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Chapter Four: The Dragon’s Call

    “Hey, Gaius… can I talk with you about something?” I said gently as I walked to go sit next to him at his work bench. 

    “Yes, dear. What’s bothering you” 

    “It’s Lady Helen,” I answered vaguely.

    “What about her? Does this have to do with your knowledge of the future?”

    “Uhhh, In a way yes. I find myself having this knowledge and wondering if I should do something about it? I just don’t want to mess things up…”I began to tear up a little and Gaius placed his hand on mine in a fatherly comfort kind of way. “Lady Helen… the one that’s here. She’s not what she seems”.

    “What do you mean?”

    “Do you remember the man who was executed a few days ago” he nodded,” well his mother had promised to avenge him. She said Uther would share in her tears before the end of the celebrations. ‘An eye for an eye. A tooth for a tooth. A son for a son’... if my knowledge is correct, then she killed the real Lady Helen and took her place. She’s plotting to kill the Prince” I explained worriedly.

    “Oh dear… the ‘show’, is that what you called it?”

    “Yeah”

    “What does it say about the outcome?”

    “Arthur survives. I don’t know what I can say about it. It could prevent that favorable outcome from happening…”

    “Then, what do you need advice on? You seem to know what you can do. What worries you?” Gaius asked, confused.

    “What if my being here has already changed more than I could ever imagine”

    “I’m sorry, I don’t have the answers you need”

    “That's alright, Gaius. I am going to find Merlin”

    “Be careful”

    “I will” I figured I would find him in the lower town by now. Once I got there, I could hear the ruckus of Arthur and Merlin bickering. 

    “Ahhh, don’t run away,” Arthur teased.

    “From you?” Merlin answered.

    “Thank, God! I thought you were deaf as well as dumb” First of all that is offensive to the deaf community but he is already a Prat, so I guess just another thing to work on.

    “Look I’ve told you, you were a Part. I just didn’t realize that you were a royal one” (I know the show is different but I don’t particularly like curse words so I am changing it a round a bir)

    “I could take you apart with one blow”

    “I could take you apart with less than that” Merlin started and then noticed me in the crowd behind Arthur and his knight ‘friends’. I shook my head to tell him this was a bad idea, but he never listens to me when it comes to things like this.

    “Are you sure”

    Merlin took off his jacket and Arthur tossed him a mase,”there you go, big man”. Unfortunately, Merl did not catch the weapon so he had to pick it up off the hay covered ground.

    “I warn you. I’ve been trained to kill since birth”

    “Wow, and how long have you been training to be a Prat?”

    “I told you, you can’t address me like that”

    “Sorry. How long have you been training to be a Prat, my lord?” the knights ‘oooh’ed(?) as Merlin, the idiot, did a fake bow to Arthur. Arthur swung the mace at Merl and the infamous fight began. I decided best just to stand back and watch. Then, I can lecture Merlin later on about his stupidity and apparent death wish. 

    Crowds of people gathered to watch as the two spared/fought one another. In the end, despite Merlin’s efforts (magic), he lost. Luckily, Arthur decided to let him go. I walked up to him as Arthur finished talking to him, you know the whole ‘there’s something about you Merlin’ thing. I walked up to him silently, grabbed his arm and dragged him to the chambers.

    “How could you be so foolish!!”

    “He needed to be taught a lesson”

    “Magic must be studied, mastered, and used for good! Not for idiotic pranks!”

    “What is it that there is to master? I could move objects like that before I could talk!”

    “Then by now you should know how to control yourself!”

    “I don’t want to! If I can’t use magic then what have I got? I’m just a nobody and I always will be. If I can’t use magic, I might as well die” Merlin turned to go into our room.

    “Merlin. Merl. Wait!” I said I got into the room and shut the door so that we may have some privacy between friends.

    “What! Are you here to lecture me about my misuse of magic too?”

    I sat next to him on his bed,”No” he furrowed his eyebrows,”I just wanted to say that you're not a nobody. No person ever is. You are more than just your magical gifts… your someone’s son, you My best friend. You’re a kind and funny person, with the most sass I have ever seen in anyone from this time. You accepted me for me, when most would have assumed I’d gone mad”

    “You really think all of that?” he asked as he looked at me with teary eyes,

    “Of course I do” I pulled him into a hug,”don’t ever forget”. We sat there for a while hugging and then Gaius entered, holding a few vials and clothes.

    “Come here and take your shirt off” He instructed as he came to sit down on the opposite side of Merlin that I was. 

    “You don’t know why I was born like this, do you?”

    Gaius replied with a simple, “No”, as he began to treat Merlin’s bruises and I grabbed Merlin’s hand as a show of support.

    “I’m not a monster, am I” Merlin let out with a dry laugh.

    “Don’t ever think that” Gaius said seriously as he looked Merlin in the eyes.

    “Then why am I like this? Please, I need to know. Why?”

    “Maybe there is someone with more knowledge than me”

    “If you can’t tell me than no one can”

    “Uhh. Maybe I could help, even just a little..” I hesitantly said as they both turned to look at me.

    “I can’t tell you everything I know, at least not yet… but I can say that your magic has a purpose. A good one at that and I know that very soon you are going to meet someone much wiser than me. Someone who has been around much longer than me and has way more knowledge”

    “Can you tell me when? Who?” Merlin asked desperately.

    “I don’t know… I really, really want to. I just don’t want to mess things up” Merlin looked at me extremely confused but somewhat relieved. 

    “You’re really cryptic sometimes, you know that?”

    “Yeah, sorry”

    “Here, drink this. It’s for pain” Gaius handed Merlin a vial of an orange-ish brown liquid. Which he gulped down and winced.

    I stirred in my sleep that night and heard Merlin get up and leave. I guess he is finally going to meet ‘The Great Dragon’. It is really late and I don’t want to follow him though. I will ask him about it in the morning in private. Maybe some other day I will go talk to Kiligarah and ask him if he knows how I ended up here.

    ‘Oi!! Have you seen the state of this room!” Gaius came in yelling the next morning.

    “Not my fault” I pointed at Merlin,”it’s all him”

    “It just happens” With that I rolled my eyes and left the room as I was already dressed for the day. 

    While Merlin delivered Morgana’s sleeping draught. I figured he can deal with that all on his own. It certainly will be funny to hear about later from his point of view. Oh no, that also means that poor girl is going to get killed by Mary and I don’t know where her room is. Crap!

    We arrived at the banquet hall where we were helping Gaius with whatever needed done. Just after us, the Lady Morgana entered the hall closely followed by Gwen. I swear I could hear Arthyr whisper,’God have mercy’ under his breath. If only he knew that she was his sister. Man, wouldn’t that be a different response altogether. 

    “She looks great doesn’t she?” Gwen asked Merlin and I as she walked up to us.

    “Yes” we both answered at the same time.

