Merlin Fairytale Series

Chapter 2: Love At First Sight

Well hello there my lovelies!
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Summary: King Nicholas throws a party to find his daughter a husband before her coronation. Merlin and Mordred infiltrate so they can get revenge. But something happens that Merlin had never prepared himself for.

     "Gwaine, what were you thinking?!" Merlin called out once the group had returned home. "Karayan and Adrian are dangerous and you have no magic!"
     "I'm not useless!" Gwaine called out in anger as he raced off.
     Merlin sighed. "The Swans have become more of a nuisance than I can bear! They need to be put in their place once and for all!"
     "What are you planning, brother?"
     "Get changed. You and I are going on a little trip."
                            * * * * *
     That evening, Nicholas threw a party. Rose had finally come of age and, since she was the only heir, he was declaring her as the sole heir and future queen of the kingdom.
     That said, he felt the need to find her a husband and that was what this party was mainly about. And he believed that either Adrian or Karayan would be the best match for her.
     It was at this time that Merlin and Mordred snuck into the palace. They had opted to wear disguises and since this was a masked ball, they found masks to wear.
     The palace was full of women in beautiful ball gowns and men in fancy clothing, each in masks. Merlin and Mordred went their separate ways to set their traps.
     Merlin was busy casting spells that would allow him to see and hear everything that happened once Mordred planted the traps. Once he finished, he took off down one of the halls then made a sharp right just before he ran into someone!
     "Oh I'm so sorry, miss!"
     He held out a hand for the woman he had just run over and helped her to her feet.
     She was the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen before in his life! There was something about her that made her immediately appealing. Perhaps it was her eyes, yes she had the most beautiful pair of eyes he'd ever seen, every color of the rainbow standing out though they were mostly green.
     "You-you're beautiful!"
     "Thank you." She finally said.
     "Oh did I say that out loud? I apologise so much for my rudeness!"
     "It's ok." She said, giggling slightly. "My name is Rose."
     "A beautiful name. Call me Merlin."
     The two talked and soon got to know a bit about each other. Rose was a beautiful soul who loved everyone and everything. Merlin was kind and courageous which she found appealing.
     The two had walked out to the garden and Rose confessed, "I love these gardens. Y'know...most people don't appreciate how beautiful they are."
      "But you do?"
      "Of course. This place, places like this, are the only places I feel like I can get away from everything and think. I can just be myself."
     "You should always be yourself. Don't take this the wrong way but you are a beautiful woman and have a beautiful soul."
     Rose smiled. The two got lost in each other's eyes then slowly leaned in. Merlin placed a hand on Rose's face and closed the distance between them. Her lips were soft and he loved the way she felt in his arms.
     Likewise, Rose found something strangely attractive about this mysterious man. He was gentle but possessive, if his kiss was anything to judge by. She found herself melting into it.
     Unfortunately, their kiss was interrupted by a servant who'd come to fetch Rose.
     "Your highness, your father wishes to see you in the throne room for an important announcement."
     "I'll be right there."
     "Your father?" Merlin asked feeling a sense of dread.
     "King Nicholas Swan of Paradise." Rose said in a proud voice. "I apologise for the interruption but duty calls."
     Rose rushed off and Merlin couldn't help but sink to his knees in shame and regret.
     "A Swan? Why of all things did she have to be a Swan?"
                               * * * * *
     Eventually, Merlin followed Rose. Her father had her on a pedestal for all to see as he proclaimed her engaged to Adrian who kept an arm around her the whole time as if she was a possession.
     The entire situation was making Merlin feel ill and he still didn't know where his brother was. He began to search the room, hoping no one would notice him as he was still trying to hide. Finally, he felt a tap on his shoulder, turned around, and found himself face to face with Mordred.
     "Brother, we may have a problem."
     "What did you do?"
     Suddenly, an explosion went off, rocking the whole castle. The guests squealed and Merlin had a horrifying realization. He had taken off his mask to kiss Rose and Mordred had taken his off as well for whatever reason. They were sure to be noticed.
     Sure enough, all eyes immediately turned on them. "Get them!!" The king yelled. "Only an Emrys could've done this!"
     With that, Merlin and Mordred ran away as fast as they could. Rose, who had been keeping an eye on Merlin had a sudden, horrifying epiphany.
     "He's an Emrys! Not an Emrys!"
     Then she turned, and ran out the door.
To be continued....

Sorry if this sucks. This is a really hard story to write and I'm trying my best. So hopefully you like it so far.