The Last of the Nikolaevna's

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏

Third Person:

The group gathered all of their things from the Inn and was prepared to get on the train.

"So this train thing, it takes us places." Arthur asks Dimitri as they were walking towards the horses.

"Yup you will love it." Dimitri said throwing his bad over his horses and latching it. "Oh by the way your little Prince is cute."

"What." Arthur said in a low voice.

"Marlin."

"His name is Merlin and he's not up for grabs." Arthur said scowling at the man.

"I didn't say he was. I just said he was cute." Dimitri winked as he mounted his horse. The rest of the group came out of the Inn and walked towards the horses. Vlad and Merlin were talking about some things about the royal life. Arthur scowled at Dimitri and quickly jumped down off of his horse. He ran over to Merlin's side and helped him into his horse.

"Arthur I'm fine you don't have to do this for me." Merlin said looked at his king with sincerity.

"Merlin you're my servant. I need to protect you." Arthur said smiling up at him.

"If you wish sire."

The group rode to the station in silence. It was only when they got there someone spoke up.

"So are you guys excited to go on the train." Vlad said in a deep voice.

"No." Arthur mumbled. Merlin giggled beside him. Arthur looked at him and smiled. He always loved Merlin's laugh.

"Well you better be because we are here." Vlad laughed. Arthur looked up to see a big metal box with smoke coming out of the top.

"What the hell is that thing?" Arthur shouted. The knights included Dimitri and Vlad laughed.

"Arthur that's the train." Merlin giggled and pointed to it. Arthur gulped and turned away. They all rode up to the ticket guy and gave him the tickets.

"Where are we going to put the horses?" Gwaine asked looking around.

"Oh they'll take care of it." Dimitri said.

When they got on the train Merlin, Dimitri, Vlad and Arthur all sat in a compartment. The rest of them decided to sit in the compartment next to them. Arthur was holding on to the seats for dear life.

"Arthur it's going to be okay." Merlin said touching his shoulder. Arthur blushed at the contact.

"As long as I'm with you I know it will be okay." Arthur said without thinking. As he realized what he just said Dimitri burst out laughing. Arthur glared at him with frustration.

"I'm sorry I'm sorry. It's just Merlin's face when you said that was priceless!" Dimitri laughed out loud. Arthur slowly turned to Merlin and saw him blushing a deep shade of scarlet with his eyes hazed over.

"Merlin?" Arthur called out and put his hand in front of his face. Merlin slowly turned towards Arthur and smiled. Merlin starts touching the necklace Vlad gave to him back at the castle.

"Stop fiddling with that thing! Sit up straight! If you really are a prince you need to act like it." Arthur said annoyed at Merlin. Merlin scoffs and slouched down even further.

"How is it that you know what Navarrien princes do or don't do." Merlin asks.

"I make it my business to know." Arthur replied. 

"Arthur."

"yes?"

"Do you really think I'm royalty?" Merlin asks.