Merlin Short Stories

Merlins Capture

Summary: Merlin and Arthur go on a hunting trip with Gwaine and Percival. While out, Merlin goes off trail to collect some herbs for Gaius. On his little adventure, Merlin gets abducted by Bandits for revealing his magic to them. When this is known, Arthur and the knights go on a rescue mission.

"Have you lost your mind, Merlin?" Author asks, grabbing his sword from the barely made bed and sheathing it as he glared at his manservant.

"It's just a comment, Sire, one you should seriously consider." Merlin said, grabbing the dirty clothes that slung on a nearby dining chair.

"I will not consider you staying behind and have a 'day off' so you can nilly around and do whatever." Author accusingly said, stepping around Merlin. "Now you are coming with me on the hunt. No complaining, now pack, Merlin." He ordered, walking around his manservant while Merlin let out a sigh.

"Yes, Sire." Merlin said with a muster of sarcasm as he brought the dirty clothes to a nearby hand made, asking if she would wash them while he went to get his things packed. She nodded kindly, and he thanked her before going to his chambers.

"Merlin, there you are, I need Herbs. Up to it, are we?" Gaius asked, once Merlin walked in. Merlin saw that Gaius didn't even bother looking up from the potion he was currently working on.

"I'm going hunting with Arthur, while the Prat is busy reaping the glory of catching a pheasant, I can collect some herbs. Write the list while I get my things packed for at least a days journey." Merlin spoke, grabbing his bag and packing the necessities he needed. Once finished, he made his way out of his room, grabbed the closing basket from Gaius and slung it over his shoulder. Gaius handed him the list and Merlin skimmed over it.

"Is this it?" Merlin asked, looking at the 6 herbs listed on the paper.

"Yes, Merlin. Make sure to get a lot of Angelica and Mugwart." Gaius explained.

Merlin nodded and went to leave. "Oh and Merlin," he turned seeing Gaius smile. "Be safe."

Merlin smiled. "Always am." And with that Merlin left the room and walked down to the castle courtyard, grabbing some food on the way. He met Arthur, Gwaine and Percival outside as they readied the horses.

"Come on Merlin we haven't all day." Arthur says. Merlin merely rolled his eyes and got onto his horse, steadying himself before looking at Arthur.

"While were out, I've got a task to complete from Gaius. I may have to stop a few times." He explained.

"Fine. Let's go." And off they went into the forest. Little did they know what awaited them on the other side of Camelot's gate.

*Five hours into the hunt and a complaining Manservant later*

"I hate getting on and off this damned horse." Merlin complained once he slid off of his horse to collect some Angelica that he spotted.

"I hate hearing your complaints, idiot." He said, annoyance clearly pushed into his voice.

"Well excuse me for complaining you Prat." Says Merlin. He glanced up and saw that there was some Wormroot further in but it was out of veiw of the horses. "I'll be right back, Sire. Wormroot." He pointed. Gwaine dismounted and stretched.

"Gives us a break for a minute." Gwaine says.

"Merlin want me to come with you?" Arthur asks, suddenly feeling an ebb of fear. He didn't know why, but he felt like something bad was gonna happen.

"It's just right there, I'll be fine." He explained, already starting to go into the woods.

"Merlin just.... Be careful." Arthur warned.