This is, obviously, set before the final episodes of series three. Enjoy :)

"I really shouldn't be surprised. Of course you manage to trip and fall down a hole in the forest that leads to a whole world founded on sorcery, wickedness, and just outright stupidity! 'Why is a raven like a writing desk?' Really, that's a question that stoops to your level of idiocy."

"Hey, I'm not the one who started swinging my sword around at caterpillars and rabbits, announcing 'I'm the great Prince Arthur', and getting us brought to trial before a mad queen!"

"Well, when we go in there let me do the talking. You've done quite enough."

As Merlin opened his mouth to retort, a shriek of "OFF WITH HIS HEAD!" came echoing through the doors of the throne room. Merlin smirked

"Actually, Arthur, I think you will be able to handle her better. After all, she sounds just like another ruler we both know…"

"Shut up, Merlin."