Chapter 5: Merlin's POV

Over the past few days I found myself jumping at the smallest of things. A servant accidentally brushing against my neck as they squeezed past me through the hall. A nobel sneering at me in disgust eyes trained on my beating pulse point. Even Arthur swatting the back of my head in jest. All of it made me jump my hands automatically flying to my amber collar in fear. Yet nothing managed to send more fear through me than being pulled into an empty bed chamber by Agravain.

I was just minding my own business. Carrying the kings dinner to him on a silver platter when suddenly I yelped as I felt a steel grip close around my arm and yank me away from prying eyes. The tray of food forgotten on the stone floors. I squirmed in the brusing grip trying in vain to escape my assailant. It was only when I attempted to use my magic and it failed to respond that I realized who was holding me. Agravain. Only a royal could activate the collars enchantments restricting my use of magic, and I know for a fact Arthur and Gwen would never attack me like this.

I shuddered as I felt his hot breath against my neck. Sending goosebumps along my flesh. The collar sensing his presence moved making way for his fangs to piece my skin. I whimpered in fear terrified of my unescapeable fate.

"Merlin."He whispered his breath tickling my ear.

"W...what do you want." I gasped trying and failing to sound strong even as my voice cracked exposing my weakness.

"What do I want. Hmm well you probably think I want your blood am I right." I stilled my struggling at this, my confusion greatly overpowering my fear.

"Isn't that why you kidnapped me, and are holding me hostage?" He chuckled lightly finally releasing his death grip and stepping away from me. Rubbing the rapidly forming bruises I turned to face him, my frown firmly in place.

"Now where ever did you get that idea my boy. I may be a traitor, (as you are well aware.), but I'm not a monster. No I've only come to give you a warning."

"Oh and what would that be?" I asked crossing my arms and raising a very Giaus like eyebrow.

"That not everyone in this castle can be trusted. Although its no secret that I wish you dead. There are some lines even I wouldn't cross. I would tell you exactly who it is that despises humans, and wishes you dead, but I know you will never believe me. Just heed my warning. Not everyone is as trustworthy as you may think." He stated, and before I could respond he left. Disappearing through the door faster than lightning. Leaving me standing there confused.

Shaking my self I walked back over to the ruined meal and swiftly began cleaning it up. Unaware of the harsh unforgiving eyes trained menacingly on my back. Standing up, ruined food in hand. I quickly left to replace the kings dinner. If I had paid attention I would have seen the shadowy figure baring their sharp pointed fangs at me as they watched me leave. Their violet hungry eyes tracked me down the hallway before I disappeared completely from view. Leaning heavily against the wall at their back they smiled to themselves as images of my dead body flashed through their mind.

"Enjoy your life well you can Merlin. For soon your life will be mine." They whispered their smile widening as they swept gracefully down the hallway.