|Two Worlds Apart|

Chapter Nineteen•

2018:

Cars flashed past as Merlin and Arthur spawned into the middle of a modern day road. Merlin and Arthur flinched and put their hands out to stop them.

"What on earth are these huge beasts?" Arthur said, furrowing his brows.

"Arthur. There's more of them than there are of us. Let's go!" Merlin said, grabbing Arthur and leading him to an alley where it was quiet and safe.

"Hello, boys." A familiar voice spoke from the shadows. The great dragon emerged, but as an old and powerful man. He was wearing robes and his eyes were golden.

"Why did you bring us here?" Arthur said, he went to grab his sword but he was wearing completely different clothes. Arthur looked at Merlin. Merlin was wearing a checkered red and black shirt with a black pair of jeans. Merlin looked at Arthur, he was wearing a black jumper and blue jeans.

"I brought you two here, because you needed it. You'll soon learn why. I'll occasionally see how you're doing, but for now, take this." The great dragon said, handing them a booklet.

"You have a house, 43 Prince Street, no one can see it but you. You'll find money, cash and card. Good luck boys. Hope you find what you're looking for."

"Instructions for the modern world." Merlin read as he took the book from Arthur.

As he looked up, the man disappeared.

Merlin and Arthur read the book for almost an hour as they walked to their home, learning about almost everything in this age, and what time it was.

"Merlin look..." Arthur whispered to Merlin as they saw two women holding hands. They were openly happy together, smiling, laughing, nothing phased them. Merlin awed.

"Arthur." Merlin said, it was almost a sad whisper. Merlin was still alert about the situation, but in his mind it was perfect.

Finally, they came to a stop. Their house was huge. "Woah." Merlin gasped. Both of their mouths were hanging open the slightest. Even though Arthur had lived in a castle; this was beautiful.

"Come on, Merlin." Arthur grunted.

Inside they found white marble floor and curled stairs. Paintings hung from the walls and the kitchen sparkled. At the back of the living room there was a vault, leading to a secret room full of money and bank cards.

Merlin wanted to know if he could still use his magic. He ran upstairs and walked into the bathroom.

"What is this room?" He asked the magical book. It flipped to a room. Everything was explained. Merlin turned the knob on the tub which immediately began sprouting water.

He smirked that cheeky smirk and called for Arthur.

"Arthur. Come and look at this." Merlin yelled, but before Arthur came upstairs he quickly tested his magic. He still felt nervous about using his magic in front of Arthur,

"Doordesta loase."

The door closed, just as he planned. His magic was still in tact, thankfully.

"What is it Merlin?" Arthur asked, opening the door back up.

Merlin demonstrated how to use the bath, and showed him what everything was used for.