    “Some people are just born to be Queen,” Qwen added.

    Merlin faked a shocked, “No, really?”. I know that she really won’t be queen but Qwen will with luck. No that I would ever tell her that. It’s for her to figure out.

    “I hope so. One day. Not that I’d want to be her. Who’d wanna marry Arthur?” You would, I thought.

    “Oh come on, Gwen. I thought you liked those real, rough, tough, save the world kind of men” I nudged him for that comment.

    “No, I like more ordinary men. Like you” Merwen for the win. 

    “Qwen, believe me,  I’m not ordinary”

    “Oh! I didn’t mean you. Just, I like much more ordinary me, like you” she added nervously.

    “Thanks” Harsh one, Gwen. It is ok, I know she didn’t mean it like that.

    We all took our places as Uther entered and gave his speech and introduced ‘Lady Helen, of Mora’ and the sleep spell began. Everyone began to fall asleep so Merlin and I covered our ears and I slowly made my way towards Arthur while Merlin focused on stopping Mary. In the end, Merlin and I both pulled Arthur out of the way of the dagger. Everyone was shocked by what had just occurred. While Uther decided to award not only Merlin, but me as well. Which caught me by surprise as he also made me Arthur's servant. That should be interesting.

    Once we arrived back in our chambers, I gave Gaius and Merlin some space to talk. AKA, the giving of the magic book. Then, a pager came to get us for Arthur.

    “Seems you destiny awaits’

Chapter Three: The First Meeting(S)

    That following morning I woke up to the sound of bells and the light shining through the window. Merlin was already awake and had left the room. As I descended the stairs into the main room of the physicians quarters, Gaius was walking to the table and purposefully knocked over the bucket of water that was sitting on the table beside where Merlin was eating breakfast. Merl, out of instinct, stopped the bucket with the flash of his golden eyes. But as soon as he realized what he had done he loses focus and water splashes across the floor. 

    “How did you do that?” Gaius softly askes Merl,”Did you enchant a spell in your mind?”

    “I don’t know any spells” Merlin shook his head with wide eyes.

    “What did you do then? There must be something?” as Gaius asked Merlin more questions I slowly walked closer, eyeing the two of them.

    “It just happens” 

    “That is true, Gaius. Ever since I first met him a few months ago, he has almost done it on instinct” I added. Merlin grabbed the mop and began clearing up the spilt water.

    “Well, we better keep you out of trouble. You can help me until I can find some paid work for you. Here” Gaius handed Merlin and I, each a medication to deliver for him. As we grabbed them he explained what they were and who we were to give them to,”This is for Lady Percival and this is for Sir Alwyn. He’s a blind as a weasel. So, warn him not to drink it all at once”

    “Okay”

    “And here”, Gaius handed Merlin and I each a sandwich.

    “Thank you, Gaius” I smiled.

    “Of you both go,” Gaius said. Then after a moment he added,”And Merlin, I hardly needly tell you that the use of any form of enchantments would get you killed” As Merlin and I headed out, Merlin nodded an I shouted goodbye to Gaius and as we got further away I heard him chuckle. 

    On the way towards our first errand, I couldn't help but stare in wonder at the castle around me. The architecture alone was awestrucking, and the people fascinated me. Despite knowing all I do from the show, it feels entirely different truly being there. We arrived at Sir Alwyn’s door first. He opened the door.

“I brought you, your medicine” Merlin was about to hand the medicine to him, when I remembered the scene in the show. I grabbed the vial.

    “Sir Alwyn, Gaius said to make sure you don’t drink all of the medicine at once” I stated and then handed it to him. 

    “Thanks, Carly. I nearly forgot to tell him what Gaius instructed” Merlin said as we walked out towards the training grounds.

    “Ehh. It’s nothing, just saving your butt as usual” I replied with a smirk before I bursted out laughing.

    “Ahaha. Always making fun of me, eh”

    “Well, yeah. That is my job as your best friend, afterall” Then I heard the familiar voice of a certain Prince. 

    “Where is the target?” Arthur had asked the servant.

    “It’s over there, in the sun. It’s not that bright”

    “A bit like you then?” The arrogant prince started with a sarcastic smile. I had nearly forgotten that although he has always been cute… he also is a royal pain in the behind.

    “I’ll move the target over to the other side, shall I sir” the tired servant replied in a monotone voice. I would assume probably just wanting the work day to be over soon.

    “This’ll teach him,” Arthur said to one of the knights behind him as he began to throw daggers at the poor serving boy. 

    Realizing that a dagger had been thrown at him, the servant stopped and said,”Hey, hang on?”

    “Don’t stop!” Arthur instructed. The boy struggled to carry the target further down the field.

    “Here?”

    “I told you to keep moving” Arthur shouts as he throws another dagger, “Come on! Run!”. The servant began to run with the target on his back. Arthur throws another dagger at the poor boy. I looked over to Merlin, who seemed to be angered by the treatment of the boy. “Moving target practice” Arthur jokes to the possy of knights behind him. Then he throws a final dagger, as I knew he would. At this point in the show, Arthur is a spoiled, arrogant, prince. Even if deep down, he is kind hearted and just… he is so used to having to put up a facade, he may truly believe this is himself. The servant dropped the target as he fell. Causing it to roll towards Merlin, who stopped it with his foot.

    “Merlin… don’t” I whispered as a warning. I know this all must happen but it still doesn’t mean I can’t try and protect my friend from what I know lies ahead for him, if he does this. Regardless of if it was justified, or not.

    “Come on. That’s enough” Merlin shouted towards Arthur, unaware that he was speaking to the Prince of Camelot, himself.

    “What?”

    “You’ve had your fun, my friend” Merlin attempts to help the serving boy.

    “Do I know you?” Arthur asked as he walked closer to Merlin. Oh no, here we go. At least it will be entertaining for me, I guess.

    “I’m Merlin” he reaches out his hand to shake Arthur’s in introduction. While Arthur, he simply ignores it all together.

    “So, I don’t know you then”

    “No”

    “Yet, you called me Friend?”

    “That was my mistake”

    “Yes. You think so?”

    “Merlin, don’t you dare” I warned as I stepped closer to him in an attempt to intervene.

    “Yeah, I’d never have a friend who could be such a prat” I facepalmed. That idiot, he really said it. As if there was any doubt.

‘Alright! Merlin, that’s enough. Let’s go. Now!” I sternly said. But he just stood there staring at Arthur.

“Nor I one, who could be so stupid. Tell me Merlin, do you know how to walk on your knees” Wow! They are really acting as if I wasn’t here. Whatever, I tried. If Merl ends up in jail, that is on him.

“No”

“Would you like me to help you”

“I wouldn’t if I were you”

“Why? What are you going to do to me?” Arthur continued with a smile. Probably getting a real kick out of this. I would try to get Merlin out of this, but there is no freakin’ way on this planet that Arthur would listen to me and let him get away.

