Catie's POV
After my morning chores for Arthur. I went with Gwen to pick out some flowers for Morgana. Who apparently has not been sleeping well and it still having nightmares. Poor girl. Anyway, we're on our way back to the castle. So that she can give Morgana the flowers and I can fold Arthur's dry clothes. When we see Merlin and Gaius pulling a wagon.
"Morning Merlin, Gaius" I say.
"What are you doing?" Gwen asks them curious.
"Er... just moving something" Merlin tells us.
"It looks heavy" Gwen states.
"Do you both need some help?" I ask.
"No we got it" he assures me. "It's nothing really. Erm... did someone got you flowers?" he asks Gwen. Changing the subject.
"Oh, no" she tells him with a giggle. "Would you like one?" she asks him. She plucks a purple one from the bundle. "A purple one. Purple suits you. Not that I'm saying red doesn't suit you" he rambles. He places the flower in his scarf.
"Thank you" he says. "Er... see you both" he says and leaves with Gaius. And the wagon. As we said 'bye'.
"Is it just me? Or were they hiding something?" I ask Gwen.
"I'm sure it's nothing to worry about" she assures me. "Isn't Merlin late for his duties?" she asks me.
"Yep, as usual" I tell her. We reach the castle and go our separate ways. I go to Arthur's chambers.
"Have you seen Merlin?" he asks me.
"He was with Gaius" I tell him.
"Well he is late again" he states. There's a knock on the door.
"Prince Arthur, the king wishes to see you and Gaius in the council chambers" a guard says.
"We'll be right there!" Arthur calls. "Catalina, go get Merlin and Gaius" he tells me. I nod my head and leave. I go to Gaius' chambers and knock. Merlin answers it.
"Arthur says you're late" I tell him.
"Erm... I'm on my way. Sorry I'm late" he states.
"Not me you have to apologize too" I tell him. "Besides I think Arthur is getting used to it" I add. I smile when I still has the purple flower in his scarf. "Anyway, please inform Gaius that the king wishes to see him right away in the council chambers" I tell him and leave.
I stand by Merlin as Arthur looks at the flower in his scarf. Merlin blushes slightly. "It was a gift from Gwen" he mutters as Gaius exams the body.
"What's happened to him?" Uther asks him.
"I don't know, Sire. It's the second case I've seen today" Gaius states. Must of been the heavy thing he and Merlin were moving earlier.
"Why didn't you report it to me?" Uther asks.
"I was attempting to find the cause" Gaius states.
"What did you conclude?" Uther asks.
"I don't think it's time to hurry to conclusions. The scientific process is a long one" Gaius tells him.
"What are you concealing from me?" Uther asks him suspiciously.
"Sire, I have seen nothing like it. The victims are dying in 24 hours, and it's spreading fast" Gaius explains.
"What is the cause?" Uther demands.
"I think you should say that the cause, the most likely cause, is sorcery" Gaius states. Uther pulls Arthur aside and talks to him in hushed tones. No doubt giving him orders. I only heard the part about letting Merlin help Gaius find a cure. Guess I'll be working late again.
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Catie: Merlin Love Story
Fanfiction(I only own Catie, not the Merlin cast or the story line) Catalina is Gwen's twin sister. She prefers to be called Catie, pronounced Katie. She is Arthur's maid. She tends to his chambers and clothes. Brings him his meals. While the man servants ten...
