I've Got The Magic (BBC Merlin)HOLD

Valiant: Chapter one part 2

Part 3 is coming out soon-hopefully tomorrow at the soonest. ^^

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“Gaius!” Merlin yells, shuffling into the physician’s quarters, “I’ve got to talk to you about something urgent.”

Gaius sighed, “Hold on a moment, Merlin. I have a patient-Knight Ewain and he needs immediate medical attending to.”

Merlin nodded, letting Gaius give Knight Ewain something to help him drift off. Not five minute later, the knight was fast asleep.

“I’m not sure what else to do at the moment-I’ve never seen that type of wound before. He looks like he’s been bitten by something. I gave him some pain reliever earlier and it didn’t seem to have helped too much.” Gaius mutters, “Anyway, what was it that was so important, Merlin?”

“Gaius, what I have to say may concern him.” Merlin sighs, sitting down. Merlin fills Gaius in on his suspicions. Everything from this hissing noise to seeing him feed the snakes in his private chambers earlier.

 Gaius raised an eyebrow, “Knight Valiant has earned his fair share of respect here in Camelot. Until these allegations can be proven you had better keep them to yourself. If the king were to hear of this, it would be treason. Though if this is true, I would have to get the venom of the snake that bit him to be able to heal him with the antidote.”

“And what happens if he doesn’t get the antidote?” Merlin asks.

“Then I’m afraid there’s nothing more I can do for him. He’ll die.” Gaius replies, placing a cool washcloth on the knight’s forehead.

*

The crowd watched as the competitors in the tournament slowly diminished. Soon only Prince Arthur and Knight Valiant remained. The real competition was only beginning.

Merlin, who was standing by Gaius, folded his arms. “He’ll use his shield against Arthur. I just know it.”

“Merlin, we can’t let that happen. Perhaps if I can give him the antidote he can confess to the king himself. I am sure the king would trust the word of a fellow knight more than one of a servant. Especially if there’s sorcery involved.”

 Merlin’s eyes lit up a bit at this sudden thought. Gaius thought a moment more, “But how will we get an antidote? That’s another matter.” He wonders aloud.

Merlin mutters something, and then he stalks off, heading back to Arthur

“Merlin?” Gaius calls but Merlin was too far ahead to hear him.

Arianne congratulated her brother. “The final day is coming up fast. Nervous?”

“I don’t get nervous,” Arthur says, and Merlin scoffed, which made Arthur turn and glare at him. “Did I ask you?” He snaps.

“Well, it’s just that everyone gets nervous at one point or another it’s not something to be ashamed about.” Merlin says as he polished Arthur’s armor.

Arianne smiled, “I should be going. I’ll see you at the feast later.”

“Bye.” Arthur grumbled, inspecting Merlin’s pitiful work. “You better hope for your sake you catch on fast.”

*

“So, Valiant, think you stand a chance at defeating my son?” Uther asks, taking a sip of his drink. The celebratory feast had only just begun.

Knight Valiant raised an eyebrow, thinking over his words carefully. “He’s a great warrior, my lord. I do hope to be a worthy opponent.”

“You should stay in Camelot after the tournament. I need more knights like you.” The king nods at Valiant. Arthur seemed uncomfortable at this thought, which made Morgana smile. Arianne mouthed something to her. Morgana nodded as the knight replied.

“My lord, I would be quite honored.”

“Good. Then it’s all settled.” Uther eyed the other knights for their thoughts. They nodded their own approval at his choice.

“You will make a fine addition.” One knight spoke up, holding up his cup.

*

Meanwhile Merlin’s feet moved swiftly as he made his way back to Gaius. In his rush, he almost fell, which would have happened if it weren’t for Gaius.

“Whoa, Merlin. Where’s the fire? And what’s that in your hand?”

“Something that will brighten your day.” He replies and unclasps his hand to reveal the decapitated snake head. “Will this do for you to get the venom for the antidote?”

Gaius nods, “Yes.” He took the snake’s head carefully and headed back to his work bench where a book was opened with the recipe to the antidote. “I’ve got some work to do now, Merlin. I imagine you do as well. Aren’t you supposed to be with Arthur right now at the feast?”

Merlin’s mouth forms an ‘o’ shape, “You’re right! Wait…now that we have proof, I think Arthur should know.”

“Then you’ll need this.” Gaius tossed the snake head at Merlin, who luckily caught it. “I already have the venom so I have no further need for it.” He explains.

Merlin puts the snake head in his pocket before he dashes outside. “Thanks! Good luck, Gaius!” Gaius shook his head, murmuring something to himself as he started his own work.

Before Merlin knew it, he was on the floor, dumbstruck.

“Watch where you’re going, servant boy!” Knight Valiant snaps, though it sounded like it was a threat.  The snake head! Merlin stood up, feeling his pockets as he watches the knight slip into his chambers. It wasn’t there. He mentally cursed his stupidity.

What was he going to do now? He sighs, pacing back and forth. His heart rate increased as he heard footsteps behind him. Had Valiant noticed his shield? Merlin slowly turned around, pacing himself for the worst.

“Merlin? What’re you doing?” Arthur questions, an eyebrow raised. “I’m sure there’s a perfectly good explanation as to why you ditched me at the feast. Do you have any idea how embarrassing that was?!”

“I...um…” Merlin’s attention shifted as he noticed a green ball rolling around by Arthur’s foot. How was he going to get it back?

“Well? I’m waiting.” Arthur folded his arms, tapping his foot. Merlin swallowed, watching as Arthur’s foot made contact with the floor.

“Sire, I have a perfectly good explanation for this although I do not think we should talk right here.” He says, urging himself to think of something.

“And why not?”

“Well…you see…”

“Whatever.” Arthur scoffs, turning around and walking towards his own chambers.  Merlin was unsure of whether or not he was supposed to follow him. He took a step forward, retrieving the snake head.

“Are you coming?! Or do you want another day in the stocks? Really, Merlin, how stupid can you be?” Merlin froze, looking up but was happy to see Arthur hadn’t looked behind him.

“Right behind you.”

Once they got to Arthur’s chambers Arthur sat down in a chair. “So, Merlin, what do you propose to do next time we have a feast?”

“I’ll be there. Arthur, I have to talk to you about the tournament—“

Arthur sighed, “Merlin—“

“You listen to me,” Merlin interrupts. “If you go out there tomorrow he’ll kill you. He’s using magic, I know it.”

Arthur looked like he was about to say something but when he heard the word ‘magic’ he stopped a moment. “You’re serious about this aren’t you?”

Merlin nodded, taking out the snake and explaining more to Arthur. His face was unreadable. “And you will give me your solemn word that what you say is true?” Arthur asks.

“Yes. I would never lie to you.” Merlin replies, staring at Arthur. “And once we get Knight Ewain the antidote, he’ll be able to testify as well what we say is true.”

“Then I believe you,” Arthur replies. “I’ve got to tell my father.”