“You have no idea”

“Be my guest!” ‘Be our guest! Be our guest! Put our service to the test! Wrap a napkin ‘round your neck….’ Sorry, it was too perfect. I could not resist. “Come on! Come. Come oooon” With that Merlin swings is fist. To which, Arthur, caught and twisted behind his back,”I could put you in jail for that”

“Who do you think you are? The king?”

“No. I’m his son. Arthur” I watched as Merlin was taken away by the guards. As I just stood there and shook my head, “Are you really friends with that idiot?” he asked me.

“Yes, I actually am” I answered with sass and raised my eyebrows. With that, I turned on my heels and went to inform Gaius of what Merlin got himself into.

We (Gaius and I) walked to the cell that Merlin was held in overnight. “Merlin!” Gaius called, “You never seize to amaze me. The one thing that someone like you should do is keep your head down. But what do you do? You behave like and idiot”

“I’m sorry”

“I managed to pull strings to get you released”

“Ohh! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I won’t forget this”

“Wait, Merlin. There’s more” I stated. This is going to be hilarious. Serves him right for not listening to me.

“There is a small price to pay,” Gaius added as we left the cell.

While they put Merlin in the stocks and all that, I went for a nice walk. Which pleasantly led to me running into Gwen and introducing myself, “Oh. I’m sorry. I wasn’t looking where I was walking” I apologized as I ran into someone.

“Oh, that’s quite alright. I am not harmed”,she looked up and seemed to recognize me,”Wait. You're that girl that was trying to help whoever was standing up to Prince Arthur, right?” 

“That’s right. And you are?”

“Oh, sorry. Hi. I’m Guenivere, but you can call me Gwen. I’m the Lady Morgana’s maid”

“Lovely to meet you, Gwen”

“Your accent. It’s odd, I’ve never heard one like it before. Where are you from? If you don't mind me asking”

“I get that a lot. I am from really far away. A country called America, I am sure you’ve never heard of it. It’s quite new, and few know of it”

“Ahh” she said in realization. Thankfully she accepted my explanation,”How did you come to be here in Camelot?” she asked as we began to slowly walk down the streets of the lower town.

I took a moment to think of what all I could and wanted to tell her about the subject of my mysterious arrival,”Honestly, this is going to sound mad. I don’t know. I woke up a few months ago in Ealdor, a village in Cenred’s Kingdom, with a killer headache and many injuries. But, I have no memory of how I got there. Last I remembered I was back home”.

“I am so sorry. That must have been awful. I am glad you are alright now”

“Thank you, Gwen” I said before asking,”Would you like to walk with me to see Merlin. Uhh, the boy who stood up to Arthur?” I clarified.

“I would love to. Where is he, anyways?”

I stifled a laugh,” The stocks’.

We walked to the stock but I stopped a few feet away. I wanted to give them a moment. Quite honestly, in the show at the beginning I kinda shipped them. They were both so shy and adorable. I watched as they interacted and may have ease dropped in on their conversation.

“I’m Guenivere but most people call me Gwen, I’m the Lady Morgana’s maid” Gwen introduced herself.

“Right. I’m Merlin” he awkwardly stuck out his hand for her to shake, “Although, most people just call me Idiot”.

No, no, no. I saw what you did. It was so brave”

“It was stupid” I am glad that he is at least learning from his mistakes.

“Well, I’m glad you walked away. You weren’t going to beat him”

“Oh, I could beat him”

“You think? Because you don’t look like one of these big, muscle-y kinda fellows”

“Thanks” Merlin said sarcastically, and probably a bit offended.

“No! No! No! I’m sure you’re stronger than you look. It’s just, Arthur’s one of these big, rough, tough, save the world kinda men. And well…” 

“What?’

“You don’t look like that” Gwen said as nicely as she could, not wanting to hurt his feelings.

Merlin looks around, then says,”I’m in disguise”. Making Gwen laugh, and honestly me too. I love Merlin, but he needs an ago check, not just Arthur.

“Well, it's great you stood up to him”

“You think so,” Merl smiled.

“Arthur’s a bully and everyone thought that you were a real hero”

“Really” Gwen hummed as a response. “Oh, excuse me Guenivere. My fans are waiting” with that Gwen ran for the castle. While I stood and waited for a while. Later that evening, I walked into the chambers (Gaius’) once Merlin had been freed from the stocks. I had stayed the rest of the day to keep him company. Gaius had made soup for dinner. 

“Want some vegetables with that?” Gaius joked as we sat down.

With a sigh Merlin said,”I know you’re still angry with me”.

“Your mother asked me to look after you”

“Yes”

“As she did me” I added with a caring but firm look.

“Really? Yes, she did”

“Merlin, what did your mother say to you about your gifts?” Gaius asked.

“That I was special”

“You are special. The likes of which I have never seen before”

“What do you mean”

“Well, magic requires incantations, spells that take years to study. What I saw you do was… elemental, instinct”

“What’s the point if it can’t be used?”

‘That I do not know. You are a question that has never been posed before, Merlin”

“Did you ever study magic?” when Merlin asked that, I looked at Gaius with a knowing smirk. To which I earned a pointed one from Gaius, so I just smiled back.

“Uther banned all such work, 20 years ago” Oh no, here comes the story of the Great Purge. Scarlett, don’t show any reaction because you know Merlin will pry you for an answer that he is not ready for.

“Why?”

“People used magic towards the wrong end, at that time. It threw the natural order into chaos. Uther made it his mission to destroy everything that resembled magic back then, even the dragons (Kilgharrah is the last of his kind)”

“All of them?”

“There was one dragon, he chose not to kill. He kept it as an example. He imprisoned it inside a cavern beneath the castle. Where no one can free it. Ahh, eat up. Once you finish it I need you to bring a preparation to Lady Helen. She needs it for her voice”.  The Lady Helen, or I really should say, Mary Collins. I had nearly forgotten about her, he planned to kill Arthur in an act of revenge, how she already killed the real Lady Helen. I supposed I should talk to Gaius about it.

“Hey, Merl. I am gonna stick back. I need to talk with Gaius about something privately” I told him as he was about to leave for Lady Helen’s room.

“Are you ill, Carly?” he asked with concern.

“No, don’t worry. I just need some advice”  With my answer, he took with a deep breath of relief.

“Okay, I’ll see you later then?”

“See you later, alligator” he gave me a confused look,”never mind, bye”

“Bye”

… 

Chapter Two: Welcome to Camelot

    Merlin and I packed our things, well , Merlin packed his things the following day. As we prepared to head off on the several day journey to the infamous city of Camelot, Hunith gave us a handwritten letter for Merlin to give Gaius. Just before I headed out the door I was asked to stay a moment so Merlin’s mother and I could have a word in private.

