Merlin Story: Trapped out of time

Chapter 5

AN: I am SO SO SO SO sorry for being a crappy at updating. There is no excuse and I apologize *hangs head in shame* This chapter is dedicated to the following people who I let down when they asked in the comments of the last chapter for me to update.

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*** Merlin P.O.V ***

I lagged behind as Bree walked happily through the forest, taking in the new sights and sounds. She was so amazed by the tranquillity of the forest; I guessed it was different from her home in the future. The horse which I had gotten from the stables walked behind us, occasionally stopping to graze on the grass. “This is so beautiful.” She exclaimed happily, stopping to pick a few flowers. I smiled, I was kinda glad that I had summoned her by accident; I could be myself around her. She sighed, looking at the flowers which were all pink. “You know, I wish there were yellow flowers to pick.” Grinning I stood next to her, focusing on the flowers. A ring of gold appeared around my eyes and I felt the magic flow through me as the flowers slowly began to turn yellow. She gasped, turning the flowers over. “Merlin! That’s amazing. They’re beautiful.” She hugged me tightly, and I found myself returning the hug, a large grin on my face. “No problem.” She released me and looked at the flowers, smiling and placing them into her satchel. “Was that your magic?” I nod, glad that she knew about it. “Well thank you, I know that was a very big risk you took.” “Huh, you should see how many times I’ve saved Arthur with my magic yet he can never know.” I was expecting her to look at me with pity or sadness, but she did something I didn’t expect, she giggled. “What’s so funny?” “I just would love to see his face if he found out.” “Yeah, me too.” I smiled and she returned it. We continued to walk through the woods, the horse trotting along happily beside us, Bree collecting the herbs from her list and then sketching them in her book. After collecting everything we continued to walk through the woods, enjoy the peace and quiet. I was about to say something when she stopped suddenly, and I walked straight into the back of her. “Wha-“ She covered my mouth with her hand, signalling to be quiet. She removed her hand and I strained my ears, trying to listen out for what had spooked her. I was about to say there was nothing when I heard it, rustling up ahead. I moved in front of her, signalling for her to stay put. I noticed movement in the group of bushes up ahead and tensed up, ready for whatever it was. I was slightly startled when a small doe trotted out of the bushes, ignoring our presence. I turned around to find Bree trying to hold back a grin, rather unsuccessfully. “What?” Bree began to laugh and I couldn’t help but smile. “You went into full ninja mode for a moment there.” “What, exactly, is a ninja?” She gave me a look as if I had just spouted another head before realising I was serious. “Oh Merlin, you are so missing out. I’ll explain.” “I’m not sure I want to know.” I grinned nervously, still not sure about her ‘mobile’.  “Well it’s-“ Bree was interrupted by a load roar from somewhere nearby, a shiver travelling down my spine. The horse bolted out of the clearing, a whispered curse escaping from my lips. “Merlin. What was that?” She whispered, stepping closer towards me. “I’m not sure. Stay close.” She nodded, not needing to be told twice as I scanned the clearing for any sign of the mystery creature. Suddenly I felt myself flying forwards, colliding with a nearby tree roughly as Bree called out my name in horror. “Merlin!” Rolling over a groan escaped my lips, pain radiating through my chest as I clenched my eyes shut. Pressure was applied roughly to my chest and I opened my eyes to see the creature standing over me. “MERLIN!” The creature dragged its claw across my chest, wrenching a scream from my lips as a searing pain clouded my senses. I caved into the darkness as Bree continued yelling my name.