Spiderman One shots

Action Figure Murder pt 3

Peter's POV
It was weird Merlin acted young but at the same time he was brilliant and experienced. Whatever happened between him and Sherlock makes him sad but he still smiles. He's amazing and honestly I'm glad he agreed to stay. I went up to my room and opened the room next to me. "This room is for whenever I have any guests." The younger Holmes smiles and sets his bag down on the bed, "Thank you Peter."

I left him and I laid down in my bed for a while but soon I couldn't take it anymore and went next door. I hear Merlin say, "Come on in." He looks up from a book and smiles at me. "Hey Peter what can I do for you?" I bite my lip and walk over sitting in a chair in the corner. "I just was wondering... what happened between you and Sherlock? I know I just met you but I can tell it bothers you that he's so cold."

He chuckles and sit up, "it's a long story really. I am mean we are around six years apart and I'm well... adopted. He and Mycroft the oldest of my brothers just treated me like an idiot. So after years and years of trying to make them like me. No to make them give me a chance. I just... I gave up and moved away. Of course Mother was upset, I was only seventeen at the time and had been living with them off and on for a while. She let me if I promised to be careful..." Merlin's voice trailed off before he cleared his throat and continued.

"I joined the Military for a couple years before becoming a doctor then becoming a teacher. I have only been a teacher for three years now, I was a doctor for three as well. Oh and I was a therapist for a year as well. Also I worked in as a forensic scientist for two years as well. And now I'm just a 28 year old teacher who still drops everything for a brother who would never do the same for me."

Merlin smiled and brought his knees to his chest. "I guess it's not that long of a story... and in a way I could just leave. But it's been years since I had a real adventure so I guess I need this." It was quiet before Merlin chuckled, "sorry. I want to let you know that I know who you are. I didn't mean to it just happened. Don't worry I told Tony that I know and you don't have to hide it from me."

My breath caught and I stood up almost to quickly, "how?" Merlin looked at me, "you are too young to be an intern. Yet here you are in the Avengers' compound. You were close to Tony and he must have known you from something else. Then all I had to do was think of the newest superhero, Spider-Man. I mean you can tell how young you are without even trying. I'm sorry I don't mean to do that but I did and I wanted to tell you."

My brain spun and I sat on the bed next to him, "you figured all that out with just looking at me?" He nodded but then stopped, "I figured out that by just looking at you but then I looked in your bag to know your name." I couldn't help but be confused. "What?"

His hands moved which made him look like an anxious teen, but deep down I knew he was doing it to make me feel better. "You are like Sherlock in a way but instead of solving crimes you use your genus to make others comfortable around you. Right?" He stopped moving and looked at me, "I was the normal one... that was farthest from the truth. I just knew what to say to make others comfortable."

After a few minutes Merlin sighed, "here to make you feel better, I'll tell you a secret that not even my brothers know." He stood up and looked around before crouching in front of me. "Blóstmá." A flower was in his hands and I couldn't help but gasp. Merlin smiles, "My name is Merlin Emrys son of Hunith and Balinor. Court sorcerer of Camelot. The warlock from the myths and legends is in front of you." He hands me the flower and I can't help but wonder the science behind all of it.

"How? How does it all work? I thought you said you grew up with Sherlock? If you grew up with him how can you be the Merlin? How old are you? Who else knows?" Merlin's laugh makes me stop and take a breath, "sorry."