    “Scarlett, darling. I know that you know a lot more than you tell us and you have your reasons for that. I wanted to ask you to look after Merlin while staying with Gaius. I let Gaius know about your unique situation in the letter. I do not want you to worry. Gaius can be trusted. I hope he can help you. Maybe find a way home, if that is what you want. Please be careful, as you know, magic is outlawed in Camelot. I have made you a dress and undergarments that will help you blend it. You have become like a daughter to me over these past months, I know that I am not your mother, but I am here for you if you ever need” Hunith finished with a sad smile and pulled me into a tight motherly hug. Man, I am going to really miss her.

    “I will do all you’ve asked. Hunith… I do consider you to me like a mother to me. You’ve made being away from my own mother and father. Thank you so much for all you have done for me… I am going to miss you” I stifled a silent tear,” I am forever grateful that you and Merlin were the ones who found me in the woods”. I pulled away from the hug and went out the door to join Merlin as we headed off on the road.

    The journey was smooth, I grew used to sleeping on the ground next to a fire. I suppose it is lucky that I’ve always enjoyed camping. We came upon the famous hill that was the location of the first shot of the show. As we walked closer to the palace, now in sight, in my mind I could hear Kiligarah saying,”No young man, no matter how great, can know his destiny. He cannot glimpse his part in the great story that is about to unfold. Like everyone, he must live and learn. So, it will be for the young warlock arriving at the gates of Camelot. A boy that will in time father a legend. His name… Merlin”. 

    “Carly! Carly!” Merlin yelled his new nickname for me.

    “What! Yes?” I replied as I was startled back to reality.

    “You were staring at the castle oddly”

    “Was not, come on let’s go” I said as I ran the rest of the way to the gate.

    “Carly! Why are you running?!?” Merlin shouted at me, confused as ever.

    “I’m racing you, of course. Come on, last to the lower town is a rotten egg!”

    As he caught up with me in the lower town, I slowed to a stroll and caught my breath,”That was fun, I haven’t done that since I last saw Ada”.

    “Why did you say the loser is a rotten egg?” Merlin gave an extremely confused look as he patted from the race.

    “Oh, you guys never say that? Kids often say that when they race their siblings or friends. It is just meant to be silly” I laughed. As I finished my sentence we entered the main square and trumpets could be heard. Oh no, I thought. The execution of the poor man, Thomas Collins. I don’t know if I want to see this. Unfortunately Merlin dragged me further into the crowd to see what was happening.

    “Let this serve as a lesson to all. This man, Thomas James Collins, is adjudged guilty of conspiracy to use enchantments and magic and pursue under the laws of Camelot. I, Uther Pendragon, have decreed that such practices are banned.On penalty of death. I pride myself as a fair and justice king. But, for the crime of sorcery. There is but one sentence I can pass” Uther gave the signal for the executioner to begin.

    “Come on, Merlin. Let’s go, please, I don’t want to see this” I begged Merlin but he did not budge an inch. To focus on what was happening and most likely in a bit of shock. I turned away and buried my face in Merlin's shoulder, unable to watch as gasps were heard through the crowd as Thomas was executed. 

    “When I came to this land, this kingdom was mired in chaos. But, with the people’s help magic was driven from the realm. So, I declare a festival. To celebrate 20 years since the Great Dragon (Kiligarah) was captured and Camelot freed from the evil of sorcery. Let the celebrations begin” Uther declared proudly and began to turn around. I winced knowing what came next.

With a cry, Mary Collins (Thomas’ mother) shouted,”There is only one evil in this land and it is not magic. It is you. With your hatred and your ignorance. You took my son. But, I promise you, before these celebrations are over, you will share my tears. An eye for an eye. A tooth for a tooth. A son for a son”

“Seize her!” Uther ordered the guards. Then, Mary spoke in a forgeign language and a tornado appeared around her. Next thing everyone knew, she disappeared into thin air. Causing the crowd to gasp and whisper before dissipating. Merlin and I continued on our way to Gaius’ chambers. Along the way, Merlin asked the guards for directions.

Merlin knocked and said,”Hello?” as we ended the room. It appeared to be empty except for lab equipment and furnishings. Along with some books and trinkets of course. We walked around as Merlin called out,”Gaius?”. I heard a sudden noise, so I turned around to see Gaius falling through the railing. At the normal eye was lightning speed, Merlin used his magic to move the bed from across the room to just under Gaius. Saving his life. 

“What did you just do?” Gaius asked Merlin as he got off the bed.

“Umm”

“Tell me”

“I..I..I..I have no idea what happened” Merlin attempted to cover up.

“If anyone has seen that” then Gaius saw me, “Who are you?” 

“Hi, I’m Scarlett. Nice to meet you” I said with a smile, trying to stay out of the way of Gaius and Merlin’s conversation.

“That had nothing to do with me” Merlin continued after my brief introduction and with that Gaius seemed to temporarily forget about me again. Not that I am complaining, it is always fun to see Gaius bust Merlin’s chops, much to Merlin’s expense. Though, it does help him learn.

“I know what it was. I just want to know where you learned it”

“No where” I held in my laugh at his poor attempt to cover up what he did.

“How is it that you know magic?”

“I don’t” at that Gaius looked puzzled as Merlin was freaking out about being caught.

“Where did you study? Answer me!” Gaius yelled at Merlin, quite exasperated.

“I’ve never studied magic or been taught”

“Are you lying to me boy?”

“What do you want me to say?”

“The truth”

“I was born like this” Merlin continued to explain truthfully but Gaius was having none of it.

“That’s impossible! Who are you?” I guess he finally realized that he did not know Merlin’s name. At least they are done shouting for now.

“Merlin,” I nudged him,”The letter,” I reminded.

“Oh, ummm. I have this letter”

“I don’t have my glasses”

“I’m Merlin”

“Hunith’s son?” Finally,

“Yes”

“Oh, as for me… the letter explains” He looked at me oddly. I suppose he must be confused as to why there are two of us instead of just Merlin.

He turned back to Merlin and said,”But you're not meant to be here ‘til wednesday”

“It is wednesday”

“Ahh, right then, you better put your bag in there” then he said to me,”if you have anything with you, you may also put it in there if you would like. I only have one room so you may have to share”

“That’s perfectly fine. I know I was a bit unexpected. Thank you for being so kind” I smiled as I followed Merlin, despite having only my old outfit (Modern clothes).

Merlin stopped suddenly and turned to Gaius, “Oh, uh, you won’t say anything about that, um?

“No’ Merlin turned to go to the room, “But, Merlin, I should say thank you” Gaius finished and we headed into the room.

“That wasn’t so bad was it, huh Mer?”

“I just got yelled at and you were laughing. How was that not so bad?” Mer exasperated.

