Nothing Like the Legend Chapter 7: The Moment Of Truth (Part 2)
Merlin: Whoo! Two-parter!
Platinumgal: Ready for the head-desk inducing pile of shit?
Merlin: I was born ready!
(Part 2)
"Jennifer," he breathed. "I didn't tell my father if that's what you're wondering. I just committed treason; now give me a good reason why I did.
Platinumgal: (Sue) My magical Sue tits? Behold!
What do you have to say for yourself?"
I took in a deep breath. "I can't do magic. You misheard and didn't give me a chance to explain."
"Those were words of the Old Religion!
Merlin: (Arthur) Which are not Latin!
Don't stand there, knowing that I went against my father, and tell me that you can't do magic!"
"Arthur Pendragon, I'm telling the truth! I have never been able to do magic! Hell, I didn't even know it existed until now!"
I yelled, but the prince remained still.
Platinumgal: Lady, you are basically begging for your life. Try to be a little more...meek
"You're telling me that you never knew about magic?" he asked skeptically. I sighed. It was time for part of the truth to be set free.
"I'm well educated and know Latin." There was the lie,
Merlin: I don’t know why, but I find it kind of funny that she essentially saying she’s not clever- especially odd considering she’s apparently gone to boarding school. This would be fine, but it seems like she doesn’t quite realise what she’s said.
Platinumgal: (Sue) I’ve never read a book! I don’t even know how to use a spoon!
now the truth. "And I would know Latin because…"
"Yes?"
"I'm, uh," I laughed humorlessly. "I'm from the future."
Platinumgal: Is that all you do? Laugh humorlessly?
Arthur laughed this time. "That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard!"
Platinumgal: Arthur, I could kiss you!
"You know you're making this harder than it has to be." I scolded. My voiced sounded so serious and I fixed my face so that it showed no signs of humor whatsoever. "I am telling the truth. I made a wish and it brought me here."
Platinumgal: (Sue) And now I must fly away, talking gumball machine.
I vaguely explained. Arthur's laughter ceased immediately. He raised his eyebrows. "Look, I don't have any proof, but I wouldn't lie about something like this, even though I didn't even think I would ever get myself into a situation like this."
Merlin: We’ve reached the bottom, folks. The fic has now officially taken us to hell.
I must have said something right. His expression softened. "You are serious?" I nodded. He thought about it for a minute, probably how my being from the future explains a lot. A small smile formed on my lips. Inside, I was rejoicing that be believed me.
Platinumgal: If we ever get out of this hell, can we leave the Sue in the circle reserved for people who talk in the theatre?
It seemed almost too good to be true. How could he believe me so fast?
Merlin: *Snarls*
"Arthur?" I asked hesitantly.
His eyes remained on the floor. "So all that stuff about me being a great king that was the truth, because you know what's going to happen?" he asked. I smiled and nodded a 'yes'. He went back into thought. "Hmm," the left side of his mouth lifted just a tad at the thought of being such a good ruler.
Platinumgal: REALLY? I NEVER WOULD HAVE GUESSED!
"I don't know why, but I believe your story."
Both: Arglebahrgle.
I let out a sigh of relief. "Good," Arthur carefully unlocked my cell door and gestured for me to get out. Cautiously, I put one foot in front of the other until he shut the door on the empty cell. Arthur and I were staring in each other's eyes. I wasn't a foot away from his muscular chest. I felt his heat warm me up in the cold dungeons of which we are standing. A grateful smile formed on my lips and I pulled him into an unexpected hug. "Thank you." I whispered into his ear.
Merlin: Sudden urge to vomit.
Platinumgal: THIS! IS! SUGARY!
Arthur pulled
Platinumgal: -Out
away. His face was stern again. "I'm not going to tell anyone, especially my father, but as long as you don't talk about it in front of me."
"Got it," I said. "It's strictly a need to know situation."
Platinmgal: Uh, that really doesn’t work here.
I confirmed. Arthur nodded.
"I need to go train my knights."
Platinumgal: In the arts of lurve.
"How long was I in there?" I asked pointing to the cell.
"Over night," he admitted with an apologizing smile.
"I see," I chewed on the side of my cheek. "Well, I guess I'll be seeing you later, King Arthur." I curtsied to him and began walking up the stairs.
"Jen?" he called from the same spot he was in. "How many years?"
Merlin: (Arthur) until you are 16?
Platinumgal: (Arthur) and I can legally tap that ass?
Both: *Brofist*
of course I knew exactly what he was talking about.
Merlin: ORLY?
"It's a need to know, and you don't!"
Platinumgal: Nope, still not working.
