthur's shadow, watching his back and helping him wherever and whenever he could. Today, Merlin was positioned at the door near the exit. Even if Arthur were to send out everyone for a private meeting with a single knight, maybe even to be alone, Merlin would always remain. The only one able to move about as he wished, the only one trusted near Arthur's most vulnerable moments and most private of thoughts was no other than his manservant. Merlin could not be prouder of who he was.

"Sire -" Agravaine rose to his feet, smirking in what was supposed to be a kind expression as he looked around the table. "I have received word of King Sarrum of Amata. It appears -," he paused for dramatic effect, "he has managed to capture a dragon."

The audience broke into murmurs and mutters. Merlin, however, was immediately dragged out of his daydreams and tensed into an almost militarian stance.

Arthur raised his hand to quieten the table. "I'm sorry, what did you say? There are no dragons left, uncle."

That was wrong. Merlin bit his lip, trying to stifle his internal battle with panic. There were precisely two dragons left but he couldn't imagine that Kilgharrah would be stupid enough to get himself caught by any King. Let alone one known for his cruelty. The younger one, Aithusa, Merlin's priced little Dragon baby, lacked the experience and was naive to a fault. Merlin's fear was then immediately confirmed as Agravaine pulled out a scroll with a sketch on it.

"It appears that we have missed one. King Sarrum has informed me that it is a white Dragon. Even in the history books, the white Dragons were rare, Sire. The mere fact that he managed to achieve such a feat -"

"Is it secure?" Arthur sounded concerned. It would be like balm to Merlin's bleeding heart if he didn't know exactly that Arthur wasn't asking for her safety.

"King Sarrum has confirmed that the Dragon will not be able to escape. We won't have to fear it, I can assure you of that."

Arthur shook his head and rose himself. As he did so, Agravaine politely sat back down to give Arthur the word. "You weren't there when the great Dragon attacked, uncle." Arthur reached for the scroll to inspect Aithusa's features for himself. "One cannot know how secure the creature is, and I cannot risk uncertainty in these trying times. We would do well to arrange a meeting with King Sarrum and inspect the treatment of this Dragon ourselves. I'm sure that he will be agreeable to this request. After all, my father had the great Dragon imprisoned for over twenty years before it escaped. It would be beneficial for us all to exchange our methods and concerns, so that we can prevent the Dragon from ever escaping."