“I think it was hilarious” Merlin and I talked for a few hours. I waited a while and then went to talk with Gaius hoping he read the letter, to get his two cents on my situation. Plus, as a ‘Merlin’ fan… of course, I want to speak with THE Gaius.

“Gaius?’ I said as I entered the room.

“Yes, Hello, Scarlet. What is it?”

“I was wondering if you had read the letter…if so… could we talk about.. What it said about me?”

“Ahhh” He waved me over,”Hunith was very…descriptive of what you have been through. She dedicated two whole pages two it”

“Oh, boy. That must have been a long letter then”

“It does explain your peculiar accent and your way of speaking. Come, sit. We have lots to discuss” Over the course of three hours, Gaius and I discussed who I was, what I enjoyed… he told me he had never heard of anything quite like what I’ve experienced. Luckily, he reassured me that he could do some research. I explained my plan to become a doctor/physician or something of the sorts in my time. After hearing that, he was quite happy to teach me a few things while I was here.

“Thank you, Gaius. You are just as kind as I thought and more than generous. It is late. I am going to get some sleep, I have a feeling I’ll need it”

“You know exactly what’s happening here, don’t you?” I gave him a confused look, “I mean with your knowledge of our future, from those stories back home”. 

“In a way, yes. But, with my presence, I have no idea what might change or if I can affect things in positive or negative ways. I honestly do hope I can somewhat change things for the better and help people. But there is so much unknown” 

“Well, in that perspect, you're just like the rest of us. Goodnight, my dear. Sleep well”

“Thank you, same to you” I headed to sleep very well knowing that in the morning Merlin will be hearing from Kiligarah. As well as, my favorite scene… when Merlin and Arthur (The prat) met for the first time. As Ada put it,’he just met his best friend and doesn’t even know it yet’.

*Disclaimer: I do not own or claim to own BBC’s Merlin, nor do I profit or intend to profit from this story. It is purely a work of fanfiction for enjoyment. I only own my original characters and any storylines/plot points I add to the story. Without further ado, enjoy my Take on the Arthurian legend with a multiverse twist.*

Prologue

    Have you ever wanted to live in your favorite television show? To be able to change something that happened, to be able to interact with the characters, and experience the events that happen for yourself. Not many even dream of such a thing and if they do they don’t believe it could ever happen. But for me… it was impossible and it happened quite by accident.

    It all started the first day of my senior year, I arrived home from work and headed to my room. Once I put away my bookbag and got out my homework, I turned on Merlin (which happens to be one of my favorite tv shows). I decided that I should start the usual introductory work given to me by my new teachers. Time passed as I listened to the sound of Merlin arguing with Arthur in the background as I mindlessly completed the busy work of homework given. 

*Knock, Knock*  “Hey, sweetie? Can I come in, Scarlett?” My mom asked. 

“Yeah, come in Momma” I said as she opened my door and walked towards me.

She sat down and asked, “So… how was school and work today?”

“Ya’know, just the usual and my teachers already gave me homework. On the first day of school! Can you believe that? It is so rude” I said as sassily as possible while I smiled up at my mom and she pulled me into a hug.

“I guess they are just getting right down to it, mmh. Making all of you smart kids even smarter” She messed up my hair to tease me.

“Hahah, that’s not a word, Momma. Also, why are you messing up my hair… I have to meet up with Adelaide as soon as I finish my homework” I attempted to rectify the mess of my blonde hair.

“Ok, ok, sorry that I am doing my job as a mother and teasing my daughter. What are you watching?” She asked, pointing at my TV.

“Merlin”

“Again? What episode are you on?”

“Season 1, episode 1”

“Wait. I thought you were in season 5? Did you already finish it?”

“Yeah, sadly I did. The ending was so tragic but also really well written” 

“Well, don’t get too distracted from your homework and make sure to let me know when you leave for Adelaide’s, Okay? Also, tell her I said hi”. Mom hugged me really tight and then left the room. As she did the dog came running in.

“Hey, girl!!! Come here, up on the bed! Let me love you!” Lucky (my husky) jumped onto my bed and licked my face. “Wanna help me with my homework, pup?” she stared at me blankly in response,”ugh, ‘kay. I’ll do it myself” I said as I ruffled her fluffy gray and white fur. Time passed slowly as I answered the generaric, ‘get to know me’ questions assigned by each and every one of my teachers. Yay, me! What a way to start off the school year… homework. Luckily, I had ‘Merlin’ to keep me entertained with Merlin and Arthur’s banter. It often reminds me of my own relationship with Adelaide, we often make jokes and tease one another. So much so, to the point that if you didn’t know us; you would probably think we did not like one another much. But, usually within five minutes we are hugging and laughing, unlike Arthur and Merlin.

After I finally finished the boring homework, I headed to Adelaide’s humble abode to help her with her’s. Though I don’t understand why she needs my help with it, it’s just busy work. I pulled up to her house and texted my mom that I was there once I parked (Of course, ‘cause you should never text and drive, kids).  I walked up to the door and knocked, although most people would just text saying they were there… I just didn’t feel like it.

“Merlin!!!!”I may have forgotten to mention my friend has watched some of the show too and has decided that I have the same ‘vibe’ as Merlin, hence the nickname,” You here! I haven’t seen you in a month!”

“Yes and you could have just texted me anytime to see me or Facetime me” I gave her a pointed look but then laughed after about 3 seconds. 

“It’s not my fault that you are so busy, also come in, please. We don’t want to let the cool air out of the house. It’s blazing hot out there” I walked inside and we headed to her room.

“So, Ada. What homework did you need help with? All the stuff I got was just busy work” I made a confused face as I turned to look at Ada who was standing over at her desk near her window on the opposite side of the bedroom.

“Oh, well about that… I actually just wanted to hangout so I made up a reason” 

“You did not have to do that silly girl. I was free today anyways”

“So… Do you wanna watch something?”

“Sure, wanna finish the first episode of Merlin with me?” I hesitantly asked, as she is not as big of a fan of the show as I am. Though I do know she enjoys certain episodes and she has not made it past ‘Eye of the Phoenix’ (an episode in season three). 

“Lol, you’re really into that show… yeah, I would love to. I haven’t seen the show in a while and it might be a nice refresher. Plus, your play by play and comments are hilarious”

“I am not obsessed!” I jokingly acted offended by her comment.

“Yes, you are. Remember, that is why I call you Merlin”

“No, Ada, you said it was because he and I have the same personality”

“That is only one of the reasons, anyways that would make me Arthur”

“Who assigned you that? I suppose you are right though, you are rather a prat sometimes” I walked closer to her slowly as we talked.

“If I’m a prat then you're a Dollophead” She raises her eyebrows with sass.

“Cabbage head”

“Turnip head”

“Bone idle toad”

“Ugh, I hate you sometimes,”Ada said, annoyed as she ran out of ‘Merlin’ insults.

