Merlin

When Arthur is kidnapped in front of the king and the court Uther goes into a rage to find his only son but it seems it's up to Merlin to find and save his prince. Merlin/Arthur romance. I DON'T OWN MERLIN!

Out to get you

Chapter 1- Taken

It was a Wednesday and it was open court. People from the out laying villages would come to the court and appeal to their king about issues they were having and wondering if the king could help them in any way. Uther Pendragon sat in the throne at the end of the hall in the middle while his son Arthur stood to his left. He was dressed in his brown breeches and brown tunic with his sword dangling from his waist. On Uther's right sitting in a small chair was the ward Morgana. She was dressed in white and gold, her long black hair tumbling down her back.

On the sides stood the people of the castle. Gwen, Morgana's hand maid, and Merlin, Arthur's man-servant, were standing on the side along with the court Physician Giaus and many other consultants to the king. The morning had been a long and it was starting to show in some. Merlin was leaning against the stone pillar, trying to be attentive but failing miserably. Giaus had nudged him a couple of time in the ribs. Arthur was bored and his eyes flickered to his man-servant and when he saw him leaning he sent him a glare that clearly said 'if-you-don't-stand-up-straight-I-will-make-you-lick-my-boots-clean' and Merlin quickly stood up straight.

The sun was positioned high in the sky signifying that it was mid day. Finally the last man of the day approached the king. He was obviously a framer from the dirty clothing he was wearing. He approached nervously and bowed to Uther who inclined his head back."Thank you, my lord for seeing me," the man said, still bowing.

"It is not a problem," Uther said. "Tell me what your problem is."

"It is my son, sire," the man said sadly.

"Is he looking for work or is ill?" Uther inquired.

"He is dead, my lord," the man said, finally looking up. There was pain and anguish in his features. Merlin stood up and paid more attention and Arthur stared more intently at the man.

"I'm sorry to hear that," Uther said. "I can imagine the pain you must be suffering."

"Do you, my lord?" the man asked. Uther frowned.

"It cannot be easy to lose some you love," Uther said."No, it is not. Especially when the man who killed him is the king."

Everyone froze. The man had a hard look in his face."It was you who condemned him to death, accusing him of magic."

"I do not take those actions lightly," Uther said in a cold tone.

"He wasn't harming anyone," the man cried. "And you killed him."Magic is evil and the law is quite clear," Uther said in an angry tone.

"You took me son," the man roared. "And I shall take anyone could react the man muttered a strange language and Arthur's limbs snapped together, his eyes wide. Uther stared and the knights rushed forward."Say goodbye to your son, Uther Pendragon," the man growled and in a mist of black Arthur and the man disappeared.

"NO!" Uther cried, staring widely around.

"Arthur," Merlin whispered.

"Round up the knights, immediately and prepare for a search," Uther demanded while everyone scrambled about.

"Sire, do you remember this man at all?" Giaus asked, heading to his king."Last month there was a young man caught doing magic," Uther growled."Arthur will be find, sire," Giaus assured him."Before its to late?" Uther asked. Giaus wisely said nothing. Uther dismissed him as the knights came running into the throne room, maps in their arms. Giaus ushered Merlin out of the hall.

Merlin felt his stomach drop with dread with each step."I didn't see- I could of saved him," Merlin muttered as they headed to their chambers.

"Nonsense, there was no time to react," Giaus assured the boy."It's my job to protect him and I've failed. He could be dead by now!" Merlin cried."I don't believe that he is," Giaus said softly. Merlin looked at him like he had a mental infliction.

"The man is suffered when Uther killed his son and it is clear that he wants Uther to suffer along with him so I don't think Arthur will die right away," Giaus explained."At least that gives us some time to find him," Merlin muttered.

"Yes, but I'm afraid they have no idea where to look," Giaus muttered. The entered their chambers and quickly shut the door. Merlin paced the room. He couldn't believe it. A sorcerer had kidnapped Arthur right under his and the Kings noses. Someone had stolen his best friend. Although it would seem that all the prince and his servant did was bicker they were good friends. But of course they couldn't be normal friends but to Merlin Arthur was a very good friend to him. But lately Merlin had craved more than friendship from Arthur and while they were training Arthur hit his helmet with his sword and it was then that Merlin realized that he had fallen for the prince. The ache was settling in his heart now.

"There must be a way to find him," Merlin said."I'm sure there is. Do you remember the boy who was executed?" Giaus asked. Merlin did. It had been in the court yard and he had his head chopped clean from his body. What struck Merlin as odd that he had a seal sewn in clothing. A royal seal, which one Merlin didn't know."He had a royal seal on his clothing," Merlin answered."What did the seal look like?" Giaus asked."It was of a hawk, I'm sure," Merlin said. Giaus's eyes grew wide.

"You are certain?" Giaus demanded."Yes!"

"O dear," Giaus murmured.

"What is it?""The Hawk is the symbol of the Royals Mercury, the furthest kingdom that ran by a sorcerer," Giaus explained. "Uther will not be pleased to hear this."

"Where is it?" Merlin asked."Deep through the forest. 3 weeks ride," Giaus said. Merlin's mouth fell open.

"Yes and all the magic that surrounds the castle and the forest," Giaus shook his head. "Then you have to find the place."

"We have to tell Uther," Merlin said."I fer that they may not get to Arthur in time," Giaus said sadly.

"We can't just let him die," Merlin said hotly."Of course not," Giaus cried. "But I fear the knights can do little.""Than I will go," Merlin said. Giaus looked at him tiredly.

"Yes, I thought you might.""Giaus, he is my destiny, my friend. I have to help him," Merlin cried.

"I know," Giaus said with a small mysterious smirk on his face that irked Merlin.

"I will inform Uther. You start packing," Giaus said and he left the chambers. Merlin stood there for a moment before rushing to his room to star parking.

Arthur felt his head spin as he watched Camelot fade from his view. The last person he saw was Merlin's horrified expression before his vision was replaced by darkness. When it faded he found himself in what appeared to be a dungeon. Before he could even comprehend what was happening he felt someone move behind him. He protested when the man who had appealed to the king wrench the sword off his belt and with a force he knew was magic he was thrown back into a room, slamming against a stone cold wall. His breath escaped his lungs and he knew he was winded.

He looked up to see the mans smirking face."Who are you?" Arthur demanded in a slightly winded breath.

"I am the man who's going to make Uther Pendragon suffer as he has made me," the man sneered. "Have a good night Pendragon. It may be your last."

The man sneered again and walked away. Arthur took in his surroundings. It was clear that he was no longer in Camelot but where he was he didn't know.

The room he was thrown into was small. The floor was hard stone and there was only a blanket. It was clear that he was in a dungeon.

There was no windows and there were bars that trapped kept him from leaving. He waited for his breathing to return before standing up. Apparently the magic hadn't done any permanent damage as he could now use his limbs. He assessed the situation. He had no weapons or armour. Everyone knew he had been kidnapped as plenty of people had seen him being taken. He hoped that someone knew who the attacker was. Arthur knew that this was the father of the boy who had been executed. He tried to remember the boy. But all he could think of was the royal seal that had been on his clothes. A hawk. For now he would have to plan his escape.

Merlin finished packing his bag. He had a clean shirt and pants, some food supplies, rope, bedding and some potions incase Arthur needed medical help. He took a deep breath, worry nagging at him and waited for Giaus to return. He just hoped Arthur was OK.

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