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Title: Between a Knot and a Hard Place
Pairing(s): Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
Character(s): Merlin, Arthur Pendragon, Gaius, Uther Pendragon
Word Count: 4,206
Rating: Explicit
Summary: Arthur slowly blinked his eyes open. His head ached and as he pushed himself up, he struggled to focus on his surroundings. He had some vague memories of being accosted. There had been a small scuffle between himself and a bandit, and the other men… He frowned. The other men had been sorcerers and Merlin—the idiot—had drawn their attention to him. The last thing Arthur could remember is diving to knock Merlin away from getting hit by one of their spells. After that it was all a blank.

Or, beware, when you get accosted by bandits and sorcerers. You might get more than you bargained for.
Notes: On AO3 here.
Written for Plumantis and The King's Chambers Fest 2019 - Day 1

( Between a Knot and a Hard Place )