“Yeah but you love me and you know it” I began to tickle her.

“Ahhh! Ye..yeah and… I don’t know.. Why!!! Stop it!! Scarlett!!” I stopped and let her catch her breath. Then all of the sudden she retaliated and tickled me until I tapped out. We eventually calmed down and turned on the show and we ended up watching about five episodes. While watching those episodes we laughed, snacked, and made fun of each other. 

“Thanks for having me over, Ada. I really have to head home now. I haven’t had dinner yet, and before you say anything; snacks do not count”

“Ugh, okay. Are you sure you can’t sleep over?” she gave her infamous puppy eyes.

“Ada” I gave her a scolding look,” you know puppy dog eyes don’t work on me. I really do have to go. I promised Mom that me, her, and dad could watch a romcom tonight before bed”

“Wait. Your dad watches romcoms?”

“Yeah, he is like me and will watch just about any movie as long as it has good writing and acting in it” I gave her a big hug before I walked to her door and said,”bye”. I got in my deep red Jeep and drove away. As I was driving home, I began to turn off of the highway and a semi-truck ran a light and crashed into me with a loud honk of their horn. All went black and all I felt was a sharp pain in my neck and spine then nothing… 

Chapter One: Ealdor

    I have no idea how much time had passed before I came to but when I did I had a killer headache. I began to open my eyes and I saw an old looking, wooden ceiling above me and I could feel a blanket on top of me. Although, I could tell that I was not in my bed or at a hospital because the bed was way too hard and the room would not have a wooden roof.

    “Mother! She’s starting to walk up” I heard a male voice with an English accent say. But why would someone in the US have an English accent? Was he a tourist?

    “Coming!” I tried to sit up but as I did I felt an excruciating pain radiate through my body.

    “Hello, My name is Hunith and this is my son Merlin. We found you unconscious in the forest. Do you remember your name or how you came to be there?” Hunith (who also had an English accent) said calmly and slowly. I tried to sit up again as the first try was unsuccessful,”Hey, hey, don’t try to sit up yet. You were out for quite a while. I am sure you probably have a concussion”

    “Where am I?” I asked before answering anything.

    “You are in Ealdor. In Cenred’s kingdom” The boy, who apparently was named after a wizard, said.

    “I’m Scarlett. To answer your questions: Yes I know my name, eheh obviously, and no I don’t know how I got here” I said as I sat up, against Hunith’s advice.

    “Where are you from, Scarlett? You have an accent that I have never heard before” Hunith politely asked.

    “I’m from the southern part of Virginia”I warrily answered. How come they’ve never heard an American accent when they are in America?

    “What kingdom is that in?” Merlin asked rather suddenly.

    “What do you mean? What kingdom? It isn’t one at all, it’s in the United States, it’s a democratic republic based government” They looked at me very confused,”You know,’consent of the governed’,’We the people’ and all that?”

    “I am sorry. I’ve never heard of anything like that or of a place with the name ‘United States’” Merlin said as both he and his mom looked at me weirdly.

    “How have you guys never heard of the United States of America? It’s pretty much impossible not to know about it in the 21st century. Where am I? I thought I was still in the USA” then I began to realize. Earlier they said I was in Ealdor and their names were Hunith and Merlin, like as in the ‘BBC’s Adventures of Merlin’. But how is that possible? It is one, a television show, and two it ended in 2012. I began to feel my chest tighten and my breath quicken. I felt scared and panicked, and I heard ringing in my ears. 

    “Woah, woah!! Are you ok?” Merlin asked nervously as he observed me.

    “Can’t breathe! I..I.. think.. I’m having…a… a panic attack” I said between gasps.

    “Ok, darling, focus on me and try to breathe when I breathe. Can you do that for me?” I nodded as I stared at her face and followed her breathing,”Merlin, can you go grab a glass of water for Scarlett here?” 

    “Of course, I’ll be right back”

    “Ok, Scarlett. I need you to tell me five things that you see” Hunith instructed me.

    “Uhh… You.. I see you… I see… the ceiling”

    “Good, one more thing”

    “The bed”

    “Great job, sweetheart. Now, how about three things you can feel?”

    I took a deep breath,” I feel the blanket, uhhh, the bed, and…” she grabbed my hand and weakly smiled,”and your hand”.

    “And two things you can smell?” 

    “Forest, uhh,I mean wood, and honeysuckle”

     “I brought the water” he handed it to me,”Are you feeling better?”

    “I am now, thanks to your mom” I turned to Hunith who was still holding my hand,”Thank you, truly”. 

    “It’s nothing, I am just glad your ok”

    “Wait… earlier did you say the 21st century?” Merlin asked curiously but also seemingly very confused by it.

    “Ummm. Yeah. It’s still 2022 after all isn’t it. Time Travel doesn’t exist after all” I said jokily with a small hint of sass. Hunith and her son shared a shocked and concerned look.

    “Ummm, Scarlett it is 506 (a/n: IDK the date of the show as far as arthurian legend, I am just using the date used in “Paper Wings” by @abst0ries . Anyways, many believe the King Arthur legend and Camelot took place some time between the 4th and 6th century). Are you saying you're from the 21st century” After Merlin told me that it was no longer 2022, I felt like I was Claire from ‘Outlander’ when she traveled through the stones at Craigh na Dun to the 18th century. But for Claire Fraser it was only 200 hundred years, for me (if this is real) it seems to be about 1500 years. I thought for a few moments and I came to the conclusion that this may be the real Merlin and Hunith from the show. I mean if time travel is real then why not mulit-reality travel like in the MCU. Right now I feel like anything is possible.  Anyways, I am getting sidetracked… I took about an hour to explain to Hunith and Merlin all I could remember from leaving Ada’s house to now. I only told them because if this really is Merlin, then he has magic and most likely will believe me. Afterall, he and his mom look just like they do in the show and I mean identical to Colin Morgan and the actress who portrayed Hunith.

    “Wow, that is a lot to take in” Merlin stated.

    “Yeah, no duh, Sherlock” I said quietly and Merlin gave me an odd look. We all were silent for a solid 2 minutes, “So… Do you believe me?” Dear Jesus… Please let them not think I am crazy and help me to survive whatever on Earth this all is.

    “Yes” They both replied at the same time.

    “Really? You don’t think I am a raving lunatic?” I said cautiously with hope.

    “Yes. So.. what are you going to do? I know you know a little about this time from your.. What did you call it? Television show about me and people in my life. Which is still bizarre to think that there is a show with me in it” Merlin said as Hunith left to do some chores that needed to be done. As she did so she told me to rest and told Merlin to keep me company and make sure I rest.

    “I am unsure as to what there is that I can do. I honestly don’t understand how I got here or is I am even in my own reality” I sighed,” I must sound like someone from “Doctor Who’ or some kinda sci-fi, fantasy story”

    “Scarlett?”

