Merlin One-Shots

Prince Merlin (AU)

"You. Seem. Frustrated." Merlin panted as Arthur slammed his sword down on the shield Merlin was holding. "You. Are. Going. To. Break. My. Arms."

Arthur slammed his sword down once more before sighing and casting it into the ground. He held out a hand and helped Merlin stand up. Merlin let the shield drop and rubbed his sore arms. 

"You're right," Arthur said, sighing again. "It's about the visitors that are coming by this afternoon."

"Visitors?" Merlin asked confused as he stopped rubbing his arms. "What visitors?"

"You really are a complete idiot aren't you, Merlin?" Arthur snorted. "The visitors I told you about this morning."

"Oh, right," Merlin said, bending down to pick up the shield. "The visitors from that kingdom that lies a long ways away. Why are they coming here again?"

Arthur rolled is eyes as he picked up his sword and began to walk towards the armory. "They said that about twenty years ago, their prince's little brother was kidnapped by someone. They have searched all over the lands, and now Camelot is the only place where they haven't searched. They also said that the Prince's brother will look like him, but will not remember who he is. However, they will know who the Prince's brother is by a specific birthmark on his body."

Merlin's head spun as he tried to wrap his head around this information. "What if they don't find him here?"

Arthur looked at him with a grim look on his face. "Then we presume the worst. Either he was killed, or was taken far away across the seas."

Merlin grimly nodded, and the two walked towards the armory in silence. 

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Arthur, Gwen, Morgana, Freya, Nila, Merlin, Gauis, and the knights of the Round Table all stood in the throne room, waiting patiently for the visitors to arrive. The doors soon opened and the visitors walked in. Arthur tried not to look surprised at the close resemblance the Prince held with Merlin. The Prince and his four knights walked up to Arthur, and bowed. 

"King Arthur of Camelot, thank you for having us," the Prince said. 

"The honor is all mine, Prince Alerno of Fiena," Arthur nodded. "I hope your search for your brother is not in vain." Arthur motioned for Merlin to come to his side. "If you need anything, my manservant, Merlin, is at your disposal."

Alerno visibly stiffened at the mention of Merlin's name, but quickly covered it with a smile. "Thank you, Sire. My knights and I are grateful."

"And just what are your knights' names?" Arthur asked, curiously.

Alerno's smiled widened as he introduced his knights.

"The man with the red hair and green eyes is Sir Kyle, the man with brown hair and brown eyes is Sir Eron, the man with blonde hair and silver eyes is Sir Orin, and the man with black hair and blue eyes is Sir Bertrand."

The knights all bowed their heads as Arthur smiled at them. 

"Merlin, can you please show them to their chambers?" Arthur asked.

Merlin nodded, and led the way out of the throne room, Alerno and his knights right behind him. As soon as the door closed, Arthur let out a long sigh and passed a weary hand over his face. Gwaine cleared is throat, making everyone jump in surprise from the loudness of it. 

"I can't be the only who thinks that Alerno looks a lot like Merlin," Gwaine thought out loud. "Arthur, do you think that Merlin is the prince who was kidnapped twenty years ago?"

Arthur swallowed and just stared at the door.

"That's what I fear."

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