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Challenges of the Heart	By : CrazyEyesChick Category: M through R > Merlin (BBC) > Merlin (BBC) Views: 8727 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter 2: Wise men know best
Heavy footsteps resonated throughout the whole castle. Merlin slammed Giaus's door, startling his old mentor, almost making him drop a few flasks on the floor.
'Arg...I CAN'T believe that idiot king! Let him defend himself for a day without me, he won't even last a day . SERIOUSLY!' said Merlin waving his arms around heading towards Giaus who raised his famous eyebrow.
'What has Arthur done now Merlin?' said Giaus exasperated at such childish behavior from the strongest sorcerer of all Albion.
'Merlin turned towards Giaus as he headed to the table where Giaus's experiments were laying around. Giaus could see his face contort at the King's name. He knew Merlin, and he knew that in situations like this, Merlin was still sensible even if acting tough.
'It's nothing Giaus...' says Merlin in a whisper while sitting down. He looked so vulnerable. Giaus put his current vial on the shelf and put his warm hand on his ward's shoulder.
'Look at me my boy' said Giaus. Merlin raised his head and locked his eyes with his mentor, tears threatening to fall on his sensitive reddened cheek.
'It is not nothing if you are in this state.' Giaus stopped his speech and looked at Merlin's cheek and raised his other hand to the boy's face wondering. He then knew exactly why Merlin was so distraught. The king was known for his harsh temper when stressed and his servant could sometime push his limits to the max, but he never thought that he would go as far as this with Merlin. Everyone knew of their special relationship.
'Oh Merlin....' Merlin let his tears fall as Giaus hugged him from behind whispering that Arthur would realize his mistake and that he didn't really mean it. He couldn't be sure for now, since the wound was too fresh in his heart. Perhaps he needed to change his mind from all this, but he wasn't ready to go back to Arthur yet. After what was said and done to him, he would wait for Arthur to realize his mistake. Sure he would probably not apologize, because king prat never did, but he was not as stupid as people think, contrary to popular belief.
'Thank you Giaus, but I will be fine' he said wiping his wet cheeks with the back of his right hand. Giaus smiled sadly at this, knowing it was probably a lie, but he let it go for his sake.
'Alright my boy, just remember that time heals everything! Giaus said.
Merlin wiped his cheeks, got up suddenly and grabbed his discarded bag on the side of the table. He needed to leave so he could change his mind. He had to find an excuse, so Gaius would let him leave. Oh! He got it.
'I'm heading out to..uh..pick up some herbs for the cough going through the castle. We're out! He spoke fast going for the door.
Giaus raised his eyebrow in suspicion turned towards the wall, nodded and waived his hand without looking at the figure near the door in a discarding motion.
'Yes, yes! Now go, or I might let you clean the leech tank!' he said in a playful tone, knowing full well that he had lied to his mentor. Did Merlin think him a fool? The cough herbs basket was full.
As Merlin turned the knob of the door he was reminded of something.
'If the King is looking for me, just tell him I am running an errand and won't be back until the sun has set'
Gaius sighed and resumed his duties.
'Thanks Gaius!'
As Merlin turned and rushed outside the door, he stumbled onto a brick wall of muscle and fell on his arse.
'I am so...' he was cut off by another voice..
'Where are you running off to in such a hurry, my friend?' came a voice above him.
He recognized that amused tone and voice. Gwaine! He thought. He looked up only to be greeted by a very amused Sir Gwaine handing him his hand in exchange. Merlin gladly took the offered hand. He smiled at his friend a bit embarrassed. He lowered his head shyly. Luckily, no one was in the corridor.
'Hello to you too Merlin! He laughed putting his hand on the sorcerer's shoulder.
'Sorry about that. I kinda was in a hurry to get out of the castle to get some herbs for Giaus'
'Running away from the princess, aren't you? Gwaine said in a softer voice.
Was there a sign written on his face that said " hello, my name is merlin and I was hurt by the prat"? And why did people always assumed that it was Arthur that was the cause of his pain? It was not like he was in love with him of something? Right?
While he was reflecting on that, Gwaine had this curious look on his face. Merlin came back to reality as his name was called.
'Merlin?' inquired the knight while waiving his hand in front of his face. 'Merlin!'
'uh..what? Yeah?' startled, Merlin shook his head noticing his worried friend.