    “Yeah?”

    “What’s Doctor Who? And what’s Sci-fi?” Merlin asked. Oh boy… I am going to have to be careful with my 21st century slang. Otherwise I will just keep confusing people.

    Over the next couple months, I healed up nicely thanks to Hunith and Merlin’s help. They are truly the kindest people I have ever met. Hunith allowed me to stay with them and I helped them make an extra bed (I took woodworking in school and I know how to chop down a tree). Once I was all healed, I began to help Hunith with chores around the home and Merlin and I became friends. To be honest, I am surprised that he isn't creeped out by the fact that I know so much about him, like at all. He is really curious, just like in the show. He has asked me a trillion questions over the course of the time I have lived here in Ealdor. 

    “So… how is it living in the 6th century? Now that you’ve been here for a while. You have seemed to acclimate well” Merlin asked as we were walking through the village.

    “It certainly is very different from home but it is not as bad as one would think” I said with a silly smile looking at Merlin, “Thanks for being my friend. Seriously it has made it a lot easier”.

    Merlin was trying not to smile,”To be fair, you have helped me as well. Before you came here, I didn’t have many friends. Really, in truth, I only had Will. So, thank you for showing up here. Even if you didn’t mean to and if you did get hurt in the process of it” 

    “So… When did you first figure out that you had magic? I know you’ve been able to use it since you were an infant. But, when did you really know what it was? I have always kinda wondered” I said, trying to change the subject after a few moments of silence. I really miss my parents and Ada but I try not to think about it too much since I don’t really have anything I can do to change the situation. I might as well be grateful for what I have and let God do what he does best. Anyways, God always has a plan so some good will come from this one way or another. I have to believe that.

    “I don’t know the exact moment. Maybe once I was around other kids and mother would ask me to not use my abilities around them” Merlin said, bringing me back to the moment and out of my head.

    “That must have been confusing for a kid… To be told not to do something and not know why. To feel your different from others”

     “...” Merlin didn’t answer and when I looked at him he looked distraught.

    “Hey. Hey. Hey, there is nothing wrong with being different. God makes us the way we are for a reason. There is a purpose to your gifts, and I know God loves you no matter what others say '' I say with certainty that there was nothing wrong with Merlin and he should not be upset about being set apart. 

    “Thank you, Scarlett. Really, you're a God sent and my best friend” Merlin walked closer to me and pulled me into a hug. I smiled knowing I cheered him up and rubbed off on him. He wasn’t a huge hugger with anyone but his mom before I came. But, now he openly hugs me.

    “Merlin!!! Scarlett!!” Hunith yelled for us. Hunith has become like a motherly figure for me through these past few months and I am forever grateful.

    “We’re Coming” I replied. Speaking of me saying stuff. I am surprised that no one else in the village has said anything about my accent. I guess they don’t care much; it is the only explanation I can think of. With that we walked back to the house.

    “Hey, Scarlett, you may already know this… Merlin, I am going to send you to Camelot to live with Gaius… and I want you, Scarlett, to go with him” Hunith informed us.

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It was like waking up from a very long and realistic dream the next morning. Peter’s eyes were bleary from sleep and his mind felt foggy as he awoke in an unfamiliar room.

The walls were dark and the mattress was uncomfortable, this wasn’t his room. His instincts were to call for May and wonder where she was but as he looked around the small shoebox apartment he had the painful realization that what he had thought to be a nightmare was his new reality.

Peter sighed and wrapped himself tighter in the blanket that covered him against the cold that flooded in through the windows. The picture by his bedside caught his attention, drawing him in as it did most mornings.

It was a simple picture but it was his greatest treasure. A picture of him, MJ, Ned and Y/n on their European vacation before spidey duties had taken over as they usually did. He smiled and reminisced about the wide smiles on each of their faces, tracing his finger over Y/n’s kind face.

Peter missed everyone that had forgotten him since the spell but his heart ached whenever Y/n crossed his mind. He remembered the kiss they had shared before the spell had taken effect, their last goodbye. Sometimes if he focused really hard he could still feel the press of her warm lips against his, the metallic taste of the blood from her injured lip seeping on his tongue mixing with the salt of their tears.

A single tear dropped onto the glass of the photo frame, sliding down it slowly as the others ran down his cheeks. He’d got used to the crying now, it wasn’t as if anyone paid attention but him and it was good to let it out. That’s what May always used to say.

Peter didn’t like to dwell too much when he woke. He preferred to get on with his day, distract himself from the heartache and loneliness. He always started with a trip to Delmars so he could snack whilst he studied and then he’d go out on patrol for a few hours.

Delmar’s was Peter’s safe haven and it always had been. Sure he’d had to refamiliarize Mr Delmar with his order but it didn’t take long with how often he was there. However, something felt different today and Peter hated that he couldn’t tell what it was. The decorations were the same, the smell of the food was as delicious as ever and the room was warm despite the cold outside.

He heard a familiar laugh come from the corner of the room and noticed that there was a group sitting down on the table that hardly got used. Peter peeked from pure curiosity and smiled at seeing the friends laughing, it reminded him a lot of-

“Are you okay?”

Peter’s breath got trapped in his throat as he was met with the same bright coloured eyes he had wanted to spend his whole life getting lost in and the lips that he could still imagine pressed against his own.

Two more familiar faces turned to see who it was and raised their brows at seeing what to them was a stranger looking at them weirdly with tears clouding his eyes. Before they could ask him questions his feet were running out of the door, abandoning his sandwich order and letting the tears fall once more.

It was painful enough to see a photo of them, let alone see them in person. It broke him.

After being able to avoid a panic attack and focusing on the crunching snow beneath his feet instead as he walked, Peter found himself taking a different route than the one to his house. It was a path he had become all too familiar with, one that brought him comfort even as he opened the door and stepped inside to the warm building.

“Hey Pete!”

He smiled at the volunteers and waved, making his way to set himself up in the kitchen of the FEAST shelter. Being here made him feel closer to May and it had ever since he’d been carrying on her work, wanting to help people just like she had taught him.

It was nice to be known as Peter Parker who helped people and not just Spider-Man. Sometimes he’d sit and talk to himself or May, it was therapeutic and it made him feel better. It was only 9am and he already needed that moment.

It wasn’t until later as he was helping a woman with a job application that he realized this day wasn’t going to get any easier. The universe had it out for him today apparently, as if it hadn’t done enough.

“Peter this is Y/n. She’s interested in helping us.”

He had been looking down at the application when a volunteer had walked over to find him and his mind hadn’t processed the name until he looked up and was met once more with that familiar beautiful face he loved so dearly.

Panic started to settle in his chest as his fight or flight instincts tried to decide what to do. Before he could make a decision her hand was outstretched to shake his with a kind smile on her lips. He had a flashback to that kiss on the top of the statue of liberty as their hands met and something must have happened on her end because her facial expression changed entirely.