I smiled a cheeky smile and happily walked away hearing the laughter of Arthur echoing through the dungeon walls.
I ran all the way back to Merlin's chambers with my skirts in hand.
Merlin: Whore!
I swung the door open to find Merlin sitting at the table fiddling over something and Gaius mixing some liquids together.
Merlin: *coughs*
Platinumgal: Oh grow up
Merlin: You never let me have any fun!
As soon Merlin saw me he got up and came over to pull me into a tight hug.
"Wow, maybe I should go home and come back a month later and see what kind of greeting I get."
Platinumgal: Helloooooooo.
Merlin: Bow-chika-bow-wow!
I teased. Merlin laughed and let go of me. Gaius even came over to pull me into an embrace before continuing his mixing.
Platinumgal: And that was strangely pointless.
"What did you tell him?" Merlin asked.
"The truth," his eyes widened. "Well, the part about me being from the future that is." I said putting him a little at ease. "He seems okay with it as long as I don't talk about it in front of him." Merlin bit his lip, thinking it all through. "He's out training his knights right now." I told him before I forgot.
Merlin: *Snores*
"Alright, then I need to go clean his royal socks before he decides to have me sacked." he said.
"I'll help you!" he smiled at my offer and went out the door and set off for Arthur's always messy chambers.
When we got there, my mouth fell open. I couldn't believe how dirty it had gotten! There was clothes and armor everywhere and the bed was unmade. Merlin and I got to work right away, determined to get done before Arthur came back and to make sure Merlin keeps his job.
Merlin: Oh no! Will Merlin Keep his job? Will the tenses ever stay consistent? Tune in next week and find out.
I picked up the clothes and washed them in a bucket that Merlin gave to me. Merlin magically dried them and I folded them to put back in the cupboards. Merlin polished the armor until I could see my reflection perfectly in the shiny metal plates. We got done in record speed and after making the bed we both sat down on it and began talking again.
Platinumgal: Soooo....am I dead yet?
"So, what are you going to do once you get home?" Merlin asked.
I thought about that for a minute. "Probably take three hours in the shower and use up all the hot water." I said. Although, Merlin had no idea what a shower was, he laughed with me. I tried my best to explain the shower which he caught onto pretty quickly.
Merlin: No, not yet.
"That would be nice to have here instead of hoping that his royal prat-ness likes the temperature of the water." He complained.
Platinumgal: Moan, piss, moan. Is complaining all you do in this?
Merlin: Complaining is what I do!
"Hope you're not talking about me." Arthur walked into the room taking off his armor. We both shook our heads, trying to hold back a laugh. "Then what are you talking about?"
"I thought you didn't want to know." I pointed out. Arthur's head shot up.
"You mean Merlin…"
"Yes I know!" Merlin exclaimed. "Why else would I let her pose as my cousin?"
Platinumgal: Because...you...are...an idiot?
"I see you have a hard time keeping secrets, Jennifer."Arthur said as he sat his helmet down on the table and came over to sit with us. As soon as he sat down next to me I Gibbs-slapped him.
Platinumgal: I...what?
Merlin: *In the foetal position* Make the bad Sue go away, Plat! Make her go away!
"Hey! What was that for?"
"I can keep a secret!" I said sharply.
"Alright, alright, truce!" he said with a laugh. I smiled with satisfaction. "I have to ask, are you a noble in your time?"
Platinumgal: *splutters*
I rolled my eyes. "In my time we don't have that kind of thing, at least where I'm from."
Platinumgal: Who are the British royal family then?
Merlin: In fairness, she did say ‘where I’m from.
Platinumgal: Well, she could have mentioned them at least!
Arthur was shocked. "Then who's your king?"
"That's the thing; in my country we don't have kings and queens. We elect our leaders."
Platinumgal: And some are better than others. *Coughs loudly*
Merlin: No political statements, Plat!
Arthur shook his head.
"That's not the worst of it." Merlin said. "There's no chivalry from what she says."
Platinumgal: Not true! If you did deep in the ground, you can find chivalry deposits!
"Is that true?" Arthur asked.
"Yep, mostly anyway, we don't have knights in shining armor or anything medieval like that."
Merlin: Because that’s what chivalry is!
I said with an amused grin. Arthur's mouth was open the whole time.
"Okay, so tell me more." He said, now interested.
I smiled. My mind searched for other things that a prince might be interested in. "Well, let's see here…"
Merlin: How can any one thing be so dull?
Platinumgal: Still better than Twilight.
Merlin: Have you got a copy of that? I want to take a look at it.
Platinumgal: *hands him one* May God have mercy on your soul.
Merlin: Oh dear.
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Onwards to... Chapter 8