' Sorry buddy, I thought I lost you there' said Gwaine
'No, sorry Gwaine. I just have a lot on my mind..'
The dark haired knight put a reassuring hand on his back.
'That argument with the princess got you thinking?' Inquired innocently Gwaine.
Merlin looked shocked to hear that Gwaine knew about his altercation with his King. Did everyone know?
'What? Really?' Merlin was stupefied. He sighed 'How do you know about this?'
'Kinda hard not to, mate, your voices were really loud.' Merlin shrunk even more, his shoulders low. Gwaine continued. 'I think everyone in the castle knows, sorry Merlin'
He was nervous now, the problem was between Arthur and him, nobody else. Gwaine was his friend and he could trust him with his secrets, but he was afraid people would judge him for raising his voice at the royal in Camelot. He felt weaker now, so much for changing his mind. It always came back to the prat; why couldn't he just get over him in his mind?
'Am I that transparent? I mean he said really hurtful things to me, after all we've been through together. I mean it's not like he's never thrown objects or insults at me before, but....' Merlin paused trying to overcome the emotions that were threatening to burst from his body. Gwaine pulled him closer to him causing Merlin to have his face squished between strong arms and a warm chest. He hugged back as he continued talking softly. Gwaine encouraged him to talk more by giving a little squeeze.
' But I wish he could see how much I do and care for him. I would die for him Gwaine' Merlin hugged tighter
'I know... The princess is just really thick headed and unobservant. For all I know, there could be a sorcerer in front of him doing magic, and he still wouldn't see it. Ahahah! Said a laughing Gwaine pulling the small boy away from him gently, patting his back.
'I guess he is really is that thick' thought merlin. 'Thanks Gwaine' said merlin smiling slightly.
'Anything for you Merlin, and if his highness is giving you troubles again and dares hit you, I will give him a piece of my sword up his stubborn arse!' said Gwaine averting his eyes towards the diminishing red mark on his cheek.
Merlin understood from Gwaine's angry eyes that he meant "I see what he did there and don't you dare take his defense". Merlin softly laughed at that and Gwaine never could have been happier to see a smile grace his friend's lips.
Merlin seemed to have cheered up a bit at least, all thanks to the knight. Merlin, turned and started to walk away in the castle's decorated corridors to get back to the task at end. Giaus will have my head if I don't come back soon with the herbs' he thought.
As he left the knight behind, and walked towards the exit of the castle towards the yard, Gwaine's voice stopped him while the knight ran towards him.
'What is it Gwaine?' the bigger man was about to answer merlin, when the other beat him to it as he saw Gwaine's face lit up. ' and no I am not going to the tavern with you. I have an errand for Giaus in the forest' stated merlin in his authoritative voice, while still walking; his friend still trying the catch up.
'Wait? How do you know that's what I wanted to ask you? Walking in a fast pace next to the sorcerer.
' It's quite easy. Your life revolves around the tavern, ladies, fighting and making fun of Arthur. It was not that difficult.' Merlin smirked at Gwaine.
His friend was so easy to read that merlin couldn't help but laugh at his friend's baffled face. Gwaine was flustered and didn't seem to know what to say at that. A hand shot out to stop him from his trajectory. He turned confused, wondering why the knight of Camelot did such a thing.
With a smile, Gwaine said:
' Alright you got me!' He smirked ' but I thought that maybe you would need some company in the woods. We reported bandit activities in there, it's not safe for you.'
'As much as I appreciate the help, I can do this on my own!' merlin was tired to be the weakest link in the mind of his friends. He was aware that Gwaine didn't mean of offend him, but the thought still hurt. He longed to see the day where his magic could be used freely in battle next to his king, without the fear of being executed. He was far stronger than people thought!
' Merlin!' Said Gwaine seriously. Merlin never saw him that serious before.'I won't take no for an answer, you're my friend and I shall stand by your side fighting. And although princess can't admit it, he would have my head if something happened to his best servant. So, please merlin, allow me to help you in your chores.'
After listening to Gwaine speak, he made up his mind and gave a sign of acknowledgment, letting his friend know he could tag along. The company wouldn't be that bad either thought merlin. Merlin started walking again with Gwaine following him into the busy yard of the castle, making their way to the outside of the gates by foot. As they made their way out into the streets, they were unaware of the frustrated glare that was sent their way from above.
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