A moment passed between them, their hands still interlocked as the rest of the world faded away and something must have clicked for Y/n because she was looking at him as if trying to solve a riddle.

Peter dropped his hand from hers as reluctant as he was and smiled politely, not thinking too much into it. His hope of people remembering him had faded quickly when not even Midtown knew who he was, causing him to have to register to take his GED.

“Come with me I’ll show you around.”

Y/n nodded and smiled again as she listened to him and followed, looking around at the small shelter.

“This place is amazing. It feels like home already.”

Peter almost laughed at the irony, thinking of the nights he and Y/n had stayed to help May even setting up a campfire for the children who stayed there one night.

“Yeah it’s a special place. My aunt started it after the blip happened and people lost their homes.” Peter sighed softly to himself, trying to keep it together and not poke at the still fresh wound of his loss.

“She sounds like an amazing woman.” Y/n smiled and touched his arm sympathetically as if reading his mind somehow. “I’m sorry for your loss.”

Peter turned sharply to look at her and furrowed his brow. He didn’t remember telling Y/n about May but he quickly shook it off, she’d probably read it in the paper or on the Daily Bugle.

“Thanks.” Peter remarked quickly, wanting to change the subject. He quickly showed her the ropes of kitchen duty and smiled as she picked it up quickly.

Y/n soon became one of the best volunteers even if Peter was a bit biased. She was amazing with the families and children and she even worked extra hours without being asked. When Peter asked her why, she just shrugged and smiled.

“I like being here with you. There’s something about you Peter.”

His heart skipped a beat as she looked into his honey brown eyes, getting lost in them as they drew her in closer. She was so close, he could smell her perfume intoxicating him until he felt like he couldn’t breathe.

“I guess I have one of those faces.” Peter laughed unsurely, biting his lip as he tried not to lose himself in his emotions and the memories that she brought with her presence.

“No that’s not it.” Y/n shook her head and smiled curiously, trying to figure it all out. He was sure she could hear his heart race since she was so close, her breath brushing over his lips. He closed his eyes and he saw the same memory that replayed in his head.

Y/n pulled back ever so slightly, resting her forehead against Peter’s and letting out a sniffle. Peter wiped away her tears with his thumb and cupped her cheek.

“I will never forget you, my hero.” She had whispered against his lips just before they stole one more kiss. Peter wished her words could have been true.

Peter hummed in surprise as his lips were pressed against Y/n’s in an instant just like in the memory he treasured so much. He couldn’t resist and wrapped his arms around her to pull her in closer, savoring the moment of what he had longed for all this time.

The world faded away until it was only the two of them back on that high building, holding each other like it was the last time. Sparks flew between them, making every nerve tingle in their bodies and light up their passion.

To Peter’s surprise Y/n didn’t stop as he moved his lips against hers, she only reciprocated and smiled as if remembering every moment with him. Memories of them together flashed in Peter’s brain replaying like a favorite movie that he never wanted to end.

When they finally pulled themselves away from each other for air, their eyes met and Peter knew that something had changed in an instant. Y/n’s cheeks were a darker color than before and her grip on Peter became tighter as if she didn’t want to let go.

Peter wiped a tear as it escaped from her eye and cupped her cheek in his hand, wondering what had just happened until Y/n’s next words answered his question for him.

“I told you I wouldn’t forget you Petey.”

Peter’s eyes welled with tears as he almost let himself hope again, praying to whoever could hear him that this wasn’t a dream. Y/n’s thumb mirrored his own and wiped away his own tears, stroking his curls back before using her finger to trace his face just like she used to do to comfort him or make him laugh.

“My hero.”

Suddenly everything felt right even though it was only one piece of the puzzle, Peter allowed himself to have hope and smiled wider than he had in weeks as he kissed Y/n again and again.

“What kind of candy should we get?” with john b

you got it!

you and john b were planning to stay in for this year halloween and just pass out candy to the trick or treaters. the both of you were excited to be doing that instead of going out and partying at someone’s house.

you and john b were in the aisle where all of the halloween candy is located at. there was so many options to choose from.

“what kind of candy should we get?” john b asked.

“uhhh. i don’t know. there’s so many to choose from.”

“how about we just buy them all,” john b suggested.

“i wish.”

you and john b were still trying to figure out which type of candy you should get to pass out. he suggested to just get a bag of just kitkat bars but you didn’t agree with him on that. you suggested to get the a bag of the dum-dums lollipops but he didn’t agree on what you suggested.

you and john b kept on suggesting candy ideas back and fourth for a while. until you both agreed on buying a bag of hershey chocolate bars.

you and john b finally checked out and left the store with the candy.

“i would have never thought buying halloween would be that hard,” you said, getting into the passenger seat of john b’s van.

“oh come on. it wasn’t that hard. i personally i think it was more fun than of it being hard. plus, it was even ten times more fun because i was buying halloween candy with you.”

“you’re such a dork, you know that?”

“but i’m your dork though.”

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SEBASTIAN STAN BTS | Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

Are prompts open?? If so “I shouldn’t be in love with you.” “but I don’t care what they said, it doesn’t mean shit!” with Arthur Pendragon from Merlin please :) love you work!!

Aw, Merlin, love that fandom! I need to rewatch the show!

Arthur wouldn’t stop glaring at me, and I could imagine why. Especially because of that quite unique look in his eyes. Fondness. Love.

“Stop looking at me like that, Arthur” I pleaded him between whispers, noticing how the people around us were seeing it too. “Please”

“Why, my love?” The prince walked over to me and smiled. “Our feelings for each other shouldn’t be hidden”

I reluctantly looked up at him and sighed. Just by looking into his eyes I felt those emotions myself. All that love and fondness, to a point that I wanted to embrace him as tight as I could.

“I shouldn’t be in love with you” I mumbled, averting my gaze from him timidly.

“Nonetheless, you are” The blond let out an endearing chuckle and that made me laugh as well.

I would always remember what I thought the first time I met the prince. How he appeared to be so cheeky and conceited and basically a prat. How he would treat Merlin and everyone around him.

Yet later on I could see his true self. His kindness and selflessness, his capability of loving and how his treatment towards Merlin was just a great demonstration of a strong friendship, even if Arthur would deny all of it.

That was why I fell in love with him, despite everyone’s complaints. Because he was the prince of Camelot, no less. I shouldn’t be flirting with him.

But it was more than flirting. It was true love.

“But I don’t care what they said, it doesn’t mean shit!” I suddenly grew the courage to say it, making him laugh in disbelief. Both for the cuss word and for the actual statement.

So I just placed my hands on his shoulders and let him wrap my waist as we came closer so our lips would encounter in a kiss.

i think about this photo like, constantly

#badass