This is quite a short chapter

I don't own Merlin

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Merlin POV

I squinted as i opened my eyes. My memory was foggy and so was my vision. There was a biting chill that sent me shivering to the bone. My face was wet from the rain that seemed to be falling. I looked around to see a couple of sleeping bandits. My memory repairing itself. I looked down to see a lot of blood on my shoulder, was it my blood? A dull throb in the back of my head seemed to confirm my thoughts. I attempted to stand up but i was tied to a tree with rope. I looked down at my hand and saw they were tied too, my wrists being rubbed raw. I then noticed a strange band around my hand, i examined it curiously. I then turned to Arthur who was in the same situation except he was still unconcious. I had an idea.

The bandits looked like they were not going to wake up any time soon, neither would Arthur. I wanted to check if he was ok, but the rise and fall of his chest was satisfying enough. Time to put the plan into action. "AAAAWWWWOOOOOO!" I howled "AAAWOOOOOO." I continued but had to stop as the bandits began to stir. I am hoping that the Knights still heard from this far away.

Suddenly there were a pair of feet standing infront of me. I looked up to see the face of a man. He had a rugged beard and cold, piercing green eyes. There was a long scar running from the top of his eye to the bottom of his cheek. I looked at it, my curiosity getting the better of me. "What you looking at boy?" questioned the man in a low husky voice, dripping with venom. I just looked up at him. He lifted his hand and backhanded me on the cheek. One of his rings caught me on the cheek and a soaring pain erupted on my cheek. That was going to bruise.

"ANSWER ME! What were you looking at?" he shouted, then lowered his voice.

"Y-y-your s-s-car." my voice wobbled.

"Impressive isn't it." The man flaunted. I recieved a punch in the gut for not answering. I tried to regain my breath.

"Don't even try anything Emrys. That cuff will prevent you from performing any magic." he laughed and my eyes opened wide. How did he know who i was? He let out another laugh, or cackle, and his black and yellow teeth came on show. His expression changed from triumphant (A.n// hehehehe Phan ♥) to angry. He suddenly kicked me in the ribs and i heard a loud CRACK. He grinned malicously. And kicked me again, the pain came in waves. My prayers had worked as the man stopped kicking and punching me "Don't want you dead yet." mumbled the man and he walked away.

I blacked out, and i welcomed the old friend graciously.

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Sorry this update took a while, i've just been really busy! I watched the Legend of Hercules on Tuesday at a sleepover and it was AMAZING! Also, big news, i've decided that the best Hot chocolates are from Costa Coffee! The ratio of drink to cream is perfect and the taste is divine... you all needed to know that :) I'll try update soon

Byeeeee

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