Just a servant?

Chapter 4

Merlin's POV:
I woke up in a damp cell. First thing I noticed was my back was sore as hell. Maybe it has to do with the fact that I slept in a dark, humid and cramped cell.
I looked around the cell I was being held at. It seemed eerily familiar. I couldn't quite put my finger on but it was on the tip of my tongue.
As if reading my mind, Morgana stepped in saying "Familiar, Merlin? It should be since you've been here so many times." That's when it finally came to me. These are Camelot's cells. We're in the castle dungeons.
"If you haven't noticed yet. We are back in Camelot. My sister and I were going to just kill you while you were out but decided otherwise due to some.... ideas we got."
Those 'ideas' are what worry me.
"I won't tell you anything! I'll die before I betray Arthur!"
She chuckled and said "Oh I know Merlin! Otherwise it wouldn't be any fun!"
Fun? What did she mean by fun?
She swiftly looked toward the wall and then at me and smiled. She turned and left me alone. Alone to ponder on what on earth she meant by that. On what would happen to me and most importantly on what happened and would happen to Arthur.
If something happened to Arthur I would never forgive myself and not just because of my destiny (if you know what I mean).
Well, hasn't this been the best birthday?

Arthur's POV:
       "Ugh!" I woke up with a throbbing pain in my head. I was trying to recollect my memories until I remembered the ambush and most importantly, Merlin. I looked around our prison and saw I was not alone.
         With me we're Leon, Lancelot, Elyan, Gwaine and Percival. But no merlin. I was starting to panic. What if Merlin died? No! I can't think like that.
        "Sire, are you alright?" I abandoned my train of thought and focused on Leon. "Yes. Do any of you know what has occurred to Merlin?"
        As I looked around, all of them were shaking their heads solemnly. "Damn!" The sudden outburst came from Gwaine. "If they have done anything to hurt Merlin, even in the slightest way, they will pay greatly!"
        I relate to how he's feeling. Merlin has become family to us. Excluding me, Merlin is like a little brother to everybody here. We have grown quite fond of him and many of us would protect him as fiercely as if he were the king.
       El tan spoke up. "We share your yearnings Gwaine but throwing a tantrum won't solve anything."
        "Elyan is correct. If we are going to rescue Merlin and escape we're gonna have to...."
    Before I could finish my sentence Morgana burst in. We instinctively stood in a defensive position as she walked in.
      "Now now. No need for that. I'm not going to hurt you. Yet."
         We still stood defensively and stared at her with all the hatred we could muster. We stayed like this in silence until I couldn't hold myself back anymore. "Where's Merlin?!"
         She started cackling. I don't like it. What has she done with him? "I almost forgot. That's what I came here for actually." She turned to a stone wall and cast some spell on it. After a few seconds the wall began to be transparent. On the other side was Merlin! "Merlin! Merlin!" I started screaming and banging on the wall trying to get his attention but it didn't work. He didn't notice me, uh i mean, us over here.
          "Don't bother trying. The spell makes is so you can see and hear Merlin but he can't see or hear you."
         I was getting angry. "What use is that for you?!" I asked.
          She smirked and said "We are going to have some fun! Merlin, Morgause and I of course. Sadly, you aren't invited which is why I have set this up here."
        I was horrified. What were they going to do to Merlin? I mean, I know what they are going to do but to what extent?
       She laughed as she left our cell. I'm scared that the next time I see her will be her entering Merlin's cell and having her 'fun' with him.
      Oh Merlin. I'll get you out. I'll make sure you're safe again. No matter what it takes. I promise.

Sorry for the late chapter. I'm a lazy potato. Anyways, did you enjoy this chapter? Please leave any kind of comment and vote on this story. I'll try to be more frequent but, 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️.