Summary: One shots, drabbles and more, explaining the reasons behind certain ways characters act. Mostly centered around Merlin- not always though.
Disclaimer: I do not own Merlin. If I did, then I wouldn't be here, writing fanfiction, now would I?
Reasons
Clumsy (Double Drabble):
Merlin is clumsy. Very clumsy. He trips over stairs, clothing, and even air! All the people that work in the castle know this, but nobody knows why. If you ask Arthur, he'll say that Merlin is just an idiot. If you ask Gaius, he'll tell you that the boy has better things to worry about. If you ask Merlin, he'll tell you it was one of his natural gifts.
Only Merlin and Kilgharrah know the truth. Like Elena, there's something inside that causes him to be clumsy. For Elena, it was a sidhe inside of her. For Merlin, it was his magic. There's so much power inside; he can barely stand!
Gaius isn't wrong either. Merlin has to worry about Arthur's safety, his own safety, Camelot's safety, chores to do, and to not let large amounts of magic escape his body. If he loses focus on that, he might just cause the citadel to crumble, accidentally.
The magic inside tries to get out with each step he takes, and just trying to keep it in is distracting enough, even if it's second nature to Merlin.
There's your answer. The reason Merlin is so clumsy, is because he is so powerful.
A/N: Prompts/Requests are always welcome! It doesn't have to make much sense!