Merlin One-Shots

Morgana's Birthday

Gwen, Nila, and Merlin watched in silence as Arthur paced back and forth. Arthur finally stopped, turned around, and slammed his hands down on his table, causing the others to jump in surprise. 

"Arthur, whatever is the matter?" Gwen asked worriedly.

"It's Morgana's birthday tomorrow and I have no idea what to get her!" Arthur exclaimed angrily. "What did you all get her?"

"I made her a new cloak," Gwen replied, holding up a forest green cloak.

"I got her a new bracelet," Nila replied, holding up a golden bracelet.

"I got her a new necklace," Merlin replied, holding up a necklace that had a golden dragon charm. 

Arthur sighed, and looked down at his table. He passed a weary hand over his face, but then perked up.

"I know what to get her!" Arthur suddenly said, racing out of the room. 

Gwen and Nila looked at each other while Merlin raised an eyebrow in confusion.

***

"THREE!" Gwaine shouted as he rolled the dice onto the table.

Just as he thought, the dice rolled until he counted three. Gwaine cheered while Percival looked extremely upset. Elyan chuckled as Gwaine took all of Percival's money. The people around them laughed loudly, but it was soon cut short from Arthur running inside, his eyes shining. 

"Arthur?" Elyan, Gwaine, and Percival asked in confusion. 

"Here," Arthur replied, throwing something at Elyan, who caught it in surprise. "I need it to be covered in jewels by tomorrow. That's an order!"

Just as quickly as he arrived, Arthur ran out of the tavern, leaving the three knights in confusion. 

"Okay...THAT was weird," Percival spoke up, earning a nod from Gwaine.

***

"No. No way. I am not wearing THAT to the celebration!" Merlin scowled at the red monstrosity that Arthur held before him.

"Oh, come on Merlin!" Arthur smirked, taking a step closer towards his friend. "You looked amazing the last time you wore it!"

"Flattery will get you nowhere!" Merlin growled, folding his arms. "And, if I remember correctly, the last time I wore that thing, I was poisoned! I am NOT wearing that!"

"I am your King, and I order you to wear this!" Arthur yelled angrily.

Arthur threw himself at Merlin, pinning him to the floor. Merlin struggled while Arthur folded his arms and laughed in victory.

"Arthur, no matter what, I am still no wearing that!" Merlin growled, trying to punch Arthur.

"Yes. You. Are," Arthur replied, standing up. 

He forcefully dragged Merlin to his feet, and began to drag him towards behind the changing screen. He shoved the outfit towards Merlin, the ducked as Merlin tried to punch him again. 

"Now, change," Arthur commanded, ducking again. "And don't come out until you're finished!"

Arthur went to go stand in front of the changing screen, folding his arms behind his back. A small grin crept up his face as he heard Merlin grumble to himself. A knock at the door was soon heard, and Arthur commanded the person who knocked to enter. Elyan came in, holding the object that Arthur gave to him yesterday. 

"Arthur, I finished with the errand you gave me," Elyan said as Arthur took the object. "Are you sure that Morgana will like it?"

"Of course," Arthur replied. "She likes these kinds of things."

"I AM GOING TO HATE YOU FOR THE REST OF THE DAY."

Elyan snickered as Merlin stepped out from behind the changing screen. He was not the slightest bit happy, and this made Arthur laugh loudly.

"I think that you should lose the hat," Arthur suggested.

Merlin growled and chucked the hat at Arthur. Arthur ducked, which made the hat hit Elyan instead. Elyan sputtered as he held the hat, the red feathers swarming in his mouth. In disgust, he dropped the hat. 

"Come on, we have to get to the celebration," Arthur smiled, walking out of his room. 

Elyan and Merlin looked at each other before following after Arthur.

***

Morgana looked at her remaining presents with a smile on her face, the others watching in excitement. Morgana opened the one closest to her, revealing a forest green cloak. She turned to Gwen, who gave her a smile.

"Thank you, Gwen!" Morgana smiled. "I love it!"

Morgana then opened Nila and Merlin's presents, and thanked them. The last present that she had was from Arthur. When she opened it, she gave a a little gasp of surprise, that was soon replaced with a smile.

"Arthur! This is amazing!" Morgana said as she held up a jeweled knife. "It's perfect!"

"I told you that she liked these kinds of things," Arthur whispered to Elyan, who just rolled his eyes. "Now, I hope that everyone enjoys this celebration!"

Chatter soon sprung up as the feast began. Merlin made his way around the feast table, pouring wine. He stopped by Morgana, pouring wine for her, and Morgana gave him a questioning look.

"What is it, Morgana?" Merlin asked, holding the jug close to him.

"Wasn't that the same outfit you were when you were poisoned?" Morgana asked.

"Yeah, Arthur made me wear it," Merlin replied, glaring at Arthur.

Morgana snickered as Merlin made his way around the table once more. She smiled at all of her friends as the celebration went on into the night.